March 6, 2007

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Level: Introductory/All Levels

More industries have published standard data models than ever before. These models, often provided for free or only minimal cost, can add a great deal of value to your modeling efforts. In this presentation, Karen discusses some of the benefits and gotchas of working with acquired models - industry standard models. This session includes topics such as:

•  Survey of industry standard data models
•  Costs, benefits, and risks of working with industry standard data models
•  Using the right process
•  Myths in working with pattern models
•  10 Tips for successfully working with third party models
•  Lessons Learned

Karen López is the principal consultant at InfoAdvisors, Inc., a Toronto-based consulting firm. Karen has spoken at several DAMA conferences and DAMA Chapters. She has 20 years of experience in project and data management on large, multi-project programs. Karen specializes in the practical application of data management principles.

She is the 2006 recipient of the Gary Hadford Professional Achievement Award by the Canadian Information Processing Society, in recognition by her peers for her integrity and expertise, outstanding IT achievements and high degree of competence in her field. Karen is also the ListMistress and moderator of the InfoAdvisors Discussion Groups at www.infoadvisors.com.