Nick Tune, an expert in product and technology leadership, and Jean-Georges Perrin, Chief Innovation Officer at ABEA Data, delve into modernizing legacy systems. They discuss essential criteria for evaluating what to modernize and the role of data engineering in successful transitions. Tune and Perrin emphasize the balance between large-scale changes and incremental improvements, while outlining risks and mitigation strategies. They also explore data migration challenges and innovative methodologies like data mesh to enhance architectural modernization.

In this podcast, Jean-Georges Perrin discusses data mesh, data contracts, modern data engineering standards, and the open standard project Bitol. They also explore data architecture and the shift towards practices over technology. The conversation extends to PayPal's adoption of a data mesh approach, challenges faced, and successful data product launches within set constraints.

Jean-Georges Perrin, partner in weekly data mesh roundtables, discusses the importance of having an early thesis, building momentum, and applying software engineering practices to data. The podcast explores topics such as data governance, data quantum in data products, building analytical APIs, local vs global maximization of value, and the challenges of implementing data mesh.