1. Value delivered
Portfolio value and avoided cost
$1.25M legal technology portfolio
$50K+ CLM licensing avoided
Source: Micron Technology · Legal technology portfolio and NDA self-service
Michael McNea, CDMP
Data Governance · Legal Technology · Legal Operations
I design systems, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes at the intersection of data, technology, and the business of law.
I make processes clearer,
improve them continuously,
and deliver better outcomes.
Evidence by role track
Legal operations outcomes that reduce cost, accelerate work, and increase control.
2. Scale achieved
Systems and workflow coverage
12 systems managed
4 CLM proofs of concept
20 NDAs per month
Source: Micron Technology · Legal technology portfolio and NDA self-service
3. Efficiency improvement
Cycle-time reductions
60% faster records review
75% faster NDA turnaround
6 → 1.5 months AI-assisted migration
Source: Freddie Mac and Micron Technology · Records review, NDA self-service, and iManage migration
Governance programs that improve adoption, discovery, lineage, and regulatory confidence.
1. Impact delivered
Adoption and discovery
95%+ global platform adoption
~60% faster data discovery
Source: Micron Technology · Metadata management platform
2. Scale governed
Enterprise coverage
$3T GSE environment
1,000+ databases cataloged
16 stakeholder groups aligned
Source: Freddie Mac and Micron Technology · CDE lineage, metadata platform, and records review
3. Process improvement
Manual work removed
45 → 0 manual process steps
100 → 40 relative cycle time
Source: Freddie Mac · Annual records review redesign
Programs and portfolios that deliver financial value, enterprise scale, and dependable execution.
1. Financial impact
Value delivered
$17M inventory reduction
$1.5M platform delivery
$1.25M portfolio ownership
Source: Micron Technology · Silicon-wafer inventory, metadata platform, and legal technology portfolio
2. Scale delivered
Enterprise reach
40,000+ documents migrated
800+ SharePoint sites
164 Senate offices
Source: Micron Technology and Veridian IT Services · Ariba/SharePoint migration and Senate installations
3. Delivery quality
Controlled outcomes
0 data-loss incidents
95%+ platform adoption
3-year roadmap completed
Source: Micron Technology · Ariba/SharePoint migration, metadata platform, and legal technology portfolio
Featured case studies
Three programs. Clear business evidence.
Legal Operations
$1.25M legal technology portfolio
12 systems governed through a three-year technology roadmap.
View case evidence
Business problemTwelve legal systems lacked unified ownership, ROI visibility, and a shared roadmap.
InterventionCentralized ownership, vendor evaluation, spend visibility, and roadmap planning.
Data Governance
$1.5M metadata platform launch
1,000+ databases cataloged with 95%+ adoption at scale.
View case evidence
Business problemA global data estate lacked a unified catalog, stewardship model, and discovery layer.
InterventionSelected the platform, established stewardship, and led global adoption.
Program & Portfolio
Ariba and SharePoint migration
40,000+ documents and 800+ sites migrated with zero data loss.
View case evidence
Business problemAging procurement platforms fragmented documents, permissions, and reporting.
InterventionDirected information architecture, permissions, migration, and reporting.
Career timeline
Increasing scope, connected by systems thinking.
From operational foundations to enterprise governance leadership.
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2002–2013
Early Operations
Operations and procurement foundations
Workflow, supply chain, audit controls, and a $17M inventory reduction.
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2013–2016
Process & Systems Builder
Business process analysis
Standardized procurement systems, information architecture, and migration controls.
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2016–2021
Technology & Data Integrator
Metadata engineering and management
Connected catalogs, stewardship, adoption, and enterprise data discovery.
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2021–2024
Strategic Program Leader
Information governance and legal technology
Scaled governance initiatives and a $1.25M legal technology portfolio.
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2024–present
Today
Enterprise data strategy and governance
Aligning law, data, technology, and measurable business outcomes.
Credentials and technology
Proven practice, supported by the right platforms.
CDMP
Certified Data Management Professional — achieved February 2026
APICS CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional — earned 2008
LUMA Practitioner
Human-Centered Design
Legal technology and CLM
CLM and eBilling evaluation · Matter management · CLOC framework
Data governance and metadata
Collibra · DAMA-DMBOK · Metadata catalogs and lineage
Workflow automation
Microsoft Power Platform · Power Automate · SharePoint
Reporting and analytics
Tableau · Power BI · Power Query and SQL
Integration and APIs
SAP Ariba · iManage API · Enterprise system integration
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