Sohail Shaikh
About Sohail Shaikh
Sohail Shaikh is a Senior Manager of Data Management and Governance at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in data analytics and governance, having previously held various roles at du and Capgemini.
Work at du
Sohail Shaikh has been with du since 2008, holding various roles that showcase his expertise in data management and analytics. He currently serves as Senior Manager Data Management and Governance since 2018, and has also been in the role of Senior Manager Business Analytics - Solution Assurance since 2013. His previous positions at du include Senior DWH Analyst from 2008 to 2011 and Manager Data Warehouse from 2012 to 2013. In these roles, he has led a team of over 20 vendor resources and 3 full-time employees, focusing on managing the Enterprise Analytics platform and implementing key performance indicators to enhance data quality.
Education and Expertise
Sohail Shaikh earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the University of Mumbai, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in data management and governance. His expertise includes establishing data quality controls, driving business innovation through data sourcing, and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks.
Background
Before joining du, Sohail Shaikh worked at Capgemini as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2008, and at Mphasis as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007. His experience spans various roles in data analytics and software engineering, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of data systems. This background has equipped him with the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with business, operations, and IT teams.
Achievements
In his current position at du, Sohail Shaikh is responsible for establishing and maintaining data quality controls to manage risk and ensure data protection, privacy, and security. He has directed the deployment of data monitoring practices and has played a key role in developing an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap. His leadership in managing critical data assets has contributed to the organization's data-driven decision-making processes.