iCONIC 2025 | Data Governance Using Microsoft Tools:

Speaker: Shawn Wigmore, Principal Architect, Microsoft & Data Security

In this session, Shawn Wigmore breaks down how to build and scale a strong data governance framework using Microsoft tools like Purview, Azure Data Catalog, and Data Share. He explains the core components of data governance—data stewardship, quality management, and compliance—and why they’re critical for driving business value and decision-making.

The session covers key challenges like siloed data and lack of role clarity, outlines how to get started with governance domains and data maps, and demonstrates how Microsoft solutions support classification, policy enforcement, and secure sharing.

Shawn also shares practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and previews future trends like AI-driven insights and automation in data governance.