Mark Horseman
November 12, 2025 | 7:05 PM – 7:20 PM EST
Why certification matters?
Join us for an insightful session with Mark Horseman as he explores why certification in data management truly matters. Learn about the value of the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) designation, the “Pay If You Pass” exam offer, and how to access a special discount code to take your career to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth!
Speaker Bio
Mark is a Data and IT professional with over 20 years of experience and is the Data Evangelist for DATAVERSITY's educational and training services. Mark moved into Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Governance early in his career and has been working extensively in data management since 2005. Previous to his work at DATAVERSITY, Mark led Information Management initiatives in both private and public sector organizations. His experience and desire for life-long learning led Mark to get his CDMP designation at the Masters level, and he teaches DATAVERSITY's CDMP and DMBoK Preparation course, as well as leading regular CDMP study groups to help other data management professionals obtain their professional certification. Mark is a peer contributor to DATAVERSITY's new Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) certification, and the lead instructor of the ADGP prep course.
Leading the Human Side of AI Changes
Aakriti Agrawal, MBA, CDMP, ADGP
November 12, 2025 | 7:20 PM – 8:15 PM EST
About the Talk
AI is transforming organizations everywhere — but real success depends on people, not just technology. In this talk, Aakriti explores how to lead the human side of AI change, using empathy, communication, and clear change management techniques to help teams feel ready, not replaced.
Speaker Bio
Aakriti Agrawal, MBA, CDMP, ADGP, is a Senior Manager of Data Governance at a Fortune 100 company, where she leads large-scale data change initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has dedicated her career to the intersection of data, transformation, and leadership. She recently published her first book, Data Governance Change Management, introducing the ANCHOR Framework for Change Leadership. Learn more about her book at ANCHORyourChange.com.
Aakriti is also a serial nonprofit founder, having co-founded Girls Code Lincoln and The Nonprofiting Org. Recognized with the Inspire Founders Award and the Emerging Young Leaders Award, and nominated to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Aakriti is a TEDx speaker and frequent presenter on data governance, change management, and women in STEM.
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