Driving a new data governance initiative in a fast-paced proptech company is no easy feat—especially when you're a small but determined team of two women. This session dives into the creation and execution of the "400 Bunnies" project, a groundbreaking effort to standardize KPIs and establish a data modeling framework. We’ll share how we defined and adjusted the methodology, overcame organizational challenges, and turned initial resistance into tangible wins. This candid presentation offers practical insights, lessons learned, and inspiration for anyone looking to lead innovative data governance initiatives in dynamic industries.

Takeaways:

• Understand the key steps to developing a KPI standardization methodology.
• Learn how to adapt your approach to overcome real-world challenges.
• Gain insight into fostering collaboration in male-dominated industries.
• Discover practical tools to drive cultural change and stakeholder buy-in.
• Leave inspired by the perseverance and creativity that brought this initiative to life.

Speaker: Maria Alejandra Restrepo

Alejandra is the founder of "Hablemos de Gobierno DATA & AI," an organization based in Bogotá, Colombia, dedicated to sharing knowledge about data governance and AI governance, fostering a data-driven culture, and empowering the data community in Colombia. She is a Certified Data Management Professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level data governance and management strategies across organizations.

Alejandra has successfully led the development of end-to-end governance frameworks, ensuring data accessibility, quality, and security while fostering a culture that treats data as a critical business asset. She is also a passionate advocate for data literacy, designing initiatives to empower teams with the knowledge and skills to leverage data effectively. Additionally, she has pioneered the implementation of data governance programs through gamification-based approaches, enhancing engagement and driving adoption across organizations.

With strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, Alejandra effectively guides teams, prioritizes projects based on organizational objectives, and drives the adoption of best practices in data governance.

Speaker: Jessica Zuñiga

Jessica is the founder of Hablemos de Gobierno DATA&AI, an organization based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, dedicated to sharing knowledge on data governance and AI governance, fostering a data-driven culture, and empowering the data community in Mexico. Jessica has extensive experience leading large, cross-functional data teams in areas such as Data Engineering, Data Governance, and Business Intelligence. Right now, she is focused on supporting organizations in developing and defining their data strategy and governance frameworks. A graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey, she holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and has a proven track record in developing and leading data governance strategies, data warehouse platforms, and digital transformation initiatives supported by CDMP. She is an Adjunct professor at EGADE Business School and serves as Vice President of Education on the board of directors for the DAMA Mexico Chapter.