David Woodhead

David Woodhead, Head of Engineering for Aladdin Studio at BlackRock, shares insights on transforming BlackRock's data strategies. He discusses the evolution of the Aladdin platform from an analytics factory to an intelligence powerhouse powered by AI. Woodhead highlights the challenges of managing large-scale data distribution and the need for robust data governance. He also dives into the concept of democratizing data, expanding user access beyond traditional tools, and the importance of integrating AI seamlessly into products while maintaining explainability.