
Secrets of Data Analytics Leaders
Listen to data and analytics leaders share the secrets of their success. Wayne Eckerson, long-time global thought leader interviews guests who run data and analytics programs at Fortune 2000 organizations around the world. Tune in to stay abreast of the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in our fast-paced industry.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2025 • 8min
How Data Product Marketplaces Enable Seamless Data Consumption and Generate Value - Audio Blog
Chief Data Officers are expanding data sharing to drive productivity, innovation, and better decisions. Data marketplaces simplify access by connecting users to ready-to-use, high-value data through a centralized, self-service platform.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-data-product-marketplaces-enable-seamless-data-consumption-and-generate-value

Apr 29, 2025 • 10min
Book Review: How to Make Money with Data - Audio Blog
All data management activities—whether internally or externally focused—should either reduce costs or grow earnings.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/book-review-how-to-make-money-with-data

Apr 29, 2025 • 7min
Balancing Act: Five Principles to Optimize Hybrid Cloud Environments - Audio Blog
This blog offers five guiding principles to help CIOs, CDOs, and team leaders optimize hybrid data environments.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/balancing-act-five-principles-to-optimize-hybrid-cloud-environments

Apr 10, 2025 • 9min
Streaming Data Governance: Three Must-Have Requirements to Support AI/ML Innovation - Audio Blog
This blog defines the governance requirements that streaming data pipelines must meet to make artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) initiatives successful.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/streaming-data-governance-three-must-have-requirements-to-support-ai-ml-innovation

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Apr 7, 2025 • 17min
What is a Data Product? - Audio Blog
Anthony Cosgrove, Co-founder at Harbr, tells us how successful data products focus on clear value propositions, tailored placement, intuitive packaging, and appropriate permissions.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/what-is-a-data-product

Apr 3, 2025 • 8min
Cloud, On Prem, Hybrid, Oh My! Where AI Adopters Host their Projects and Why - Audio Blog
This blog, the second in a series, explores the mix of infrastructure types that support modern AI.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/cloud-on-prem-hybrid-oh-my-where-ai-adopters-host-their-projects-and-why

Apr 2, 2025 • 11min
Poor Data Quality is a Full-Blown Crisis: A 2024 Customer Insight Report - Audio Blog
Despite $180 billion spent on big data tools and technologies, poor data quality remains a significant barrier for businesses, especially in achieving Generative AI goals.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/poor-data-quality-is-a-full-blown-crisis-a-2024-customer-insight-report

Mar 28, 2025 • 12min
From 4GL to GenAI: How SQL Automation has Evolved - Audio Blog
This blog discusses how GenAI and natural language processing are transforming SQL query generation, allowing non-technical users to access and query data easily.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/from-4gl-to-genai-how-sql-automation-has-evolved

Mar 27, 2025 • 8min
Overcoming The Challenge of Low Data Quality - Audio Blog
This article by Piotr Czarnas, founder of DQOps, outlines a proven, team-based approach to tackling persistent issues like invalid data, delayed reporting, and inconsistent formats.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/overcoming-the-challenge-of-low-data-quality

Mar 26, 2025 • 7min
Are You Cloud Bound? The Case for Migration, Repatriation or Keeping Your Analytics Projects On Premises - Audio Blog
As cloud adoption accelerates, not all analytics workloads are heading in the same direction. This blog explores three strategic options for data and IT leaders.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/are-you-cloud-bound-the-case-for-migration-repatriation-or-keeping-your-analytics-projects-on-premises