Demystifying Data Governance: Establishing a Data Quality Foundation for a Successful Data Governance Initiative

Scott Gidley
Chief Technology Officer
DataFlux

Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Level: All Levels

The foundation for any successful data governance initiative is a set of accepted business rules or policies that guide the collection and maintenance of data. Although the goal is clear (a unified approach to data management leads to better, more accurate information), most organizations have not bridged the gap between creating a policy and enforcing it within the IT environment. To effectively create and enforce corporate standards for data governance, organizations need to embrace strategy that begins and ends with high-end data quality technology. Presented by Scott Gidley from DataFlux, this session will examine the Data Governance Maturity Model and provide examples on ways that companies have infused data quality and data integration solutions into their data governance efforts.

Scott is a DataFlux founder and has worked extensively on data quality and data management projects in his role at CTO. In his current role, he directs all DataFlux research and development efforts. Scott was honored by InfoWorld as one of the “Innovators to Watch in 2006.” Prior to founding DataFlux, Scott worked in the Consulting Services division of Seer Technologies, where he was responsible for developing several financial systems for clients in the commercial banking and investment banking industries, including CS First Boston, RM Trust of Toronto and Kidder Peabody. Scott is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in computer science.