Making Data Simple Part 1 : Welcome Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and thought leader in the field of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. If you're an MDM zealot, let's go deep.
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Sep 21, 2022 Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy for Profisee and a Forbes contributor, dives deep into Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. He discusses the future of MDM and its crucial role in optimizing supply chains and enhancing customer experiences in a post-pandemic world. Malcolm reflects on his decade at AOL during its rise and fall, sharing personal insights from that chaotic tech boom. He also defines MDM and its components, emphasizing the need for effective data governance amidst the AI revolution.
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Discovering MDM Through Consulting
- Malcolm Hawker shared how a consulting project to find out "how many customers do we have?" introduced him to master data management (MDM).
- This experience led to his passion and career pivot into MDM and data analytics.
MDM Is Digital Transformation Core
- MDM has shifted from a later phase project to a foundational element for digital transformation.
- It is crucial for enhancing customer experience and optimizing supply chains in organizations.
Active Metadata Key in Data Fabric
- True data fabric involves active metadata that automates data classification, usage, and governance rules.
- Most companies are years away from achieving this level of maturity in data fabric implementations.