Here’s a comprehensive list of deliverables based on the steps to develop a data strategy, ensure data availability, and improve data quality for AI implementation:
Deliverables for Data Strategy
- Data Strategy Document:
- Vision, goals, and alignment with AI and business objectives.
- Roadmap for short-term, mid-term, and long-term data initiatives.
- Data governance policies and ownership structures.
- Scalability and future-readiness plan.
- Data Value Chain Map:
- End-to-end lifecycle of data (creation, collection, storage, processing, and archiving).
- Ownership and accountability for each stage.
- Data Governance Framework:
- Policies for data security, privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Roles and responsibilities (e.g., data stewards, data officers).
- Ethical guidelines for data use and AI development.
- Technology and Infrastructure Assessment Report:
- Current state of data infrastructure and technology stack.
- Recommendations for upgrades or additions (e.g., data lakes, ETL tools, cloud platforms).
Deliverables for Data Availability
- Data Inventory Report:
- Comprehensive list of internal and external data sources.
- Classification of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
- Metadata and tagging for easier discoverability.
- Data Gap Analysis Report:
- Comparison of current data availability with AI use case requirements.
- Identification of missing or insufficient datasets.
- Action plan to address data gaps.
- External Data Acquisition Plan:
- Sources of third-party or external data.
- Cost-benefit analysis of acquiring external datasets.
- Strategy for integrating external data into existing systems.
Deliverables for Data Quality
- Data Profiling and Quality Assessment Report:
- Summary of data quality issues (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, relevance).
- Results from profiling tools and techniques.
- Data Cleaning and Enrichment Plan:
- Strategies for handling duplicates, missing values, and errors.
- Plan for enriching data with additional attributes (e.g., demographics, geolocation).
- Continuous Monitoring and Quality Dashboard:
- Automated quality check workflows (e.g., ETL scripts).
- Dashboard for tracking data health (latency, quality scores, etc.).
Deliverables for Operational Readiness
- Data Architecture Blueprint:
- Diagram of the data architecture, including:
- Data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL pipelines.
- Integration points with existing systems.
- Real-time data processing and analytics capabilities.
- Data Pipeline Workflow:
- End-to-end data workflows for collection, transformation, and loading.
- Automation tools and processes (e.g., Apache Airflow, Prefect).
- KPI and Metric Framework:
- Metrics to measure data availability, quality, and utilization.
- AI readiness indicators (e.g., time-to-insight, model performance).
- AI Use Case Data Readiness Assessment:
- Specific datasets mapped to prioritized AI use cases.
- Readiness level for each use case (e.g., data sufficiency, quality).
Deliverables for Organizational Readiness
- Training and Upskilling Plan:
- Curriculum for data literacy and advanced tools (e.g., SQL, Python, data visualization).
- Schedule and resources for AI-related upskilling.
- Cross-Functional Team Structure:
- Roles and responsibilities of key team members (data engineers, scientists, business analysts).
- Collaboration models between IT and business units.
- Cultural Change Management Plan:
- Strategies to foster a data-driven culture.
- Communication plan to showcase success stories and gain stakeholder buy-in.
Comprehensive Deliverables
- AI-Ready Data Roadmap:
- Phased timeline for implementing data improvements.
- Milestones and deliverables for each phase (e.g., data inventory, governance framework).
- Budget and Resource Plan:
- Estimated costs for tools, technologies, and human resources.
- Resource allocation for each phase of data preparation.
- Regulatory Compliance Checklist:
- Detailed compliance requirements for data use in AI.
- Audit trail for data governance practices.