John Marshall

Background

About John Marshall

I’m a strategic and solutions-driven Data Governance Leader with a deep-rooted career in data. I’ve worked with data my entire career, beginning in traditional libraries and evolving through roles in database administration, architecture, and now enterprise Data Governance. I specialize in designing, implementing, and maturing data governance programs that drive trust, transparency, and regulatory readiness. With experience in finance, healthcare, insurance, and government, I bring cross-industry insight to every initiative. I excel at translating business goals into actionable data policy, metadata strategy, and data quality frameworks, ensuring alignment across executive, regulatory, business, and technical teams. Key areas of expertise: • Metadata Management • Data Lineage & Data Flow Mapping • Data Quality Controls & Issue Management • Data Catalogs & Business Glossaries • Risk & Compliance Alignment (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) • Root Cause Analysis & Process Optimization • Stakeholder Engagement & Program Implementation Whether launching a new governance initiative or advancing data maturity in a highly regulated environment, I bring a balance of hands-on experience and strategic leadership ensuring data is trusted and “Fit for Use” enabling organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions.