Traditional approaches to data governance often prioritize broad metric alignment and high-level KPIs around data definitions over solving specific needs of data teams and stakeholders. This often leads to grueling cross-functional meetings, a lack of meaningful impact on day-to-day work, and ultimately, a data governance initiative that fizzles out or is not maintained. What if there was a more people-focused approach that solved the immediate needs of the organization while iterating on standards created out of those use cases?
By prioritizing the needs of those closest to the data, we leverage the passion and expertise of practitioners and their use cases to keep the momentum around governance alive. In this talk, we will share our experience with this approach to data governance, and how it can lead to better outcomes for our data teams and the organization as a whole.
Dania Ahmed is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare through captivating data visualization and analysis. As a Senior Consultant in the Analytics Center of Excellence at CoverMyMeds, she leads the way in empowering her fellow data enthusiasts to achieve their full potential. Whether it's implementing data governance or rolling out mission-critical dashboards, Dania's community-driven approach prioritizes people, ensuring long-lasting success. Dania's expertise stems from her Master's in Public Health from The Ohio State University, where she specialized in biomedical informatics and worked with the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, investigating the impact of inequality on health disparities. As an analytics professional at the James Cancer and Solove Research Center, she developed a tool that reduced wait times for new cancer patients. Dania is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of data leaders. She serves as a member of the Ohio State College of Public Alumni Board and is an adjunct professor and advisory board member at Franklin University. When she's not busy working her data magic, Dania is out exploring the world's best food destinations with her amazing family. She's always on the hunt for something new and delicious and won't rest until she's mastered the recipe and recreated it at home.
Dania Ahmed is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare through captivating data visualization and analysis. As a Senior Consultant in the Analytics Center of Excellence at CoverMyMeds, she leads the way in empowering her fellow data enthusiasts to achieve their full potential. Whether it's implementing data governance or rolling out mission-critical dashboards, Dania's community-driven approach prioritizes people, ensuring long-lasting success. Dania's expertise stems from her Master's in Public Health from The Ohio State University, where she specialized in biomedical informatics and worked with the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, investigating the impact of inequality on health disparities. As an analytics professional at the James Cancer and Solove Research Center, she developed a tool that reduced wait times for new cancer patients. Dania is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of data leaders. She serves as a member of the Ohio State College of Public Alumni Board and is an adjunct professor and advisory board member at Franklin University. When she's not busy working her data magic, Dania is out exploring the world's best food destinations with her amazing family. She's always on the hunt for something new and delicious and won't rest until she's mastered the recipe and recreated it at home.
As the founding Manager of the Analytics Center of Excellence at CoverMyMeds, Jake Barry is obsessed with data storytelling, cultivating communities, and leading with a people-first approach. They are not, however, obsessed with autobiographical writing – so the following is brought to you by GPT-3.5. After surviving years of wild analytics and governance philosophies in nonprofits, political campaigns, and companies like Express and Victoria’s Secret, Jake is a maestro of community building and change management. They’ve got the experience and perspective to inspire anyone! Jake is not just a data wizard – they’re also a proud parent of two curious kids, a passionate volunteer for progressive causes, and a creative schemer who enjoys making music and films with their best friends. Jake’s unconventional and engaging presentation style will have you on the edge of your seat, eager to learn more. So, buckle up and get ready to be empowered by their infectious passion for sharing knowledge and building a better world.
As the founding Manager of the Analytics Center of Excellence at CoverMyMeds, Jake Barry is obsessed with data storytelling, cultivating communities, and leading with a people-first approach. They are not, however, obsessed with autobiographical writing – so the following is brought to you by GPT-3.5. After surviving years of wild analytics and governance philosophies in nonprofits, political campaigns, and companies like Express and Victoria’s Secret, Jake is a maestro of community building and change management. They’ve got the experience and perspective to inspire anyone! Jake is not just a data wizard – they’re also a proud parent of two curious kids, a passionate volunteer for progressive causes, and a creative schemer who enjoys making music and films with their best friends. Jake’s unconventional and engaging presentation style will have you on the edge of your seat, eager to learn more. So, buckle up and get ready to be empowered by their infectious passion for sharing knowledge and building a better world.