Scalable data management requirements for a new integration can be seen as a non-blocking dependency. What happens when organizational complexities lead to losing urgency on critical fast-follow work? This case study will illustrate the strategic actions taken to navigate these challenges and successfully deliver a solution celebrated by stakeholders. 

This presentation, drawing from years of experience and collaboration across diverse teams, combines practical insights into managing intricate data initiatives and personal perspectives on resilience and employee growth.

Attendees will gain insights into: 

• Crafting and socialization of essential documents with distinct purposes. 
• Persistence in building the story around impact and growing pain points. 
• Recognizing and rejecting unrealistic commitments to distinguish between latency and failure.

Speaker: CC Chainey

CC Chainey is a Data Lead at Netflix, where she spearheads initiatives on the Content Data Management team, enhancing scalability and efficiency in operational data quality. Collaborating with product squads and business partners, her work enables innovative product development and focuses on foundational data health. Before joining Netflix in 2017, CC built a diverse career in independent film production. A graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, her work is fueled by a passion for the industry's creative and technical synergy. As a Producer, Production Manager, and Coordinator in the first decade of her career, she honed her ability to deliver high-quality productions under tight constraints by leveraging systems thinking—a skill that seamlessly translates to her current work in data ecosystems. CC also advocates for empathy in data management, believing it is essential for creating impactful and human-centered solutions.