Nolan Cutler

About Nolan Cutler

I’m a Data Governance Analyst who enjoys transforming complex, ambiguous datasets into reliable, well-governed systems that drive confident decision-making. My work sits at the intersection of data quality, HR analytics, governance frameworks, and automation, with a focus on innovating through scalable solutions. At TIAA, I’ve delivered measurable impact by designing validation tools that reduce manual workload, save ~$20K per month, and improve budgeting forecast accuracy by ~$2M annually. I partner closely with HR and Technology stakeholders to define business rules, ensure lineage and consistency in Snowflake environments, and establish governance standards that align people, process, and data.I’m driven by a belief that data only becomes valuable when it’s accurate, trusted, and accessible. Whether creating documentation for business rules, improving data quality controls, or operationalizing governance into real workflows, I bridge strategy and execution to help organizations use their data more effectively. I’m always looking to connect with others who are passionate about data governance, analytics, and building systems that make work better for real users.

Experience

1. Senior Data Governance Analyst

   TIAA

   Mar 2026 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Develop and enforce data governance frameworks and access control policies across enterprise, translating security objectives into actionable standards that ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, and stewardship accountability.•Build and operationalize the data stewardship model, partnering with data owners to define business terms, validation rules, and quality thresholds that ensure consistent and trusted enterprise reporting.•Curate end-to-end data lineage and metadata in Collibra, maintaining ownership of the data catalog and delivering transparency and traceability across key HR and Finance data assets.•Design and deploy Python- and Streamlit-based validation applications, accelerating data quality checks by 200–300% and saving over $20K per month through automation and faster exception resolution.•Identify and resolve critical data architecture issues, including one that improved HR budget forecasting accuracy by $2M annually, while strengthening governance controls and data reliability.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management

• Southern Methodist University

  Master of Science - MS, Business Analytics