Paras Doshi, Head of Data at Opendoor, unpacks what it takes to build sustainable, data-driven organizations. He shares how the 3P framework (People, Platform, and Process) can guide data governance efforts and align them with business goals. From cultivating a strong data culture to earning stakeholder trust, Paras draws on real-world examples to illustrate how continuous improvement and the right tooling like Select Star play a key role in long-term success.

Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/centralized-data-teams

Yomar Marquez, AVP of Cloud Management at Rise Analytics (a Trellance company), unpacks the evolving world of data governance through the lens of credit unions. He walks through Rise Analytics’ transformation journey, highlighting the trust, security, and organizational shifts required to manage data effectively. From building a five-pillar governance model to leveraging tools like Select Star for better data lineage and security, Yomar shares practical insights and lessons learned along the way.

Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/snowflake-dynamic-data-masking

Jess Kyle, Data Architecture Manager, discusses how data leaders can drive real business impact. Learn how to build high-trust, high-performance data teams, transition out of reactive “data service desk” mode, and lead with influence across the organization. Jess shares leadership strategies for managing stakeholder expectations, communicating tough data truths, and fostering a data-driven culture.

Archit Shah, Staff Software Engineer - Data at VTS, shares the company’s journey toward decentralized data management and the lessons learned along the way. He explores the shift from a centralized model, the operational and cultural changes required to empower domain teams, and how tools like Select Star drove adoption.

Snehal Karanjkar, Product Analytics Lead, shares his insights and lessons learned while implementing a data catalog. He explores the challenges faced by data teams in engineering and analytics, and how Select Star has been instrumental in improving data visibility and driving adoption of data tools.

Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-catalog-implementation

Jeff Rosen, CEO of Qbiz, discusses the evolving landscape of data governance and stewardship, sharing real-world examples that highlight the critical role of data stewards in implementing governance frameworks, integrating AI into data stewardship, and what to look forward to in data governance tools and practices.

Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-stewardship-data-governance

Ross Helenius, Director of AI Transformation Engineering & Architecture at Mimecast, leverages over a decade of analytics engineering & BI experience to share how to unlock the value of data for AI and AI for data.

Read the recap: https://www.selectstar.com/resources/generative-ai-for-data-management

David Gelman, Director of Data Solutions, and Danny Lee, Director of Growth & Strategy, from Brooklyn Data (Velir's data studio) share how they’ve helped organizations get to reliable, accurate data to leverage AI in daily operations and drive business value.

Read the recap: https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-preparation-for-ai

Drawing from her extensive experience in financial services, Julia Bardmesser, founder and CEO of Data4Real shares insights on data lineage, its significance in AI and modern data management, and the challenges of implementing it in legacy environments.

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Tris Burns, data leadership coach and consultant, explores the evolving role of data leaders in organizations. From Tris' journey in finance to becoming a passionate advocate for data-driven decision making, we delve into the challenges and opportunities facing modern data teams.

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Lindsay Murphy, Head of Data at Hive, shares valuable insights on building effective data teams and delivering business impact. She discusses key strategies for data professionals to drive value and align with organizational goals.

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Kasia Rachuta, Data Science Tech Lead at Square, offers valuable insights into fostering a data-driven culture within organizations. She explores how data-driven decision-making has transformed Square's approach to product development and customer experience.

June Dershewitz, an experienced data leader and investor, offers insights into data quality management and its pivotal role in driving business success. We explore how organizations can enhance their data-driven decision-making processes, from defining data quality to implementing effective strategies. Read more June's steps to improve data quality for AI at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/improve-data-quality-for-ai-with-june-dershewitz

Dylan Anderson, head of data strategy at Profusion, discusses the importance of data strategy in modern organizations. From his unique journey into the data field to practical insights on implementing effective data strategies, we explore how businesses can leverage data to drive success and overcome common challenges.Read more on Dylan's guide to data strategy at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-strategy-with-dylan-anderson

Andrew Jones, creator of data contracts and author of "Driving Data Quality with Data Contracts", explores the evolution and implementation of data contracts in modern data management. We cover how data contracts have transformed to address the challenges of data reliability and quality.Read more about Andrew's guide to data contracts at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-contracts-with-andrew-jones

Noel Gomez, Co-Founder at Datacoves, discusses the challenges and best practices of managing dbt at scale. From implementing effective CI/CD processes to orchestrating complex data pipelines, we explore how organizations can optimize their data operations as they grow.Read about Noel's 7 Tips for Effective dbt Operations at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/effective-dbt-operations-with-noel-gomez

Piotr Czarnas, Founder of DQOps, explores the intricacies of data quality management and governance. From establishing data quality requirements to implementing effective monitoring systems leveraging data lineage, we delve into the challenges and best practices for maintaining high-quality data across organizations.

Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/improve-data-quality-with-piotr-czarnas

Ian Whitestone, co-founder and CEO of SELECT, shares his expertise on optimizing Snowflake warehouse operations and managing costs. From warehouse consolidation to query optimization, we explore how data teams can maximize their Snowflake investment while balancing performance and efficiency.Read more about snowflake cost management best practices with Ian Whitestone at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/snowflake-cost-management-best-practices

Ben Rogojan from the Seattle Data Guy takes us on a journey through the intricate world of data modeling, sharing insights from his extensive experience in data engineering and analytics.

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Victoria Bukta, former Principal Product Manager of Tabular and now Member of the Technical Staff at Databricks, leads us in a deep dive into Apache Iceberg’s architecture, capabilities, and its future.Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/optimizing-data-lakes-with-apache-iceberg