Mkrtich Michael Urumyan
Tech Lead Data Governance and Data Catalog Platforms Alation, Snowflake, Databricks @Intact
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WORK HISTORY
Tech Lead Data Governance and Data Catalog Platforms Alation, Snowflake, Databricks @Intact
Lead the enterprise Alation Data Catalog program, partnering with the Product Owner to shape the catalog vision, roadmap, and governance capabilities.• Orchestrate Data Architects, Infrastructure Architects, Developers, and vendor teams to integrate Alation into Company’s internal data architecture and ecosystem.• Oversee the setup of secure and scalable connections between Alation and enterprise data sources (Snowflake, Databricks/Unity Catalog, SQL systems), BI tools, and other analytical platforms.• Lead the design and implementation of SSO authentication, user access models, RBAC roles, group structures, and ongoing access management to support governance and compliance requirements.• Troubleshoot, support, and maintain the Alation platform including onboarding new sources, monitoring lineage extraction, automating metadata ingestion, and ensuring platform reliability.• Define and maintain requirements to ensure the catalog accurately reflects all enterprise data assets and metadata, aligned to IFC Data Governance standards and regulatory frameworks.• Create and operationalize automated rules for metadata classification, data quality checks, policy enforcement, and tagging of governed assets.• Define requirements for automation and catalog augmentation using Snowflake and Unity Catalog native capabilities; collaborate with engineering teams for implementation.• Partner closely with data stewards, governance analysts, architects, and IT teams to enhance data discoverability, lineage, and accessibility across the organization.
EDUCATION
Keele University
MSc in Finance and Management, Finance
Armenian State University of Economics
Bachelor's degree, Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT MKRTICH MICHAEL URUMYAN
I am a Data Governance and Data Catalog Technology Lead with 10+ years of experience across financial services, data governance, enterprise risk, and business systems analysis. I specialize in building, scaling, and operationalizing data governance platforms that enable data discoverability, trust, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making across large organizations.Currently, I lead the enterprise Alation Data Catalog program, partnering with product owners, data architects, infrastructure teams, developers, and vendors to define catalog strategy, roadmap, and governance capabilities. My work sits at the intersection of data architecture, metadata management, security, and governance, ensuring that enterprise data assets are accurately represented, governed, and accessible across platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks (Unity Catalog), SQL systems, and BI tools.I have hands-on experience designing and implementing secure connectivity, SSO and RBAC access models, metadata automation, lineage integration, and data quality enforcement, translating governance standards and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions. I also work closely with data stewards and governance teams to drive adoption, curate business metadata, and embed governance into day-to-day data usage.Previously, I supported enterprise data governance and risk programs within major financial institutions, delivering catalog and lineage solutions, governance metrics, data quality oversight, and regulatory alignment across Finance, Risk, and Control functions. My background in finance and banking allows me to bridge business, risk, and technology perspectives effectively.I am focused on roles where I can continue to lead data governance platforms, influence data architecture, and help organizations turn governance into a business enabler.
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