COGNOS Consultant - Consumer and worker protection-NYC (Onsite/W2)

To conduct a comprehensive assessment of the DCWP’s current IBM Cognos Analytics platform, including its existing data models, reports, and workflows, with the goal of developing a high-level transition plan to future state technology (for example, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, or a more optimal solution within the Azure ecosystem).

·       Assess the current Cognos environment: architecture, usage, report inventory, data volume and usage metrics, security and access controls, infrastructure and IT landscape

·       Reporting requirements: report inventory and categorization, data source mapping, user access and security, interactive features and dashboards, exporting and distribution needs, compliance and governance

•         Identify pain points, gaps, and modernization opportunities

·       Evaluate how the current Cognos setup aligns with the capabilities of Microsoft Azure solution, identifying opportunities and limitations.

•         Evaluate compatibility with Microsoft Fabric components (e.g., OneLake, Synapse, Power BI)

·       Findings from the assessment and analysis should be translated into actionable recommendations and a high-level migration plan.

•         Present a projected timeline and detailed roadmap for implementation.

·       Present a training plan for existing resources to support post-implementation