Hi!

I’m Pieter Hens, a problem solver

From Master Data Management to Data Quality and Data Governance — I’ve led large-scale initiatives that bring structure and clarity to complex data landscapes.

I specialize in the design of industrialized, scalable solutions that unify the full data lifecycle. I approach every challenge with a practical mindset and a deep understanding of what it takes to make data work in the real world.

I’m passionate about creating processes that bring people together around data — helping them understand it, trust it, and use it to their advantage.

Skills

Data Platform Capabilities

Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Quality
Data Governance
Data Lifecycle Design
Data Product Management
Data Lineage & Metadata Management

Solution Design & Implementation

Data Architecture & Modeling
Solution Design & Delivery
Cloud & Hybrid Data Platforms
Data Integration & Migration
Data Warehousing, Lakes & Lakehouses
ETL & Data Pipelines

Methods

Data DMBOK Principles
GDPR, Data Privacy & Compliance
Project Audits & Quality Reviews
Knowledge Sharing & Education
Agile & Project Management

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Experience

Over the past decade, I’ve gained hands-on, functional, and architectural experience across the full spectrum of enterprise data management. I have led and delivered complex programs for multinational clients in sectors ranging from finance and pharma to manufacturing and retail.

My work covers the complete data lifecycle — from modeling and integration to governance and operations — often bridging the gap between business and IT. Whether driving scalable MDM platforms, designing data quality frameworks, or implementing enterprise-wide governance models, I combine strategic vision with pragmatic delivery.

I work comfortably across hybrid landscapes, cloud-first environments, and legacy platforms, always grounded in industry standards such as DAMA and proven methodologies like Kimball and Data Vault. This section summarizes key experience areas that support the capabilities listed above.

(Master) Data Management

Architect, Product Owner, Project Manager, Technical Lead
10 years of relevant expertise

Leading enterprise-wide, multi-domain MDM programs from design to go-live and maintenance
Defining architectures, integration flows, and governance processes
Enabling scalable, future-proof master data solutions across industries
Leading technical teams towards success whilst upholding stakeholder management.

Data Quality Engineering

Solution Architect, Consultant, ETL expert
8+ Years of relevant expertise

Design and implementation of customisable Data Quality Framework
Designing and implementing data quality processes and monitoring systems with business stakeholders.
Design and implement metadata-driven quality controls
Supporting profiling, cleansing, and quality rules within complex operational and analytical landscapes.
Embedding quality controls into operational and analytical data flows.

Data Governance

Strategy Consultant, Project Lead, Process Designer
7+ Years of relevant expertise

Defining roles, policies, and standards enabling enterprise data governance.
Implementing tooling and processes that align with company culture.
Supporting GDPR, compliance, and regulatory readiness through data controls.

Project & Solution Management

Delivery lead, Product Owner
10 years of Relevant Expertise

Translating business needs into scalable data platform strategies
Managing complex environments and aligning expectations
Coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, business, and vendors
Building repeatable solution offerings and supporting change initiatives.
Steering and coordinating large-scale data initiatives under agile, hybrid or phased delivery models.

Enablement

Lecturer, Internal Coach, Offering Lead
4+ years of relevant expertise

Lecturer Information Management KULeuven - DAMA DMBOK principles
Data capability building within teams.
Supporting team enablement through coaching, knowledge sharing, and framework development
Advocating structured, scalable data practices within organizations
Mentoring

Moments of Pride with real results

Lead Architect - Multi-domain MDM & Governance

For a Group in the Automotive sector:
Led the Architecture, technical design and implementation of a scalable MDM platform, evolving from MVP to enterprise-wide rollout. Unified master data domains under a single governance model using data mesh principles leveraging on Informatica Cloud stack. Delivered sustainable data products supporting global operations.
Lead Architect - Customer Golden Profile

For a client in the Insurance sector:
Owned the full design and delivery of a Master Data Management solution to establish a unified Customer 360 view. The application integrated MDM, data quality, and deduplication processes using Informatica IDQ and MDM. The project was shortlisted for the Informatica Innovation Awards 2019 and implemented at scale across multiple departments.
Product Owner - Product Master Data

For a client in the Retail Sector:
Led the product vision and technical delivery for a centralized product master data solution. Oversaw the optimization of Informatica Product 360, integrating governance processes into change and release cycles. The solution improved operational efficiency and laid the foundation for scalable product data governance.
Project Technical Lead - DQ Framework

For a global technology company: Led the design and adoption of the Data Quality framework. The solution unified governance principles with technical automation, allowing business users and data stewards to define and monitor quality rules across domains.