March 6, 2007

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Level: Intermediate

This session will begin by comparing and contrasting data governance and master data management and end with a demonstration of how applying data governance principles and standards, enables attaining the goals of master data management. This will be accomplished through a comparison of two case studies, whereby the companies have actively engaged in data governance and master data management initiatives for over 3 years.

As a Management Consultant Ms. Dember has over 20 years experience in information technology. With 5+ years in executive management of privately held firms and 15 years in leadership roles in numerous Fortune 500 and 100 industries/businesses, Ms. Dember has a proven track record of meeting milestones, functionality, and dates. She has excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills which include the ability to work with little direct supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Her major accomplishments have been focused in the areas of Business Intelligence, Executive and Financial Dashboards and Automated Scorecard Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Governance and Master Data Management, and effecting corporate cultural change