"Why can't we be friends? - DM shaking hands with Testing and Security"
Corinna Martinez
Methodology Maven
State of California, CalPERS
March 5, 2007
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Level: Business
"Why can't we be friends? - DM shaking hands with Testing and Security" Why can't these data areas get along when working on projects together? This session covers how developing relationships with the testing and security areas can strengthen all three areas. This cooperative versus competitive stance helps get work done, policies and practices implemented,and more importantly, followed.

Sections include:
  • Moving from foes to friends - Making the first steps.
  • Understanding viewpoints of each area and key objectives. How to identify common agendas and next steps forward.
  • Legislation, regulation, substantiation and gaining momentum. How to incorporate the mandates and the "nice to haves" from all three areas into a comprehensive data strategy.
Approaching executive management with a united front and the teeth needed for follow-thru.

Break down the walls surrounding those who work with data by making friends and influencing the people who handle all aspects of data.
Corinna Martinez is a program/project manager and internal consultant with over 20 years experience delivering information system solutions. Specifically this includes strong skills in project planning and management, enterprise architecture planning, information management, project development methodologies and information technology maintenance and support. Her diverse business and technical background allows interpretation and communication of complex issues for understanding by various technical and business audiences.
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