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• CDMP Study Group

  • Start
    May 15, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Teams meetings
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Our study group is underway.  We've completed week 1, but you can join us and catch up by watching the recordings.

  We are meeting weekly for 2 hours from 6pm to 8 pm EDT (-4 GMT) though June 26

  While the study group is on-line via Teams meetings, the CDMP PIYP Exam Event on June 28 is in-person only.

  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    June 12, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Volunteers welcome to join!

  1. Review & approve prior meeting minutes (Ian, Alan, Terri)
  2. Financial Report (Mark)
  3. CDMP Study Group update (Alan)
  4. June 20 Event Update (location, sponsors, speakers)
  5. June 28 CDMP PIYP Event Update - deadline to register with D2L is May 25.
  6. Marketing & Announcements
  7. Membership Report

  
  

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• CDMP Boot Camp

  • Start
    June 18, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 20, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Computer Workshop has scheduled a CDMP Bootcamp that Runs:

  • June 18, 2025
  • June 19, 2025
  • June 20, 2025  

  Prepare with confidence for the DAMA CDMP Fundamentals Exam. Whether you're a data steward, data officer, or aspiring Chief Data Officer, this course is designed to equip you with industry-recognized best practices based on DAMA DMBoK standards.
  

  What You’ll Learn

  Our training covers the full breadth of DAMA DMBoK, including:

  • The Data Management Process
  • Data Governance & Ethics
  • Data Quality Management
  • Master & Reference Data Management
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Including Big Data)
  • Data Modeling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Architecture & Lifecycle Management
  • Data Security Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Data Storage & Operations Management
  • Data Integration & Interoperability

  SPECIAL OFFER! Register for our May CDMP class, then take your exam at Buckeye Dama's Pay if you pass event on June 28.

  Pass and receive a $100 towards your exam fee! 

   For Registration details:  Click Here

  Get reimbursed up to 2K for this class through  Ohio TechCred. 

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• AI-BI Case Study and Knowledge Graphs with AI

  • When
    June 20, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Computer Workshop, 5200 Upper Metro Place, Ste 140, Dublin, OH 43017

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  Ticket issue that began 5/22/2025 was resolved 5/27/2025, the cut-off date did not get updated when the event date was moved.

  Agenda
  

  • 8:00 - 9:00 AM: In-Person Breakfast Snacks Sponsored by The Computer Workshop
  • 8:00 - 8:45 AM: Networking with {meeting sponsor TBD}
  • 8:45 - 9:00 AM: BuckeyeDAMA Announcements
  • 9:00 - 10:15 AM: Andy Crago, Libby Manix: Better Together - Enabling Self-Service Analytics with an Intelligent Data Architecture
  • 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Break
  • 10:30 AM – 11:45 PM: Will Brantley: Unleashing AI Potential with Enterprise Semantic Layers
  • 11:45 - 12:00 PM: Break
  • 12:00 PM: In-Person Lunch Sponsored by {meeting sponsor TBD}
  • 12:00 PM: A word from our meeting sponsor – {TBD}.  Product capability demo/case study. Putting theory into practice.  If two sponsors sign up, they will each have 30 minutes.

  Topics

  Unleashing AI Potential with Enterprise Semantic Layers, Will Brantley

  In this session, Will shall delve into the essential semantics underpinning effective enterprise semantic layers and their pivotal role in empowering AI Agents. A well-defined semantic layer and its technical necessity for traceable, accurate, and fast data interactions – the very foundation required for reliable and trusted AI.

  
  Attendees will witness Stardog Voicebox Data AI Assistant, a cutting-edge solution that empowers customers like NASA with natural language interactions with their raw enterprise data. Experience firsthand how a semantically rich data layer and ontology delivers hallucination-free insights.

  Better Together - Enabling Self-Service Analytics with an Intelligent Data Architecture, Andy Crago & Libby Mannix

  Discover how Infoverity partners with data management industry leaders like Informatica and Databricks to deliver powerful, integrated data solutions that enable self-service analytics at scale. In this session, we'll highlight how building a strong foundation though Data Warehousing, Master Data Management, and Data Governance is critical to unlocking trusted insights and accelerating AI and Machine learning initiatives.

  
  

  Infoverity will demonstrate a self-service analytics solution that empowers users to Find, Request, and Explore data faster and easier than ever. With the right architecture in place, organizations can shift from data silos to making data driven decisions with confidence.

  Speakers

  William Brantley, Solutions Consultant at Stardog

  Drawing upon extensive experience in data strategy, governance, and information management, William (Will) Brantley brings a practical and insightful perspective to the critical role of semantics in modern enterprise data strategy. Will Brantley understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities presented by the explosion of data and the rise of intelligent systems.

  Andy Crago - Vice President, Delivery Services, Infoverity

  With over 20 years of experience in data management consulting, Andy has built a career in helping organizations harness the power of their data to drive business success. Specializing in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, AI/ML, and analytics, Andy serves as a strategic advisor to clients looking to transform their data ecosystems and maximize business value. His expertise lies in designing and implementing robust data strategies and architectures that not only solve complex data challenges but also create scalable, sustainable solutions.

  Libby Mannix - Senior Data Management Consultant, Infoverity

  Libby combines strong technical expertise with consulting skills to solve complex data challenges and drive value for organizations. With a background in Data Science and experience across Data Governance, Data Warehousing, and Data Quality, she brings analytical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration to every project. Libby advises and implements a variety of data-centric projects from Data Integration and Metadata Management to scalable Machine Learning and AI initiatives.

   

   

  
  

  
  

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• CDMP Pay-If-You-Pass Exam Event

  • When
    June 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Computer Workshop, 5200 Upper Metro Pl, Ste 140, Dublin, OH, 43017

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  CDMP® Pay-If-You-Pass Exam Event

  Unlock Your Data Management Potential!

  Join us for an exclusive opportunity to earn your Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) certification with no upfront exam fees. Only pay if you pass!

  Event Highlights:

  • What: CDMP® Pay-If-You-Pass Exam

  • Why: Demonstrate your expertise in data management and accelerate your career.

  • How: Register here, this is an in-person event, proctored for your convenience.

  Why Attend?

  • Gain a globally recognized certification.

  • Showcase your knowledge of the DAMA-DMBOK® 2 framework.

  • Receive a digital badge as proof of your competencies.

  Steps to Certification:

  1. Apply: Review eligibility requirements.  Do not register for you exam on cdmp-info, we will handle that when you register for the event.  Please try to register by May 28, 2025.  Cut-off for changes is June 19, 2025

  2. Prepare: Study the DAMA-DMBOK® 2 Revised Edition and explore preparation courses.

  3. Take the Exam: Only pay if you pass.

  4. Test Types: The default test is the Fundamentals exam.  If you wish to take an advanced exam, we must know a minimum of 8 days prior to the exam date in order to make the arrangements with D2L what exams to make available to us. 

  Additional Perks:

  • Network with data management professionals.

  • Access expert tips and resources to succeed.

  Don’t miss this chance to elevate your career in data management!

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    July 10, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Register

  Volunteers welcome to join!

  1. Review & approve prior meeting minutes (Ian, Alan, Terri)
  2. Financial Report (Mark)
  3. CDMP Study Group Retrospective
  4. June 20 Event Retrospective
  5. June 28 CDMP PIYP Event Retrospective
  6. Marketing & Announcements
  7. Membership Report

  
  

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