Michael Forquer

Data Governance Specialist

Michael Forquer is an accomplished Data Governance Specialist with more than two decades of experience advancing data quality, metadata management, and governance programs across federal and commercial organizations. At iCUBE, he supports agencies in strengthening enterprise data governance in alignment with the Evidence Act, leading efforts to develop governance frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and stewardship models that improve data access, consistency, and decision making.

Mike brings deep expertise in Collibra, Alation, data quality tools, and metadata frameworks, and has led major governance initiatives at AHRQ, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Texas Capital Bank, Kestra Financial, and Oppenheimer Funds. Known for his analytical approach, collaborative style, and ability to translate complex data challenges into actionable solutions, he consistently helps organizations build sustainable, enterprise wide governance capabilities.