Mastering Your Master Data

In today’s dynamic business environment, particularly for large and rapidly expanding organizations, the challenge of maintaining effective data management is paramount. The proliferation of data across disparate systems often results in a fragmented landscape, hindering a company’s ability to extract meaningful insights. As evidenced by recent surveys, a significant majority of data management professionals struggle with understanding their data’s context, usage, and ownership. This lack of clarity impedes the implementation of crucial business practices like business intelligence and AI, ultimately limiting potential gains in efficiency and informed decision-making. To address this issue, the adoption of master data and master data management (MDM) emerges as a critical solution. By establishing a unified, reliable source of truth through well-defined master data, organizations can unlock the potential of their data assets. This paper draws upon extensive practical experience to provide a comprehensive guide to implementing and managing master data programs, emphasizing both the foundational setup and the ongoing maintenance necessary for sustained success.

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Author Details

Zachary White

Zachary White is a Principal with Infosys Consultant and has over a decade of experience leading large programs – such as enterprise-wide digital transformations and complex mergers & acquisitions – across industries, functions, and the globe. Zach is a licensed attorney, MBA, and professional scrum master, who leverages his diverse and discerning perspective to deliver value-driven solutions for clients.

Joseph Goodman

Joseph Goodman is a Senior Consultant within the SURE Practice of Infosys Consulting. He has over a decade of experience working in software implementation, change management, project management, and is a certified Scrum Master. Joseph has worked across multiple areas, including Oil and Gas, Cybersecurity, IT, and Finance.

Patrick Owens

Patrick Owens is a Principal and chemical engineer with experience in upstream oil and gas, technology, and manufacturing industries. His experience includes leading cross functional teams in digital transformation projects helping clients make sense of and find value in their data.

Shikha Gupta

Shikha Gupta is a Senior Principal with Infosys Consulting’s Services, Utilities, Resources, and Energy practice. She is a Certified Scrum Product Owner and a Certified Scrum Master, and focuses on large scale transformation programs for oil & gas companies helping them create data assets, operationalize AI and make data-driven decisions.

Swamy Manjunatha

Swamy Manjunatha is a Senior Principal and seasoned Business and IT consultant with 25+ years of extensive experienced in driving master data programs, managed complex and large programs across multiple Industry verticals. Successfully delivered several complex business transformation initiatives in the capacity of Program Manager and SME and has deep expertise in Master Data, and has led complex transformation programs with large teams in a multi-vendor environment.

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