Data only matters once people trust it enough to act on it. The governance conversation isn’t about compliance — it’s about building that trust at scale.
Sandeep Shankar  ·  Data Governance & AI Leadership
Podcasts

Long-form conversations

Lead with Data

Data Governance and Building Towards a Data Culture

A conversation with host Rina Gami on what it actually takes to move an organisation from reactive reporting to a genuine data culture — and why governance has to be part of that shift, not a brake on it.

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Series 1 · Episode 9Host: Rina Gami
Stick to Data

When Data and People Meet

How to make data transformation feel less like technical debt and more like a team sport — a vehicle for embracing the future rather than a compliance exercise.

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Aug 2025 · 52 minStick to Data
Keynotes & Panels

On stage

Certifications & Affiliations

Credentials

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DAMA CDMP — Certified Data Management Professional

Associate level. Internationally recognised certification in data management.

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Executive, DAMA Australia

January 2026 — present. Contributing to national data management standards and industry advancement.

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Branch Leader, DAMA Melbourne Chapter

2023 — 2024. Led community events, mentorship, and capability-building programs for Melbourne’s data community.

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Mentor — DAMA and RMIT Programs

Guiding emerging data professionals in analytics and data management careers. Passionate about building the next generation of data leaders.