Description

I help UK businesses simplify data governance, GDPR compliance, and audit readiness, turning complex regulations into practical, actionable processes.

With experience across SMEs and enterprise clients, I deliver risk assessments, internal control reviews, and compliance frameworks that reduce operational and regulatory risk.

I focus on practical, easy-to-implement solutions, ensuring businesses stay compliant without slowing operations.

Typical projects include: GDPR audits, policy and process documentation, governance starter packs and checklists, risk assessments, identity and access management reviews, and audit readiness preparation.

Feel free to reach out for a short consultation or governance snapshot.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Kirshi Technologies
Data Governance Consultant
February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
London, UK
 Led the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to support trusted and compliant data usage
 Defined and embedded data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business and technical teams
 Acted as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert for data governance, providing guidance, challenge, and pragmatic solutions
 Established and maintained business glossaries and metadata standards, ensuring consistent understanding of critical data elements
 Embedded data governance practices into change initiatives and day-to-day operations, aligning governance with delivery
 Coordinated data governance forums, stewardship working groups, and data reviews to drive engagement and accountability
 Supported audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments by providing governance artefacts, controls, and evidence
Mphasis
Consultant
June 2024 - November 2024 (5 months)
London, UK
 Implemented data governance and quality controls in Azure Purview, improving compliance by 25% through proactive identification and tracking of non-compliant resources.
 Partnered with application and subscription owners to achieve 100% remediation of identified data quality and compliance issues within 3 months.
 Led data quality audits and assessments, uncovering vulnerabilities and ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory standards across the enterprise.
 Enhanced data lineage, classification, and quality monitoring in Purview, improving data visibility and reducing governance-related risks by 30%.
 Built and deployed Azure log monitoring solutions to track quality exceptions and compliance metrics, increasing alignment with governance standards by 20%.
 Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring data issues, ensuring corrective actions were embedded into remediation frameworks.
 Worked with stakeholders to define business validation rules, aligning data quality operations with enterprise risk and compliance needs.
Kirshi Technologies
Data Governance Consultant
April 2020 - June 2022 (2 years and 2 months)
London, UK
 Deployed, configured, and maintained the Collibra Data Governance platform for enterprise-wide use.
 Managed import/export and catalog organization of assets, ensuring end-to-end data lineage visibility.
 Conducted technical design workshops and collaborated with both onshore and offshore teams to deliver Collibra based solutions and enhancements.
 Partnered with business and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into effective Collibra technical solutions.
 Deployed and maintained Collibra environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and integration with enterprise data systems.
 Collaborated with data stewards and governance teams to define, implement, and monitor data governance policies within Collibra.
 Troubleshot and optimized Collibra workflows, dashboards, and reports, ensuring accurate data quality metrics and efficient user experience.
 Monitored Collibra performance and resolved configuration or connectivity issues proactively to minimize downtime.