The Data Democracy

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Gregor Zeiler, daitastack's CEO, and a seasoned data management pioneer. Gregor recounts over 30 years of evolution in the field, from his early days of discovering a passion for data engineering to his role in advancing data democratization and innovative software solutions globally. Throughout their discussion, Gregor delves into th...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux engages with Winfried Adalbert Etzel, host of the MetaDAMA podcast and an expert in data management based in Norway. They discuss the influence of Winfried’s background in history, political science, and law on his approach to data management. As the conversation unfolds, they explore how these disciplines enhance his understanding of data context a...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux is joined by Amy Raygada, Senior Data Solutions Program Lead at BayWa r.e. Global. With roots in Costa Rica and now based in Germany, Amy shares her insights from a dynamic journey across different industries spanning IT, data engineering, and governance. Throughout their discussion, Amy emphasizes the evolution of data tools from rudimentary Excel...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Tom De Wolf, a pioneer in Belgium's data mesh community and the founder of Data Mesh Belgium Meetup. Tom recounts his transition from software architecture to passionately advocating for data mesh, spurred by his insights into domain-driven design and microservice architectures. Throughout the discussion, Tom highlights the challenges...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Jessica Talisman, a senior information architect at Adobe, who shares her vast experience across various IT domains and her unique perspective combining library information science with modern data architecture. Throughout their conversation, Jessica highlights the potential of knowledge graphs to add depth and context to data, making a cas...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes James Serra, a Data & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft and the author of 'Deciphering Data Architectures' published by O’Reilly. With four decades of experience in IT and data architecture, James shares his journey through numerous roles and the technological advancements that have shaped data management practices. James delves into t...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Jon Cooke, the founder of Dataception and a seasoned pioneer in the realms of data architecture and AI. He takes us through his diverse career journey, starting from his early days in virtual reality and aerospace to spearheading innovations in data strategies and AI at major consultancies and enterprises. Jon delves into the practica...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Simon Harrer, celebrated for his influential work in the realm of software engineering and his pivotal role in championing the Data Mesh movement in Germany. Simon takes us on a journey from teaching Java programming and co-writing the book "Java by Comparison" to transitioning into the data world, spurred by his fascination with the transf...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux is joined by Jason Hare, a distinguished figure in the field of data governance, who shares his journey from pioneering data security measures to becoming an emeritus expert in governance. Jason discusses the vital need to delineate data governance from data management. Unlike data management, data governance is never an operating model but people,...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Manuel Brnjić, pioneer of the Austrian data meshing community and CTO of Blueprint. Manuel shares his transformative journey from a software engineering background to becoming a leading advocate for data mesh and innovative data management strategies. Manuel reflects on the pivotal moments and challenges that shaped his career, emphas...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Ayodele Oluleye, a trailblazer in Africa's data and tech scene. Hailing from Nigeria, he unfolds his transformative journey from an engineering student and graphic designer to becoming a leading data professional and author. The conversation delves into Ayodele's pivotal career transitions, highlighting his leap into analytics and his passi...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Scott Hirleman, the host of the Data Mesh Radio. Scott takes us through his unexpected journey into the heart of the data mesh community, sharing insights from his foundational role in fostering a global conversation around this revolutionary approach to data architecture. From the misinterpretations that led him to dive deep into the...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Christopher Chin, known for his transformative work as the Data Communicator. Christopher shares his journey from data visualization engineer to a leading coach in data communication and presentation. He highlights the critical role of storytelling and effective communication in transforming complex data into impactful insights. Christopher...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux is joined by Pia Virmalainen Jøsendal, a leading authority in the field of enterprise architecture. Pia tells us about her background, from her studies in humanistic informatics to her extensive experience in both the industrial and public sectors. She emphasizes the nuanced impact of technology from a humanities and social sciences perspective, and...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Tiankai Feng, acclaimed as the Data Musician, who holds a position of Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks Europe. Tiankai recounts his journey to the pinnacle of data strategy and governance, while harmonizing his career with his passion for music. Tiankai opens up about his innovative approach to demystifying data thro...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Pierre-Charles Igras, the visionary behind the Data Literacy Institute and a leading Chief Data Officer in the energy sector. Pierre-Charles shares with us his background, from network engineering to leading data transformation programs within multinational corporations, and talks about his mission to democratize data understanding th...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Matthias Niebuhr, a renowned IT law expert and key figure at BDO Legal, and Member of the EU Commission's expert group on B2B data exchange agreements under the EU Data Act. This special episode explores the revolutionary changes and challenges the EU Data Act will introduce in the realm of data management and digital rights. Matthias bring...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes John Thomas, a distinguished expert in data management with a deep background in engineering and over 15 years of experience in data space. John discusses his journey, touching on global trends in data technology adoption and the persistent challenge of ensuring data quality. The heart of the conversation delves into John's pioneering work...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux is joined by Svyatoslav Kotusev, a renowned Enterprise Architecture Researcher and author of ‘The Practice of Enterprise Architecture: A Modern Approach to Business and IT Alignment’ (SK Publishing). Svyatoslav recounts his evolution from a software developer to an enterprise architecture researcher, laying the foundation for his innovative CSVLOD m...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes John O'Gorman, a visionary in data management and semantic analysis, and Co-Founder and CEO of Semantium, Inc. John traces his path from the University of Calgary to his pioneering work in knowledge graphs, highlighting pivotal moments and significant breakthroughs in his career. Delving into his nuanced approach to data classification and...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Jesse Anderson, an esteemed figure in big data, Managing Director at Big Data Institute, and author of "Data Teams: A Unified Management Model for Successful Data-Focused Teams". Jesse shares insights from his experiences at Cloudera and as a software engineer, emphasizing a holistic approach to big data that integrates both technical skill...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Joe Reis, a distinguished data science and engineering expert, CEO of Ternary Data, and co-author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering". Joe opens by recounting his rich career spanning over two decades, from data science to machine learning, and his transition to influential author and educator. Looking back at the genesis of his best-sell...

In this end-of-the-year special, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Luc Legardeur - Zeenea's visionary CEO - to share his journey in the world of technology from his early days at Microsoft and Oracle, with valuable lessons learned along the way. First, the conversation explores the key takeaways from the first 14 episodes of The Data Democracy podcast, presenting a rich mosaic of insights cov...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux engages with David Skrobela, the managing director of Earley Information Science and an innovator in the field of information management. David shares his unconventional journey from studying human biology to pioneering in the fields of data management and information architecture. David takes us on a deep dive into the complexities of data organiza...

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Charlotte Ledoux, an accomplished Paris-based expert in data and AI governance. Charlotte discusses her professional evolution from engineering to data consulting and highlights her role in 'Paris Data Ladies', advocating for women in tech. The conversation explores the cultural approach to entrepreneurship and gender disparity in tech lead...