Charu Agrawal
About Charu Agrawal
Charu Agrawal is the Lead Data Governance Analyst at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia, with over 10 years of experience in IT and a focus on business, systems, and data analysis.
Lead Data Governance Analyst at Fannie Mae
Charu Agrawal currently serves as the Lead Data Governance Analyst at Fannie Mae, located in Reston, Virginia, USA. In this role, she is integral to the data governance framework at one of the most prominent lending and housing finance organizations in the country. Her responsibilities include reviewing AWS architecture patterns from a data perspective and playing a key role in data management during cloud migrations and AWS deployments. Her expertise also extends to data stewardship and data cataloging, ensuring that the organization's data assets are well-managed and governed.
Previous Experience as Business Analyst at AAMC
Charu Agrawal worked as a Business Analyst at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in Washington D.C. from 2011 to 2014. During her three-year tenure, she focused on various aspects of business and systems analysis, assisting the organization to streamline its processes and enhance its operational efficiency. Her role at AAMC contributed significantly to her growing expertise in the field of data analysis and governance.
Business Analyst Role at Active Network
From 2008 to 2011, Charu Agrawal was employed as a Business Analyst at Active Network in Clarksburg, Maryland. In this position, she honed her skills in analyzing business requirements, developing system solutions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her experience at Active Network laid the foundation for her future roles, where she continued to build on her proficiency in business and data analysis.
Education and MBA in Finance
Charu Agrawal earned her MBA in Finance from BABU BANARASI DAS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT in Lucknow, India, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. This education provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and business management, which has greatly contributed to her career in data and business analysis. Her MBA has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of data governance and management.
Experience in IT and Data Governance
With over 10 years of experience in IT, focusing on business, systems, and data analysis, Charu Agrawal has developed a robust skill set suitable for various analytical roles. Having spent more than four years specifically in data governance, she has gained significant expertise in developing and implementing policies, standards, and procedures. Her role involves meticulous planning and execution of data management strategies, particularly during cloud migrations and AWS deployments, ensuring that data assets are both secure and useful for enterprise needs.