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27 Mar 2023

In-Person Conferences: Are They Worth It?

The Data Warrior Kent Graziano and DataRebels Owner, Cindi Meyersohn, are back for another conversation! Today, the topic of discussion is in-person conferences – in an ever-increasing virtual world, is there a benefit to traveling to be in-person?

Kent: Hey there Cindi, so we’re here talking about the benefits of in-person conferences. I’m going to just come out and state the obvious, that YES, being at events in-person is much more enjoyable and beneficial in general. The interactions with speakers live, the chance to ask questions and network, and the ability to share your thoughts with industry leaders – the value of those things should not be underestimated. We’ll circle back around to general discussion, but full disclosure, we’re talking specifically about one conference that’s coming up: the WWDVC 2023.

Cindi: Right Kent, it’s going to be the first week of May, so it’s coming up quickly! And DataVaultAlliance has a huge line up of who’s who in data analytics:

  • The father of data warehousing, Bill Inmon
  • Inventor of Data Vault, Dan Linstedt
  • The author of “An Introduction to Database Systems”, world-renowned specialist in relational database theory, CJ Date.

Check out the rest of the post, all the reasons I think we need to be in-person, and a DISCOUNT code for WWDVC, here.

See you soon (hopefully)!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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14 Mar 2023

What is Modern Data Virtualization?

If you have been wondering about #DataVirtualization in this age of #cloud and AI, wonder no more!

Join my friends from Zetaris for a Virtualization 101 workshop – where knowledge meets excitement! Register here!

When you register, you will be entered to win one of three amazing prizes including the newly released Gen 3 Airpods as the main prize. The winners will be revealed during the event for everyone that enters.

Data Virtualization is the future of a multi-cloud and distributed data world. AI needs data from different sources, in real-time, to take it to the next level towards General AI. Join this webinar to get insights into what data virtualization can do for your organization today.

Date: March 15th, 2023

Time: 12pm-1pm PST

Cost: FREE

Topics: 

  • What is Data Virtualization?
  • What is the difference between Analytical Data Virtualization and Operational Data Virtualization?
  • How does the traditional approach to building data platforms (data layers that support the business) change to a modern
  • Decentralized data approach (a Networked Data Platform)?
  • What are the use cases?

Sign up now so you don’t miss out.

Ciao!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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26 Jan 2023

Why Column-Aware Metadata Is Key to Automating Data Transformation

So it is 2023, and like everyone, I have a few predictions. Check out my thoughts in this post about automating data transformations using column-aware metadata and why it is critical to the success of more collaboration and data sharing..

Data, data, data. It does seem we are not only surrounded by talk about data, but by the actual data itself. We are collecting data from every nook and cranny of the universe (literally!). IoT devices in every industry; geolocation information on our phones, watches, cars, and every other mobile device; every website or app we access—all are collecting data. 

In order to derive value from this avalanche of data, we have to get more agile when it comes to preparing the data for consumption. This process is known as data transformation, and while automation in many areas of the data ecosystem has changed the data industry over the last decade, data transformations have lagged behind. 

That started to change in 2022, and in 2023 I predict we will see an accelerated adoption of platforms that enable data transformation automation. 

Read the rest of the post here – Why Column-Aware Metadata Is Key to Automating Data Transformation

May 2023 be your most agile year yet!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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17 Jan 2023

#TrueDataOps Podcast: Ultimate Guide

In case you have been under a rock these last few months (or just busy with holiday plans), I started doing a weekly, livestream podcast call #TrueDataOps. Details below for a recap of 2022 and a look at what’s ahead on the show for 2023.

The Seven Pillars of #TrueDataOps

Hosted by Kent Graziano, aka The Data Warrior, the #TrueDataOps Podcast launched in November 2022, bringing together leading lights in the industry to discuss all matters DataOps, and in particular its journey towards maturity.  

Kent has met thought leaders, innovators, and pioneering user organizations at the forefront of the #TrueDataOps revolution – with the story continuing into 2023 and beyond. 

We are working on a great lineup of guests for 2023 to help us understand not only the technical aspects of implementing a #TrueDataOps approach, but also the organizational aspects. So, we will address not only the “what” but the who, when, and most importantly “why” organizations need this. 

Check out the rest of the post for all the details and how to get notifications of upcoming episodes: #TrueDataOps Podcast: Ultimate Guide

I hope you will kick off the new year by joining us. Happy viewing!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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10 Jan 2023

Panel Discussion: Data Modeling in a Data Mesh World

Happy New Year y’all!

Last month I had the pleasure of chatting with two of my data modeling pals about how to think about data modeling in a #DataMesh architecture. The recording was hosted by the Data Mesh Learning Community in partnership with Data Mesh Radio.

Juha Korpela (Chief Product Officer at Ellie Technologies) facilitated this panel with Veronika Durgin (Head of Data at Saks) and myself (The Data Warrior). Watch (or listen) to learn why Veronika and I consider Data Vault to be the best choice available right now, why only focusing on the technical aspects of data modeling instead of the business will lead you astray, how to build in iterations, change management for data modeling, and much more!

Watch the video replay here: Panel: Data Modeling in Data Mesh

If you want to just listen, check out the podcast audio, which has some nice notes from Scott Hirleman from the Data Mesh Learning Community.

Enjoy!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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