The Data Warehousing Institute Launches Los Angeles Chapter for Local Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Professionals
August 14, 2006, Seattle, WA—The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI), the premier provider of in-depth, high-quality education and research in the business intelligence and data warehousing industry, announced today that it has launched a new chapter in Los Angeles.
TDWI's Chapter program is designed to serve the needs of local business intelligence and data warehousing professionals through regular meetings where TDWI Members can share best practices, challenges, and career advice.
The new Los Angeles Chapter is TDWI's first on the west coast, and its seventh overall. Throughout the past year, TDWI has launched five other U.S. chapters in Memphis, New York, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Washington, D.C., as well as one international chapter in Denmark.
"We are very excited to have L.A. join TDWI’s Chapter lineup," said Wayne Eckerson, director of research and services for TDWI. "While TDWI offers the best BI training in the industry, we also believe BI professionals gain tremendous value by meeting with each other on a regional basis to share ideas."
"Being such an important business and technological center, L.A. has a large community of data warehousing and business intelligence professionals," said William Lay, chapter president. "Gathering and formalizing this community as a TDWI Chapter will offer tremendous opportunities for everyone involved."
Los Angeles Chapter Officers:
- Chapter President: William Lay, BI Program Manager, Technicolor
- Chapter Vice President: John Donald, Data Analyst, Yahoo! Inc.
- Chapter Secretary: Kalea D’Andrea, Enterprise Intelligence Manager, InSight Health Services, Corp
- Coodinator: Two positions are available. Please contact William Lay if you are interested in serving in this capacity: william.lay@thomson.net
TDWI Chapter meetings are open to both TDWI Members and non-members. If you are interested in participating in the TDWI L.A. Chapter, please contact Margaret Ikeda at mikeda@tdwi.org.
If you are interested in starting a TDWI Chapter in your area, please contact:
Wayne Eckerson
Director of Research and Services, TDWI
E-mail: weckerson@tdwi.org
Media Inquiries:
Michelle Johnson
Director of Marketing, TDWI
5200 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98188-2356
Phone: 206.246.5059, ext.104; fax: 206.246.5952
E-mail: mjohnson@tdwi.org
About TDWI
The Data Warehousing Institute™ (TDWI), a division of 1105 Media, Inc., is the premier provider of in-depth, high-quality education and research in the business intelligence and data warehousing industry. TDWI is dedicated to educating business and information technology professionals about the strategies, techniques, and tools required to successfully design, build, and maintain business intelligence and data warehousing solutions. It also fosters the advancement of business intelligence and data warehousing research and contributes to knowledge transfer and professional development of its Members. TDWI sponsors and promotes a worldwide Membership program, quarterly educational conferences, regional educational seminars, role-based training, onsite courses, certi?cation, solution provider partnerships, an awards program for best practices, resourceful publications, an in-depth research program, and a comprehensive Web site (www.tdwi.org).
About 1105 Media
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; and Web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States.