OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 — First San Francisco Partners’ newsletter features updates about its data management consulting business, with links to new blog posts, case studies, industry events and more.
Here’s our December 2024 newsletter. If you’re not a subscriber to FSFP’s monthly newsletter, we welcome you to opt in.
Insights Come from Every Level: Closing Out 2024 with Diverse Voices
As we wrap up a year that redefined how we think about data and AI, I’m struck by how our work continues evolving when both seasoned wisdom and fresh perspectives shape it.
Our message today captures this dynamic as it features insights from across the expertise spectrum at FSFP. These viewpoints remind me that innovation in our industry comes from all levels of experience.
Principal Consultant Becky Lyons shares strategies for pharmaceutical companies looking to maximize their data governance ROI. And I’m delighted to share an article from Tess Ferryman who describes her journey from graduating in business analytics and then interning at FSFP, to her current role as a data governance analyst.
In addition, you’ll find:
- A success story from our pharmaceutical industry client demonstrating data governance’s critical role in ERP transformation and this engagement’s impact on our client’s business.
- A roundup featuring our most popular content from 2024 — from AI insights and risk management strategies to popular case studies and guides, like our Collibra launch checklist.
- A save-the-date note for next May’s DGIQ + EDW 2025, a new combined event from our friends and partners at DATAVERSITY.
From our team to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a fantastic 2025.
Kelle O’Neal, Founder and CEO
kelle@firstsanfranciscopartners.com
How Much Should You Invest in Data Governance?
Principal Consultant Becky Lyons tackles this question in her latest article, a pharma-industry exploration into some key factors that influence governance investment decisions. From regulatory compliance to infrastructure needs, Becky draws on her extensive experience to outline how pharma organizations can optimize their governance spending while maximizing value.
Learn how leading pharmaceutical companies determine their ideal investment level and discover practical strategies for balancing governance costs with business outcomes. Even if you don’t work in pharma, you’ll benefit from Becky’s advice on how to align governance spending with strategic priorities and organizational complexity.
A Personal Journey from Student to Junior Analyst
What’s it like to transition from college student to data governance professional? Tess Ferryman knows. On our blog, she describes her journey from earning a Business Analytics degree to becoming an FSFP analyst.
Tess offers a newcomer’s insights about working in the field and having to adapt to a subject area that constantly evolves.
Whether you’re new to the governance industry or a seasoned professional mentoring the next generation, you’ll appreciate Tess’s perspectives on pushing data’s boundaries and shaping innovations to come.
Governed Data: The Key to ERP Success
When a leading pharmaceutical company embarked on a complex ERP migration, they knew data governance would be crucial to their success. This company chose FSFP to be its partner to assist in the development of a formal data governance program.
Explore the practical strategies we recommended and the measurable business outcomes that made this 3+-year ERP migration from Oracle to SAP one of our client success stories.
DGIQ + EDW | May 5 – 9, 2025, in Anaheim
DATAVERSITY recently announced that it’s combining two industry-leading conferences into one, DGIQ + EDW, May 5-9, 2025, in Anaheim, CA.
DGIQ continues to set the gold standard for data governance and information quality education with great networking opportunities. By combining DGIQ and EDW, an event produced in partnership with DAMA International, this means double the insights and actionable strategies for event attendees who attend the May 2025 event.
If you’re in the market for a professional development opportunity that’s worth time away from the office, plan on attending DGIQ + EDW next May. And we’ll see you there!