In-Person location has changed:

Strategic Systems, 475 Metro Pl S #450, Dublin, OH 43017 [Map]

Online: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

This is a free event, registrant emails will be shared with our sponsor(s)

Agenda:

• 8:00 - 9:00 AM: In-Person Breakfast Snacks Sponsored by The Computer Workshop
• 8:00 - 8:45 AM: Networking with Snowflake
• 8:45 - 9:00 AM: Buckeye DAMA Announcements
• 9:00 - 10:00 AM: The value of attaining Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) by Ronald Baan
• 10:00 - 10:15 AM: Break
• 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Talk with Your Data Using Generative AI & Semantic Models by Kristy Wedel
• 12:00 PM: In-Person Lunch Sponsored by Snowflake 

• 12:00 PM: A word from our meeting sponsor - Snowflake.  Overview and demo covering how Snowflake Cortex AI enables you to talk with your data.  Watch these and bring questions:
• • Cortex Analyst, Self Server Analytics: https://youtu.be/DB281MC9aU4
  • Gen AI Boot Camp, Parts 1 and 2: https://youtu.be/punK7CLS3Sg

Announcements

We can host a Pay-If-You-Pass CDMP exam event once per year, contact membership@damacoc.org if you are interested.

Next CDMP class at The Computer Workshop, 3/12/2025-3/26/2025. Discount available for DAMA Central Ohio (BuckeyeDAMA) chapter members. Course Details - The Computer Workshop Inc. | Columbus, Ohio

DAMA Central Ohio Store – DMBoK2 (pdf version) available at a discount from list for chapter members. ($59.96 USD + tax) DAMA Central Ohio Chapter (Buckeye DAMA) - BuckeyeDAMA Store 

DAMA Chapter Members OR DAMA Members – Data Modeling Zone (DMZ) 2025 – 20% Discount with code DMZ2025

Speakers:

Ronald Baan

• Bio: Ronald is a trainer, mentor, and speaker in data management with over 35 years of experience. He is the president of DAMA Netherlands and has developed several data management training courses.
• Topic: The value of attaining Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Summary: The CDMP designation validates a professional's expertise in data management, aiding in career advancement and continuous learning. It enhances credibility and provides access to a network of professionals and resources.
• LinkedIn: Ronald Baan (https://linkedin.com/in/ronaldbaan)
• Organization: Ronald Baan (https://ronaldbaan.com/en/home-page-english/)

Kristy Wedel

• Bio: Kristy is the Learning Experience Manager at AlignAI with over 15 years of experience in developing analytics solutions. She is passionate about AI, governance, and instructional design.
• Topic: Talk with Your Data Using Generative AI & Semantic Models
• Summary: Learn how to build a chat application that combines Generative AI with semantic models to make data interaction more intuitive and insightful. This session will provide tools to turn complex data into real-time, meaningful insights.
• LinkedIn: Kristy Wedel (https://linkedin.com/in/kristy-wedel)
• Organization: AlignAI (https://www.getalignai.com/company)

Attendee email addresses will be shared with the event sponsor.