Sherifat Akintunde-Shitu

Sherifat, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience, has a rich background in delivering technology solutions, having worked at global consulting giants like Accenture and KPMG. Her expertise spans diverse industries, where she has consistently ensured robust foundations for maximizing returns from data initiatives. Currently focusing on aiding data leaders in shaping their data organizations, Sherifat is passionate about instilling the necessary skills for effective data management throughout the data lifecycle.

As a CDMP Practitioner, she has successfully trained over 70 professionals from 13 countries, guiding them to obtain CDMP certification and acquire essential data management skills. This underscores her dedication to fostering expertise in the field.

Sherifat’s achievements include being recognized as a ’30 under 30 Rising Star in Data and Analytics’ and a two-time finalist for the ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Women in Tech Excellence UK. Her forward-thinking strategies, coupled with her proficiency in data governance, management, and related areas such as data engineering and architecture, make her a standout figure in the data industry.