Deepankar Pandit

About Deepankar Pandit

With over 19 years of experience in data strategy, governance, and enterprise transformation, I help organizations turn data from a liability into a competitive advantage while helping them on their business transformation journeyMy core strength lies in building and operationalizing enterprise-wide Data Governance Organizations (DGO) — from defining vision and ownership models to embedding policies, processes, and technologies that actually drive adoption. I specialize in improving data quality at scale, enabling governance through platforms like SAP MDG and S/4 HANA, and translating complex data challenges into clear, actionable strategies.I approach data initiatives with a focus on bridging vision and execution — designing governance frameworks and activating them through collaboration, change enablement, and practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that ensures sustainable outcomes. Either establishing enterprise data ownership, integrating governance into ERP transformation programs, or developing data quality dashboards and metrics, I focus on solving critical business problems that delivers measurable lasting value.I’ve led high-impact data programs across Fortune 200 enterprises and diverse industries — delivering tangible improvements in data trust, operational efficiency, and decision-making agility.Data governance isn’t about control — it’s about enabling better business and exploring potential of your data to strengthen your enterprise business

Experience

1. Senior Delivery Leader - Eim and Ai Enabled Data Governance

   IBM

   Sep 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As a delivery leader at IBM, I spearhead Data Governance practice providing oversight to data pipeline, ensuring strategic alignment across enterprise initiatives. Lead and facilitate SAP DG strategy to drive alignment, execution, and cross-team integration across projects. Identify and execute growth opportunities —including AI-driven governance use cases—while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance. Define and optimize KPIs to measure DG impact and continuous improvement. Provide oversight for multiple SAP DG implementations, ensuring scalable frameworks, consistent design principles, and high-impact business outcomes.

Education

• Sambalpur University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics & Telecommunication

  2002 — 2006

• IEMS Rourkela

  Higher Secondary, Science

  1999 — 2001

• MGM English Medium School, Rourkela

  Grade X, Science

  1987 — 1999

Skills

• Data Management
• Data Modeling
• Sap Xi
• Master Data Governance
• Data Governance
• Operational Due Diligence
• Sap Erp
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Sd
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Master Data Management
• Materials Management
• Abap
• Data Conversion
• Sap Bw
• Sap Mm
• Idoc
• Sap Supply Chain
• Product Management
• Management
• Data Analysis
• Sap Srm
• Sap Products
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap Bi
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Process
• Sap Implementation
• Consulting
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap
• Sap Mdm
• Integration
• Erp
• Sap Netweaver
• Business Intelligence
• Master Data
• Sdlc