Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Abdullmgeed Alsoghir

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven Data Governance and Management expert with a proven track record in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, privacy policies, and compliance strategies across various industries. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving data-driven decision-making. Experienced in aligning data governance initiatives with business goals to enhance data quality, security, and accessibility. Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong leadership, and communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Governance Lead

Decision Support Center ( DSC )
05.2024 - Current
  • Develop & Implement Data Governance Strategy: Establish a comprehensive data management framework ensuring compliance with NDMO regulations and best practices.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Oversee adherence to national and internal data governance policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performance Monitoring & KPIs: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure data strategy success.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead the Data Governance Committee and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data culture adoption.

Senior Data Governance Specialist

National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Designed and updated data governance frameworks and tools (Data Privacy, Data Quality, Open Data, FOI) in alignment with global best practices.
  • Led enterprise-wide adoption of NDMO data governance requirements, ensuring sectoral compliance.
  • Developed and managed Data Privacy programs, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and privacy laws.
  • Conducted awareness and training programs to foster data governance culture across the organization.
  • Managed data compliance programs and recommended budget allocations for data governance initiatives.

Data Governance Specialist

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in establishing the Data Management Office (DMO) by integrating DAMA and NDMO standards.
  • Led data classification and categorization to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
  • Defined and activated data ownership roles (Data Owners, Stewards, and Custodians) across business units.
  • Developed automated data-sharing processes while ensuring compliance with governance policies.
  • Collaborated with Cybersecurity teams to strengthen data security measures.
  • Work closely with data owners, stewards to oversee the implementation of data governance framework with in business domains ( Data Classification, DG policies and process).
  • Support in the process of applying Data Governance framework with in SCFHS.
  • Ensure that all data assets are subjected to the Data Governance processes.
  • Deploy PDP policy and privacy notice and assist in their continued enforcement.

Data Governance Analyst

Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH)
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Validated data governance policies and standards, ensuring regulatory alignment.
  • Conducted data governance maturity assessments and provided strategic improvement plans.
  • Provided training and support to Data Stewards and Custodians to enhance governance adoption.
  • Delivered awareness sessions to promote data governance best practices among employees.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration: Management Information Systems -

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2015 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Data Governance Frameworks (DAMA, NDMO, ISO 27001, GDPR, NCA Regulations)
  • Data Privacy & Protection (PDP, FOI, Open Data, Compliance Monitoring)
  • Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Data Sharing & Access Management
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Strong Communication & Leadership

Certification

  • Data Strategy Program: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage, UC BERKELEY EXECUTIVE EDUCATION, 09/2024
  • Integrated Compliance & Ethics Professional, GRC Certify, 10/2024
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA International, 04/2022
  • Certified Data Governance & Privacy ( Foundation Level), Informatica, 09/2022
  • Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), The Knowledge Academy, 01/2021

Timeline

Data Governance Lead

Decision Support Center ( DSC )
05.2024 - Current

Senior Data Governance Specialist

National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
12.2022 - 05.2024

Data Governance Specialist

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
04.2021 - 12.2022

Data Governance Analyst

Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH)
07.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration: Management Information Systems -

King Saud University
08.2015 - 01.2020
Abdullmgeed Alsoghir