David Twaddell
About David Twaddell
David Twaddell is an Enterprise Architect with extensive experience in data governance and quality management, currently working at HSBC. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, contributing to the development of data policies and innovative data tools.
Current Role at HSBC
David Twaddell serves as an Enterprise Architect at HSBC, a position he has held since 2022 in Scotland, United Kingdom. In addition to this role, he is also the Head of Data Governance Tools & Products at HSBC, a position he has occupied since 2019 in London. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and tools, ensuring data quality across the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
David Twaddell has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked in various roles at prominent institutions. He was the Global Head of Data Quality for Financial Crime Risk at HSBC from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as an Enterprise Data Architect at the Royal Bank of Scotland for one year in 2013-2014. His career also includes positions at AIG, JPMorgan Chase, and ACE Group, where he focused on data architecture and quality.
Education and Expertise
David Twaddell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. His academic background supports his expertise in data management, governance, and architecture. He has developed innovative graph-based data tools to manage data lineage since 2014 and has experience in documenting data lineage and creating data policies.
Contributions to Data Governance
David Twaddell has made significant contributions to data governance and quality standards in the financial industry. He has led data initiatives for major financial institutions, focusing on the development of data quality standards and solutions. He is a past member of the ISO8000 committee, where he contributed to international standards for data quality.
Professional Involvement and Speaking Engagements
David Twaddell has been actively involved in the professional community as a co-founder and chair of BCS Enterprise Architecture SG from 2009 to 2014. He is also an occasional conference speaker, sharing insights on data management and governance topics. His participation in these events reflects his commitment to advancing the field of data architecture.