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How to Become a Chief Data Officer A decade ago, relatively few organizations had a Chief Data Officer (CDO). Today, the role sits at the center of enterprise data, AI, and business transformation. What began as a role focused largely...
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Scott Lee | Founder & Chief Architect
Scott Lee is Founder and Chief Architect of Meridian Verity Group, where he develops governance and execution-authorization systems for high-stakes AI. Previously, he held treasury and operational integrity roles at J.P. Morgan and founded Gooroo, an education technology company. He studied operations research at Columbia University and writes for executive and technical audiences on AI governance, system-of-record controls, and enterprise accountability for automated decisions.
