John Giles
Author of "The Data Elephant in the Board Room" and IT professional with experience in coding, solution architecture, and data modeling. Advocate for data modeling patterns and town planning for data.
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May 6, 2025 • 1h 20min
John Giles - The Data Elephant in the Board Room, Data Modeling, and More
John Giles, author of "The Data Elephant in the Board Room" and IT expert, dives into the world of data modeling and management. He discusses the limitations of legacy tools and introduces Ellie.ai as a modern solution. Using town planning as a metaphor, he argues for collaboration between business and tech teams. He emphasizes the importance of structured data foundations and the innovation necessary in engineering practices. He also shares insights from his writing journey and the evolving role of AI in creativity and data strategies.
May 31, 2023 • 56min
John Giles - The Power of Using Data Model Patterns
John Giles, a legendary figure in data modeling, discusses the power of using data model patterns, enterprise data modeling, and 'data town plans' with the host. They explore the evolution of data modeling, the importance of clear terminology, and the efficiency gained from applying data model patterns in projects. An insightful conversation that delves into the intricacies of data modeling and its impact on business analysis.
