Technical Talks

Humanizing Data Architecture: How Design Thinking Transforms Data Strategy
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ABOUT THE TALK
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As organizations embrace increasingly complex data architectures like data mesh and data fabric, a critical challenge emerges: how do we ensure these sophisticated technical solutions genuinely serve human needs? This session introduces design thinking as a transformative framework for developing data strategies that balance technical excellence with profound user-centricity. Through practical examples and deep case studies, explore how empathy, innovative problem-solving, and iterative feedback can revolutionize data architecture. Attendees will learn to apply design thinking's core principles—understanding stakeholder needs, articulating human-centered problems, generating innovative solutions, rapid prototyping, and continuous improvement—to create data products that are not just technically sophisticated, but truly meaningful and accessible to their users.

Senior Data Product Manager
John Bagnall
Matillion
John Bagnall is the Senior Product Manager at Matillion where he leads the development of data governance and quality solutions. Previously, he served as Product Owner at NEC Software Solutions and held roles as a Software Developer at Mainline and Data Analyst at Secret Spot. With over a decade of hands-on experience, John specializes in making complex data systems more intuitive and user-friendly, ensuring technical solutions align with real business needs.
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