The Role of Citizen Data Scientists vs. Data Scientists in Augmented Analytics
If you are an IT professional, a business manager, or an executive, you have probably been following the progress of…
Data Education
Data Cleansing Tools for Big Data: Challenges and Solutions
In the realm of big data, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of data is crucial for making well-informed decisions and…
Getting the BELT: Empowering Executive Leadership in Data Governance
The expression “Getting the Belt” has several meanings. This phrase most commonly refers to a form of corporal punishment where…
Explaining the Why Behind Data Quality Dimensions
Data quality is measured across dimensions, but why? Data quality metrics exist to support the business. The value of a…
Data-Centric: How Big Things Get Done (in IT)
I read “How Big Things Get Done” when it first came out about six months ago.[1] I liked it then.…
The Importance of a Federated Data Stewardship Approach
In the digital era, navigating the choppy waters of data governance poses a significant challenge for enterprises. On one end…
Through the Looking Glass: Data as Code? Or Data as a Code?
Readers of my column know my aversion to buzzwords.[1] I approach the hot catchphrase “Data as Code” with trepidation. Already,…
5 Best Practices for Data Management in the Cloud
Organizations manage data in the cloud through strategic planning and the implementation of best practices tailored to their specific needs.…
Documenting Critical Data Elements
Many Data Governance or Data Quality programs focus on “critical data elements,” but what are they and what are some…
The Art of Lean Governance: Addressing the Elephant in the Room
Hands down one of the most frequent observations when walking the data factory at different clients is the excessive use…