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Informatica Data Quality (IDQ)

Information Technology > Business intelligence and data analysis

Description

Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) is a suite of applications and components that you can integrate with Informatica Power Center to deliver enterprise-strength data quality capability in a wide range of scenarios. The core components are Data Quality Workbench and Data Quality Server. IDQ allows organizations to cleanse, standardize, de-duplicate, and enrich their business data. It also provides the ability to profile data, validate data accuracy, structure and consistency, and monitor data quality over time. With IDQ, businesses can ensure that their data is accurate, consistent, and reliable, enabling them to make better decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Expected Behaviors

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

At the fundamental awareness level, individuals have a basic understanding of data quality concepts and Informatica Developer Tool. They are familiar with data profiling concepts and understand basic data cleansing techniques. This level is typically for beginners who are just starting to learn about Informatica Data Quality (IDQ).

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices can create and run basic data quality mappings and have knowledge of data quality transformation. They understand reference tables and can use Data Explorer for data profiling. They also have an understanding of match transformation. At this level, individuals have moved beyond basic understanding and can perform simple tasks in IDQ.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Intermediate users have proficiency in advanced data quality transformations and can implement data standardization. They have experience with address validation and understand human task and workflow. They can use Analyst Tool for data profiling and know how to handle exceptions in IDQ. At this level, individuals can handle more complex tasks and troubleshoot common issues.

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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced users have expertise in complex data quality mappings and can create custom rules. They have experience with data quality scorecards and can implement data quality plans. They understand metadata management in IDQ and know about data domain discovery. At this level, individuals can handle complex scenarios and design solutions within IDQ.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts have mastery over end-to-end data quality processes and can design and implement complex data quality solutions. They have experience with data governance using IDQ and can tune performance of data quality jobs. They can integrate IDQ with other systems and train and mentor others on IDQ. At this level, individuals are considered authorities in IDQ and can handle any scenario or challenge.

Micro Skills

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Knowledge of the Importance of Data Quality
Understanding of Different Types of Data Quality Issues
Familiarity with the Impact of Poor Data Quality
Ability to Navigate the Informatica Developer Interface
Understanding of the Basic Functions of the Informatica Developer Tool
Familiarity with the Process of Importing and Exporting Projects in Informatica Developer
Understanding of the Purpose of Data Profiling
Knowledge of Different Types of Data Profiling such as Column Profiling, Rule Profiling
Basic Ability to Interpret Data Profiling Results
Knowledge of Common Data Cleansing Methods such as Removing Duplicates, Standardizing Data
Understanding of the Importance of Data Cleansing in Data Quality Management
Familiarity with the Basic Use of Data Cleansing Transformations in IDQ
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Knowledge of Mapping Components
Understanding of Mapping Design
Understanding of Transformation Categories
Ability to Configure and Use Specific Transformations
Knowledge of Mapping Configuration
Experience with Running Mappings
Knowledge of Data Profiling Techniques
Understanding of Data Quality Dimensions
Ability to Navigate Data Explorer Interface
Experience with Running Data Profiles
Understanding of Profile Results
Experience with Using Profile Results
Understanding of Match Levels
Understanding of Match Score Calculation
Knowledge of Match Transformation Configuration
Experience with Running Match Jobs
Knowledge of Match Score Calculation
Experience with Tuning Match Jobs
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Understanding of Parser Transformation Concepts
Experience in Implementing Parser Transformation
Knowledge of Case Converter Concepts
Experience in Implementing Case Converter Transformation
Understanding of Decision Transformation Concepts
Experience in Implementing Decision Transformation
Understanding of Labeler Transformation Concepts
Experience in Implementing Labeler Transformation
Knowledge of Standardizer Concepts
Experience in Implementing Standardizer Transformation
Understanding of Address Validator Concepts
Experience in Implementing Address Validator Transformation
Understanding of Human Task Concepts
Experience in Implementing Human Tasks
Knowledge of Workflow Concepts
Experience in Implementing Workflows
Understanding of Workflow Designer Concepts
Experience in Using Workflow Designer
Understanding of Task Developer Concepts
Experience in Using Task Developer
Knowledge of Data Discovery Concepts
Experience in Using Analyst Tool for Data Discovery
Understanding of Column Profiling Concepts
Experience in Performing Column Profiling
Understanding of Join Analysis Concepts
Experience in Performing Join Analysis
Understanding of Scorecarding Concepts
Experience in Performing Scorecarding
Knowledge of Exception Handling Concepts
Experience in Implementing Exception Handling
Understanding of Exception Creation and Management Concepts
Experience in Creating and Managing Exceptions
Understanding of Exception Transformation Concepts
Experience in Implementing Exception Transformation
Understanding of Error Handling Concepts
Experience in Implementing Error Handling
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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Understanding of Complex Mapping Concepts
Proficiency in Using Advanced Transformations
Experience with Large Scale Data Processing
Understanding of RDL Syntax
Ability to Create and Test Custom Rules
Understanding of Rule Deployment Process
Understanding of Scorecard Concepts
Experience with Scorecard Analysis and Reporting
Experience with Plan Creation and Execution
Knowledge of Plan Monitoring and Adjustment
Experience with Metadata Import and Export
Understanding of Metadata Versioning and Security
Ability to Configure and Run Data Domain Discovery
Experience with Data Domain Analysis and Reporting
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Understanding of Data Quality Lifecycle
Ability to Design and Implement Data Quality Frameworks
Experience with Data Quality Assessment and Improvement Strategies
Knowledge of Data Quality Metrics and KPIs
Proficiency in Advanced Data Modeling Techniques
Experience with Complex Data Transformation and Cleansing
Ability to Develop Custom Data Quality Rules and Policies
Understanding of Data Integration and Synchronization Techniques
Understanding of Data Governance Principles
Ability to Implement Data Governance Frameworks using IDQ
Experience with Data Stewardship and Ownership Concepts
Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance Requirements and Standards
Understanding of Performance Bottlenecks in Data Quality Jobs
Ability to Optimize Data Quality Transformations
Experience with Performance Monitoring Tools in IDQ
Knowledge of Best Practices for Performance Tuning in IDQ
Understanding of Data Integration Concepts
Ability to Integrate IDQ with ETL Tools
Experience with API-based Integration of IDQ
Knowledge of IDQ Integration with Databases and Data Warehouses
Understanding of Adult Learning Principles
Ability to Develop Training Materials on IDQ
Experience with Conducting Training Sessions on IDQ
Ability to Provide Ongoing Support and Mentoring to IDQ Users

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills104
  • Roles requiring skill1

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