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• DAMA Ohio Event March 2026

  • When
    March 26, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Computer Workshop, Inc.
  • Spaces left
    297

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  Location: The Computer Workshop, Inc, 5200 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017

  Agenda:

  • 1:00 to 1:20 Announcements, About Us, 2026 Programming Status

  • 1:25 to 2:25 Mehwish Abbasi, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in Department of Mathematics & Computer Science; Data Analytics Program Director

  • 2:35 to 2:55 Networking Break

  • 3:00 to 4:00 Mark Plessinger, Founder & CEO, INKU Services

  • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Market Bar, Bridge Park 6750 Longshore St. Dublin, OH 43017

  (at your own expense)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Topic: AI as your productivity partner 

  Speaker:

   

  Mehwish Abbasi, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in Department of Mathematics & Computer Science; Data Analytics Program Director

  Education

  • B.Sc. (Mathematics), University of Karachi
  • M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics), University of Karachi
  • M.Sc. (Computer Science), McMaster University
  • MicroMasters (Data Science), University of California

  About

  Mehwish Abbasi joined the department in 2024. With over 8 years of experience teaching at post-secondary institutions, she has successfully educated students from diverse backgrounds. Her dedication to teaching has earned her nominations for various prestigious teaching excellence awards. Additionally, Mehwish received the President of Pakistan's Award for Academic Excellence in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.

  She teaches courses such as Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and Data Ethics, among others.

  In addition to her teaching role, Mehwish serves as a dedicated Tech Mentor with AnitaB.org and is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, actively advocating for girls' education.

  Personal Website: https://www.mehwishabbasi.ca/

  Areas of Interest / Expertise

  Mehwish has developed expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, which are her current areas of research interest.

  
  

  
  

  

  Topic:  Be ready for the next thing (how mastering data management fundamentals can future proof your organization’s data)

  Speaker: 

  

  EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Wake Forest University
  • Attended, Columbus Academy

  ABOUT:

  Mark brings a leading blend of data governance and data management expertise to his clients. He has over 30 years practical business experience across industries including: consumer products, distribution, financial services, healthcare, insurance, automotive, manufacturing and retail.

  His focus since 2006 has been on data governance and data management helping companies transform through data management capabilities, process design & implementation, and data strategy.

  
  

  
  

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

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  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• DAMA Ohio Happy Hour March 2026

  • When
    March 26, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Market Bar in North Market, Bridge Park
  • Spaces left
    298

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  Location: Market Bar in North Market, Bridge Park

  6750 Longshore St Dublin, OH 43017, Dublin Ohio

  
  

    

  Agenda:

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm  

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

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  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• CDMP Study Group - 2026

  • Start
    April 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    June 18, 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Teams meetings
  • Spaces left
    28

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  New CDMP Study group forming Now!
  

  The 1st meeting is intended to set the group norms.  

  More details about this study group will be listed after the 1st meeting setting the norms

  
  

  While the study group is on-line via Teams meetings, the CDMP Pay if you Pass (PIYP) Exam Event on June 26 is in-person only.

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• CDMP Boot Camp - April

  • Start
    April 15, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    April 17, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Computer Workshop has scheduled a CDMP Bootcamp that Runs:

  • April 15, 2026
  • April 16, 2026
  • April 17, 2026

  Prepare with confidence for the DAMA CDMP Fundamentals Exam. Whether you're a data steward, data officer, or aspiring Chief Data Officer, this course is designed to equip you with industry-recognized best practices based on DAMA DMBoK standards.
  

  What You’ll Learn

  Our training covers the full breadth of DAMA DMBoK, including:

  • The Data Management Process
  • Data Governance & Ethics
  • Data Quality Management
  • Master & Reference Data Management
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Including Big Data)
  • Data Modeling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Architecture & Lifecycle Management
  • Data Security Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Data Storage & Operations Management
  • Data Integration & Interoperability

  
  

   For Registration details:  Click Here

  Get reimbursed up to 2K for this class through  Ohio TechCred. 

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• CDMP Boot Camp - June

  • Start
    June 15, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 17, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Computer Workshop has scheduled a CDMP Bootcamp that Runs:

  • June 15, 2026
  • June 16, 2026
  • June 17, 2026

  Prepare with confidence for the DAMA CDMP Fundamentals Exam. Whether you're a data steward, data officer, or aspiring Chief Data Officer, this course is designed to equip you with industry-recognized best practices based on DAMA DMBoK standards.
  

  What You’ll Learn

  Our training covers the full breadth of DAMA DMBoK, including:

  • The Data Management Process
  • Data Governance & Ethics
  • Data Quality Management
  • Master & Reference Data Management
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Including Big Data)
  • Data Modeling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Architecture & Lifecycle Management
  • Data Security Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Data Storage & Operations Management
  • Data Integration & Interoperability

  
  

   For Registration details:  Click Here

  Get reimbursed up to 2K for this class through  Ohio TechCred. 

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• DAMA Ohio Event June 2026

  • When
    June 18, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  • 1:00 to 1:20 Announcements, About Us, 2026 Programming Status

  • 1:25 to 2:25 first speaker

  • 2:35 to 2:55 Sponsor(s)

  • 3:00 to 4:00 Second Seaker

  • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Topic: 

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  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

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  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• DAMA Ohio Happy Hour June 2026

  • When
    June 18, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

  • 
    

  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• CDMP Boot Camp - September

  • Start
    September 09, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 11, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Computer Workshop has scheduled a CDMP Bootcamp that Runs:

  • September 9, 2026
  • September 10, 2026
  • September 11, 2026

  Prepare with confidence for the DAMA CDMP Fundamentals Exam. Whether you're a data steward, data officer, or aspiring Chief Data Officer, this course is designed to equip you with industry-recognized best practices based on DAMA DMBoK standards.
  

  What You’ll Learn

  Our training covers the full breadth of DAMA DMBoK, including:

  • The Data Management Process
  • Data Governance & Ethics
  • Data Quality Management
  • Master & Reference Data Management
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Including Big Data)
  • Data Modeling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Architecture & Lifecycle Management
  • Data Security Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Data Storage & Operations Management
  • Data Integration & Interoperability

  
  

   For Registration details:  Click Here

  Get reimbursed up to 2K for this class through  Ohio TechCred. 

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• DAMA Ohio Event September 2026

  • When
    September 17, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  • 1:00 to 1:20 Announcements, About Us, 2026 Programming Status

  • 1:25 to 2:25 first speaker

  • 2:35 to 2:55 Sponsor(s)

  • 3:00 to 4:00 Second Seaker

  • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Topic: 

  Speaker: 

  

  Topic: 

  Speaker: 

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

  • 
    

  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• DAMA Ohio Happy Hour September 2026

  • When
    September 17, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

  • 
    

  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

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• CDMP Boot Camp - December

  • Start
    December 02, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    December 04, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Computer Workshop has scheduled a CDMP Bootcamp that Runs:

  • December 2, 2026
  • December 3, 2026
  • December 4, 2026

  Prepare with confidence for the DAMA CDMP Fundamentals Exam. Whether you're a data steward, data officer, or aspiring Chief Data Officer, this course is designed to equip you with industry-recognized best practices based on DAMA DMBoK standards.
  

  What You’ll Learn

  Our training covers the full breadth of DAMA DMBoK, including:

  • The Data Management Process
  • Data Governance & Ethics
  • Data Quality Management
  • Master & Reference Data Management
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (Including Big Data)
  • Data Modeling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Architecture & Lifecycle Management
  • Data Security Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Data Storage & Operations Management
  • Data Integration & Interoperability

  
  

   For Registration details:  Click Here

  Get reimbursed up to 2K for this class through  Ohio TechCred. 

  Show details
• DAMA Ohio Event December 2026

  • When
    December 10, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  • 1:00 to 1:20 Announcements, About Us, 2026 Programming Status

  • 1:25 to 2:25 first speaker

  • 2:35 to 2:55 Sponsor(s)

  • 3:00 to 4:00 Second Seaker

  • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Topic: 

  Speaker: 

  

  Topic: 

  Speaker: 

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

  • 
    

  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

  Show details
• DAMA Ohio Happy Hour December 2026

  • When
    December 10, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Spaces left
    300

  Register

  Location: Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Bring some dry goods items to donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective.  

  Agenda:

  In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Location subject to change)

  Event Sponsor: 

  
  

  

  Sponsor Contacts:

  
  

  

  Chapter Business Details:

  • 
    

  Thank You to Our Sponsor

  
  

  Standard Disclaimer

  Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.

  Show details