From snowdrifts to sand dunes, this episode takes a wild ride through Finnish grit and Abu Dhabi ambition. Our guest brings sisu, that legendary “dig your way out with a spoon just to prove a point” stubbornness, into the world of data and AI.
Expect sharp takes: “I don’t work with dashboards, I work with products,” and a masterclass in why data needs purpose, not just pipelines. Along the way, we detour into melancholic Finnish music (where everything burns down but somehow teaches you a life lesson) and how that mindset oddly fits building global data standards.
It’s equal parts tech, philosophy, and dark humor with a sprinkle of Linux Foundation credibility. If you’ve ever wondered what connects heavy metal heartbreak, AI, and the future of data products, this one surprisingly nails it.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Time stamps
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01:10 ] - Introducing Dr. Jarkko Moilanen and sharing his background of ODPS within the Linux Foundation
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06:33 ] - Talking about openness in Data Products and what it means for Jarkko?
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11:34 ] - how to integrate global feedback into an open standard
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15:50 ] - The cultural journey from Finland to Arabics
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19:25 ] - using AI to support Data Product acceleration
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24:44 ] - continuing the (musical) journey from Abu Dhabi to Hanoi with Vinahouse
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29:11 ] - Jarkkos entry in the AI & Data Hyttebok
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