David Cobb
About David Cobb
David Cobb is a Data Governance Manager at Dodge & Cox in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in data management roles at Schwab Asset Management Services and TIAA.
Data Governance Manager at Dodge & Cox
David Cobb currently serves as Data Governance Manager at Dodge & Cox in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing data governance initiatives, implementing data lineage using Manta, and ensuring data quality with Ataccama. David manages the vendor relationship for the metadata platform, Collibra. Additionally, he documents technical and business metadata for tools such as Tableau, State Street System, and Snowflake Data Warehouse. His work ensures compliance with Data Governance Standards by identifying Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
Previous Experience at Schwab Asset Management Services
From 2016 to 2021, David Cobb worked as a Data Governance Manager at Schwab Asset Management Services, located in Lone Tree, Colorado. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading data governance projects and initiatives, contributing significantly to the organization's data management strategies.
Roles at TIAA
David Cobb had a long tenure at TIAA, holding multiple roles over 17 years in the Greater Denver Area. He began as a Temporary Associate in 1999, later becoming a Service Representative. Throughout his career at TIAA, he advanced through positions such as Business System Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, Operations Manager, Senior Data Analyst, and Lead Data Steward. His responsibilities included data analysis, operations management, and stewardship, contributing to various data management and governance projects.
Education and Academic Background
David Cobb holds a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics from the University of Denver, which he obtained between 2016 and 2020. Prior to this, David earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, completing his studies in 1998. His academic background supports his extensive career in data management and governance.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
David Cobb has significantly contributed to the field of data governance through various initiatives. He established and led a monthly Data Steward Working Group with fifteen Enterprise Data Stewards, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing. He also serves as a Subject Matter Expert and Individual Contributor for the Master Data Management project and contributes to the implementation of Agile/Scrum project methodology for the Data Governance Program.