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Victor Chinyemba

Data Governance & Analytics Leader · 20+ Years Enterprise Experience

Fayetteville, GA, USA chinyemba.careers@gmail.com 470-884-6443 LinkedIn
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Strategic Data Governance and Analytics Leader with 20+ years of enterprise experience across energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Expert in building enterprise-grade data governance frameworks, leading cross-functional teams, and translating complex data challenges into measurable business outcomes. DBA Candidate at Capella University.

Experience

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GerresheimerContract
gerresheimer.com

Order Management & Data Governance Manager

Nov 2024 – May 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
  • Lead enterprise analytics and data governance strategy supporting global manufacturing, order management, and customer operations.
  • Developed and implemented enterprise Data Governance standards encompassing Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Stewardship, Data Ownership, Data Lineage, Master Data Governance, Data Retention, Data Access Controls, and Information Lifecycle Management.
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, SMEs, and SA to standardize Material, Vendor, and Order Master data improving planning accuracy and execution.
  • Designed business rules and data models enabling reliable MES-ERP integration and end-to-end production traceability. Built Power BI operational dashboards connecting KPIs to data owners, accelerating executive decision-making.
  • Applied continuous improvement principles to reduce data defects, rework, and reporting cycle time. Identified, documented, and validated business-critical processes and associated Critical Data Elements (CDEs), ensuring traceability from source systems through reporting layers.
  • Defined enterprise data quality rules, thresholds, and control checkpoints for Material, Vendor data domains.
  • Established metadata documentation standards including business glossary definitions, data lineage, stewardship assignments, and ownership models.
  • Implemented role-based data access controls supporting secure data sharing practices aligned with privacy and retention requirements.
  • Partnered with architecture teams to align ERP/MES data repository standards.
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Dell TechnologiesContract
dell.com

Data Governance and Analytics Consultant

Jul 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos United States · Remote
  • Developed and maintained enterprise Data Governance policies and standards.
  • Created processes to support data standards and control frameworks.
  • Provided expertise in data management activities including data sourcing, quality, privacy, and records management.
  • Designed and executed multi-platform data governance solutions for digital transformation and analytics.
  • Partnered with global teams to support data and analytics initiatives aligning with business strategy.
  • Managed data repositories and ensure compliance with data governance policies and standards.
  • Integrated regulations and industry trends, exploring emerging frameworks.

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement, ServiceNow +5

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Bank of AmericaContract
bankofamerica.com

Lead Data Scientist

Feb 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos United States

Led a team developing advanced forecasting models that enhanced strategic decision-making and improved resource planning by 67% through machine learning.

  • Developed hybrid forecasting models to predict memory and storage capacity for 18 months.
  • Trained business leaders on using the Insights Platform for decision-making, removing redundant processes.
  • Communicated complex model results to 12 stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and actionable outcomes.
  • Implemented projects using agile methodologies and managed workflows with Jira.
  • Updated Alation's data catalog and business glossary with machine learning-generated data.
Tools: Python · SQL · Azure · S3 · Snowflake · PowerBI · Excel · Jira · Confluence · Alation

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement · Mitigation Strategies +4

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Southern Company GasContract
southerncompany.com

Senior Data Scientist

Nov 2020 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos United States

Enhanced data integrity, analytical capabilities, and decision-making processes across the enterprise.

  • Reviewed over 55 data migration user stories and conducted QA on data migrated from 7 sources to Azure, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Documented data sources, use cases, and metadata; created a data dictionary using Collibra.
  • Developed KPIs and visualizations for the EDGE Platform dashboards, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and deployed machine learning models to forecast call center volumes, predict payment defaults, and severance risks, and trained users on Databricks and PySpark.
Tools: Python · SQL · Azure · Databricks · S3 · Snowflake · PowerBI · Excel · Jira · Confluence · Alation

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement · Mitigation Strategies +4

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Elevance HealthContract
elevancehealth.com

Senior Business Information Developer

Aug 2017 – Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Remote
  • Implemented machine learning use cases with cross-functional teams.
  • Improved data migration processes to Azure, ensuring integrity and accessibility.
  • Supported data governance efforts in the CDO office, ensuring compliance with data governance standards.
  • Documented data sources, use cases, and metadata; created a data dictionary using Collibra.
  • Supported data migration initiatives, ensuring data quality and conformity to established business requirements.

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement · ServiceNow +5

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bpFull-time· 6 yrs 4 mos
bp.com

Information & Data Management Lead

Aug 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Information and Data Lead within the Global Wells Organization (GWO), supporting Angola, Egypt, Australia, Nova Scotia, and Brazil.

  • Developed and implemented data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Streamlined data and document control, reducing repositories from 32 to 3, significantly improving data quality and accessibility.
  • Led the data migration from Maximo to SAP SRM for over 900 users, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align with global digital transformation strategies and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed comprehensive document management procedures, creating detailed libraries with extensive metadata.
  • Established continuous data quality monitoring processes, proactively detecting and correcting invalid data values.
  • Managed the IDM team, overseeing 11 direct reports and providing training on data governance tools and practices.
  • Conducted regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with data governance policies and document control procedures.
Tools: Excel · AVEVA-EDM · Maximo · PDMS · WellDatabase · SAP SRM · SAP-PM · AVEVA Data Hub · SharePoint

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement · Mitigation Strategies +4

Document Controller

Jun 2011 – Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 3 mos Luanda Province, Angola
  • Implemented and maintained rigorous document and records management systems, ensuring accurate and secure handling of information.
  • Wrote and enforced document management procedures and work instructions, ensuring consistency and reliability.
  • Developed comprehensive document libraries with detailed metadata, making documents easily searchable and retrievable.
  • Trained users on document management systems and procedures, enhancing their ability to efficiently retrieve and manage documents.
  • Supported data querying and analysis efforts, contributing to the overall data management and business intelligence initiatives.
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Innovations for Poverty ActionFull-time
poverty-action.org

Research Assistant

Jan 2008 – May 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • Developed data entry forms and rules in Stata and supervised the National Data Entry team.
  • Performed data quality checks, preliminary data analyses, and reporting before passing data to the Principal Investigator.
  • Used SPSS for data visualizations and descriptive statistical analysis.
  • Ensured research was conducted in accordance with established protocols.
  • Created presentation slides and posters to help principal researchers present findings.
  • Conducted research in Zambia and other developing countries.

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement

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FORGEFull-time

Library Manager

Nov 2004 – Dec 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia
  • Managed day-to-day library operations and employee management.
  • Cataloguing and classification using the DDC system.
  • Developed and enforced document management procedures.
  • Maintained library resources and physical inventory.

Education

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Capella University

2023 – Present

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MSc Data Analytics

University of Brighton

2019 – 2021

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Bachelor of Library & Information Science

University of Zambia

2001 – 2004

Certifications

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

DAMA International

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMI

Data Governance & Stewardship Professional (DGSP)

DGSP

Core Skills

Data Governance & Management

Data GovernanceData QualityMetadata ManagementData StewardshipData LineageMaster Data ManagementData CatalogsCollibraAlationData RetentionInformation Lifecycle Management

Data Science & Analytics

Machine LearningForecasting ModelsPredictive AnalyticsStatistical AnalysisData VisualisationExploratory Data Analysis

Platforms & Tools

PythonSQLRStataSPSSPower BITableauAzureDatabricksSnowflakeAWS S3JiraConfluenceSAPSharePoint

Leadership & Methods

Stakeholder EngagementCross-functional CollaborationAgileTeam LeadershipExecutive CommunicationChange ManagementContinuous Improvement

Open to consulting engagements

Data Governance · Analytics · AI Strategy · Enterprise Architecture

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