Cosmin Z
Laval,QC
Summary
Dynamic Senior Advisor with extensive experience at Rio Tinto, specializing in Master Data Management and data governance. Proven track record in enhancing data quality and integrity through effective stakeholder engagement and process optimization. Skilled in leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across global operations.Adept at driving cultural change to promote data accountability and empower data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Advisor Master Data
Rio Tinto
Montreal, QC
02.2019 - Current
- Develop and enforce data governance policies, data standards, and data ownership models across departments.
- Conduct data maturity assessments and lead initiatives to improve data quality and management.
- Led data governance communities of practice and working groups to ensure effective communication, engagement, and decision-making across business stakeholders.
- Managed master data governance for core domains including materials, logistics, contracts, customers, and financial hierarchies across Rio Tinto’s global operations.
- Collaborated with business and technical teams to ensure seamless master data integration within SAP ECC and S/4HANA platforms.
- Drove process alignment and data harmonization across mining sites and regional hubs to reduce duplication and mitigate operational risks.
Master Data Team Supervisor
British American Tobacco
Montreal
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of the master data team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of data creation, changes, and governance activities across all business units.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of data analysts and master data specialists to consistently meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Oversee the end-to-end management of master data objects including materials, vendors, customers, pricing, and finance structures in SAP and other enterprise systems.
- Ensure strict adherence to data quality standards, governance policies, and internal controls, supporting data compliance and audit readiness.
- Monitor and continuously improve master data processes to drive efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance data reliability across the organization.
- Facilitate stakeholder training and promote data ownership to embed a culture of accountability and data excellence across the business.
Customer Master Data Analyst
British American Tobacco
Montreal, QC
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Analyzed large datasets to ensure data accuracy and consistency across various systems.
- Developed and maintained master data governance processes to enhance data quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies efficiently.
- Executed routine data validation checks, improving overall reliability of master data records.
- Facilitated deployment of data management tools, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to the design of reporting frameworks, enabling informed decision-making across departments.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Business Management
John Molson School of Business
Montreal, QC12.2020
Skills
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Stewardship & Ownership
Stakeholder Engagement
Change Management
Data Quality & Integrity
Team Leadership & Development
Process Optimization
Stakeholder Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Data Issue Resolution
Languages
English
French
Certification
DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Agile SCRUM Master
Agile Product Owner
Timeline
Senior Advisor Master Data
Rio Tinto
02.2019 - Current
Master Data Team Supervisor
British American Tobacco
04.2017 - 02.2019
Customer Master Data Analyst
British American Tobacco
07.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Business Management
John Molson School of Business