Session 1: Foundations of Taxonomy and Ontology - On-Demand

  • WHY? The Semantic Layer
  • Quick Introduction to Taxonomy
    ○ Definition, purpose, and use cases of taxonomies
    ○ Taxonomy development and management basics
     
  • Introduction to Ontology
    ○ Ontology concepts and their importance in data management
    ○ Key differences between taxonomy and ontology
     
  • The importance of the Data Model

➢ Classification Exercise

 

With nearly a decade of experience across business analysis, product ownership, and product management, Moses thrives on driving innovation and efficiency. Over the past three years, he has been dedicated to transforming asset and content workflows, ensuring teams have the right tools to create, manage, and deliver exceptional content experiences.

Marcie leads Design Operations for GenAI and innovation efforts at Instagram and is at the epicenter of shaping the platform’s evolution while maintaining excellence and success. A pioneer at Meta for nine years, she was among the first Design Program Managers, instrumental in defining and scaling the DPM discipline. With roots in fashion and visual art, she developed a keen design sensibility before transitioning to tech, where she honed her technical expertise at web agencies and Vimeo.

Christi is the Group Product Manager, Content Systems at DICK’s Sporting Goods. She has more than 20 years of experience in various roles, including DAM Admin, user, and consultant, specializing in enterprise content and DAM. Her passion is leading teams and mentoring people to pursue their own passions and potential.

Bridging Taxonomies and Ontologies: Advancing Data Management for DAM and Information Professionals

In today's data-driven world, effective management of information is crucial for businesses and organizations to thrive. This introductory course will guide you on how to expand taxonomies to ontologies and provide a solid foundation for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in structuring and leveraging complex information systems.

The DAM Los Angeles 2025 Reading List

As the DAM Los Angeles conference approaches, we've curated an essential reading list to prime you for the event. These carefully selected blogs and resources from event speakers and sponsors offer a sneak peek into the cutting-edge conversations and innovations you'll encounter at the conference.

 

Taxonomy, Metadata, and the "Bend Don’t Break" Mentality of Modern NFL Defenses by Sara James of SEJ Consulting, LLC

Johnny is an art school dropout turned self-taught engineer and program manager from the cold north of Denmark. He has spent most of his career in global digital agencies, working in both permanent and freelance roles with clients around the world. Over the years, he lived in Stockholm and San Francisco before settling in London, where he has been based with his wife and two cats for the past decade.

Sue is Client Manager and Head of Creatives and Consultants at Zebedee, global leading talent agency representing people with disabilities, visible differences and trans non binary talent in front and behind the camera. Zebedee have offices in the UK and Australia. They have placed over 1000 talents on 10,000s of jobs and are instrumental in driving change within the industry.

Inayaili León is Director of Design Operations at GitHub. She combines her hands-on design background with her passion for creating clear processes that enable design teams to successfully deliver on their most critical priorities.