The Most “Universal” Patterns in Data Modeling with Len Silverston (English)

We’re happy to welcome Len Silverston, the author of the Data Model Resource Book series. He will show us how to handle the most prevalent use cases with data modeling patterns.

Abstract:

There are some data model constructs that are so universal that they appear in almost every data model.
This meetup will share many alternatives for modeling these prevalent constructs and point out the pros and cons of modeling them in various ways. This will include ways to model roles, contact information, classifications, statuses, and hierarchies, including modeling them more generically and more specifically.
For example, modeling contact information, including traditional contact methods such as phone, fax, email, and international addresses as well as newer ways to contact someone such as Twitter, Facebook, and Skype are very common data requirements which are often much more complex than one may think. There is a common data requirement to classify data, for example, to model customer types, product categories, and many other classifications. Other very common data requirements are the need to model roles, statuses, and hierarchies.
Based upon decades of research on ‘universal’ models, this meetup will provide patterns and alternatives for modeling these very common constructs.

Speaker:

Len Silverston is an author, consultant, and speaker with over 30 years of experience helping organizations in various data governance, data modeling, and data management programs.
Mr. Silverston is an internationally acclaimed expert and thought leader in the fields of data modeling, data governance, data management, and in the human dynamics of integrating information. He is the author of the best-selling Data Model Resource Book series (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), which describe hundreds of reusable data models and have been translated into multiple languages.
Mr. Silverston's company, Universal Data Models, LLC, provides consulting, training, publications, and software to enable information integration as well as people integration.

Agenda:

19:00 Welcome & Introduction
19:15 The Most “Universal” Patterns in Data Modeling (Len Silverston)
20:15 Discussion & Conclusion