Robert (Bob) S. Seiner

President, KIK Consulting & Educational Services
Data Governance Pioneer | Educator | Industry Thought-Leader in Governance,
Metadata, Data Stewardship

About Bob

Bob Seiner is a recognized global leader in data governance and metadata management, serving as the President and Principal of KIK Consulting & Educational Services. With a career defined by innovation and thought-leadership, Bob is best known for developing the Non-Invasive Data Governance® (NIDG) framework, a proven approach to implementing data governance programs with minimal disruption to operations.

As Publisher Emeritus of The Data Administration Newsletter (TDAN.com), Bob has contributed significantly to the data management community, sharing insights and best practices with a global audience. His contributions to the field earned him the prestigious DAMA Professional Award, recognizing his demonstrable impact on the industry.

Bob is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, where he mentors and lectures in the Executive Education Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO) certificate program, equipping senior leaders with the knowledge and tools to excel in data leadership roles.

Expertise

Non-Invasive Data Governance®: Architect and purveyor of the practical and efficient NIDG approach and framework for implementing data governance without disrupting business operations.

Data Stewardship: Designing and mentoring effective stewardship programs to ensure formalized accountability for data and its quality.

Metadata Management: Expertise in developing metadata solutions that drive data understanding and utilization.

Executive Education: Teaching senior leaders data governance strategies at Carnegie Mellon University.

Thought Leadership: Longtime contributor and Publisher Emeritus of TDAN.com, a leading resource for data professionals.

Mentorship & Consulting: Successfully assisting numerous industry-leading organizations in building and delivering sustainable data governance frameworks and programs.

Sponsor Benefits

Collaborating with Bob Seiner provides sponsors with:

Innovative Frameworks: Access to the proven Non-Invasive Data Governance® methodology and framework.

Expert Guidance: Decades of experience advising global organizations on data governance, data stewardship, and metadata management.

Educational Excellence: Training and mentoring programs tailored to executive and operational needs.

Industry Recognition: Benefit from Bob’s reputation as an award-winning thought leader in the data management, governance, and metadata management fields.

Strategic Alignment: Solutions designed to align governance efforts with business priorities and culture.

Highlights

President and Principal, KIK Consulting: Leading a consulting practice specializing in data governance, stewardship, and metadata management.

Originator and Architect, Non-Invasive Data Governance®: A widely adopted approach and framework for efficient and effective governance implementation.

Author of top-selling books on Non-Invasive Data Governance® including the approach titled book and the follow-up, Non-Invasive Data Governance Strikes Again. Bob’s third book titled Non-Invasive Data Governance Unleashed will be released in the spring of 2025.

Adjunct Faculty and Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University: Educating senior executives in the Chief Data and AI Officer certificate program.

DAMA Professional Award Winner: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the data management industry.

Publisher Emeritus, TDAN.com: A cornerstone of thought leadership in data administration and management.

Resources

Featured Whitepaper: Non-Invasive Data Governance® Framework

On-Demand Webinars: Bob’s Real-World Data Governance Series and future webinars

Case Studies: Visit the KIK Consulting website for past client information.

Testimonials

" In the wide spectrum of people who consider themselves data management professionals, Bob is the cornerstone ... the basis ... for which we strove to understand, solve and evangelize refined data governance processes, practices and products to better our community."
— Chief Data Officer, Global Manufacturing Corporation

"Bob is very approachable and willing to share his experience with anyone willing to listen. He is a thought leader in Data Governance and his Non-Invasive approach to implementing data governance has been tempered by his many years in the industry. "
— Director of Data Strategy, Insurance Organization

Connect with Bob Seiner

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