Wednesday, December 7, 2022
03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
All Levels
In this closing keynote discussion, successful practitioners will discuss their experiences and lessons learned in implementing and sustaining data governance and data quality programs. Topics will include:
Michael Nicosia is a highly skilled and versatile Data Strategy, Governance, and Transformation thought leader with almost 30-years of broad business acumen across different areas, including business strategy, data governance and management, cost optimization, and organizational transformation. Currently, Mr. Nicosia is the Vice President of Data, Reporting & Analytics within the Finance function at Retail Business Services (RBS) LLC — an Ahold Delhaize company. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing a Finance Data and Reporting Strategy, the Governance for data and analytics, introducing best practice Data Management activities, and building out a new data and analytics stewardship community.
Prior to this role, Mr. Nicosia was Head of Enterprise Data Governance at TIAA where he was responsible for redesigning and implementing a new risk-based, business-aligned Data Governance framework and operating model.
Heidi is currently a Director for Data Enablement at Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial services company. In this role, she is responsible for creating and promoting a culture that continuously improves the understanding, quality, security, and value of Fidelity’s Workplace Investing data while working across business units to influence enterprise-wide alignment.
With nearly 20 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Management, Analytics, and Project Management, Heidi has a proven track record of establishing frameworks, standards, processes, and best practices for ensuring the proper valuation, ethical exploitation, and protection of data and analytic assets. Her industry experience spans pharma, healthcare, health insurance, consulting, and financial services
Heidi earned her Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management from North Carolina State University, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Accountancy from California State University, Fresno. She is also a certified Project Management Professional.