Akash Lavania

About Akash Lavania

Experienced Data Governance Specialist skilled in implementing data governance frameworks, data quality rules, and automation solutions using Collibra and Collibra Data Quality. Proficient in metadata management, rule codification, and data stewardship, with practical expertise in designing scalable data quality processes. Collaborates with business and technical teams to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and transparency. Proficient in UiPath for automating data validation and reporting workflows. Passionate about enabling data- driven decision-making and promoting data literacy across the organization. A detail-oriented professional dedicated to driving data governance excellence.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   BNY

   Dec 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Orchestrated enterprise data governance workflows by leveraging Collibra Data Intelligence Platform- Implemented Collibra Data Quality (CDQ) to proactively identify and remediate data issues, resulting in a 20% increase in overall data quality- Codified over 100 data quality rules tailored to specific business requirements, improving data accuracy and reliability- Defined clear data ownership models, stewardship responsibilities, and business glossaries to ensure accountability across all business units- Collaborated with data owners, analysts, and IT teams to define critical data elements (CDEs) and assessed their quality metrics, ensuring data integrity- Conducted training and change management to promote data literacy and active participation in governance initiatives, leading to a 15% increase in compliance- Aligned governance frameworks with enterprise data architecture and cataloging practices in collaboration with data architects- Conducted periodic data governance maturity assessments and drove initiatives resulting in a 25% improvement in data quality KPIs- Proficient in Collibra, Collibra Data Quality, Snowflake, SQL, Python (for rule development and API integrations), Power BI, Jira, and Confluence.

Education

• ORIENTAL COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, BHOPAL

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahiliya University, Indore

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), FINANCE

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Data Management
• Market Research
• Microsoft Word
• Stock Market Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Analysis
• Equity Derivatives
• C++
• Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Stock Market
• Microsoft Office
• C
• Data Mining