Which of the following roles helps assess the data requirements of a project, identifies data assets, and helps the project team complete data modeling requirements?

A database analyst focuses on querying, performance, and maintenance of existing databases rather than defining project data requirements and models.

An end user is the consumer of the finished system and is not responsible for technical data modeling or requirements assessment.

A subject matter expert provides domain knowledge about business processes but does not own data architecture or modeling responsibilities.

An information architect focuses on the structure, organization, and flow of data across a project, making them the correct role for assessing data requirements and completing data modeling. They bridge business needs and technical data design by identifying relevant data assets. This role is specifically defined by its ownership of data architecture decisions and modeling deliverables.