CDO Matters Podcast

Episode Overview In this 29th episode of the CDO Matter podcast, Malcolm has an engaging conversation with a long-established thought leader and noted author in the data and analytics space, Tom Redman. Malcolm and Tom discuss Tom’s recently published book, ‘People and Data,’ where Tom shares his thoughts on the necessity of engaging data consumers to address some of the bigger data-related challe...

Episode Summary Unleashing the power of Data Products, and transforming CDOs into Product Visionaries. In this the 28th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Malcolm explores the topic of Data Products and what CDO’s should know about them. Malcolm taps his expertise as a prior Chief Product Officer to explore the differences between data products as they exist within a Data Mesh architecture, versu...

Episode Overview Wouldn’t it be great to have a playbook for how to be an effective data leader? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm has an in-depth conversation with an extremely successful IT and data leader, Renée B. Lahti. With CIO experience spanning multiple industries for some of the best-known brands on the planet — including SC Johnson and Symantec — Renée’s depth of experience shines...

Episode Overview Today, enterprise data is not only exponentially growing in volume, but in sheer complexity. And how can today’s data leaders extract value if they are unsure where to even start? In the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, host Malcolm Hawker sits down with Ontotext Chief Marketing Officer Doug Kimball to discuss the wide-ranging applications of next-generation graph databa...

As companies grow, they often hire dedicated product managers to oversee all the planning, development and launching a product. Business leaders recognize that this is a critical need and expect products to be managed holistically from ideation to development — so why don’t more companies take that same approach when solving enterprise-wide problems with data and analytics? On this episode of the...

As we get carried away with modern data trends and new technical developments, it's easy to forget the rich history behind computable data and analytics dating as far back as World War II in the 1940s. Luckily, we have a data historian to remind us! Host Malcolm Hawker sits down with NY Times Chief Data Scientist (CDS) Chris Wiggins to chat about his new book and dive into what led us to this mome...

Who better to discuss an annual Gartner data summit than a former Gartner analyst himself? Host and former Garter analyst, Malcolm Hawker , sits down with Profisee's Director of Digital Marketing, Ben Bourgeois , to talk about his experiences and key takeaways after attending this year's Gartner Data & Analytics Summit. Other topics of discussion include: Demystifying the data fabric Malcolm's...

ChatGPT. Composable data and analytics. Connected governance. The data fabric. These are all hot trends and much-hyped tools and frameworks in 2023. But one of the challenges with “bleeding-edge” technologies is a lack of a clear definition — much less a clear guide on how to take advantage of these nascent tools. Good thing we have a former Gartner analyst with thousands of hours of client inquir...

Acquiring expertise in any field is a tool that is sharpened over time, not overnight. This is especially true for the complex world of data and analytics. It takes drive, passion and experience to become a credible data leader. For this episode, Malcolm joins datazuum CEO and Founder, Samir Sharma, on the Data Strategy Show podcast to answer personal and professional questions that provide insigh...

What happens when you get two modern data experts in a room to talk shop over a beer? Let’s find out! In celebration of the 20th episode of the podcast, Malcolm sits down again with the guest who kicked things off on Episode 1 of the CDO Matters podcast, Scott Taylor (aka. The Data Whisperer). Malcolm hosted Scott for a casual chat in his Florida home to catch up and talk all things data over drin...

Episode Overview There’s a well-known saying: “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Despite there being some truth behind that, the dream can’t become a reality without the right team. This is especially true when recruiting and staffing skilled professionals for your enterprise’s data organization. In this episode, Malcolm interviews Kyle Winterbottom , the CEO of Orbition , a niche talent consultancy...

As an expert in your field, you need to approach your work from every perspective. If a medical doctor can deliver a particular diagnosis for a patient, then they should also be able to do the same for themself. The same principle applies to data organizations and how they approach their own enterprise data. As a CDO, if your internal customers must pay to access the data or insights you provide,...

When it’s time to make a big decision, it’s always great to get a second opinion! This is especially true when a major business decision comes your way. When it comes to something as foundational for your business as your enterprise data, it’s best to consult the experts. Growing your business starts with an effective data strategy. But what if you could bring your burning data questions to a seas...

The truth isn’t always black and white. Sometimes, it requires more context and background when attributed to different scenarios and situations. The same can be said about your data and whether a “single version of the truth” can be properly applied to multiple use cases for your business. In this episode, Malcolm interviews Jeff Jonas, the Founder, and CEO of Senzing — a software company on the...

For CDOs to be successful today, they need to think more like a product manager. After all, product managers are responsible for every facet of their product. They determine which customer needs their products fulfill and define what success looks like for their product. And they’re ultimately responsible for reporting that performance to executive leadership. Hopefully those responsibilities soun...

First impressions are everything. As a brand-new CDO, it is important to hit the ground running with a data strategy that pinpoints key use cases and quickly delivers value within an organization. In our 14th episode, Malcolm shares his perspectives on the top deliverable for most CDOs: the definition and execution of a corporate data strategy. He outlines his model for a ‘Data Strategy Minimum Vi...

Curiosity can lead you to unlikely places. For Malcolm Hawker, a simple curiosity about enterprise data led to a lasting career as an expert in the field and a thought leadership figure in the data and analytics space. Malcolm is interviewed by Anthony Algmin on the Data Leadership Lessons podcast to discuss his personal journey to becoming a thought leader in the data field. In this lively conver...

Do you have what it takes to be a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in today’s business landscape? On the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Profisee Head of Data Strategy and former Gartner Analyst Malcolm interviews Justin Magruder , the CDO of SAIC Corporation . The conversation begins with a focus on his role as CDO as well as some of the major changes Justin has implemented within his organiza...

Our understanding of data and its role within a business isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. As data leaders embark on a modern data strategy, it is important continually adapt to change while operating with agility. Malcolm interviews Samir Sharma, the CEO and Founder of datazuum , a data strategy and analytics consulting firm. Samir and Malcolm discuss many of the more significant challenges...

The world changed in March 2020. Public events and social gatherings took a backseat. As we recover from the pandemic over two years later, are we ready to attend large in-person conferences? In this special 10th episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm becomes his own guest and takes a look into the future of in-person conferences through the lens of his experiences at four industry events this summer inc...

The data space isn’t what it was 20 years ago. As enterprises change the way they conduct business, we should also change our traditional approaches to data governance. In his latest discussion, Profisee Head of Data Strategy Malcolm Hawker talks with Moxy Analytics CEO Laura Madsen to dive deeply into the topic of data governance and discuss Laura’s love/hate relationship with a field that can of...

When it comes to leading a successful business, it is crucial to remain data-driven. But being overly technical in your approach can often take away from the social needs of your enterprise. Malcolm and Dr. Juan Sequeda focus primarily on four key topics: data as a product, the data mesh phenomenon, why data leaders are incorrectly focused on technology and how taking a more ‘social’ approach — as...

Successful companies don’t just withstand disruption, they find ways to innovate throughout technological change. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews Dr. Cheryl Flink, an author and noted researcher in the field of human-centered design and social psychology. Dr. Flink shares insights from her upcoming book, “Doing Well and Doing Good — Human Center Digital Transformation Leadership...

It is one thing to adopt a data function for your organization, but it is another to build an entire culture around it! Data governance is an efficient way to standardize your critical data, but what if it enabled you to further grow your business? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews John Moran , the Director of Enterprise Data Governance with Thermo Fisher Scientific — a $40BB publ...

Your critical enterprise data should serve as a foundation for your business providing significant business value. So why not leverage this data for EVERYTHING it is worth? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm sits down with West Monroe’s Data & Analytics Strategy Innovation Fellow, former Gartner analyst and best-selling author Doug Laney to discuss the business value that can come from da...