About DG360

At DataGovern360, we believe that data is one of the most powerful assets a business can have—when it’s properly managed. We are a team of dedicated Data Governance specialists committed to helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data. Our mission is simple: to provide businesses with the tools and frameworks they need to ensure data quality, security, compliance, and usability across their entire organization.

With more than two decades experience across industries, we offer end-to-end solutions that address every aspect of Data Governance, from data quality management to regulatory compliance, data stewardship, and data security. We don’t just help you manage your data; we transform it into a strategic advantage, giving you the power to make informed decisions and drive business growth.

Meet Our Consultants

Rehan Shaikh, Founder DataGovern360 and Principal Consultant

With over two decades of experience, I specialize in helping organizations streamline their data management practices to drive efficiency, improve data quality, and ensure regulatory compliance. As the founder of DataGovern360, I lead efforts to implement sustainable Data Governance frameworks tailored to business needs, delivering clear and actionable data insights. My approach blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of the role data plays in strategic decision-making.

Expertise

Data Governance Implementation: Formalizing roles, responsibilities, and capturing critical metadata for informed decision-making.
Data Quality Management: Designing data quality rules and ensuring alignment with business-critical data elements.
Metadata & Data Lineage: Building comprehensive metadata catalogs and establishing transparent data lineage to support data traceability.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate governance practices into existing workflows.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry regulations through robust data governance practices.

My team and I bring a results-driven mindset to every project, emphasizing collaboration, structured data processes, and practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of each organization. Whether you're looking to improve data governance capabilities or achieve greater transparency and accountability in data management, my goal is to make data governance an integral and manageable part of your business.

Aman Bukhari, Lead Project Manager

With his strong background in managing large-scale IT projects, Aman brings critical skills that are highly relevant to data governance initiatives. His ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects with a focus on governance and compliance makes him an asset in data governance projects. Specifically:

Project Governance Expertise: His experience implementing PMI PMBOK methodologies ensures structured governance frameworks, which are essential in data governance projects for establishing roles, responsibilities, and workflows. He can define and implement a clear governance structure, including data stewardship roles and responsibilities.
Stakeholder Management: He has successfully worked with key stakeholders in complex environments, which is crucial in data governance where business and IT collaboration is key. He can facilitate alignment between business owners and technical teams to ensure governance policies are effectively integrated into daily operations.
Agile Methodology: His Agile expertise will help in managing data governance initiatives iteratively, ensuring quick wins and incremental progress, which is vital for maintaining stakeholder engagement and adapting governance practices to evolving business needs.
Risk and Compliance Management: His experience in managing security and compliance projects equips him with the skills to handle regulatory requirements related to data governance, such as data privacy, data security, and ensuring that data governance initiatives comply with standards like GDPR or CCPA.
Data Migration and Integration Projects: Having overseen several data migration and system integration projects, he understands the challenges of handling large volumes of data, making him adept at managing data quality, data lineage, and metadata management, all of which are core to data governance efforts.
Technology Alignment: With a strong grasp of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle), data management tools, and ERP systems, he can help implement or enhance data governance tools such as data catalogs, master data management systems, and data quality solutions to support robust governance frameworks.

Aman's project management experience, combined with his governance, stakeholder, and compliance expertise, will ensure that data governance projects are managed effectively, aligning business goals with data strategy and regulatory requirements.

Salman Farooq, Information Security Specialist

Salman Farooq is a seasoned Information Security professional with over 15 years of experience in managing enterprise technology risk, designing robust information security frameworks, and leading compliance efforts across multiple industries including finance, telecommunications, and healthcare IT. With expertise in ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, Salman brings a comprehensive understanding of both technical and governance aspects of information security and risk management.

Throughout his career, Salman has demonstrated a consistent ability to align security strategies with business goals, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data and IT assets. His skills range from conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing to managing incident response and audit processes. Salman has hands-on experience with security tools like Nessus, Qualys, and RSA Archer, and has worked extensively in cloud security (Microsoft Azure), governance risk, and compliance solutions.

1. Information Security Management: Expert in developing and implementing information security policies, including privacy, access control, and data classification, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 27005. Adept at conducting risk assessments, security audits, and internal control reviews for IT systems, networks, and cloud environments.

2. Risk Management & Compliance: Specialized in conducting risk assessments against global standards (ISO, NIST, PCI-DSS, SSAE), and advising organizations on improving their security posture. Proficient in configuring governance and compliance tools such as RSA Archer, ensuring organizations meet stringent security requirements.

3. Cybersecurity Strategy: Salman excels at defining and executing cybersecurity strategies, collaborating with senior management to align business goals with secure IT practices. His leadership ensures that technology risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated, particularly in high-risk areas like identity and access management and cloud security.

4. Security Incident Response & Threat Management: With deep expertise in managing security incidents, including vulnerability scanning, malware alerts, and data loss prevention, Salman is skilled in designing security monitoring architectures. He provides real-time analysis and response using tools such as McAfee ePO, Symantec DLP, and various SIEM platforms.
5.Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Adept at implementing security governance frameworks, conducting compliance assessments, and managing IT security risks. Salman has extensive experience overseeing security programs, ensuring businesses adhere to regulatory standards and industry best practices.