Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. If this time 10 years ago you were working in data and analytics, something was about to happen that would go on to dominate a large part of your professional life. I’m talking about the emergence of “big data.” I recently read that the origins of the concept […]
Data Mesh in Practice: Learnings from a Customer Journey
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. In my last blog post, I introduced the data mesh concept and explored the link between data democratization and data mesh. Since then I’ve had lots of interesting conversations on the topic with colleagues and customers. In particular, I interviewed one customer who has been on a very […]
Could the Data Mesh Solve Your Data Lake Scaling Issues?
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Is data mesh architecture the right approach for your organization and its data democratization journey? In my recent blog series, I delved into one of 2021’s hottest data topics – data democratization – exploring how it can fit into a business’ overarching data strategy along with some practical advice on how to implement […]
Data Science on a Large Scale: Can it Be Done?
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. The Challenge Michael Stonebraker, winner of the Turing Award 2014, has been quoted as saying: “The change will come when business analysts who work with SQL on large amounts of data give way to data scientists, which will involve more sophisticated analysis, predictive modeling, regressions and Bayesian […]
Why Data Democratization Should Be Your Guiding Principle for 2021
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. When Maximilien Robespierre first uttered the now famous phrase “liberté, equalité, fraternité,” during the French Revolution, the concept of data democratization didn’t yet exist. In Robespierre’s speech, the phrase was intended to unite and inspire French revolutionaries with the three ideals of freedom, equality, and brotherhood. However, […]
Why Data Democratization Is Critical to a Successful Data Strategy
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. An Effective Culture to Underpin Your Strategy A business that looks to become truly data-driven knows that employees are more likely to back the wider strategy if they have access to data that helps them do their jobs better. Data democratization and the positive culture it can […]
Tech Thursday: The Changing Faces of Technology
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. From healthcare to tech takeovers, I discuss the latest stories and hottest trends in our Tech Thursday round-up. Saving Face A facial recognition experiment has sparked a heated debate over “reckless findings,” and the world has taken notice. The study was done at Stanford University, where researchers have claimed […]
Why Data Strategy Is King
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Prioritize Your Data Strategy Applying data efficiently can mean the difference between success and failure for a business in today’s competitive environment. But before you can even consider issues such as choosing the right deployment model, you need the backing of your employees when it comes to […]
Three Ps: When Choosing Technology, Don’t Lose Sight of What Really Matters
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. When push comes to shove in choosing a technology solution, it’s important that you first consider the Three Ps: performance, price, and people. Businesses are constantly bombarded with messaging from vendors about why they should buy their products or services. What’s more, dubious endorsements from third-party firms can […]
The Three Experts that Help to Make a Winning Team
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. The key to creating an outstanding team of developers is not as complicated as you think. Back when I was a young man at University, I decided it would be a good move to add the theory of software development processes as one of my majors. Passionate […]