Prasanti Cherukuri
Summary
Senior data and AI governance leader with experience driving enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, and transformation across complex financial institutions. Proven ability to establish scalable data operating models, strengthen regulatory compliance, and enable business value through trusted, high-quality data assets. Expert in building data governance frameworks, metadata ecosystems, and enterprise data products that support risk management, financial reporting, and analytics modernization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Data Management
City National Bank
11.2021 - Current
- Own and scale AI-ready enterprise data products and governance capabilities, simplifying the data ecosystem and improving data accessibility, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee ~$5M annual portfolio of data and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and delivery of measurable business and regulatory outcomes.
- Establish enterprise data controls, policies, and standards to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across critical processes.
- Drive regulatory data programs, including BCBS 239 (RDARR), Part 30 remediation, and financial crimes compliance (OFAC screening, transaction monitoring), strengthening governance and reporting frameworks.
- Lead enterprise data management and governance strategy across business, risk, and finance domains, advancing data as a strategic asset to support regulatory compliance, risk management, and business growth.
Vice President, Enterprise Data Management & Governance
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Defined and executed enterprise data strategy and governance operating model, enabling data-driven decision-making and enterprise transformation across Finance and Accounting.
- Built and institutionalized data governance capabilities, including metadata, lineage, data quality, reference data, stewardship, and privacy, enhancing data trust and regulatory compliance.
- Modernized enterprise data architecture, including implementation of a scalable data warehouse, improving reporting, analytics, and financial data transparency.
- Partnered with executive leadership to align data strategy with business objectives, risk management, and regulatory expectations.
Data Management Manager
Fannie Mae
03.2003 - 12.2017
- Established and scaled enterprise metadata and data governance capabilities, including taxonomy, ontology, and lineage, improving data discoverability and control across the organization.
- Led product ownership for enterprise data platforms (metadata, reference data, lineage), driving adoption across legacy, Big Data, and cloud (AWS) environments.
- Designed and implemented governance frameworks and operating models, embedding data stewardship and accountability across business functions.
- Built and led high-performing teams, developing talent and scaling data management practices enterprise-wide.
Consultant
Cyquent Inc.
05.2002 - 03.2003
- Developed loan processing subsystem supporting enterprise financial systems using J2EE and Struts.
Software Developer
Aether Systems
05.2000 - 03.2002
- Developed mobile and web-based applications using J2EE, XML/XSLT, and WebLogic technologies.
Software Developer
Trident Systems
03.1999 - 05.2000
- Designed and developed applications using C++ technologies.
Education
MBA -
Duke University
Durham, NCM.S - undefined
Information Systems George Mason University
Fairfax, VirginiaB.S - undefined
Engineering Osmania University
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
Data & AI Governance Enterprise Metadata Management Data Lineage Data Taxonomy & Ontology Data Classification & Standardization Master & Reference Data Management Data Quality & Profiling Data Security & Privacy Data Policies, Standards & Controls Data Architecture & Platforms (Big Data, AWS)
Strategic Leadership Vision, Strategy & Execution Operational Excellence Cross-functional Collaboration Data-driven Decision Making Organizational Development KPI Development & Tracking
Product & Program Management Product Ownership Agile Methodology Advanced Analytics Enablement Financial & Business Acumen Budget Management Financial Reporting Systems
Leadership & Communication Team Building & Leadership Staff Development & Mentoring Stakeholder Management Effective Communication Design Thinking
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Data Management
City National Bank
11.2021 - Current
Vice President, Enterprise Data Management & Governance
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
01.2018 - 10.2021
Data Management Manager
Fannie Mae
03.2003 - 12.2017
Consultant
Cyquent Inc.
05.2002 - 03.2003
Software Developer
Aether Systems
05.2000 - 03.2002
Software Developer
Trident Systems
03.1999 - 05.2000
M.S - undefined
Information Systems George Mason University
B.S - undefined
Engineering Osmania University
MBA -
Duke University
CONTACT
- Phone: 571-277-1242
- Email: prasanticherukuri@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prasanti-cherukuri-b639802/
HIGHLIGHTS
- Leverage data based insights to drive organizational change and business opportunities
- Strategic partner dedicated to continuous process improvement
- Build and manage high performing teams to deliver various business/data solutions
- Deep experience in Data Strategy, Management and Governance
- Manage budgets up to $ 3 million