Metadata Design, Digital Preservation & International Standards Leadership
Translating complex standards into accessible guidance, advancing trustworthy digital recordkeeping, and delivering compelling talks at conferences worldwide.
International leader in records management, metadata design, and digital preservation with deep involvement in ISO standards development and global information governance initiatives.
Andy Potter is a Consulting Information Professional with a distinguished career spanning records management, metadata modeling, and digital preservation strategy. Known globally for translating complex technical standards into practical, accessible guidance, Andy bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world implementation.
As a key contributor to ISO/TC 46/SC 11 (Records Management) and related committees working on AI, information governance, and long-term digital preservation, Andy helps shape the international standards that define trustworthy recordkeeping in the digital age.
Through the MetaArchivist platform, Andy shares insights on metadata evolution, emerging standards, AI governance in records management, and the future of digital preservation. A sought-after speaker at RIMPA Live, SAA, ICA, and other international conferences, Andy combines technical expertise with compelling storytelling.
Active participation in ISO/TC 46/SC 11, SC 8, and JTC 1 SC 42, shaping global frameworks for records management and AI governance.
Designing robust metadata models that enable discovery, preservation, and long-term access to digital assets.
Strategic planning and implementation of digital preservation frameworks aligned with international best practices.
Pioneering work in understanding and managing the intersection of AI systems and organizational recordkeeping.
Delivering keynotes, training programs, and workshops on metadata, digital preservation, AI governance, and international standards at conferences worldwide.
Compelling talks on the future of records management, metadata evolution, and the impact of emerging technologies on information governance.
Hands-on training in metadata design, schema development, and building sustainable metadata frameworks for organizations.
Exploring the challenges and opportunities of AI in recordkeeping, from automated classification to governance frameworks.
Making international standards accessible through practical training on implementation and compliance strategies.
Strategic frameworks for information governance, combining policy, technology, and organizational change management.
Available for keynotes, workshops, training programs, and consultancy engagements. Contact Andy to discuss your event or organizational needs.
Request Speaking EngagementStrategic advisory and implementation support for metadata, digital preservation, ISO standards, and AI-enhanced information governance.
Design and implementation of robust metadata frameworks tailored to your organization's needs. From schema development to controlled vocabularies, ensuring your metadata supports discovery, preservation, and long-term access.
Comprehensive digital preservation planning aligned with international standards and best practices. Policy development, technology selection, workflow design, and sustainability planning for long-term digital stewardship.
Expert guidance on implementing ISO records management and digital preservation standards. Gap analysis, compliance roadmaps, policy frameworks, and practical strategies for meeting international requirements.
Pioneering support for organizations navigating AI in recordkeeping. Governance frameworks, compliance strategies, risk assessment, and policy development for trustworthy AI systems aligned with emerging ISO/IEC standards.
Strategic advisory for developing comprehensive information governance programs. Policy development, compliance management, risk assessment, and organizational change strategies that align technology, processes, and people.
Ongoing strategic advisory for senior leadership and information professionals. Expert counsel on emerging trends, standards evolution, technology decisions, and navigating the complex landscape of digital information management.
Long-form commentary on digital preservation, metadata evolution, ISO standards updates, and AI in records governance through the MetaArchivist Substack.
Exploring how metadata frameworks must adapt to emerging challenges in long-term digital stewardship, from AI-generated content to decentralized systems.
How international records management standards are evolving to address artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated decision-making systems.
Practical strategies for establishing and maintaining trusted digital repositories aligned with OAIS and related international standards.
Regular insights on metadata, digital preservation, international standards, and the future of information governance. Join the community of records professionals worldwide.
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December 2024
As winter settles over the workspace, I've been reflecting on what it means to build frameworks that outlast their creators. The work of standards development is deliberate, careful, and often invisible—much like the best metadata. This month's dispatch explores the tension between urgency and permanence in our field, and why patience remains our most underrated professional virtue...
Active participation in ISO/TC 46/SC 11 and related committees, contributing to the development of international standards for records management, digital preservation, and AI governance.
Core involvement in developing and maintaining ISO 15489 (Records Management) and ISO 16175 (Principles and Functional Requirements for Software). Translating complex requirements into practical, implementable frameworks for organizations worldwide.
Contributing to standards for archival and records management quality assessment, performance measurement, and statistical frameworks that enable evidence-based program evaluation.
Pioneering work at the intersection of AI and information governance. Helping develop standards for trustworthy AI systems, governance frameworks, and the unique challenges AI presents for recordkeeping and information management.
Advocacy and implementation support for the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) reference model, the foundational framework for long-term digital preservation architecture.
Broader participation in the information and documentation standards committee, ensuring records management perspectives inform related areas including document management, information retrieval, and digital libraries.
Active collaboration across ISO committees to ensure coherence between records management, quality management, information security, and emerging technology standards. Building bridges between different domains of international standardization.
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