Transition to Data Mesh Architecture

The transition to a data mesh architecture at Payback was driven by the need to overcome significant bottlenecks experienced within a centralized data infrastructure. Previously, the reliance on a central data warehouse led to increased complexity and slow implementation of changes, which frustrated business colleagues who faced delays in their data requests. The push towards a product-centered organizational structure necessitated a shift towards a decentralized data ownership approach, allowing teams to manage their data assets more independently and respond to business needs more swiftly. Recognizing that existing models inhibited innovation due to prolonged change management processes was a critical factor in motivating this transformation.