| Month 1 | Baseline review & planning | • Confirm current Level 5 competency scores and priorities• Align with manager/mentor on fellowship expectations• Map your influence across Data Engineering + Analytics disciplines | Updated self-assessment & evidence tracker | Clear alignment between Data Engineering objectives and organisational strategy |
| Month 2 | External Data Validation Framework 🟦 | • Design reusable validation process comparing API / CSV / DB extracts• Implement pilot for one domain (e.g. Employee or Invoice)• Begin documenting external-data assurance methodology | Validation scripts & quality metrics dashboard | Demonstrated capability for independent validation; foundation for enterprise data-quality policy (🟦 Level 6) |
| Month 3 | Performance & Transaction Optimisation 🟦 | • Benchmark ingestion & query latency (Silver → Gold layers)• Optimise partitioning, indexing, caching• Publish performance review notes to KnowHow | Performance report with before/after metrics | Quantified efficiency gains; forms baseline for future Architecture Review Board oversight (🟦 Level 6) |
| Month 4 | Standards & Knowledge Sharing 🟦 | • Publish Data Modelling Standards and naming conventions• Deliver “Share & Connect” session on CDM design• Capture feedback for continuous improvement | Published standard + session summary | Evidence of leadership in knowledge culture; first step towards enterprise Data Modelling Standard (🟦 Level 6) |
| Month 5 | Strategic MDM Extension 🟦 | • Extend MDM to a new domain (e.g. Programme / Cost Centre)• Integrate ethical-use, retention & security elements• Draft “MDM Principles & Practices” guidance | New domain MDM view + architecture diagram | Demonstrates cross-domain strategy design; groundwork for corporate MDM Policy (🟦 Level 6) |
| Month 6 | Consolidation & Application Preparation | • Compile portfolio evidence and reflection statements• Conduct mock review with peers or mentor• Link outcomes to Engineering and Analytics impact | Fellowship evidence pack + review notes | Cohesive demonstration of Level 5 capability with visible leadership trajectory |
