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Better Data Models (redux)

Lately there have been quite a few posts and articles about what is needed for AI to be successful. In the data world, that means high quality data is table stakes. But it’s not just the data in your database. It’s having nailed down the semantic meaning of that data (in business terms) and all the context surrounding that data (including relationships to other data and systems).

It sounds like we need to get back to the basics of good #datamanagment (like #DAMA has taught for decades via their DMBOK and certifications).

And that gets back to having a well curated #datamodel (you must have seen that coming from me!). And that then reminded me that I once wrote a book with a Checklist for Data Model Design Reviews. And it is still available on Amazon! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gVE4u5FR

By no means is it everything you need to be successful in building a data driven #AI agent or process, but if you have not looked at your data models in years, or (more likely) don’t have one, this will get you started in the right direction to at least ask the questions of your data team to see where you are.

The output from AI is only as good as the information we make available to it. So get going and make sure your data is indeed #AIReady.

NB – the book mentions specific data modeling tools I have used in the past, but the concepts and questions can be applied to any modeling tool you are using today.

Model on!

Kent G

Unlocking the Vault Podcast – What’s Coming in 2023

A few weeks back I was privileged to one of the guests on Dan Linstedt’s podcast, Unlocking the Vault, along with a bevy of other well know data visionaries, thought leaders, and practitioners.

Our topic was –  it’s 2023 and we’re swimming in buzzwords like data mesh, decentralization, data lake house, etc. What’s actually the next big thing that we should take seriously? Are we forgetting something obvious or leaving something behind?

We had quite the discussion on what we see happening in 2023, where the industry is going, agile, DataOps, and loads more.

Listen in!

Enjoy!

Kent

The Data Warrior

P.S. If you enjoyed that discussion, lots more like that to come for an entire week at WWDVC 2023. It is not too late to sign up and join us in Stowe, Vermont! Register here today!

SqlDBM – Advisor and Speaker

Just a quick note – I just found out SqlDBM has featured me on their new advisors page. Check it out.

Also wanted to remind everyone that I will be giving a webinar next week, August 17th on Data Modeling for Snowflake, Sign up here for that. It will be fun for sure.

Ciao for now!

Kent

The Data Warrior

It Depends (or Does It?) – Episode 13

A few weeks back, right after attending Snowflake Summit, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sanjeev Mohan on his podcast – It Depends. We spent an hour or so chatting about trends in modern data management, data mesh, data vault, my now semi-retired life as an advisor to several Snowflake partners, and my love of martial arts.

So sit back, relax (I did), and enjoy!

Aloha.

Kent

The Data Warrior

Life and Times of The Data Warrior

Please join me on March 30th at 11AM CDT for my first official post-retirement talk!

I will be chatting with Mike Lampa from Great Data Minds about my career and plans post-Snowflake. I expect we will cover a wide range of topics including what community and technical evangelism is all about, as well as what made me jump from nearly 30 years in the Oracle world to a small startup with less than 100 people that claimed to have re-invented data warehousing in the cloud.

You can register here for this free event.

See you then!

Kent

The Data Warrior

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