Ronnie Obadiah is an adjunct professor at NYU School of Professional Studies and a seasoned data governance practitioner in the financial services industry. He joined NYU SPS in 2024 after serving as an Associate in Columbia University's Applied Analytics program, with over 25 years of experience as a liaison between business and technology.

Ronnie has led data transformation initiatives across various industries, focusing on efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Currently, he leads Master & Reference Data transformation within the Chief Data Office at Citi.

He holds an Executive MBA in Global Business from NYU and a BA in Math and Computer Science from Cornell University, along with certifications in project management, business analysis, and data analytics.