Tarundeep Kaur
Tulsa
Summary
DATA GOVERNANCE • METADATA MANAGEMENT • MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT • DATA QUALITY • CONTENT OPERATIONS
Strategic data operations and metadata governance leader with 10 years of experience across Paramount and Warner Bros. Expert in building governance frameworks, improving metadata lifecycle processes, leading MDM operations, and driving enterprise data quality. Proven ability to partner with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver scalable data solutions, optimize digital supply chain workflows, and uplift data maturity across global organizations. Recognized for leadership, cross‑functional influence, and operational excellence in fast‑paced media environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Metadata Manager
Paramount - Content Curation & Metadata Governance
Burbank
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Ensured accuracy and consistency through management of business and technical metadata ingestion across internal systems.
- Developed lifecycle processes and documentation for metadata governance standards to enhance data usability.
- Executed data quality reporting to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted user acceptance testing for enhancements on metadata platform, validating ingestion rules and workflows.
- Mapped metadata across systems, supporting enterprise data initiatives and boosting operational efficiency.
- Authored comprehensive documentation for workflows, metadata models, and governance policies.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders across various time zones to establish alignment on metadata best practices.
Manager
WarnerMedia - Home Ent, Sales & Distribution
Burbank
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained Tableau dashboards that provided leadership with key operational insights and KPI visibility.
- Streamlined digital supply chain processes through execution of client avails and pricing data quality initiatives.
- Gathered business requirements and validated Teradata SQL queries to support analytics and reporting.
- Oversaw global content distribution through PDS storefront, ensuring correct rights availability and metadata accuracy.
- Generated audit and performance reports aimed at enhancing data quality and operational clarity.
- Partnered with engineering product teams to address data issues and refine distribution workflows.
- Worked with international territories and vendors to resolve various operational issues efficiently.
Senior Analyst
Warner Bros - Data Governance
Burbank
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Drove governance initiatives focused on workflow design documentation and process optimization.
- Acted as EIDR SME and project lead for title creation workflows while representing studio on panels.
- Executed UAT QA/QC test cases alongside A/B testing and data modeling for MDM integrations.
- Ensured metadata readiness across OTT platforms such as HBO Max, Boomerang, DC, and Nielsen.
Directed MDM operations involving curation, acquisition, DQM, and dataset reporting. - Collaborated with engineering and product teams to secure precise data flow to client servicing portals.
Utilized Tableau analytics to uncover data errors, correlation metrics, and operational trends. - Facilitated user interviews and training initiatives in cross-functional projects for digital supply chain improvements.
Analyst - Vendor: Randstad
Warner Bros - Global Product Planning
Burbank
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed large datasets for global top sellers initiative to enhance accuracy of release planning.
- Created and maintained Salesforce release plans for digital rights and metadata readiness.
- Coordinated with tech ops, creatives, and master data teams to ensure asset and metadata completeness.
- Built reports to monitor asset readiness, cost estimates, and project status.
Analyst - Vendor: V2 Solutions Inc.
Warner Bros - Technical Operations
Burbank
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed workload balancing for manufacturing on demand operations, optimizing efficiency and resource allocation.
- Trained offshore teams to enhance delivery accuracy and ensure operational consistency.
- Updated metadata fields in SAP and executed comprehensive report analyses to maintain data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2013
Skills
Data & Metadata:
- Metadata Governance Data Governance, Data Stewardship, MDM (Reltio, MPX, Fabric, Gracenote), XML/JSON, Data Modeling, Data Quality, DQM, Metadata Standards, Metadata
Lifecycle Analytics:
- Tableau, Knowi, Domo, KPI Reporting, Teradata Views, SQL Workbench, Basic SQL
Systems:
- SAP ECC, IPM, Metadata Manager, PDS Storefront, Salesforce, iTunes Connect Tools: Postman (API), Confluence, JIRA, Wrike, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, Google Suite, Zendesk
Technical:
- UAT, QA/QC, A/B Testing, Workflow Design, Documentation, Process Mapping
Accomplishments
- EIDR Panelist, Microsoft (2019) • Patent Contributor, Sensitivity Assessment for Media Production Using AI (16/536,229) • Reltio Data Genius Award, Warner Bros. (2018)
Timeline
Senior Metadata Manager
Paramount - Content Curation & Metadata Governance
11.2021 - 02.2024
Manager
WarnerMedia - Home Ent, Sales & Distribution
04.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Analyst
Warner Bros - Data Governance
08.2016 - 03.2020
Analyst - Vendor: Randstad
Warner Bros - Global Product Planning
03.2016 - 08.2016
Analyst - Vendor: V2 Solutions Inc.
Warner Bros - Technical Operations
02.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
California State University Northridge