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Sonal Sudeep

Director - Cyber and Digital Risk | Data Governance | Data Privacy | AI Governance | CDMP Practitioner | DPDP | EU AI Act | GDPR | Responsible AI | IIM Alumni | KJ SIM | Ex - TCS, Infosys, Accenture, DvSum, Fractal.ai

Bengaluru

6+ years of work experience

PwC India
Jul 20263 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

* Lead Data Governance, Privacy and DPDP transformation engagements across government, manufacturing, healthcare and other industry sectors. * Advise clients on translating DPDP and privacy requirements into practical governance frameworks, operating models, processes, controls and technology-enabled solutions. * Drive data governance programs spanning governance operating models, data ownership and stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data classification, cataloguing, MDM and governance maturity. * Support business growth and revenue generation through client advisory, opportunity development, solutioning, RFP/proposal leadership, account expansion and development of new offerings. * Support the management and development of consulting teams, including delivery oversight, team structuring, capability development and mentoring. * Evangelize Data Governance, Privacy, DPDP and Data & AI Governance through executive workshops, client conversations, thought leadership and internal capability-building initiatives. * Work across leading data, privacy and governance platforms including Microsoft Purview, OneTrust, Alation, Informatica, Databricks, Unity Catalog, Atlan, BigID and Ataccama. * Contribute to the evolution of integrated Data, Privacy and AI Governance propositions and accelerators to help organizations establish scalable, technology-enabled governance capabilities.
Fractal
Oct 20259 mosJun 2026

Hybrid

Lead Data Governance & AI Governance Projects / Programs to: Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Current State, Maturity & Gap Assessment and Propose Recommendations Lead the Responsible AI risk assessment process for AI projects in the organization. Established the Responsible AI Charter and policies. Brought in Responsible AI thought leadership. Product manager for the Responsible AI Solutions, built solutions such as Responsible AI Dashboard, AI Security Console to support identifying risks with the AI tools Collaborate with AI Product teams, legal, compliance, and engineering to ensure risk considerations are addressed early in the development lifecycle Design and implement Agentic AI solutions that automate, scale, and optimize enterprise Data Governance across cataloging, quality, privacy, and compliance. Embed AI Governance and RAI into the AI Lifecycle Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Operating Model, Roles, Responsibilities, RACI, Interaction Model, Escalation Matrix. Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Policies, Processes, Standards & Controls. Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Tool Assessment & Recommendation. Conduct Data Quality Issue Identification & Remediation. Conduct Business Glossary & Data Dictionary Definition, Data Catalog Implementation. Capture Data Lineage. Conduct MDM Implementation.
Fractal
Jul 20232 yrs 3 mosSep 2025

On-site

Lead Data Governance & AI Governance Projects / Programs to: Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Current State, Maturity & Gap Assessment and Propose Recommendations Design and implement Agentic AI solutions that automate, scale, and optimize enterprise Data Governance across cataloging, quality, privacy, and compliance. Embed AI Governance and RAI into the AI Lifecycle Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Operating Model, Roles, Responsibilities, RACI, Interaction Model, Escalation Matrix. Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Policies, Processes, Standards & Controls. Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Tool Assessment & Recommendation. Conduct Data Quality Issue Identification & Remediation. Conduct Business Glossary & Data Dictionary Definition, Data Catalog Implementation. Capture Data Lineage. Conduct MDM Implementation. Lead Data Governance Strategy & Data Privacy Tracks & is accountable for Creation of POVs, Whitepapers & Building GTM Strategies. Drive Client Meetings / Workshops in the area of Data Management, Governance, Privacy & related areas. Projects 1. Data Governance Project Manager for a Pharma Company a) Worked as a Data Governance Project Manager for a Pharma company to build the data catalog in Collibra for different business functions. b) Supported in designing and developing a Compliance report with metadata from Collibra to Power BI to showcase metadata issues c) Supported in integration of Collibra metadata to different tools in client landscape 2. Data Governance Lead for a US based Pharma client 1. Overall DG program lead to drive operationalization of data governance practices from central team 2. Supported the Head of DG to build short and long term strategies for DG across business units 3. Led a team of 10 folks to implement policies, standards, controls across DG areas and trained the business unit teams
Dama International
Nov 20222 yrs 6 mosApr 2025

India

DvSum
May 20221 yr 2 mosJun 2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Senior Data Consultant in Data Governance for DvSum, my roles & responsibilities included: • Reporting directly to the Country Head for management of the data governance stream including hiring resources, implementing projects, employee management, client onboarding • Heading the Data Governance unit to drive data governance initiatives and lead the establishment of a Data Governance Program for the clients • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Looking at prospective clients and converting them into opportunities by supporting CEO in the buyer’s journey • Leading the pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client. • Creation and publication of thought leadership, white papers, blogs and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Project Manager for a leading retail company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary, Master Data Management) and Technology (DvSum tool) • Worked as a Engagement Manager for Support Project with the retail company to help manage the support provided to the client for issues related data management in the DvSum tool.
Accenture
Nov 20217 mosMay 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As an Associate Manager in Data Management Consulting for Accenture, my roles & responsibilities included: • Working on projects on the lines of data strategy, data governance, reporting, data management and data governance to facilitate the goals of the unit. • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Leading the Mutlcloud Data Governance Strategy for creating PoVs, sharing knowledge • Participating in pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client and leading the Natural Resources vertical • Creation and publication of white papers and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics. Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Consultant for a leading mining company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary) and Technology (Collibra, Ataccama) • Worked as a DG Expert for one of the leading oil and gas providers in Asia and supported their objective in getting their data governance set up with key set of activities and deliverables associated with the activities.
Accenture
May 20201 yr 6 mosOct 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Team Lead in Data Management Consulting for Accenture, my roles & responsibilities included: • Working on projects on the lines of data strategy, data governance, reporting, data management and data governance to facilitate the goals of the unit. • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Leading the Data Governance Groups of Excellence to help drive enable people in Data Governance through trainings, certifications, POVs • Participating in pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client. • Creation and publication of white papers and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics. Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Consultant for a leading mining company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary) and Technology (Collibra, Ataccama) • Worked as a DG Expert for one of the leading oil and gas providers in Asia and supported their objective in getting their data governance set up with key set of activities and deliverables associated with the activities.

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Education

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

Postgraduate Degree, Leadership and Change Management

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

20251 yr2026
K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

20152 yrs2017

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Director - Cyber and Digital Risk | Data Governance | Data Privacy | AI Governance | CDMP Practitioner | DPDP | EU AI Act | GDPR | Responsible AI | IIM Alumni | KJ SIM | Ex - TCS, Infosys, Accenture, DvSum, Fractal.ai

About

With extensive experience in Data & AI governance and Responsible AI, I currently serve as a Principal Consultant (Director) at Fractal. My role focuses on leading data governance and AI governance projects, including conducting maturity assessments, developing Responsible AI policies, and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. I spearhead the creation of innovative solutions such as the Responsible AI Dashboard and AI Security Console, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address risk considerations in early development stages. Committed to advancing ethical and responsible technology use, I leverage my expertise in Responsible AI, prompt engineering, and change management to design and implement scalable governance frameworks. By driving impactful initiatives, I aim to empower organizations with robust data governance strategies and ensure their AI systems are safe, secure, and aligned with best practices.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Director at PwC India, Jul 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, * Lead Data Governance, Privacy and DPDP transformation engagements across government, manufacturing, healthcare and other industry sectors. * Advise clients on translating DPDP and privacy requirements into practical governance frameworks, operating models, processes, controls and technology-enabled solutions. * Drive data governance programs spanning governance operating models, data ownership and stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data classification, cataloguing, MDM and governance maturity. * Support business growth and revenue generation through client advisory, opportunity development, solutioning, RFP/proposal leadership, account expansion and development of new offerings. * Support the management and development of consulting teams, including delivery oversight, team structuring, capability development and mentoring. * Evangelize Data Governance, Privacy, DPDP and Data & AI Governance through executive workshops, client conversations, thought leadership and internal capability-building initiatives. * Work across leading data, privacy and governance platforms including Microsoft Purview, OneTrust, Alation, Informatica, Databricks, Unity Catalog, Atlan, BigID and Ataccama. * Contribute to the evolution of integrated Data, Privacy and AI Governance propositions and accelerators to help organizations establish scalable, technology-enabled governance capabilities.

Principal Consultant (Director) - Data & AI Governance, Responsible AI at Fractal, Oct 2025 - Jun 2026 · 9 mos, Hybrid, Lead Data Governance & AI Governance Projects / Programs to: Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Current State, Maturity & Gap Assessment and Propose Recommendations Lead the Responsible AI risk assessment process for AI projects in the organization. Established the Responsible AI Charter and policies. Brought in Responsible AI thought leadership. Product manager for the Responsible AI Solutions, built solutions such as Responsible AI Dashboard, AI Security Console to support identifying risks with the AI tools Collaborate with AI Product teams, legal, compliance, and engineering to ensure risk considerations are addressed early in the development lifecycle Design and implement Agentic AI solutions that automate, scale, and optimize enterprise Data Governance across cataloging, quality, privacy, and compliance. Embed AI Governance and RAI into the AI Lifecycle Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Operating Model, Roles, Responsibilities, RACI, Interaction Model, Escalation Matrix. Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Policies, Processes, Standards & Controls. Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Tool Assessment & Recommendation. Conduct Data Quality Issue Identification & Remediation. Conduct Business Glossary & Data Dictionary Definition, Data Catalog Implementation. Capture Data Lineage. Conduct MDM Implementation.

Client Engagement Manager (Associate Director) - Data & AI Governance, Responsible AI at Fractal, Jul 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos, On-site, Lead Data Governance & AI Governance Projects / Programs to: Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Current State, Maturity & Gap Assessment and Propose Recommendations Design and implement Agentic AI solutions that automate, scale, and optimize enterprise Data Governance across cataloging, quality, privacy, and compliance. Embed AI Governance and RAI into the AI Lifecycle Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Operating Model, Roles, Responsibilities, RACI, Interaction Model, Escalation Matrix. Define & Operationalize Data Governance & Privacy Policies, Processes, Standards & Controls. Conduct Data Governance & Privacy Tool Assessment & Recommendation. Conduct Data Quality Issue Identification & Remediation. Conduct Business Glossary & Data Dictionary Definition, Data Catalog Implementation. Capture Data Lineage. Conduct MDM Implementation. Lead Data Governance Strategy & Data Privacy Tracks & is accountable for Creation of POVs, Whitepapers & Building GTM Strategies. Drive Client Meetings / Workshops in the area of Data Management, Governance, Privacy & related areas. Projects 1. Data Governance Project Manager for a Pharma Company a) Worked as a Data Governance Project Manager for a Pharma company to build the data catalog in Collibra for different business functions. b) Supported in designing and developing a Compliance report with metadata from Collibra to Power BI to showcase metadata issues c) Supported in integration of Collibra metadata to different tools in client landscape 2. Data Governance Lead for a US based Pharma client 1. Overall DG program lead to drive operationalization of data governance practices from central team 2. Supported the Head of DG to build short and long term strategies for DG across business units 3. Led a team of 10 folks to implement policies, standards, controls across DG areas and trained the business unit teams

Member at Dama International, Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos, India

Senior Consultant - Data Governance at DvSum, May 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As a Senior Data Consultant in Data Governance for DvSum, my roles & responsibilities included: • Reporting directly to the Country Head for management of the data governance stream including hiring resources, implementing projects, employee management, client onboarding • Heading the Data Governance unit to drive data governance initiatives and lead the establishment of a Data Governance Program for the clients • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Looking at prospective clients and converting them into opportunities by supporting CEO in the buyer’s journey • Leading the pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client. • Creation and publication of thought leadership, white papers, blogs and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Project Manager for a leading retail company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary, Master Data Management) and Technology (DvSum tool) • Worked as a Engagement Manager for Support Project with the retail company to help manage the support provided to the client for issues related data management in the DvSum tool.

Associate Manager - Data Governance Consulting at Accenture, Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As an Associate Manager in Data Management Consulting for Accenture, my roles & responsibilities included: • Working on projects on the lines of data strategy, data governance, reporting, data management and data governance to facilitate the goals of the unit. • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Leading the Mutlcloud Data Governance Strategy for creating PoVs, sharing knowledge • Participating in pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client and leading the Natural Resources vertical • Creation and publication of white papers and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics. Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Consultant for a leading mining company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary) and Technology (Collibra, Ataccama) • Worked as a DG Expert for one of the leading oil and gas providers in Asia and supported their objective in getting their data governance set up with key set of activities and deliverables associated with the activities.

Team Lead- Data Governance Consulting at Accenture, May 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As a Team Lead in Data Management Consulting for Accenture, my roles & responsibilities included: • Working on projects on the lines of data strategy, data governance, reporting, data management and data governance to facilitate the goals of the unit. • Developing proposals for prospective clients to help in their data governance strategy. • Leading the Data Governance Groups of Excellence to help drive enable people in Data Governance through trainings, certifications, POVs • Participating in pre- sales activities including RFP submission, presentation to client. • Creation and publication of white papers and POVs on data governance and other emerging technologies in the field of data and analytics. Project Highlights • Worked as a Data Governance Consultant for a leading mining company to help empower them in their data journey in the lines of People (Setting up Data Governance Structure and Forums), Process (Data Quality, Business Glossary) and Technology (Collibra, Ataccama) • Worked as a DG Expert for one of the leading oil and gas providers in Asia and supported their objective in getting their data governance set up with key set of activities and deliverables associated with the activities.

Education

Postgraduate Degree, Leadership and Change Management, Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, K J Somaiya Institute of Management