Stephanie is a senior consultant specializing in building and maturing data governance programs through the effective unification of business and technology through data. She brings hands-on experience from previous marketing and data stewardship roles, in addition to CDMP certification.

Stephanie is an accomplished data governance leader highly adept at helping clients transition between strategic vision and tactical execution. Her experience spans across the various sub-disciplines of data governance and data management with a focus on how to activate right-sized, culturally relevant data enablement programs. With the uptick in focus on AI governance, Stephanie is actively responding to the required paradigm shifts in traditional governance and management frameworks and approaches.

Mathias, The Data Governance Advocate, is a trailblazer in the world of data governance. With over a decade of experience, Mathias has been instrumental in transforming organizations by implementing robust data governance frameworks that actually work and are being adopted.

As the president and principal of Data Vantage Consulting, Mathias works closely with top executives across multiple industries, accelerating their journey toward efficient data governance. 

Boasting an impressive portfolio of successful projects, Mathias has proven time and again that he can turn even the most chaotic data landscapes into organized and efficient systems. More than just implementing data governance, Mathias trains teams, fostering a culture of data literacy and ownership that lasts long after his work is done.

He’s a thought leader who's consistently pushing boundaries to explore new ways of leveraging data for business success. His innovative approach to data governance is rooted in his belief that data, when governed effectively, can be a powerful tool!

Junaid has extensive experience spanning over two decades. He has established himself as a leader in Data Strategy and Management, Financial Services, and Information Technology. His career spans all major data disciplines, where he has utilized both industry-leading and niche technologies. Significant roles at global investment banks, asset management firms, hedge funds, and Big Four consulting firms have marked his career. As a seasoned data strategist, Junaid's strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced data utilization. His focus on deriving value from data and achieving deeper insights has consistently led to growth, profitability, and improved operational capabilities. Key to Junaid's success has been his ability to build cross-organizational relationships based on integrity and credibility. This foundation has not only enabled effective negotiation, influence, and collaboration with business heads and technology partners but also fostered an environment where high-performing, multidisciplinary teams can be established and led.

Sumalatha Bachu (Senior Director at FINRA) is an Operations Manager with over 23 years of diversified experience in Big Data Operations, Monitoring, Data Quality, and Model Operations with Governance and Analytics. She currently leads a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who run market regulation Batch/Data operations for FINRA. This includes managing petabyte-scale data and complex workloads that anchor FINRA’s Big Data architecture in the Cloud. Sumalatha has a master’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Maryland. She lives with her husband and two kids in Maryland. She is passionate, motivated, and a coach combining technical acumen to provide innovative solutions.