THE DATA PRODUCT THINKING MEETUP - Event Recap

Missed our Data Product Thinking Meetup in Düsseldorf on November 27th? No worries! We’ve made the event recording and slides available so you can still benefit from the valuable insights shared by our expert speakers.

What did we cover?
In this engaging event, we explored how to leverage data as a product to create value and scale impact across industries. With talks from leading experts, we delved into topics such as:

Implementing effective data governance frameworks for productizing data assets
Strategies to drive data-driven decision-making
Real-world best practices from data-centric organizations across different sectors

Whether you're in technology, pharma, finance, or any other data-driven field, the sessions were packed with actionable insights that you won’t want to miss.

Talks

1. Data Governance Pitfalls on Data Products: A Practical Approach

In a data-driven world, creating effective data products requires more than just technology; it relies on a sensible and customized data governance. This talk dives into common challenges organizations face when approaching data product from establishing clear data ownership and moving beyond basic dashboards to managing diverse levels of data maturity across teams. We’ll also explore the complex relationship between business processes, data domains, and steering strategies, as well as the critical task of maintaining reliable “sources of truth” over time. Expect reliable data governance insights that can help you and your organizations to head into the data mesh challenge.

Speaker: Carolina Matamoros Ferro, Global Expert for Data Governance

With over a decade of experience in data governance and public policy, Mrs Matamoros has dedicated her career to building evidence-based insights that bridge the corporate and public sectors. Currently she leads the design and implementation of policies, frameworks, and standards at German multinational company and the largest chemical producer in the world to enable a data-centric culture across the organization. Her work is focused on ensuring data reliability and embedding it as a trusted tool for decision-making, aligning governance practices with APs’ strategic goals to foster the value of data across the organization.

2. The Productivity Paradox: Unlocking Real Value with Data Product Thinking in the Age of New Technologies

Why isn’t my big data boosting productivity? Let’s Crack the Code Together. Organizations worldwide are pouring billions into Big Data and AI, but where are the results? I’ll dive into common reasons – and hint: it’s not just about technology. We’ll explore the mindset shift that’s redefining the relationship between business and data and discuss how leaders and teams can finally unlock the full value of their data. Curious about transforming data from a resource into a true driver of productivity? Join me to discover the power of Data Product Thinking and learn the first steps to building a data culture that lasts.

Speaker: Mirella Göhringer, Data Science & AI Manager, AstraZeneca

Passionate about transforming life sciences through data, I’m a Product Manager with over 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.With a strong track record in driving business impact through strategic product development, I leverage advanced analytics, AI, and cloud solutions to bring innovative, data-driven value to life science products.

At AstraZeneca, I am dedicated to fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of what data can achieve in healthcare.