Shiva Bokka

About Shiva Bokka

Transformation-driven data leader with a career built on delivering enterprise-scale Data Management, Governance, Quality and Analytics initiatives. I’ve partnered with some of the world\'s most complex organizations, from Finance and Healthcare to Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry - to turn disorganized information into a clear competitive advantage.For me, this isn\'t just about writing policies; it\'s about building and leading the talented global teams that can execute them. My approach is practical. I work side-by-side with everyone from the C-suite / Leadership to the IT and business teams on the ground, making sure our data strategy actually solves problems and creates value. It’s about creating clarity, fostering collaboration, and giving leaders the confidence to make decisions based on what the data is really telling them.Whether it’s navigating a tough regulatory audit, modernizing a company’s data ecosystem, or preparing for the new challenges of governing AI, I thrive on leading the transformations that deliver lasting value.Key Areas of Expertise:• Data Strategy & Executive Advisory• Building & Leading Global Data Teams• Practical Data Governance, MDM & Data Quality• Driving Change & Digital Transformation• Risk, Compliance & Audit Management

Experience

1. Global Director, Enterprise Data Governance - Business Enablement

   McDonald's

   Aug 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   I lead the Enterprise Data Governance function, shaping the strategy and execution required to transform data into a trusted, enterprise-wide asset. My role is to ensure that robust governance is not a barrier but an accelerator for business outcomes, enabling the creation and consumption of high-quality data products across McDonald\'s global ecosystem- Spearheading Global Operationalization: Driving the integration of governance frameworks into day-to-day business operations, creating a sustainable and scalable data culture across all markets- Activating Global Stewardship: Leading the worldwide rollout of the data stewardship program, starting with key markets, to establish clear ownership, drive data maturity, and enhance trust in foundational business data- Building a Foundation of Trust: Establishing and scaling the governance for critical Master & Reference Data, ensuring consistent definitions, clear ownership, and reliable usage across all business functions and regions- Enabling Business & Analytics: Leading strategic partnerships with business, analytics, and platform teams to ensure data governance directly supports their objectives and powers the delivery of trusted, high-value data products- Influencing Data Product Adoption: Guiding the successful rollout and market-level adoption of key data products, ensuring they become trusted, go-to resources that empower data-driven decision-making across the business.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelors, Computer Science & Information Technology

• University of Illinois Springfield

  Masters, Computer Science

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Team Management
• Bcm
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Six Sigma
• Performance Analysis
• Data Governance
• Business Intelligence
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Business Reporting
• Business Analysis
• Database Design
• Performance Improvement
• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teradata
• Analysis
• Business Objects
• Sql Server
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Capacity Planning
• Management
• Sql
• Software Project Management
• Sap Businessobjects
• Itil
• Data Mapping
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sdlc
• Data Quality Control
• Incident Reporting
• Consulting
• Data Quality
• Oracle
• Data Mining
• Requirements Analysis
• Incident Management