Lokesh Shah

About Lokesh Shah

I am a data-driven IT professional with extensive expertise in Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Governance, specializing in delivering value within large-scale data ecosystems. My experience spans building and owning data products that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Informatica Data Quality, Big Data solutions, and modern Lakehouse architectures, enabling scalable ML Ops and advanced analytics.Over the years, I have worked as a trusted consultant across diverse domains including Telecom, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas. I have partnered with global enterprises with revenues exceeding $60 billion to establish and lead data teams across GCC India, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. My expertise covers key data domains including Customers, Suppliers, Finance, Assets & Equipment, Locations, Products & Services, and People/HR data. I have delivered solutions aligned with business processes such as Acquire to Retire, Market to Cash, Hire to Retire, and Source to Pay, driving effective data governance and quality across the enterprise.My technical expertise covers advanced data profiling, metadata management, and orchestrating end-to-end data pipelines within Agile delivery models. I am passionate about creating trusted, governed data environments that support AI/ML initiatives and empower business intelligence in today’s cloud-first and hybrid data landscapes.

Experience

1. Global Product Director - Data

   Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

   Oct 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading product strategy and execution across a global data portfolio, with ownership of enterprise reference data and a strong foundation in mastering and shaping core data assets. Those who’ve worked with me will recognize my long-standing affinity for Master Data Management, which continues to be a key anchor in my work.Beyond that, the role focuses on enabling connected, real-time data flows that power timely insights and more responsive decision-making. Driving data initiatives that support large-scale transformation programs, including ERP modernization efforts, and ensuring data is structured to seamlessly integrate across evolving digital landscapes.Partnering closely with business functions such as Procurement, Finance, HR, and end-to-end value chains like Source-to-Pay and Enterprise-to-Produce, aligning data capabilities with operational needs. The focus remains on making data more usable, consistent, and impactful across processes that matter most to the business.Working across teams to strengthen how data is defined, governed in practice, and leveraged—building a more cohesive and trusted data environment. At the same time, continuing to expand into adjacent areas that influence the overall effectiveness, reliability, and strategic value of enterprise data.

Education

• P.R.M.I.T.R,Badnera

  B.E., Information Technology

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Sql
• Software Project Management
• Technical Solution Design
• Unix
• Consulting
• Data Migration
• Informatica Data Quality
• Team Management
• Business Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Pl/Sql
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Requirements Gathering
• Analytical Solutions
• Data Warehousing
• Functional Analysis
• Informatica
• Data Profiling
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Informatica Bdm
• Business Intelligence
• Solution Architecture