Ajinkya Shaha
Data Governance Vice President @Citi
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WORK HISTORY
Data Governance Vice President @Citi
Pune, IN
Lead and deliver Data Governance and Control Codification programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with enterprise risk and governance frameworks. • Define and implement enterprise-wide data quality frameworks, standards, and operating models to improve accuracy, consistency, and reliability of Critical Data Elements (CDEs). • Collaborate with business, technology, risk, and compliance teams to identify, document, and codify data controls, ensuring traceability from regulatory requirements to execution. • Translate business and regulatory requirements into actionable governance processes, technical solutions, and control mechanisms. • Drive adoption of data governance platforms and tooling to enhance control effectiveness, monitoring, lineage, and reporting. • Provide domain expertise in banking and financial services, supporting regulatory initiatives, audits, and risk management programs. • Monitor and report on governance and control effectiveness, identifying gaps and leading continuous improvement initiatives. • Mentor and guide team members, building strong governance capability and a culture of accountability and data excellence.
EDUCATION
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Electronics and tele-communication
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineerin Pune
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and Telecommunication
ABOUT AJINKYA SHAHA
Dynamic and results-oriented data governance leader with over 12 years of experience driving improvements in data strategy, governance, quality, and analytics. My expertise spans Master and Reference Data Management, data pipelines, quality measurement, root cause analysis, issue management, data catalogs, lineage, and observability. Skilled in program management and leading cross-functional teams, I thrive on aligning data initiatives with business goals, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation to deliver measurable impact.Currently serving as Vice President of Data Governance at Citi, I lead projects focused on control codification, data quality frameworks, and regulatory alignment in banking and finance. Previously at Western Union, I developed an enterprise-wide Data Quality framework compliant with standards like BCBS 239, managing a 15-member team to implement scalable solutions across domains. This included identifying critical data elements, defining stewardship roles, and leveraging tools like Alation for metadata and lineage management. At Bitwise Global and Cognizant, I spearheaded end-to-end data quality and MDM implementations for clients in retail, HR, and fintech, using Informatica IDQ, PowerCenter, Talend, and Snowflake to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.Proficient in tools like Alation, Collibra, Informatica, Talend, ADF, Snowflake, AWS Glue, Tableau, and Power BI, I’m passionate about data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA), security, and observability. With a B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication, I’ve built a career across fintech, retail, healthcare, and HR industries. Outside work, I enjoy problem-solving, team building, and staying ahead of data trends. Let’s connect if you’re interested in data governance strategies, collaborations, or opportunities!
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