Metadata: Defining and Sustaining This Mandatory Component of Enterprise Architecture
  John Ladley   John Ladley
Principal
Sonrai Solutions
WWW.JOHNLADLEY.COM
 


 

Sunday, April 22, 2018
02:30 PM - 05:45 PM

Level:  Introductory


The definition of metadata has evolved from a very simple one (“data about the data”) to describing metadata as a core element of managing information assets. It is the aspect of being the inventory control mechanism, the locator system, the gateway to where things are and what things mean in much larger environments than what we had conceived before. It is no longer an option. It is not even a deliverable. Metadata is a requirement to be conserved in all data-related efforts. This tutorial will cover a concise, structured process for assessing, designing, and sustaining the enterprise metadata aspect of managing data assets. Topics covered include:

  • Why it’s critical to stop selling and defending metadata
  • What to look for in a metamodel
  • How to select and configure the multitude of tools
  • How to embed metadata into corporate culture


John is a recognized and proven thought leader and practitioner in the fields of data governance and management. John is widely published and his books, "Making EIM Work for Business: A Guide to Understanding Information as an Asset" and "Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy, and Sustain a Data Governance Program," are recognized as the authoritative sources in these disciplines. John has 35 years of experience in helping organizations achieve successful implementation of information systems. He has delivered actionable and value-added solutions in government, financial services, health care, retail, and insurance industries.