This session explores how documents and unstructured content are managed throughout their lifecycle as enterprise information assets. Participants learn how standardized classification, metadata, and retention practices support compliance, reduce risk, and enable efficient access and reuse.

NOTE: All Session Times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Led by AbdulKader Farra

AbdulKader Farra is a seasoned Enterprise Data Architect and IT leader focused on Data & Analytics (D&A) digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience and deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, AbdulKader blends technical innovation with business strategy to create modern, scalable data ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes.

He currently leads the enterprise data architecture for the Data & Analytics transformation at CAAT Pension Plan, where he spearheads initiatives using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview to build a modern data lakehouse architecture with Data Fabric design, streamline data governance, and enable data democratization through a Data Mesh operating model.

Throughout his career—including leadership roles at the City of London and Saudi Aramco—AbdulKader has designed and implemented enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, and scalable data platforms. His expertise spans data modeling, data integration, enterprise architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure). He is also a recognized mentor and trainer in data management and architecture practices.

AbdulKader holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool and is certified in CDMP, Microsoft MCSE Data Management & Analytics, TOGAF and ArchiMate. He’s a frequent participant in global conferences, continuously evolving his craft and sharing insights with peers in the D&A community.