Alation's Fivetran open connector framework (OCF) connector is designed to provide end-to-end cross-system lineage for business users, enabling them to understand the source data and see where and what changes have occurred. The connector intelligently adds lineage metadata via Fivetran and dbt Labs to cataloged data sources, providing a consolidated view of the data pipeline and its transformations. This solution helps solve the challenge of end-to-end lineage in modern data stacks, empowering data analysts and engineers to collaborate effectively and ensure adherence to data governance best practices. The connector provides insights on end-to-end cross-system understanding, transformations, and a consolidated view to troubleshoot pipeline issues or assess change impact efficiently. By combining Fivetran's data pipeline concierge capabilities with dbt's transformation and refinement tools, Alation's platform offers improved data accessibility, quality, and governance, empowering data analysts to make better decisions and ensure a thriving data culture.