Mario Cantin

Currently, Mario Cantin is assisting Cirque du Soleil data executives in defining and implementing a lean, actionable data governance approach in line with their value-driven context. Mr. Cantin�s efforts are focused on defining an actionable Data Quality Management (DQM) framework while guiding the development of a DQM web-based application with the single focus of delivering organizational value through quality of data.� Prior to this role with Cirque du Soleil and Prodago, he was Data Quality Strategist at National Bank of Canada where for more than 3 years he managed their evolution to a value-oriented data governance strategy including the business case that lead to creation of the Data Governance team (roadmap, KPI definitions, team structure, objectives and staffing). Mr. Cantin�s DQM role at NBC also included major projects such as the SAP implementation, MDM/CDI, BI and other related development projects. Prior to NBC, he was a senior consultant to Bell Mobility and other large Canadian firms on their data strategies. �Mr. Cantin received his Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Project Management from Universit� de Montr�al - Ecole polytechnique de Montr�al. He received his MBA in Finance - IT systems from Universit� de Montr�al - HEC Montr�al.