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  • DAMA-Vanc (Mar 21) Databricks on Data Mesh Strategy + BCIT on Data Mngt Program

    • 2025-03-21
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
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      Databricks on Data Mesh Strategy + BCIT on their growing Data Mngt Program

    Please join us on Friday March 21st for a detailed presentation by Databricks on Democratizing Data & AI: Empowering Organizations with a Data Mesh Strategy on Databricks. 

    We will lead off with a timely short presentation by Shauna Begley on BCIT's flourishing BITMAN (Data Management Program). 

    Please also consider voting in our Board of Directors election by clicking on this short Voting Poll. Thanks.

    Agenda: 

    • 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
    • 9:00 DAMA chapter announcements
      • Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik
    • 9:10 BCIT speaker (TBA) describing the Data Analytics Management  in the BITMAN program.
    • 9:20 Questions and a quick coffee break
    • 9:30 Databricks Democratizing Data & AI: Empowering Organizations with a Data Mesh Strategy 
    • 11:00 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
    •            Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.

       

    Databricks has seen explosive growth in Canada, with some of the country’s largest organizations standardizing on the Databricks Lakehouse as their Enterprise Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks SQL - the query engine that’s powering PowerBI, Tableau, and other BI dashboards enabling organizations to fully realise the Lakehouse vision. Join us to explore new strategies for self-sufficiency and scalability, while maintaining robust security. The Data Mesh Operating Model is emerging as a practical approach to meeting these challenges.

    In this presentation and Q&A, you will hear:

    • Empowering domain ownership through Unity Catalog: a single pane of glass for all your data and AI assets with fine-grained access controls and auditing.
    • Building "data as a product" through the open source delta sharing protocol and simplifying how you share datasets both inside and out of your organization.
    • Democratizing data through self service with our AI/BI Genie and Assistant, making advanced analytics available to everyone through natural language and Generative AI.
    • Leveraging cloud ops observability and monitoring to ensure the right people have access to the right compute for their needs through federated computational governance.

    Lastly, we’ll share some of the most common mistakes we see when on the journey to democratizing data & AI, and what you can do - today - to avoid future pain.

        

    BCIT: Shauna Begley - Program Head, Business Information Technology Management (BITMAN)

    Databricks:

    • Chris Chalcraft - Specialist Solution Architect - Chris leverages his decade + of experience managing complex cloud & on-premise IT environments to solve complex problems for Databricks’ largest customers.
    • Urs Brasser - Solution Architect - Urs is on the front line with Databricks users and customers every day, helping drive cloud, data & AI strategy.
    • Razi Bayati - Delivery Solutions Architect - Razi helps drive the people and process part of the people/process/technology equation, and manages the overall implementation strategy for customers on their way to full Databricks Data & AI adoption.
    • Chris Fletcher - Enterprise Account Executive - Chris taps his AI/ML program management experience to drive the data & AI strategy for organizations in the public sector, energy, and financial services industries across Western Canada.


    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

    • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
    • Apr 25 Microsoft Fabric  + Change Mngt Leadership Evgeniya/Natasha
    • May 29 Marilu Lopez 1-Day Seminar on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • May 30 Marilu Lopez presentation on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • Jun 20 AI Consciousness by Dr. Suzanne Gildert of Nirvanics Consciousness
    • Sep 26 to be announced
    • Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
    • Nov 21 to be announced
    • Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)


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  • DAMA-Vanc (Apr 25) Microsoft Fabric + Change Mngt Leadership

    • 2025-04-25
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
    • 47
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     Microsoft Fabric + Change Management Leadership

    Please join us on Friday April 25th for a detailed presentation on Microsoft Fabric - Data Analytics Platform by Sri Srinivasan and Konstantin Dyskin. There will be a presentation on Change Management Leadership by Evgeniya Makarova and Natasha Gulati.  

    We will be adding more information on both of these timely presentations in the coming days. 

    Agenda: 

    • 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
    • 9:00 DAMA chapter announcements
      • Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik
    • 9:10 Sri and Konstantin of Microsoft will speak on Microsoft Fabric
    •          More details when available
    • 10:30 Questions and a quick coffee break
    • 10:40 Evgeniya Makarova and Natasha Gulati on The Secret Ingredient for Success in Data Management Initiatives: Change Management & Leadership Coaching
    • 11:50 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
    •            Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.

       

    Microsoft Fabric

    The abstract is coming soon

    Change Management and Leadership Coaching

    The Secret Ingredient for Success in Data Management Initiatives: 

    Successful data management initiatives hinge not only on technical execution but also on effective change management. Research shows that projects with strong change management are seven times more likely to achieve their objectives. This presentation explores key factors that drive change success, including sponsorship, communication, employee engagement, and leadership involvement.

    A structured change management framework, based on industry best practices and the ACMP Standard for Change Management, ensures that organizations can prepare, implement, and sustain change effectively. However, beyond structured methodologies, true transformation happens when leaders at all levels actively coach, inspire, and empower their teams.

    Leveraging Leadership Coaching as part of the change management strategy strengthens adoption by fostering clarity of vision, accountability, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. This session will highlight how integrating coaching techniques into change initiatives helps leaders align teams, overcome resistance, and build a culture that embraces transformation.

    By combining structured change management practices with leadership coaching, organizations can navigate change successfully and drive lasting impact in data-driven transformations.

        

    Microsoft Fabric

    Konstantin Dyskin, a Senior Technical Specialist based in Calgary. With more than 25 years of experience in data and analytics across Microsoft, IBM and various fortune 500 companies, Konstantin has been helping organizations leverage the power of data and AI to transform their businesses and achieve their goals. As a Technology Specialist and a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, he works with customers across various industries and domains to design, implement, and optimize data and AI solutions on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. Konstantin is highly skilled in areas such as Data Architecture, Azure Data Platform, and Business Intelligence, and is known for his expertise in technical support and customer engagement.

    Sri Srinivasan, a Senior Specialist in Data & AI based in Vancouver. Sri has been with Microsoft for 15 years in various capacities as Operations Manager, Channel Manager and now working with Enterprise customers as Data and AI Solution Specialist. In his current role, he works closely with customers to drive innovative solutions and enhance data-driven decision-making. Prior to Microsoft Sri worked as a Data warehousing architect with Life Sciences Customers. He is an Electrical Engineering graduate with an MBA degree from York University.

    Change Management Leadership Coaching

    Evgeniya Makarova is a Senior Enterprise Data Architect with a strong background in data modeling, governance, and analytics. With a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Informatics, she has built a career designing scalable, high-quality data platforms for data-driven organizations. Evgeniya specializes in data strategy, business intelligence, and change management, helping organizations improve their data quality, governance, and analytics capabilities. She has worked extensively with Snowflake, AWS, and various data transformation tools, ensuring reliable and efficient data solutions. What makes Evgeniya successful in her role is her ability to see data as a reflection of business processes. She takes a holistic approach to data, ensuring that it is not just technically sound but also aligned with business strategy, operations, and decision-making. When she’s not working with data, Evgeniya enjoys traveling, exploring new technologies, and engaging in thought leadership discussions on LinkedIn.

    Natasha Olga Gulati has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources working with leadership and executives of high performance teams. She is a Certified Leadership Coach and specializes in ‘Authentic Leadership' both in your professional and personal life. Natasha’s coaching philosophy centres on creating high-value, meaningful connections. Recognizing that your personal story and leadership history are unique to you, she’s committed to working from a position of shared understanding. She’s deeply curious about your experience, core motivations, and how both shape your vision, mission and goals. When you work with Natasha, you’ll experience safe, non-judgemental coaching sessions where you can clarify your thinking, overcome obstacles, and ignite your excellence.


    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

    • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
    • May 29 Marilu Lopez 1-Day Seminar on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • May 30 Marilu Lopez presentation on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • Jun 20 AI Consciousness by Dr. Suzanne Gildert of Nirvanics Consciousness
    • Sep 26 to be announced
    • Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
    • Nov 21 to be announced
    • Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)
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  • DAMA-Vanc Workshop (May 29) Data Strategy for Data Governance (Premium Only)

    • 2025-05-29
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
    • 80

      Data Strategy for Data Governance

    Please join us on Thursday May 29th for Marilu Lopez' workshop on Data Strategy for Data Governance. This will be similar to her well received Workshop at the DGIQ + EDW Conference on May 8th. Note that registration will be limited to Premium Members.

    Agenda: 

       

    Placeholder description from Marilu's Conference Workshop.

    The lack of an effective Data Strategy significantly impacts organizations. It´s believed that producing one takes a long time, while current data pains are urgent. Learn in this tutorial HOW to create it in 9 weeks.

    Most organizations want to become data-driven. Some want to be data-centric. All want to use AI to make data speak and tell them how to improve customer experience through advanced analytics to understand the organization’s insights and predict customers’ behaviours. When asked if they have a Data Strategy, most may claim they do, but most frequently, it is a technology-oriented document indicating how they will move to new data platforms.

    A holistic, integrated, and open Data Strategy is needed to increase the probability of successful data-related initiatives. CxOs and data leaders agree on the importance of having a good Data Strategy. Still, when it comes to investing time and resources to define one, there’s usually more urgency for solving immediate pain points. They feel jumping directly to buy and implement technology platforms will relieve the pain. Doing that without a good Data Strategy will only increase the pain in the long run.

    With a Case Study, this tutorial illustrates the Data Strategy PAC Method described in the book “Data Strategies for Data Governance.” PAC stands for Pragmatic, Agile, and Communicable (in the sense of being easy to communicate). This method, fully described in the “Data Strategies for Data Governance” book, is an easy-to-follow ten-step cycle based on a Data Strategy Framework.

    From this tutorial, you will take away:

    • Understanding of the relevance of Data Strategy for the success of data initiatives.
    • Knowledge of a Pragmatic, Agile, and Communicative methodology to produce a holistic, integrated, and open Data Strategy in 9 weeks.
    • Examples of Data Strategy Canvases.

        

    Marilu is the owner of SEGDA, a firm focused on data management education and assisting organizations in defining their data strategies and implementing their data management operating models. Her recent book, "Data Strategies for Data Governance," outlines a comprehensive and pragmatic approach that involves people from all levels of the organization. She is a founder and former president of the DAMA (Data Management Association) Mexico Chapter, a former DAMA Regional Coordinator for Latin America, and the former chairperson of the DAMA International Presidents' Council. Currently, she serves as the DAMA International VP of Chapter Services. With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector working for one of Mexico's leading banks, she has dedicated more than 15 years to data management practices. Marilu holds a CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Master from DAMA International and a CIMP (Certified Information Management Professional) in Data Governance, Data Quality, and Information Management from eLearning Curve. Additionally, she is a TOGAF-certified professional, certified by The Open Group.


    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

    • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
    • May 29 Marilu Lopez 1-Day Seminar on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • May 30 Marilu Lopez presentation on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • Jun 20 AI Consciousness by Dr. Suzanne Gildert of Nirvanics Consciousness
    • Sep 26 to be announced
    • Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
    • Nov 21 to be announced
    • Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)
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  • DAMA-Vanc (AM May 30) Data Strategy for Data Governance

    • 2025-05-30
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
    • 100

      Data Strategy for Data Governance

    Please join us on Friday May 30th for Marilu Lopez presenting on Data Strategy for Data Governance. This will be a slimmed down version of her well received Workshop at the DGIQ + EDW Conference on May 8th. 

    Agenda: 

       

    Placeholder description from Marilu's Conference Workshop.

    The lack of an effective Data Strategy significantly impacts organizations. It´s believed that producing one takes a long time, while current data pains are urgent. Learn in this tutorial HOW to create it in 9 weeks.

    Most organizations want to become data-driven. Some want to be data-centric. All want to use AI to make data speak and tell them how to improve customer experience through advanced analytics to understand the organization’s insights and predict customers’ behaviors. When asked if they have a Data Strategy, most may claim they do, but most frequently, it is a technology-oriented document indicating how they will move to new data platforms.

    A holistic, integrated, and open Data Strategy is needed to increase the probability of successful data-related initiatives. CxOs and data leaders agree on the importance of having a good Data Strategy. Still, when it comes to investing time and resources to define one, there’s usually more urgency for solving immediate pain points. They feel jumping directly to buy and implement technology platforms will relieve the pain. Doing that without a good Data Strategy will only increase the pain in the long run.

        

    Marilu is the owner of SEGDA, a firm focused on data management education and assisting organizations in defining their data strategies and implementing their data management operating models. Her recent book, "Data Strategies for Data Governance," outlines a comprehensive and pragmatic approach that involves people from all levels of the organization. She is a founder and former president of the DAMA (Data Management Association) Mexico Chapter, a former DAMA Regional Coordinator for Latin America, and the former chairperson of the DAMA International Presidents' Council. Currently, she serves as the DAMA International VP of Chapter Services. With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector working for one of Mexico's leading banks, she has dedicated more than 15 years to data management practices. Marilu holds a CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Master from DAMA International and a CIMP (Certified Information Management Professional) in Data Governance, Data Quality, and Information Management from eLearning Curve. Additionally, she is a TOGAF-certified professional, certified by The Open Group.


    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

    • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
    • May 29 Marilu Lopez 1-Day Seminar on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • May 30 Marilu Lopez presentation on Data Strategy for Data Governance
    • Jun 20 AI Consciousness by Dr. Suzanne Gildert of Nirvanics Consciousness
    • Sep 26 to be announced
    • Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
    • Nov 21 to be announced
    • Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)
    Show details

  • DAMA-Vanc (Jun 20) AI Consciousness

    • 2025-06-20
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
    • 100

      AI Consciousness

    Please join us on Friday Jun 20th for Dr. Suzanne Gildert's presentation on AI Consciousness based on the world leading research being done at Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies (Vancouver). We are not sure of the topic yet but here are a few of Dr. Gildert's articles on Substack to whet your appetite:

    Agenda: 

       

    Placeholder description from Marilu's Conference Workshop.

    The lack of an effective Data Strategy significantly impacts organizations. It´s believed that producing one takes a long time, while current data pains are urgent. Learn in this tutorial HOW to create it in 9 weeks.

    Most organizations want to become data-driven. Some want to be data-centric. All want to use AI to make data speak and tell them how to improve customer experience through advanced analytics to understand the organization’s insights and predict customers’ behaviors. When asked if they have a Data Strategy, most may claim they do, but most frequently, it is a technology-oriented document indicating how they will move to new data platforms.

    A holistic, integrated, and open Data Strategy is needed to increase the probability of successful data-related initiatives. CxOs and data leaders agree on the importance of having a good Data Strategy. Still, when it comes to investing time and resources to define one, there’s usually more urgency for solving immediate pain points. They feel jumping directly to buy and implement technology platforms will relieve the pain. Doing that without a good Data Strategy will only increase the pain in the long run.

        

    Marilu is the owner of SEGDA, a firm focused on data management education and assisting organizations in defining their data strategies and implementing their data management operating models. Her recent book, "Data Strategies for Data Governance," outlines a comprehensive and pragmatic approach that involves people from all levels of the organization. She is a founder and former president of the DAMA (Data Management Association) Mexico Chapter, a former DAMA Regional Coordinator for Latin America, and the former chairperson of the DAMA International Presidents' Council. Currently, she serves as the DAMA International VP of Chapter Services. With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector working for one of Mexico's leading banks, she has dedicated more than 15 years to data management practices. Marilu holds a CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Master from DAMA International and a CIMP (Certified Information Management Professional) in Data Governance, Data Quality, and Information Management from eLearning Curve. Additionally, she is a TOGAF-certified professional, certified by The Open Group.


    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2025 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

    • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
    • Jun 20 AI Consciousness by Dr. Suzanne Gildert of Nirvanics Consciousness
    • Sep 26 to be announced
    • Oct mid DAMA Days Conference (full day)
    • Nov 21 to be announced
    • Dec 12?: Holiday season get together (Premium Member Event)
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