Cher Fox
Founder, President & CDO - Fox Consulting
Denver, Colorado, United States
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I'm a data leader that's been solving the data puzzle for over 35 years. As the President and Founder of Fox Consulting, I advise organizations to define & optimize processes, quality & intelligence, to solve their most painful data insight issues. My 3+ decades of deep practitioner experience, in data, analytics, & business intelligence, designs & implements secure strategic analytics roadmaps for global companies' most complex financial data solutions. I also show senior data leaders how to be confident in leveraging the existing software they already own to save time & money solving their technology, data and business intelligence challenges.
I serve as VP of Marketing on the Data Management Association - Rocky Mountain Chapter board & am formerly a board member for the Colorado Chapter of TDWI. I contribute to the SQL PASS community, Women Who Code, HMG Strategy, Women in Technology, Colorado Technology Association (CTA) & Society for Information Management (SIM) groups. I enjoy sharing my expertise via speaking engagements locally, nationally & internationally.
I've held the corporate positions of CDO for a data strategy consultancy, CEO for a national marketing agency, CFO for a regional construction firm, COO for a regional real estate development firm, IT Manager for a national risk management company, & Customer Services Manager for an international software development group. I also hold the DAMA CDMP, Data Management Association Certified Data Management Professional certification, at the Practitioner level.
I'm fluent in data delivery via SQL server tables, stored procedures, views, SSIS packages, SSAS tabular models, Oracle Toad, & SAP Universes. My specialties for BI delivery are SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, SAP Business Objects & Crystal Reports.
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Data Strategy, Quality, and Trust Walk Into a Bar…
Ever wonder what happens when data strategy, quality, and trust meet up for a drink? (Spoiler: It’s not a data disaster!) Join us for a lively fireside chat where we'll dive into how these three friends — data strategy, quality, and trust — join forces to whip your data initiatives into shape. Whether you’re trying to prevent your next AI project from turning into a horror story or just tired of data surprises, this chat will reveal how this trio can help you avoid a hangover and serve up a formula for success. Drinks optional, insights mandatory.
Denver Startup Week
Denver Data Super Meetup
In honor of Denver Startup Week we are proposing to hold a convergence of several local groups that are pillars of the local data and AI communities:
• DAMA (Data Management Association) Colorado Chapter https://damarmc.org/
• Denver ML Ops Meetup https://www.meetup.com/denver-mlops-community/
• Denver Data Meetup https://www.meetup.com/denver-data-dudes-dudettes/
This event will be in the form of a ‘low key’ happy hour without formal presentations, just allowing people to get together and network.
Denver Startup Week
LinkedIn Unleashed: Strategies for Building a Professional Brand and Expanding Your Network
In this talk, I explore the complexities of leveraging LinkedIn to strategically build a powerful professional brand and enhance professional networking.
LinkedIn has evolved beyond being a platform for online resumes; it's now a dynamic space for professionals to showcase expertise, promote products and services, connect with industry peers, and foster meaningful relationships. This presentation covers:
1) Key strategies for optimizing your profile to stand out in a competitive environment
2) Crafting compelling content that resonates with your target audience and positions you as a thought leader in your field
3) Generating conversations (leads, job opportunities, etc.)
4) Effective professional and product branding and networking
5) Harnessing LinkedIn's features, such as groups and events, to expand your network and stay updated on industry trends
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to strategically leverage LinkedIn's FREE potential, unlocking opportunities for professional and product advancement.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:
* Strategically optimize your LinkedIn profile.
* Craft compelling content to showcase expertise.
* Engage effectively with your professional network.
* Explore nuances of building a resonant professional brand.
* Leverage LinkedIn features (groups, events) for networking.
* Whether seasoned or starting, gain actionable tips for maximizing LinkedIn.
* 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒔 - leverage a company page to showcase a product's brand or company's services.
Colorado Technology Sales Professionals Meetup
Nova Scotia Women In Data (WiD) Webinar
Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference (RMISC)
West Slope Startup Week 2024
Empowering New Data Stewards: Navigating Data Governance for Risk Management and Process Excellence
In this dynamic technical talk, we delve beyond overviews, offering concrete solutions for new data stewards to maximize their impact in a data governance program. Discover actionable strategies to navigate risk reduction, ensuring data security, and safeguarding privacy. Uncover the keys to achieving regulatory compliance, driving substantial data quality improvements, and mastering metadata management for enhanced transparency. Explore how to streamline development projects, reduce cycles, and elevate project outcomes with practical efficiency techniques. Learn the nuances of extending governance practices to external partners for effective vendor management. As a new data steward, I'll share my firsthand experience, providing insights into the challenges and victories in steering a successful data governance initiative. Join to gain not just guidelines, but tangible solutions that will empower you in making a significant impact as a data steward from day one.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:
* Actionable strategies for impactful data governance
* Concrete solutions for risk reduction and compliance
* Practical efficiency techniques for streamlined projects
* Insights into vendor management for external partnerships
* Firsthand experience shared for real-world application
Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) West
Maximizing Organizational Potential: The Essential Role of Data Strategy
Embark on a transformative journey in this session to understand the pivotal role of a comprehensive data strategy for business and data leaders. Learn how it forms the basis for crucial initiatives like artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning strategies. Gain practical insights into ensuring high-quality data, effective data governance, and extracting maximum value. Acquire knowledge on reference data, data literacy, interoperability, integration, privacy, and compliance. Discover the impact of a robust data strategy on establishing a data catalog, metadata management, and compliance measures. Uncover ways to monetize data, implement test automation, integrate big data, and navigate change management adeptly. Elevate your leadership as you comprehend how a data strategy is the ultimate foundation, and dependency, for achieving your organization’s business goals and how an organization can’t have a data strategy without a business strategy first.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:
* Learn the dependency strategic initiatives have on a data strategy
* Gain insights for informed and strategic decision-making processes
* Acquire knowledge on extracting maximum value from data resources
* Learn strategies for effective change management in data-centric initiatives
* Explore opportunities for organizational revenue and success
SQL Saturday Denver 2024
PASS Data Community Summit 2024
Data Quality Management Best Practices
This presentation examines the key practices for effective data quality management, and will provide a practical roadmap to enhance, or implement, data quality practices. Addressing data quality management is essential for organizations to ensure the success and reliability of next generation technology (AI, LLMs, etc.) implementations and this talk will provide valuable insights applicable from the C-Suite to the data enthusiast.
I will first analyze the strategic definition of data quality standards, emphasizing various principles. The importance of proactive data profiling, coupled with regular assessments, is then highlighted for identifying and addressing anomalies. The session also reinforces the significance of a robust data governance framework, automated validation processes, and metadata management to ensure contextual insights.
Continuous monitoring, supported by alert systems, is discussed for tracking data quality metrics in real-time. Cultivating a data quality culture through user training and awareness is suggested as a vital component. The presentation also explores the utilization of data quality metrics and key performance indicators to benchmark and assess effectiveness. The commitment to continuous improvement concludes the discussion, emphasizing the importance of regularly reviewing and adapting practices to evolving business needs.
DAMA Rocky Mountain Chapter Q2 Event
SQL Saturday Denver 2024
West Slope Startup Week 2024
Denver Dev Days 2024
Strategic Decision-Making: CEO's Guide to Optimal Information Security
Businesses are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks targeting their IT frameworks. The growing risks, like data loss and ransomware, have become diverse and complex. Therefore, business executives and CEOs need to redefine the security vision of their organization's digital presence. They must adopt a practical and strategic decision-making approach regarding the company’s information security (IS). A wide range of IS initiatives need to be a part of the organization's security awareness culture under the direct supervision of the CEO. These undertakings should include – identifying vulnerabilities, assessing and quantifying risks, and implementing security standards and government policies. The current webinar aims to understand what role CEOs and executives play in executing information security initiatives. It aims to provide the participants with a comprehensive guide to risk assessments and making optimal strategic decisions to safeguard organizational assets.
EC-Council Cybertalk
Cyber Cheyenne
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Building Confidence in the Tech Industry
Despite early life challenges and limited formal education, Cher Fox has tenaciously carved out a successful 37-year career in technology, including solely founding an IT consulting firm at the age of 25. Her journey, starting as a preteen self-taught programmer through fast-tracking high school to escape abuse, highlights the resilience and determination often necessary for women in tech. Imposter syndrome, fueled by societal biases, self-doubt, the paper ceiling and ageism, remains a significant barrier.
This talk explores Cher’s personal battle with imposter syndrome, its impact on women in tech, and effective strategies to overcome it. Learn how mentorship, validation, finding your tribe and self-reliance can empower you to build confidence and thrive in your career.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Identify and Understand Imposter Syndrome: Attendees will understand what imposter syndrome is, how it affects women in tech, and learn to recognize its signs in themselves and others.
* Develop Strategies to Overcome Self-Doubt: Attendees will gain practical strategies to combat self-doubt, build confidence, leverage mentorship, seek skill validation, practice self-compassion, and address the paper ceiling and ageism.
* Empowerment and Confidence Building: Attendees will be inspired by the speaker's journey, empowered to take proactive career steps, harness strengths, build networks, and cultivate resilience.
KEYNOTE
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
Regardless of whether your data warehousing (DW)/business intelligence (BI) team is dedicated to Scrum, a fan of Kanban, or focused on XP, “Agile” in any form calls for small increments of potentially deployable results – which means that QA is essential on a regular, frequent basis. As we develop these small increments, we need to not only test the new development, but also regression test what we’ve already built. Our test suite grows larger with each iteration, and manual testing quickly becomes infeasible. Agile requires that we automate our tests so that regression testing doesn’t become a development bottleneck.
Test automation is one of several key technical enablement practices that allows teams to be more successful in their agile journeys. While there are lots of test practices and automation tools out there for software development teams to leverage, very few are targeted to data-related development and testing. Agile analytics practitioner Lynn Winterboer and DW/BI architect and developer Cher Fox will share essential agile test foundations and data-focused test automation technologies to help data warehousing and business intelligence teams get a leg up on this important agile practice, including a demo of how this works!
Agenda:
Why is test automation important for agile DW/BI teams?
Why aren’t all DW/BI teams automating their tests today?
What is the path to data-focused test automation?
Where to start? What tests to automate first?
Demo of a simple test automation tool any DW/BI team could build and use
Learning Outcomes:
The intent of this presentation is to:
1) Educate DW/BI folks on why test automation is important to an agile journey;
2) Clarify that a solid foundation is needed in testing practices and principles before automation is useful;
3) Show that automation is easy to do, using simple DW/BI tools and coding languages.
Agile Test Automation for Data-Centric Applications
Test automation, one of several key technical enablement practices, allows teams to be more successful in their agile journeys. Although there are lots of test practices and automation tools available for software development teams to leverage, few are targeted to data-related development and testing. This lack of data-centric testing tools leaves Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence teams thinking they can't possibly automate their tests. Why is test automation important to agile data teams? Why aren’t they automating their tests today? What is the path to test automation? Cher answers these questions, bringing the concepts to life using small-group exercises and a short demo of how it works. Leave knowing that a lack of vendor-supported tools is NOT the issue, and that if you roll up your sleeves and develop good testing practices and procedures, you can easily start automating those practices and procedures using the tools and development languages that you already use.
BSC & ADC & DO/West 2017 Conference
Software Testing Conference 2017
Behavior-Driven Development & Test Automation: Agile Enablement for DW & BI Teams
Behavior-Driven Design (BDD) and test automation are key practices that allow data warehouse and business intelligence teams to be more successful in their agile journeys. While there are lots of test practices and automation tools out there for software development teams to leverage, very few are targeted to data-related development and testing. Agile analytics practitioner Lynn Winterboer and DW/BI architect Cher Fox will share essential agile test foundations, describe BDD, and identify data-focused test automation technologies to help data warehousing and business intelligence teams get a leg up on these important agile practices, including a BDD exercise and a test automation demo!
SQL Saturday #673
PASS Data Community Summit 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation: Unraveling Steps, Challenges, and Pitfalls
Embarking on a digital transformation journey is imperative for organizations in today's rapidly evolving landscape. In this 40-minute technical talk, I will delve into the intricacies of digital transformations, exploring the key steps necessary for a successful transition. From the initial strategic planning to the implementation phase, I will outline the critical milestones and considerations.
However, the path to digital transformation is fraught with challenges, and steering through them is crucial. My discussion will not only highlight common obstacles faced by organizations but also provide insights into effective strategies for overcoming these hurdles. Whether it's resistance to change, integration complexities, or data security concerns, I'll equip you with the knowledge to navigate these challenges seamlessly.
Moreover, no digital transformation journey is without its pitfalls. I will shed light on potential traps that organizations often fall into and offer practical guidance on avoiding them. From insufficient stakeholder engagement to underestimating the cultural shift required, my talk will empower you with the foresight to sidestep pitfalls and optimize the transformation process.
Join me for an insightful exploration of digital transformations, where I unravel the steps, address the challenges, and guide you in steering clear of potential pitfalls. By the end of this talk, you'll be well-equipped to lead your organization through a successful and efficient digital transformation.
Mastering the Data Governance Maze: From Risk Mitigation to Process Excellence
Join me for a 40-minute exploration into the world of data governance, where I'll unravel the intricacies of managing data assets for organizational success. This technical talk will spotlight the pivotal role of data governance in mitigating risks and enhancing processes.
The discussion kicks off with an examination of how a robust data governance framework contributes to general risk management, addressing concerns such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and data integrity. Emphasis will be placed on aligning data governance practices with industry standards and regulations to bolster data security and privacy.
Moving beyond risk reduction, I will delve into the transformative impact of data governance on organizational processes. Attendees will discover how a well-structured data governance program ensures regulatory compliance, uplifts data quality, and accelerates the efficiency of development projects. I'll also explore the vital role of metadata management in providing transparency and context for data, laying the foundation for effective governance.
I will conclude by spotlighting the essential characteristics of a successful data governance program—focusing on sustainability, embedding governance into organizational culture, and establishing measurable metrics for continual improvement. Participants will leave with actionable insights to craft and implement a robust data governance strategy that not only manages risks but also propels positive change within their organizations.
Women in Tech Global Conference
Cyber Cheyenne
PASS Data Community Summit
Maximizing Organizational Potential: The Essential Role of Data Strategy
Denver Dev Day | Developer's Conference | October 2024 Sessionize Event
Denver Dev Days
Data Quality Management Best Practices
Data Dave Dives Deeper with The Datanista
Join Data Dave and The Datanista as they discuss data careers, AI readiness, and the importance of data quality in this insightful episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNvLEr1gDW8&t=2s
The Inclusivity EQ Podcast
Data Management, AI Governance, Psychological Safety and Failing Fast Forward. In this episode, Cher Fox "The Datanista", shares with listeners her experience helping organizations with data management and how inclusion can stave off costly mistakes, especially with generative A.I., and create thriving organizational cultures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-YxmoC5DIY
Cyber Cheyenne (selected and unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances)
Strategic Decision-Making: CEO's Guide to Optimal Information Security
Mastering the Data Governance Maze: From Risk Mitigation to Process Excellence
The Riderflex Podcast
Inspiring & Hiring: Guest Interviews. Cher Fox, President Fox Consulting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WAy0yOJ1Yw
Denver Startup Week
Data Strategy, Quality, and Trust Walk Into a Bar…
https://www.denverstartupweek.org/schedule/736342-data-strategy-quality-and-trust-walk-into-a-bar
Denver Data Super Meetup
West Slope Startup Week 2024
LinkedIn Unleashed: Strategies for Building a Personal Brand and Expanding Your Network
Data Quality Management Best Practices
SQLSaturday Denver 2024
Data Quality Management Best Practices
Maximizing Organizational Potential: The Essential Role of Data Strategy
Data Insights: A Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders (presented by The Doyle Group)
Join The Doyle Group & expert panelists Cher Fox & Karen Pfeifer for a discussion on data management best practices, the relationship between data & AI, and more. We will also dedicate time to a Q&A, so bring your questions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b43ouKWuGrI
DATAVERSITY Talks: My Career in Data
This week we chat with Cher Fox, the President of Fox Consulting about how she built her career in data.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gAGXBuLrDbrz0zR1HHiXj
Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference (RMISC)
LinkedIn Unleashed: Strategies for Building a Personal Brand and Expanding Your Network
Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) West
Empowering New Data Stewards: Navigating Data Governance for Risk Management & Process Excellence
DAMA Rocky Mountain Chapter Q2 Event
Data Quality Management Best Practices
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEicx4LThBaUh-TLy8_sKEyJEue-v9uJ/view
EC Council Cybertalk
Strategic Decision-Making: CEO's Guide to Optimal Information Security
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J59oPVI32h0
Infosec.live Podcast: Solving the Data Puzzle
Join us live and interactive on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 AM MDT for a one off special with our host Simon Linstead focusing on Solving The Data Puzzle with industry leading guest Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP.
In today’s show we will be bringing together the worlds of data and cybersecurity, learning about Cher’s journey and the intersection of the two industries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO37ztP1j4w
Women in Tech Global Conference
Mastering the Data Governance Maze: From Risk Mitigation to Process Excellence
https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/women-in-tech-global-conference-2024/replay/cut_0631cd02-1c28-4dac-9a00-abf47e94b142
Nova Scotia Women In Data (WiD) Webinar
Building Personal Brand in Data
Women In Data (WiD) Denver/Houston Chapter Virtual Event
Join us for an exciting virtual panel event on the world of data engineering from a female perspective, where we delve into the topics of career trajectories, challenges, and triumphs. Featuring three diverse speakers, including Kanmani Thomas Xavier, a seasoned Senior Data Engineer with a Master's in Data Science and Data Engineering, Laura Lundell, whose inspiring journey from elementary school teaching to data analytics and engineering sheds light on diverse pathways into the field, and Cher Fox, a trailblazer with over 35 years of experience in data and founder of her own consulting company.
Our engaging discussion will explore the intricacies of getting started in data engineering, navigating industry landscapes, overcoming barriers, and fostering diversity and inclusion. Don't miss out on an enlightening exchange of insights and experiences that promise to ignite your passion and curiosity in the fascinating world of data engineering.
Colorado Technology Sales Professionals
Linked In Branding and Sales Acceleration
PASS Data Community Summit
Behavior-Driven Development & Test Automation: Agile Enablement for DW & BI Teams
STARWEST Software Testing Conference
Agile Test Automation for Data-Centric Applications
SQL Saturday #673
Behavior-Driven Development & Test Automation: Agile Enablement for DW & BI Teams
Software Quality Association of Denver (SQuAD)
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
BSC & ADC & DO/West 2017 Conference
Agile Test Automation for Data-Centric Applications
Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG)
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
SQL Saturday #584
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
SQL Saturday #596 BI Edition
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
https://vimeo.com/220001899
Agile Testing Days 2016
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
SQL Server Users Group
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
Agile Testing and Test Automation Summit
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
SQL Saturday #548
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
Agile Alliance 2016
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
Data Management Association - Rocky Mountain Chapter (DAMA-RMC)
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
Agile Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Meetup
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
The Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI) - Colorado Chapter
Test Automation: Agile Enablement for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Teams
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