CDO Matters Podcast

Episode Overview Sanjeev Mohan is an experienced and knowledgeable expert in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, he shares his insights on the rapidly evolving world of semantic layers. Join Malcolm and Sanjeev, both ex-Gartner analysts, as they break down the complexities of these new technologies into simple and approachable concepts, and the importan...

Episode Overview Eddie Short is an outspoken and experienced CDO who has managed the data and analytics function for some of the biggest companies on the planet – and he’s recently returned to graduate school with the goal of quantifying the value of Chief Data Officers. In this engaging conversation, Eddie shares valuable insights from his decades of experience – focusing on a core message that C...

Episode Overview While many CDO’s inherit large teams, it’s also common for CDO’s to be hired into a role with the expectation they will build a data and analytics function slowly over time. In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Joyce Myers, the CDO of Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI), shares her insights on how she’s overcoming the many challenges that accompany CDOs who are starting...

Episode Overview Jordan Morrow is a visionary thought leader and prolific author in the world of data and analytics, and on Episode #51 of the CDO Matters Podcast, he joins Malcolm to discuss data leadership and building a ‘next gen’ data team. In this engaging and provocative discussion, Jordan and Malcolm discuss the most important roles and responsibilities that are today missing on most data t...

Episode Overview In the 50th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, host Malcolm Hawker delves into a data-driven examination of the podcast's journey. Conducting a thorough review of the past fifty episodes, he identifies notable patterns and insights. He carefully assesses achievements and identifies areas for improvement, covering a range of aspects, from refining technical elements to strengtheni...

Episode Overview The explosion of LLMs and AI is causing a tectonic shift in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm and Jon Cooke discuss how CDOs can leverage the discipline of product management to best capitalize on these massive changes. From data products, to the data mesh, and beyond – Malcolm and Jon enjoy a lively discussion on the many evolving attrib...

Episode Summary In an age of constant disruption and AI-enabled business transformation, Master Data Management (MDM) is a must-have capability that all businesses must embrace. In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, the leading global authority on MDM, Malcolm Hawker, shares his insights on the four keys to successfully and quickly implementing MDM at your organization. Episode Links and Res...

Episode Overview In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Robert Hawker (no relation – at least none that we’re aware of!) joins for a discussion on Practical Data Quality – which is all a programmatic approach to data quality that focuses on business benefits, quick wins, and the highest priority challenges. Data quality issues are a major hindrance to the AI and digital transformation aspirat...

Episode Overview In a world of exploding volumes of data, the ability to add the context needed to show the complex relationships that exist within and across datasets is of critical importance. Making the jump from data management to knowledge management is a key enabler of a next generation semantic layer, as described by Lulit Tesfaye, a Partner and Vice President with Enterprise Knowledge. In...

Episode Overview The ability of an organization to be more resilient to change, to be more flexible and adaptable, and to use data for decision making – are key traits of high-functioning companies. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm talks with Jason Foster, the CEO of Cynosure, about how CDO’s can become more ready for AI, or any other major disruption to their business. While be...

Episode Overview On this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Piethein Strengholt, author of the O’Reilly book ‘Data Management At Scale’, and current CDO of Microsoft Netherlands, shares his perspectives on a variety of emerging technology trends in the world of data, including the data fabric, data products, MDM, AI – and many others – even blockchain for data management. Malcolm moderates a live...

Episode Overview In this 43rd episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Santona Tuli, a former Nuclear Physicist turned data scientist. Santona shares some provocative and actionable insights to data leaders looking to take a more practical approach to implementing AI and data science into their organizations. If you’re looking to show value from AI, quickly, Santona shares her recomm...

Episode Overview Are you a data professional interested in better understanding what the top trends that could affect your work will be in 2024? What is the future of data products? How will AI influence data governance and data management? Malcolm covers these topics and many, many more as he shares his perspectives on the direction of the industry of data and analytics in the coming year. Episod...

Episode Overview In this live episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm welcomes Erik Zwiefel, the CDAO of Microsoft Americas. Malcolm and Erik go deep on many of the biggest topics front-of-mind for many CDOs today, including Artificial Intelligence – especially how CDOs can best position themselves and their organizations to be more AI ready, and some practical tips on how to operationalize LL...

Episode Overview It’s the end of yet another incredibly busy and exciting year in the world of data and analytics, and CDOs looking for an energetic and entertaining perspective on the top trends of the year should put this episode at the top of their podcast playlist. From the growth of AI to the demise of the data mesh, Malcolm provides his perspectives on the last year in data in a way that onl...

Episode Overview Many CDOs believe that transitioning their companies to a data-driven culture is the #1 roadblock to fulfilling their data strategies. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm provides his insights on what behaviors and mindsets are needed from CDOs to model the culture they wish others outside the data and analytics function to embrace. Malcolm posits that meaningful culture chang...

Episode Overview In this 38th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Mark Stouse, the Founder and CEO of Proof Analytics. An accomplished business leader with decades of experience in leading data science initiatives, Mark shares his perspectives on the growing frustration that many organizations are experiencing because of an inability to realize significant benefits from investme...

Episode Overview: Many CDOs are hired with the expectation they’ll become the ‘Chief Change Agent’ for their companies – helping to transform old and outdated approaches to data and business management to more digital, efficient, and scalable ones. On this mission many CDOs will most certainly encounter resistance at every level, requiring a deeper understanding of what makes change so difficult....

Episode Overview: In the 36th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks with Wendy Turner Williams, the ex-CDO of Tableau and VP of Data Strategy for Salesforce. A proven leader in the world of data and analytics, Wendy shares exciting details into her most recent venture, The Association: a community of data and AI practitioners dedicated to helping each other overcome their biggest chal...

Episode Overview: In the 35th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks to Veronika Durgin, the VP of Data with Saks. As a data leader with more of a technical background, Veronika shares her insights on how she's applied the '30% rule' to learn the foreign language of business - a critical key to her success in data leadership. Throughout the conversation, Veronika shares other practical...

Episode Overview: We live in a world of constant change and massive technical and social disruption, yet the way we manage data has largely remained the same.  A continued focus on the same old and tired approaches to data management are no longer serving the needs of data leaders and they must be revisited.  In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Malcolm explores what it takes to break free...

Episode Overview Data Engineers play a critical role in enabling the success of any data and analytics function. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Joe Reis, the co-author of the bestselling O’Reilly book, “Fundamentals of Data Engineering”. In the discussion, Joe gives a sneak peek into the minds of data engineers and what makes them tick. Data leaders, particularly th...

Episode Summary: Data leaders have long been challenged by the need to make a tangible connection between investments in data and quantifiable business outcomes.  Value Engineering is an evolving competency that CDO’s can integrate into their organizations to solve for this mission-critical need.  In this episode, Laurence Young shares his insights as a practiced Value Engineer, sharing his recomm...

Episode Overview: While the CDO role gains prominence and importance across most organizations, many CDOs are set up to fail from poorly defined roles, a lack of trust, and an insufficient focus on business outcomes. In this 31st episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Allison Sagraves, the founding CDO of M&T Bank, to ask why so many CDOs face these challenges, and what they mu...

Episode Overview In this 30th episode of the CDO Matter Podcast, Malcolm has an inspired exchange with the ‘Dean of Big Data,’ Bill Schmarzo. Bill is an accomplished author, teacher, and C-level executive with a depth of knowledge in building and running large-scale data operations in service of some of the biggest companies in the world. In the discussion of his most recent book, “AI & Data L...