Curtis Canzius

Data and BI Lead @ Proman

About

Data Governance Leader | CDMP Certified | UC Berkeley Data Strategy | Future CDMP Master Data isn’t just an asset - it’s the lifeblood of modern business. But without governance, it’s chaotic. Without strategy, it’s wasted. I bridge that gap. As a CDMP-certified professional (scoring in the top tier at 89%) and UC Berkeley Data Strategy alumnus, I specialize in: • Architecting governance frameworks that balance compliance and business agility • Translating data investments into ROI - quantifying impact from risk reduction to revenue growth • Future-proofing data ecosystems for both traditional analytics and AI adoption Where I Create Impact and Add Value: • For CEOs/CFOs: Reposition data governance from cost center to profit driver, with demonstrated multi-million-dollar portfolio impacts • For Teams: Scale data literacy programs that accelerate insights while maintaining governance rigor (typical 30-50% efficiency gains) • For Enterprises: Enable high-accuracy, decision-ready data across BI and AI systems My Credentialed Approach: • 🏆 CDMP Certified (DAMA International's highest standard) • 🎓 UC Berkeley Executive Education in Data Strategy • 🔌 MSc Information Communication Technology (ICT) – Engineering scalable solutions What’s Next on My Horizon: • Pursuing CDMP Master certification to deepen thought leadership • Developing frameworks for governance-as-enabler in AI adoption • Mentoring data professionals to master governance while driving measurable business outcomes Let’s Connect If You Value: • Data strategy that speaks the language of boards and investors • Governance designed for both protection and progress • The art of making data quality everyone’s business (When I’m not architecting data value chains, I’m enjoying mountain biking and exploring new trails. Let’s discuss how governance unlocks innovation.)

Country

City

Trinidad and Tobago

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

IT Business Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Team Management, People Development, Communicate Effectively & Build High-Performing Teams, Effective Feedback & Coaching, Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations, Generative AI workloads on Azure, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Cloud Concepts, Azure Architecture and Services, Azure Management and Governance, Data Valuation, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Business Alignment, Stakeholder Management, CDMP, Business Analysis

Experience

Data and BI Lead

Proman

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Enterprise Data & BI Council Lead (Global) • Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded data strategy for 4 business units (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Operations), aligning governance with $10M+ digital transformation. Chair cross-functional Data Council, reducing redundant analytics spend by 25%. • Revenue Impact: Launched governed BI-as-a-Service, improving financial reporting accuracy by 40% and enabling faster quarter-end closes. • Innovation: Advised steering committee on GenAI data-readiness roadmap, securing pilot funding through governance safeguards.

Data, BI & Analytics Manager (Consultancy)

DataHaulics

2017-6 - 2019-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Trinidad and Tobago

• C-Suite Advisory: Transformed $1.8M compliance costs → $4.3M revenue opportunities for clients through trusted analytics. • Metrics-Driven Transformation: Led key telecoms client’s BI modernization, cutting report generation time by 65% through governed self-service tools. • Data Literacy Scaling: Trained 50+ client teams, reducing bottlenecks by 30% and accelerating time-to-insights.

Senior Business Analyst

Digicel Group

2014-3 - 2017-6 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Trinidad and Tobago

• Revenue Growth: 20% revenue lift from data-driven loyalty programs; $1.8M saved via churn modeling (R/Python). • Cost Optimization: Automated reporting (300+ hours/month saved), uncovered $2.3M cost-saving opportunities. • Strategic Influence: Partnered with CFO to reshape acquisition budgets; analyses drove 3 product launches ($4.2M revenue).

Software Engineer

MicroPay Payroll Software | MicroHR Employee Management | Time & Attendance

2006-10 - 2014-2 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Trinidad and Tobago

• Revenue-Generating Innovation: Re-engineered MicroPay payroll software (Caribbean-wide adoption, $1M annual sales). • Financial Systems Leadership: Integrated solutions with Dynamics GP, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Information Technology Special Projects Advisor

Advanwebsolutions

2012 - 2012

Trinidad and Tobago

Scaled IT systems for 6-nation CARICOM rollout; identified web-driven revenue opportunities.

Database Administrator

DirecOne International Call Center

2006-3 - 2006-10 · 8 mos

Trinidad and Tobago

Architected national passport appointment system (Trinidad & Tobago Ministry of National Security).

Programmer

Central Bank of Guyana

2004-3 - 2006-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Guyana

Modernized core banking transaction software, accelerating regulatory reporting.

Education

Anglia Ruskin University

Information Communication Technology

2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

Dissertation titled “A Critical Analysis of data security concerns in Public Cloud Computing for SMEs within the IT sector in Trinidad and Tobago”, 2014. Awarded a Distinction.