March 6, 2007

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Level: Introductory/All Levels

Why do most Metadata Repository implementation projects fail? There are various reasons why this occurs. Lack of "metadata" knowledge. Data managers attempting to implement metadata projects. And of course politics. But the number one reason is that we usually try to deliver something on a grand scale, get bogged down and fail. As a result Metadata Repositories get a bad name.

Bob Schork has implemented both Platinum and Rochade repositories as well as a home grown metadata usage repository.

Bob will cover the following:

• The overall difference between build verses buy
• The problem with repository implementation initiatives.
• Analyzing and implementing good Metadata Standards.
• Describe what a Metadata Usage Repository is.
• How to set up Scanners and populate your Metamodel.
• Describe Scanner pitfalls and how to get around them.
  

Bob is a Sr. Technical Specialist, AVP with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Bob has over 25 years of IT experience and over 12 yrs of Metadata Management experience. Bob has installed several Metadata Repositories and has modeled Data Warehouse and Enterprise Architectures. He has also installed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages which includes Tool evaluations, Data Classification, Data Mapping and Data Mining.

Bob has also performed Metadata Analysis of several Fortune 500 Corporations. He has a background as a Developer and Data Base Administrator as well as a Data Administrator. Bob has implemented several Metadata solutions, including Standards and Procedures to help the Enterprise Architectures function properly.