Sheetal is a leader in Women in Data and Technology in financial services, specialising in data, cybersecurity, and large-scale digital transformation, and is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She currently serves as the Corporate Data Product Lead at Barclays, driving innovation in data-as-a-product strategies, governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience across leading financial institutions, she has successfully led large-scale transformation programmes, pioneered data virtualisation strategies, and developed scalable data governance frameworks that have strengthened compliance and advanced digital capability across global teams. She has led enterprise data and risk platforms that enable better decision-making, regulatory confidence and innovation. Alongside her industry impact, Sheetal is a PhD researcher in AI-driven cyber threat analysis and ethical AI frameworks. She bridges academia and industry, mentoring future professionals in data storytelling and responsible AI. Recognised as a Women in FinTech Powerlist Honouree, Next Generation Leader in Finance, and TechWomen100 winner, Sheetal continues to shape the future of FinTech by combining innovation, inclusion, and integrity – inspiring others to lead with purpose and create impact through data and technology.