Michelle Robles

About Michelle Robles

As a strategic and success-driven Data Governance and AI Governance leader with 15+ years of experience across Fortune 500 financial services, fintech, retail, and global enterprises, I specialize in building and optimizing end-to-end governance frameworks that drive compliance, privacy, security, and innovation. My passion lies in transforming complex data ecosystems into structured, high-quality, and trusted assets. This passion has driven me to successfully implement scalable data governance programs, enhance AI risk management, and improve data quality frameworks to support advanced analytics and responsible AI adoption.My expertise spans regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, FFIEC, & NIST), data and AI governance platforms (Collibra, Atlan, Purview, Ataccama, Alation, Monte Carlo), AI ethics, metadata management, and most importantly, cross-functional collaboration. I have a proven ability to work effectively with IT, HR, legal, and business teams. Whether defining critical data elements for Data and AI-driven decision-making, optimizing governance policies for cloud transformation, Data Lakehouse, or similar initiatives, or enhancing data privacy measures, I excel at enabling organizations to harness data as a strategic asset.Let’s connect to explore how effective data and AI governance can fuel enterprise growth and innovation!

Experience

1. Data Governance & Strategy Managing Consultant

   Apex Systems

   Jun 2025 — Present · US

   I lead data-transformative, enterprise-wide initiatives that revolutionize how organizations manage, protect, and unlock the full value of their data assets. As a trusted advisor to clients and the C-suite, I bridge the gap between visionary strategy and operational execution, translating ambition into measurable outcomes.With deep industry expertise and sharp analytical insight, I craft innovative, data-centric solutions and bespoke strategies that empower organizations to achieve exceptional business results. My leadership spans complex, multi-stream programs encompassing:• Advanced data strategy and governance• AI governance and observability• Metadata management and data quality • Implementation of cutting-edge governance tools and applicationsI also develop compelling go-to-market offerings that resonate with clients, drive adoption, and fuel sustained success.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in CyberSecurity Managment , Cybersecurity and Privacy Management with a focus on Cybersecurity Law

  2014 — 2018

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Skills

• Interoperability
• Healthcare Industry
• Policy
• Health Information Exchange
• Fraud Investigations
• Healthcare Management
• Meaningful Use
• IT Governance
• Process Improvement
• Hl7
• Risk Management
• Pci-Dss
• Hospitals
• Vendor Management
• Ehr
• Identity Management
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Iso 27001
• Hipaa
• Information Security
• Integration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Healthcare Consulting
• Emr
• Business Continuity
• Project Management
• Security Audits
• IT Project & Program Management
• Management
• Government Relations
• Program Management
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
• Healthcare
• Leadership
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Asset Management