Hadjez

About Hadjez

Seasoned data and analytics leader with over 25 years of experience guiding 250+ organizations across North America from startups to global enterprises on Data Governance, Data Privacy, Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Management, and Role-Based Security. Industry experience includes Consumer Packaged Goods, Financial Services, Food, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Insurance, and Manufacturing.• Proven track record building and leading high-performance teams focused on innovation, information discovery, and the successful delivery of data-driven solutions• Skilled in applying Design Thinking and Agile methodologies to implement scalable, user-centered analytics and governance practices• Adept at managing complex, enterprise-level BI, Data Governance, and Data Warehouse projects ranging from $100K to $7M at local, national, and global levels• Regular speaker at SAP Sapphire, SAP Insider, and Gartner events, sharing best practices on Analytics Migrations, Agile Analytics Delivery, Metadata Management, and Master Data Governance• Strong leadership instincts with the ability to lead, coach, mentor, and delegate effectively• Hands-on expertise across the full system implementation lifecycle from definition and selection to testing and integration• Known for aligning cross-functional teams, delivering impactful workshops, and developing enterprise-level BI and Data Governance roadmaps• Experienced in gathering and designing requirements for KPI-focused dashboards that support strategic decision-makingSpecialties:Data Governance | Data Privacy | Identity Management | Business Intelligence | Project Management | System Architecture | Role-Based Security

Experience

1. Director Data Governance

   Wind Creek Hospitality

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Defined and implemented a comprehensive data governance framework that encompasses metadata management, master data management, and data quality assurance processes to facilitate improved data accuracy and consistency.Create and manage data stewardship programs to enhance ownership and accountability for data assets, ensuring that metadata is properly cataloged and accessible to relevant stakeholders.Establish protocols for data quality assessment that include regular monitoring and reporting on data integrity metrics, driving initiatives to remediate data quality issues systematically.Lead initiatives for master data management to establish a single source of truth across enterprise data systems, promoting data standardization and integration across various platforms.Enhance and maintain metadata management tools and processes to optimize data discoverability, lineage, and contextual information, ensuring stakeholders have the right data at the right time.Foster a data-driven culture by conducting training and workshops to improve data literacy across the organization, equipping teams with the knowledge to utilize data effectively.Engage with legal and compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (such as GDPR and the EU AI Act), establishing processes that address data privacy and security concerns.

Education

• Florida International University - College of Business

  Masters, Management Information Systems

• Florida International University - College of Business

  Bachelor, Business Administration

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Identity Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Management
• System Architecture
• Data Warehousing
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Integration
• Business Analysis
• Sdlc
• Data Modeling
• Etl
• Business Objects
• Dashboard
• Requirements Gathering
• Disaster Recovery
• Agile Methodologies
• Data Warehouse
• Enterprise Software
• Consulting
• Management
• Erp