Rob Howes is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience working with tier 1 banks to transform their businesses with disruptive technology, including market data, social media, cybersecurity, mobile, and infrastructure. He studied at universities and colleges in Portugal and the UK, where he honed his skills in business management. Rob is currently the Strategic Account Manager for Financial Services at Collibra, where he helps organizations with their data-driven digital transformation.

Rob is also the former Founder of the Big Data and Analytics Community on LinkedIn, a community made up of over 450,000 data leaders worldwide. He has also held positions in various organizations such as Sprinklr, Good Technology, Juniper Networks, Niksun Inc., McAfee, Bridge Information Systems, Dow Jones, and Thomson Reuters, demonstrating his entrepreneurial creativity and big-picture thinking to every challenge.

When he's not working, Rob collects wine and chilli sauces, has a self-diagnosed dyslexia, and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.