{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Data Hurdles ","title":"Challenging Data Management Norms: A Conversation with Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2780,"description":"In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of data management and the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in today's organizations.The conversation kicks off with Malcolm sharing his journey from product management to becoming a prominent figure in the data management space. He provides valuable insights into his experiences at Dun & Bradstreet and as a Gartner analyst, which have shaped his perspectives on data governance and strategy.A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Malcolm's contrarian view on the data mesh architecture. He articulates why he favors the data fabric approach, challenging the underlying assumptions of data mesh and discussing the practical limitations of fully decentralized data management. This leads to a broader discussion on the importance of balancing domain autonomy with cross-functional data needs in organizations.The conversation then shifts to the impact of AI and machine learning on data governance. Malcolm shares his optimistic view on how AI could potentially solve complex data management challenges, particularly in automating governance processes and bridging the gap between structured and unstructured data.Throughout the episode, Malcolm emphasizes the need for CDOs to focus on delivering tangible value to their organizations. He criticizes the overreliance on data maturity assessments and lengthy frameworks, instead advocating for a more practical, customer-centric approach to data management. The discussion touches on the importance of quantifying the value of data initiatives and improving communication with business stakeholders.The hosts and Malcolm also explore emerging trends that CDOs should be aware of, including the integration of product management principles into data leadership roles, the growing importance of sustainability in data management, and the need...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RdZTlNiazF3qYsBrhblBZW0SxFISyhS5vWSxFXkMjMY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMWQ1/ZTQyYTAzYmEwOWQ3/MDE4YjM4ZjJhZTk2/MGRkMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}