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  <div class="vevent h-event"> <h1 class="summary p-name">Data PDX: "Benefits of Top-down Data Modeling" with SqlDBM</h1> <div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2023-10-19T12:00:00" datetime="2023-10-19T12:00:00">Thursday, October 19, 2023 from noon</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2023-10-19T13:00:00" datetime="2023-10-19T13:00:00">1pm</time></div> <div class="location vcard p-location h-card"> <a class="url" href='http://calagator.org/venues/202396846'><span class='fn org p-name'>Google Meet</span></a> <div class="adr p-adr h-adr"> </div> </div> <div class="description p-description"> <p>Keith Belanger, SqlDBM Product Evangelist</p> <p>Keith Belanger has over 27 years experience in the Data Architecture space and started his journey as a Data Modeler in the OLTP space and eventually migrated over to the OLAP space. He has had many roles over the years including ETL Development, BI Administration, DBA & Data Architecture. He was the Senior Data Architect and Director of Data Architecture for a Fortune 100 P&C Insurance Company. He also has consulted many companies in many verticals on their Data Modernization strategies. Keith is expert in Kimball (Star Schema) & Data Vault 2.0 solution strategies. Recognized Snowflake Data Superhero and board member of the Data Vault North America User Group.</p> <p>Abstract In this presentation we will explore the benefits of top-down modeling approaches and emphasize the value of top-down modeling in data warehousing and highlight the importance of ontologies. We will discuss "why" top-down models should be considered, "how" to develop these models and apply it to your data warehousing initiatives. Ultimately, encouraging the adoption of top-down modeling as a flexible and forward-looking approach that can better meet the evolving needs of businesses while delivering tangible value.</p> <p>RSVP for Google Meet link to be sent in advance, and available on the Eventbrite Online Event Page.</p> </div> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="url u-url" href="https://datapdx.org/2023/09/29/october-2023-benefits-of-top-down-data-modeling/">Website</a></li> </ul> </div>