6 tips on working with the non-data modeler
“I am supposed to use this fact table but can’t find any documentation on...
Thoughts on the evolving role of data architects
The evolution of data over my career fascinates me. The volume of data continues...
Shaking the data modeling tree
I have this image in my mind of a tropical island with a lone...
The 5 in 15 Data Model Challenge
I have an interesting challenge for my readers today. You have fifteen minutes to...
Email to my summer intern
Dear Data Architect Intern, Welcome to the world of data. This summer will give...
Beyond the anatomy of a definition
Each of us has parts of our job that we like more than other...
5 Do’s and Don’ts of data modeling
The Do’s Look to the future It is a misconception that modern development methods...
10 Random questions on Tom’s mind
I keep my eyes open for things that pertain to the data world. I...
The IBM flowchart template as a data architect tool
I had a blast from the past at Enterprise Data World a few weeks...
The shift of the data architect’s paradigm
If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if...