Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States
With over two decades of experience in data governance, data management and IT leadership, I specialize in metadata compliance, governance, regulatory standards and a strong interest in financial crimes. As a former VP at Wells Fargo, I focused on empowering teams to enhance data transparency and accuracy across multiple domains. Passionate about building robust systems that drive accountability and collaboration, I aim to leverage my expertise in metadata governance to help organizations align operational efficiency with compliance goals. At Wells Fargo, I contributed to metadata compliance by managing data dictionaries, documenting data lineage, and implementing control processes. Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, I developed scalable metadata governance practices to ensure audit readiness and accuracy. My work consistently enabled the organization to navigate complex regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration.
As a Lead Data Management Analyst in Data Domain Execution at Wells Fargo, my focus is on enhancing metadata compliance across multiple data domains. I manage key metadata activities, including developing and maintaining data dictionaries, documenting data lineage, and implementing control processes that support transparency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards. In this role, I work closely with stakeholders across the organization to establish clear documentation for critical data elements and ensure consistent data lineage tracking, supporting both regulatory compliance and internal audit readiness. By designing and refining metadata governance practices, I help the organization maintain high data quality standards and align our data management efforts with long-term strategic goals. Ensured inadequate Data Quality controls are highlighted as gaps, reviews RCSA controls, initiates corrective actions and follow remediation strategy per the Enterprise Data Governance/Management Policy Through ongoing collaboration with senior leadership and various business units, I contribute to developing innovative solutions for complex data challenges, ensuring that our metadata processes drive a strong foundation for data governance across multiple data domains.
Developed and implemented a set of team values designed to improve the quality of application development, reduce turnover, and promote better customer communications Completed a troubled Virtualization roll out solving many issues and streamlining the system. Created a detailed project plan to migrate over 100 users to a new Remote Desktop system replacing and aging Citrix system, completing the project on time and under budget. Re-stablished planning committees for IT projects to improve deliverables and mitigate project issues. Utilized CRISP-DM to aid data understanding for multiple department use. Proposed, planned, and managed migrating to SaaS for core banking. Identified and mitigated program risks and issues. Communicated program statuses with executives and senior stakeholders. Partnered with department heads across the organization to write and test a BCP. changing many old policies and procedures to reflect todays realities Created detailed project plan, project approach, and detailed work breakdown structure using Microsoft Project for the creation and implementation of entirely new server farm in a data center environment Improved internal and external network security practice and procedures resulting in the best FDIC IT score in the banks history. Worked closely with the compliance department to ensure SOX, SOC 1&2, PCI, and FDIC compliance. Prepared and wrote documentation for yearly compliance audits and to ensure CIP, PCI, and PII integrity. Responsible for timelines, project budgets, and resource assignments for multiple concurrent projects while communicating and managing the business units’ expectations. Managed project deliverables and timelines for an enterprise telecom migration initiative designed to replace the existing system, resulting in a cost reduction of 40% each year Troubleshoot problem areas, developed solutions, and implemented options that are viable, cost contained, and efficient.
Network design, installation, and support, Software support including AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion. Hardware support and training.
Troubleshoot actual and potential problem areas, develop solutions, and implement options that are viable, profitable, and efficient; provide exceptional customer service, liaison, and follow-through abilities.