Ep 6. Data Mesh Live: How to make it successful in organisations, with Jacek Majchrzak & Andrew Jones
In this special episode of "The Data Playbook" podcast, recorded live at the Data Mesh Live Event in Antwerp, Kris Peeters speaks with Data Mesh pioneers Jacek Majchrzak and Andrew Jones. They explore how Data Mesh addresses critical challenges in data management, including data bottlenecks, governance, and decentralization. With years of experience in the field, both Jacek and Andrew share practical lessons from their journeys and offer actionable insights into implementing Data Mesh effectively.
The conversation covers:
- Solving data bottlenecks through decentralized architectures
- Improving governance with federated models
- Aligning data strategy with business goals for impactful results
- Understanding the importance of incremental implementation
- Moving beyond "data silos" towards a more flexible, scalable approach
Jacek and Andrew provide real-world examples of how Data Mesh can transform your data infrastructure, sharing lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and how to manage a successful Data Mesh implementation. If you're looking to overcome common data management challenges like governance and scalability, this episode is packed with practical advice.
Books Referenced by Our Speakers:
📚 Data Mesh in Action by Jacek Majchrzak - https://a.co/d/4i5HUcY
📚 Driving Data Quality with Data Contracts by Andrew Jones - https://amzn.eu/d/aMQRFH1
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