Acknowledgements

This book is based on the second edition of DAMA’s Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK2). It could not have been written without the primary contributors to the DMBOK2 and the initial editorial board who compiled the DMBOK2 manuscript and integrated feedback from hundreds of DAMA members.

Contributors and editors include: Robert Abate, Gene Boomer, Chris Bradley, Micheline Casey, Mark Cowan, Pat Cupoli, Susan Earley, Håkan Edvinsson, Deborah Henderson, Steve Hoberman, Ken Kring, Krish Krishnan, John Ladley, Lisa Nelson, Daragh O Brien, Kelle O’Neal, Katherine O’Keefe, Mehmet Orun, April Reeve, David Schlesinger (CISSP), Sanjay Shirude, Eva Smith, Martin Sykora, Elena Sykora, Rossano Tavares, Andrea Thomsen, and Saad Yacu.

The idea for an executive guide to data management was the brainchild of DAMA International President Sue Geuens. It would not have come into being without her initiative and encouragement. Steve Hoberman, DMBOK publisher and data modeling rock star, has, once again, provided invaluable advice and guidance during the process of working on this book.

Special thanks to my husband, George Sebastian-Coleman for his support, encouragement, and... patience.

Laura Sebastian-Coleman, Ph.D., CDM, IQCP
VP Publications and Editorial Services
DAMA International