Expert Reviews

Evangelizing the effectiveness of centralized data governance and processing in an environment of immediate gratification is a challenging endeavor.Moreover, finding information management professionals that are effective at this and are dedicated to this discipline is just as challenging.Attending FIMA 2012 provided me with a forum to discuss key data challenges with industry experts.I learned that I am not alone with the challenges I face and I was able to pickup practical approaches to addressing these challenges.

Mark Levie, Head of Investment Data Systems, SSGA

“We’ve already seen some return in terms of opportunities to sell into banks we had relationships with, but hadn’t connected with new parts of the firm.

Sean Dykhouse, Director of Sales, eBusinessWare

Lively feedback and questions from the audience

Daphne Guerci, Senior Director, Data Mangement, CDPL

Good presentations, and I now have a few things I will research further”

Jeff Castle, Senior Enterprise Architect, Russell Investments

On Prof. Barry Smith’s presentation: Philosophic approach to data, ontology, and semantics in data was fascinating Barry was entertaining.

Sean Ethington, Principal Investment Data Analyst, Fidelity Investments

If work in data management, I found it valuable; I got to talk with other people to hear what issues they are having and we got to address common challenges

Rick Roland, Senior Fund Accounting Analyst, Brown Brothers Harriman

Overall, our impression of FIMA is very positive, I think our main takeaway is that it is a good event, and well attended by right people in this space; that is one reason we’ve gone to it two years in a row.

Brian L0, Businesess Development Manager, First Derivatives

As a vendor at the FIMA 2012 conference, I’d like to comment beyond the ideal selection of the venue and flawless logistical execution of the conference, which were superb!  My short evaluation centers on the service provided to me by the staff of WBR.  From the communication of a myriad of questions in advance of my attendance to my needs and employer’s requirements while at the conference and follow up inquiries made even days beyond the event’s conclusion-my experience was of flawless, personable, knowledgeable, and  attentive customer service.  My takeaway from this conference is that of confidence that everything was under control.  I’m grateful for the efforts and very satisfied with my experience regarding this conference.

Chuck Mattia, Business Development, Compliance Week