A Leader in Data
Meet Taguma Nicholas, MSc., a TEDx Speaker and transformational leader with over a decade of experience in Analytics, Data Stewardship, and Master Data Management. She’s known for driving organizations to achieve streamlined, profitable success through bold, innovative strategies.
Unlocking Insights | Powering Decisions | Transforming Futures
Bringing Data to Life
Taguma emerges as a beacon of expertise and innovation. Rooted in a passion for unraveling the intricate stories hidden in data, her journey has been a tapestry of experiences across diverse industries.
Her expertise spans key areas, including:
• Data Science
• Data Visualization & Analytics
• Data Warehousing
• DevOps
• Testing & Automation
Backed by industry certifications and a history of delivering results, Taguma is the strategic partner who helps organizations break through limits and reach their full potential. She holds an MSc in Business Analytics and Data Science from Oklahoma State University.
My
why
Oftentimes it feels like barriers are broken by a few exceptional individuals, but much like everything else, it takes a village -- a group of people who believe that change is necessary and lift us up so we stand on their shoulders. With that, I feel a duty to not only pay homage to those that came before me, but to be a lighthouse for those to follow. Understanding that leadership comes with great scrutiny and therefore takes great courage.
My goal is to make it so the barriers that constrain me will not be the same barriers that constrain those who come after me. I want to build upon the aspects I enjoy most about my work -- leveraging data assets to gain a competitive advantage and leading cultural change that enables a more strategic approach to data. As a woman in a male-dominated field, it is important for me to be a champion -- especially for minorities in STEM.
Navigating the Data Space with Four Core Competencies
Data Strategy & Governance
Crafting strategic roadmaps that empower organizations to make data-driven decisions. Building frameworks that ensure proper data access, usage, and compliance at every level.
Innovation & Learning
Embracing emerging technologies and industry best practices. Creating feedback loops to continuously refine data processes and drive improved outcomes.
Leadership & Communication
Fostering cross-functional partnerships and leading global teams. Translating strategy into actionable insights while mentoring and developing early-career professionals for long-term success.
Data Modeling & Analytics
Delivering business value by creating scalable, enterprise-wide solutions. Ensuring data quality and consistency to fully leverage data assets for actionable insights.
What others Say
"Taguma’s dedication to this field illustrates her strong moral character and tenacity. She has been recognized for her ability to synthesize complex information into digestible chunks that are not only easy to understand but also apply."
— DEIA Advisor, federal Government
"Taguma is willing to take on complicated problems and tirelessly drive them to completion. I admire her passion for learning new skills and applying novel perspectives toward project success. She is a strong and thoughtful leader."
— Principal consultant, opentext CAN
"Taguma is a problem solver. Her ability to navigate uncertainty by asking the right questions, active listening to discussion, and coming back with solutions has been critical to project success."
— Techincal Product manager, kohler co
"Taguma has a rare capacity to ’connect the dots’ between seemingly unrelated data points and weave them into a focused path towards realizing critical business goals."
— operations manager, Direct Energy LP
Industry Certifications
Toolbox of Knowledge
