Episode 29 w/ Jon Cooke - Meshed Up Terms: Aligning with Data Mesh, Debating the Dictionary

In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux sits down with Jon Cooke, the founder of Dataception and a seasoned pioneer in the realms of data architecture and AI. He takes us through his diverse career journey, starting from his early days in virtual reality and aerospace to spearheading innovations in data strategies and AI at major consultancies and enterprises.Jon delves into the practical challenges of implementing data mesh architectures, sharing his nuanced views on the transition from vision to execution. He critiques common terminologies like 'data products’, proposing clearer communication to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of composable data architectures and the evolving role of generative AI in transforming how businesses handle and leverage unstructured data.As the discussion unfolds, Jon highlights his current work on cutting-edge projects that integrate AI with traditional data processes, reshaping risk assessment and decision-making frameworks. His insights offer a glimpse into the future of data management, where AI and data mesh principles converge to create more adaptive and intelligent enterprise ecosystems. 🎧 Tune in to this episode to explore Jon Cooke's visionary approach to data and AI, his strategic insights on overcoming the hurdles of data mesh implementation, and his predictions for the next wave of data innovation.Bonus ⭐▶️  Watch the episode (video) on Youtube📖  Download our ebook "The Practical Guide to Data Mesh"Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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The Data Democracy is a weekly data podcast that focuses on the ultimate goal of data management - exploring how to install a true data democracy in your company. We want to help you make all data discoverable, so that any employee can find anything from anywhere at any time. Each episode guest-stars a leading data visionary who shares valuable testimonies and key takeaways to help other data leaders make their enterprise data accessible and discoverable to all. Join us for stimulating conversations around data democratization and data discovery now! 🎙️ Presented by Ole Olesen-Bagneux | powered by Zeenea 🚀 Ole Olesen-Bagneux is a globally recognized thought leader on data catalogs and enterprise data management. He has written 'The Enterprise Data Catalog' published by O'Reilly. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Copenhagen, in Library- and Information Science. His expertise of data management and -mesh is that of a specialist, a leader and an architect. After a rich experience as Enterprise Architect with GN Store Nord, he recently joined Zeenea as Chief Evangelist. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.