On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we dive into the world of data strategy, management, and disruptive technologies. Our guest, Ed Ost, shares his expertise and insights on topics such as data lakes, collaborative governance, and the evolving landscape of data analytics. Ed discusses the power of treating data as a product and the importance of streamlining data operations. We also explore the role of visualization tools like Qlik in data quality and the integration of semi-structured data. Ed emphasizes the need for data lineage and contextualizing data within business processes. He highlights the value of a collaborative data platform that brings together data engineers, analysts, and scientists. Additionally, we delve into the application of change management to data artifacts and the potential for schema evolution in the future. Whether you're a data professional or a business leader, this episode provides valuable insights into harnessing the power of data in your organization. ---- Ed Ost is a highly experienced professional in the field of data integration and analytics. With a deep understanding of the Qlik platform, Ed has actively contributed to its development and expansion. Starting with a focus on visualization, Ed has witnessed the incredible growth of Qlik and its transformation into a cloud-based solution with QlikSense. As the platform evolved further, Ed played a key role in the introduction of Qlik Data Integration and Qlik Replicate, which now offer a complete data supply chain. Ed's expertise lies in event-driven real-time integration, particularly with the implementation of Change Data Capture. With this capability, he ensures seamless integration of data from various sources, allowing for a comprehensive and up-to-date data warehouse. However, Ed's ambition doesn't stop there. Recognizing the vast potential of other data types, he has led efforts to integrate semi-structured data into the Qlik platform. Operational applications, in particular, often rely on such data, making it crucial to process and normalize it. Ed has championed this cause, ensuring that semi-structured data can be effortlessly combined and enriched with the primary event-driven data stream. Overall, Ed Ost's contributions and expertise have been instrumental in establishing Qlik as a powerful and versatile platform for data integration and analytics.