Yvette Biggs

About Yvette Biggs

I am a Data Architect with over ten years of experience utilizing technical knowledge to successfully develop, integrate and manage global and virtual solutions to support broad-ranging operations and organizations.Specialties-Data Management & Database Design - Data Governance and Analytics-IT Performance and Process Management and Assessments-Group facilitation, presentation and teaching skills-Software: Repositories, Erwin Suite, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, LDAP, Hadoop, Informatica, Collibra-Program Management-Program Governance-Identity Management -Vendor Relationship Management-Information Management

Experience

1. Data Governance Manager

   Nightingale College

   Jul 2025 — Present · Macomb County, MI, US

   Developed and Implementing a Data Governance Framework tailored to support Nightingales’ requirementsMonitor key data quality metrics (e.g, accuracy, consistency, completeness) and lead initiatives to resolve data issues and improve overall data qualityUsing Claude AI to develop models that classify data and identify export and encryption requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations and business records retention schedulesEnsure that all data handling, storage, and usage adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements, including CCPA, HIPAA, BUSAR and other relevant data protection lawsOversee the activities of data stewards across the organization, guiding them in theapplication of data governance principles, best practices, and the consistent use of dataOversee the management of metadata, data dictionaries, and data catalogs, ensuring that data assets are easily discoverable, well-documented, and available to business usersWork closely with the IT and Security teams to define and enforce data security and privacy policies, ensuring sensitive data is protected and access controls are properly enforced. Serve as a key liaison between data governance initiatives and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and driving the adoption of data governance principles. · Promote a culture of data governance across the organization by providing training and educational resources to business users and stakeholders on data policies, compliance, and best practices

Education

• Bowie State University

  MS, Management Information Systems

• York College of Pennsylvania

  BS, Computer Information Systems

Skills

• Identity Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Business Intelligence
• Data Modeling
• Program Management
• IT Strategy
• Software Development
• IT Management
• Database Design
• Information Technology
• Information Management
• Databases
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Itil
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Data Management
• Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Ldap
• Cloud Computing
• Architectures
• Vendor Relations
• Business Process Improvement
• Db2
• Project Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Testing
• Soa