The Analytics Engineering Podcast Roche’s Data Transformation Journey (w/ Yannick Misteli)
Sep 22, 2023
Yannick Misteli, Head of Engineering at Roche, shares insights from his transformative journey in a leading pharmaceutical company. He discusses moving over 120 engineers to a modern data stack and the important interplay of people, processes, and technology. Yannick highlights the shift from banking to pharmaceuticals and emphasizes the role of soft skills, innovation in cloud computing, and the challenges of self-service business intelligence. His passion for data integration and organizational modernization is infectious!
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Yannick's Career and Soft Skills
- Yannick Misteli started his career in private banking before moving into cloud consultancy and then to Roche to build their data and analytics platform.
- His experience as a salsa dance teacher helped him develop essential soft skills that aided his leadership roles.
HPC Influences Cloud Computing
- High-performance computing concepts influence cloud computing, providing a foundation for optimization and efficiency.
- Yannick compares high performance computing to NASCAR driving and cloud computing to street car driving: different specialties but related concepts.
Culture Drives Roche Innovation
- Innovation is embedded in Roche's DNA, especially in research and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- The Go-To-Market domain faces less regulation and faster change, enabling quicker digital transformation.