Safi Bajwa

About Safi Bajwa

Technology Executive with experience in managing Data as a corporate asset, worked for multiple large corporations in roles like Chief Data Architect and Chief Data Officer (CDO). Expert in evidence based corporate decision making, deriving value from enterprise data through data management, automation, governance and analytics.More recently have been helping large Universities with data strategy, to grow client base and stakeholder engagement. As a Management Consultant, helped define and implement Data Strategy, which kicked off multiple initiatives for data automation, data management, data governance, meta data management and a new data platform. In addition, built services for data scientists to create predictive models for Prospecting, Retention and Intervention.Specialties: Strategy, Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Management, Content Management, Application Development, Operational Efficiencies, Revenue Growth, Innovation, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Reference Data, Data Assets, Data Marts, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Chief Data Officer, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Integration, enterprise-wide information strategy, MDM, Data Standards, Data warehousing solutions, data warehouse development, Market Data, Hadoop, Open to new opportunities, ERP, Governance, Compliance, Risk, GRC, LMS, SIS, CRM, Learning Management Systems, Student Information, Customer Relationship.

Experience

1. Company Director (CTO & Co-founder)

   Comstarusa

   Jan 2015 — Present · NJ, US

   Comstar USA is an implementation partner of Odoo (Open ERP) Systems. We provide consulting services specializing in implementing the ERP platform for Small to Medium size businesses. Our engagements include Web and Social Media presence, Content and Content Management Systems, full back-office i.e. CRM, Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Accounting, Field Service, etc.

Education

• Aitchison College

  HSC - A Levels, Physics, Mathematics, Economics

  1975

• Imperial College London

  BS, Computing Science

  1976 — 1979

• Rutgers University

  MBA, Management

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Management
• Vendor Management
• Big Data
• Integration
• Governance
• Data Warehousing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Analytics
• IT Strategy
• Databases
• Outsourcing
• Data Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• Enterprise Architecture
• Leadership
• Master Data Management
• Information Management
• Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Data Management
• Content Management
• Program Management
• Solution Architecture
• Financial Services