SUSMIT SEN
AI , Data & Governance
Summary
Senior AI, Data and Governance leader with nearly 20 years of cross-functional experience on Product development , Consulting , Data Engineering & Data Strategy , Implementing Data Governance for large Enterprises, and lately building envisioning, designing and implementing comprehensive AI Strategy with the blend of Robotic Process Automation ( RPA) along with Governance process to ensure scalability, keeping security and privacy into consideration.
Deep hands on and years of experience and expertise in implementing Enterprise Architecture best practices and governance process around EA. Have been part of Enterprise Architecture review board for multiple large organization over the years.
Successfully led multi-million dollar data integration efforts during the historic merger between Albertsons and Kroger, ensuring readiness on Day 1 through strategic collaboration across diverse teams. Notable achievements span multiple industries including Government ( Public Sector ), insurance, finance, retail, and healthcare, with a strong focus on AI innovation, risk management and ethical governance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Manager - Information Services Delivery
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
03.2025 - Current
- Implementing Governance Framework for Responsible AI
- Building strategy , roadmap and execution for Enterprise Robotic Process Automation and integrating that with AI roadmap.
- Drove adoption of Data and AI across product development.
- Responsible for overall budgeting vendor management and profit and loss (P&L) management for all my 4 portfolio.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to align strategy with division objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Established a results-oriented execution team and operating rhythm for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment.
- Created maturity measurements across data product life cycle to clarify progress and business value.
Solution Executive
TekSystems
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded strategic Pre Sales initiatives for Banking & Financial clients, emphasizing Data & Cloud Modernization.
- Developed comprehensive business and technology strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Advocated for robust Data Stewardship practices to enhance data governance.
- Collaborated with technical architects to ensure excellence in delivery and risk mitigation.
Senior Manager - Enterprise Data Management (Governance)
Albertsons Companies
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Led data management, enhancing governance and security across six portfolios.
- Introduced AI Governance and Ethical AI within Enterprise.
- Develop cloud-agnostic frameworks, boosting data automation and syndication.
- Architected secure data pipelines, fostering identity protection.
- Manage teams and budgets, building in-house data quality frameworks.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide GenAI platform integration, establishing governance frameworks and democratizing access to drivebroader organizational adoption and innovation
- Orchestrated comprehensive data management strategies across six distinct portfolios, implementing robust stewardshipprotocols and enhancing data security compliance.
- Performed role of workstream lead for the separation of EDW between Albertsons and C&S Global leading multiple teams.
- Performed integration lead role for EDW integration and for app integration for proposed largest merger in the history of grocerybetween Albertsons & Kroger
Architect - (CECL, ALLL, Enterprise Credit Risks & Compliance) - Enterprise Data Platforms
PCBB
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Reported to CTO and CIO implemented scalable financial data analytics platforms.
- Managed technical delivery, vendor relations, and stakeholder communication building in house credit risk platform.
- Architected end-to-end solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting using web SDK integrating MicroStrategy.
- Enhanced predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities, improving decision-making for financial institutions.
- Streamlined data processes, resulting in a highly flexible and efficient banking and financial reporting system. Ensured Data quality checks at each of the hops with enriching and cleansing the date. Used data catalog.
- Implemented centralized Data quality check and Governance model.
Deputy Manager - Strategic Retail Accounts- Business Intelligence & Data Platforms
Infocepts
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with retail clients to modernize restaurant operations and optimize F&B delivery.
- Established daily communication patterns with stakeholders for timely project updates.
- Developed an analytics app, enabling data-driven decision-making for business leaders.
- Strategized sustainable EDW development, implementing Data Quality frameworks and best practices.
- Architected and implemented AI model for accelerated insights and reporting, ensuring data accuracy.
- Worked as a governance partner and also implemented automation to foster innovation and achieve measurable results.
- Streamlined governance processes, enhancing process efficiency and compliance across operations.
Information and Data Tech Specialist - Contract
Capital Blue Cross
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Masked 5 Enterprise databases using Imperva Camouflage within a span of 3 months from scratch.
- Managed data systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity, leading to improved decision-making processes.
- Worked closely with Stewards and custodians.
- Developed and maintained databases, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced data retrieval time.
Data Platforms , Strategic Accounts , BI Systems and Platform Architecture Lead for BI Center of Excellence
MicroStrategy
05.2013 - 02.2018
- Led design and implementation of secure, scalable BI solutions, enhancing business performance.
- Advocated on better data consumption model and built Master data management for various global Enterprises and advocated strongly on Data stewardship at the source level.
- Worked as domain SME for cross domains like Payment systems, Financial Services , Insurance verticals.
- Presented architectural designs to executives and stakeholders, influencing winning strategic decisions.
- Implemented E2E Data Governance and Data Quality process from Inception to delivery and from traversed through various maturity models.
- Integrated B2B/B2C platforms, improving system upgrades and business process customization.
- Architected ETL workflows using SSIS, Informatica Big Data Management, StreamSets Data Collector, control hub. Designed pipelines processing streaming data from Kafka queues and posting to APIs and queue. Built strategic Data marts based on business specific needs.
Senior Associate Projects (Technical Lead)
Cognizant
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Led team to address insurance portfolio issues, enhancing revenue and business value.
- Modernized KPIs and re-engineered data visualization for iPad and web, improving user engagement.
- Delivered defect-free, timely KPI-driven reporting applications, integrated into business portal.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and ensuring project success.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
Senior Software Engineer - Data, BI and Analytics
IBM
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Led development and support of BI/MicroStrategy reports and dashboards for a global liquor manufacturer.
- Managed MicroStrategy admin tasks and daily stakeholder communications, ensuring seamless operations.
- Enhanced data-driven decision-making by utilizing MicroStrategy 9.0.2, improving report accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with a UK-based team to deliver a global application serving customers worldwide.
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Led multiple BI reporting projects using MicroStrategy and BO, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Authored winning proposals in manufacturing and retail sectors across US, UK, and SE Asia.
- Developed consulting and pre-sales materials, contributing to a sustainable BI excellence team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business intelligence solutions.
- Created white papers and strategic plans, fostering innovation and growth in BI initiatives.
Software Engineer
RS Software
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Developed and maintained BI and Data Warehousing solutions for VISA, enhancing data accuracy and reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, improving operational efficiency.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Implemented data integration processes, resulting in more reliable and timely information access.
Project Intern
RS Software
03.2007 - 08.2007
Designer
03.2004 - 03.2007
Education
MCA - Masters of Computer Application - Computer Science
West Bengal University of Technology
BCA- Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Science
Visva Bharati
Skills
AI Governance - Ethical and Responsible AI
Data Governance - Enterprise strategy to execution
Data Stewardship & Governance Frameworks
Metadata & Lineage Tools (Alation, Collibra, Unity Catalog)
Data Quality - Data Catalog , Data Lineage , Data Security , Metadata Management
Data Privacy - CCPA, GDPR , HIPAA , OneTrust
AI Governance - AI Ethics, Enterprise Governance
Data Engineering Strategy - MDM, ETL, ELT , Medallion Architecture, Strategic Data Warehouse
Robotic Process Automation - Integration with AI
BI Platforms & Tools : MicroStrategy, Power BI, Tableau , Thoughspot, Looker , Business Objects
Credit Risk - CECL, ALLL, BCBS 239
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance -(Basel, SOX, GDPR, CCPA)
Expert Technology SME - MicroStrategy , AWS , Google Cloud , Databricks
Domain : Government ( Public Sector) , Retail , Financial Services , Healthcare , Insurance
Executive Course and Certificates
- Master's of Computer Application (MCA) - Full time from West Bengal University of Technology
- Bachelor's of Computer Application (BCA) - Full time from Visva Bharati University
- AI Executive Program - Stanford University
- Data Leadership - AI,Cloud and Governance - MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certification
AWS Certified AI Practitioner® - AWS -2025
Affiliations
1. Member and Contributer at International Association of Privacy Professional.
2. Member of Gartner.
3. Member of IEEE.
4. Member of ISACA.
Timeline
Manager - Information Services Delivery
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
03.2025 - Current
Solution Executive
TekSystems
03.2025 - 04.2025
Senior Manager - Enterprise Data Management (Governance)
Albertsons Companies
05.2022 - 01.2025
Architect - (CECL, ALLL, Enterprise Credit Risks & Compliance) - Enterprise Data Platforms
PCBB
05.2019 - 04.2022
Deputy Manager - Strategic Retail Accounts- Business Intelligence & Data Platforms
Infocepts
06.2018 - 03.2019
Information and Data Tech Specialist - Contract
Capital Blue Cross
02.2018 - 05.2018
Data Platforms , Strategic Accounts , BI Systems and Platform Architecture Lead for BI Center of Excellence
MicroStrategy
05.2013 - 02.2018
Senior Associate Projects (Technical Lead)
Cognizant
11.2012 - 05.2013
Senior Software Engineer - Data, BI and Analytics
IBM
06.2011 - 08.2012
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro
07.2010 - 06.2011
Software Engineer
RS Software
08.2007 - 07.2010
Project Intern
RS Software
03.2007 - 08.2007
Designer
03.2004 - 03.2007
MCA - Masters of Computer Application - Computer Science
West Bengal University of Technology
BCA- Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Science
Visva Bharati