2019 – 28 Months Later – A Data Modeling Journey Through Knowns and Unknowns

Presentation Summary

In January 2017, the University of North Texas launched a new enterprise data warehouse to expand the university’s analytical capability, and to answer long-standing questions unaddressed by previous solutions. To correct existing deficiencies, new development is focusing on previously untouched source tables. On this journey, the data modeling team is finding new paths of understanding on source system metadata, business rules, and reporting practices that enlightens knowledge of targeted subject areas and brings opportunities of reflection on the decision-making process initiated at the beginning of the project. This presentation focuses on outcomes, decisions made, and approaches to future developmental journeys.