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Irena Zadonsky

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Director, Data and Analytics Architecture at Amtrak
📍 Arlington, Virginia, United States

Irena Zadonsky is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience designing digital transformation initiatives in the public health and financial sectors. Educated at Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, she is an expert in data and analytics strategy. People who have worked with her describe her as a "thought leader. "

She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on topics ranging from AI implementation to data governance. Her professional interests are complemented by a focus on ethical leadership, and she has publicly expressed admiration for leaders who demonstrate integrity during chaotic times.

Irena holds a certification in brain-based coaching from the NeuroLeadership Institute and developed an award-winning maturity assessment framework while at Deloitte.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director, Data and Analytics Architecture
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Data Governance
She established the data governance program at the Federal Reserve Board and frequently speaks on the topic, emphasizing its relevance for AI.
AI Business Strategy
Holds a certification in Artificial Intelligence Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan and speaks at events focused on AI in the public sector.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Director, Data and Analytics Architecture
Amtrak
9-2014 - 9-2022
Data Strategy and Policy Chief
Federal Reserve Board
5-2010 - 9-2014
Information Management Strategic Advisory
Deloitte
1-2006 - 5-2010
Senior Advisor, Independent Consultant
United States Department of Defense
2004 - 1-2006
Consultant
BearingPoint
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Graduate Coursework
International Academy of Broadcasting, Montreux Switzerland
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