Expert Panel: Data Democratization - Empowering Every Decision-Maker
Webinar Speaker: David Stodder, Senior Director of Research for BI, TDWI
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET
In the rapidly evolving landscape of data and analytics, the concept of data democratization has emerged as an important strategy for companies seeking to harness the full potential of their data. By breaking down traditional barriers to data access and understanding, data democratization can catalyze growth and innovation.
This TDWI Expert Panel webinar explores the opportunities and challenges for data democratization, focusing on the tools, technologies, and organizational strategies that can facilitate democratization. The discussion will include the key steps and considerations necessary for creating an environment where data is accessible, understandable, and actionable for all. Topics include:
- Understanding data democratization
- Tools and technologies for democratization
- Data governance and quality including balancing accessibility with data security, privacy, and quality
- Overcoming challenges including addressing common barriers such as data literacy and cultural hurdles
Guest Speakers
Kevin Bohan
Director of Product Marketing
Denodo
Kevin has spent his career on the cutting edge of technology and its integration with business processes. He is currently the director of product marketing at Denodo. In his role, he helps organizations integrate data across a multicloud hybrid ecosystem and automate data engineering tasks to reduce complexity and optimize business outcomes and value. Before joining Denodo, he led strategic marketing activities for TIBCO with its cloud partner and led product marketing for TIBCO’s flagship integration technologies.
Mark Thorogood
Director, Enterprise Data Operations & Software Engineering
Perkins Coie LLP
Mark Thorogood is the Director of Data Operations and Software Engineering for Perkins Coie, a premier international law firm. He has decades of progressive experience with data engineering. He currently uses Denodo as the basis for a logical data fabric that creates a gestalt whole from an array of disparate source systems. In his career, he has received numerous awards for his civic contributions and leadership. He prides himself on giving back to the professional community.
David Stodder