How to build a data stack that your company actually uses

By Joe Karlsson

Elevator Pitch

Struggling with underutilized data stacks? This talk provides strategies to bridge the technology-user gap. Learn to build an effective, user-friendly data stack through assessing needs, selecting tools, and best practices. Insights and live demo included. Foster a data-driven culture.

Description

Many organizations struggle with the underutilization of their data stacks due to a disconnect between the technology and user needs. Our session tackles this issue head-on, presenting strategies for building an effective, user-friendly data stack that will see active usage across your company. Understanding your organization’s unique requirements is paramount. We’ll delve into assessing team needs and technical skills and selecting appropriate data stack components—data sources, ETL tools, warehouses, and BI tools.

The session includes an overview of best practices for data stack implementation and management, touching upon data governance.

This talk offers insights on fostering a data-driven culture by creating a data stack that not only aligns with technical needs but also encourages widespread adoption.

Notes

Speaker Qualifications

  • Experience: Over 10 years in the data and database sphere, with a focus on real-time processing.
  • Previous Talks: Delivered lectures at major conferences on similar subjects. You can view a complete list of my past and upcoming talks with video on my website https://www.joekarlsson.com/speaking.
  • Projects: Successfully built and deployed real-time analytics engines for top industry clients.

Audience Level

  • Level: Professionals dealing with data stack management and utilization.

Target Demographics

  • Roles: IT Managers, Data Engineers, Solution Architects, Data Analysts, CTOs, and related professionals.

Session Highlights

  • Understanding Requirements: Assessing team needs and technical skills.
  • Selecting Components: Guidance on data sources, ETL tools, warehouses, and BI tools.
  • Best Practices: Data governance, security, user accessibility.
  • Live Demo: Building a data stack in a simulated organization.

Technical Requirements

  • Computer and Tools: For the live demonstration of building data stacks.
  • Projection and Internet: To facilitate the presentation.

Speaker Qualifications

  • Expertise: Profound experience in data stack management, implementation, and optimization.
  • Relevance: Practical insights into aligning data stacks with user needs.

Unique Selling Points

  • Holistic Approach: Strategies to address both technology and user aspects.
  • Practical Guidance: Overview of best practices with real-world application.
  • Live Demonstration: Practical illustration of concepts discussed.

Concluding Remarks

This session aims to address the common issue of underutilization of data stacks by providing actionable strategies and insights. With a balanced focus on technology, user needs, and practical implementation, it promises to be a valuable experience for professionals seeking to foster a data-driven culture.