Lilian Okocha
@lilianokocha
Senior data governance leader specializing in metadata and data quality.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior data governance professional with over 12 years of experience designing and operationalizing metadata management, data quality, and governance frameworks across complex organizations. I have led implementations using Databricks Unity Catalog, Atlan, Collibra, and Alation, developed governance policies, and delivered training and change-management materials to drive adoption.
My work emphasizes collaboration with data owners, technical teams, and business stakeholders to align governance with business goals, improve data discoverability, and measure governance outcomes. I have a track record of improving data quality, establishing documentation standards, and providing clear reporting and guidance to leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Governance
Peniel Vie Ltd.
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Led data governance initiatives using Databricks Unity Catalog and Atlan to implement metadata management, improve data quality, and deliver training and change management that increased governance adoption across the organization.
Turnaround Senior Project Control Lead
Northwest Redwater Partnership
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed implementation of data governance policies and Databricks Unity Catalog adoption to improve metadata discoverability, data quality reporting, and cross-functional compliance during turnaround projects.
Project Controls & Documentation Specialist
BBA Engineering
Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and implemented metadata management and data quality initiatives using Collibra and Alation to ensure data integrity across projects and delivered training to embed governance practices.
SIDocument Management System Project Manager
Suncor Energy Inc
Feb 2011 - Aug 2019 (8 years 6 months)
Supported implementation of data governance frameworks and metadata collection across systems to improve data accessibility, quality reporting, and compliance for multiple projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy at the University of Lagos.
AUAthabasca University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Management
Completed a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Management at Athabasca University.
AUAthabasca University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Athabasca University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
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