The Data Governance Podcast What is Data Product Delivery with Jamie Knowles
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Mar 11, 2025 Jamie Knowles, Product Director at ER Studio and expert in data architecture, joins the discussion to unravel the complexities of Data Product Delivery. He explains how data analytics is moving toward business-centric data products, emphasizing their benefits like reusability and better governance. Knowles highlights the shift from chaotic data environments to structured quality data products, stressing the importance of early governance principles in development. He also emphasizes breaking down silos and fostering collaboration for effective delivery.
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Data Products Are Business-Focused
- Data products differ from traditional data sets by being business-focused and created by domain teams.
- They come with defined contracts and policies, making them reusable and valuable assets.
Data Products Prevent Data Swamps
- Traditional ad hoc data requests lead to data swamps that are risky and hard to govern.
- Data products focus on value and demand, reducing waste by maintaining only valuable, reusable products.
Data Products Enhance Quality & Consistency
- Data product delivery prioritizes quality, business-level design, and standardization.
- Consistent definitions across domains prevent confusion and improve data quality and trust.