DGIQ-EDW26: The Semantic Layer Is Now Critical Infrastructure - Here's How to Build It Right the First Time
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The problem isn't definition. Teams build glossaries, map KPIs, and document business terms, then watch them decay the moment data sources change or new AI use cases get added. AI agents inherit stale context. Metrics drift. Governance exists on paper but not in practice.
In this session, Actian shows how to build a semantic layer that works at enterprise scale. Through real-world scenarios, you’ll see how a contract-first approach — combined with automated context and conversational analytics — connects definitions, lineage, ownership, and quality signals to every answer.
Attendees will learn:
- How data products and contracts make governance enforceable at the source
- How to maintain consistent definitions as data and AI use cases evolve
- How to deliver trusted, explainable answers through a governed conversational analytics layer
Speaker: Betty Wang, Senior Sales Engineer, Actian
Betty is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Actian. With almost a decade of experience in the software and technology industry, she has built a strong track record of driving growth, enabling sales teams, and delivering impactful technical solutions.
Most recently, Betty worked at Salesforce (MuleSoft), where she played a key role in expanding the MuleSoft footprint within the existing Salesforce mid-market segment. Prior to that, she spent three years at Collibra, gaining deep expertise in the data intelligence and observability space while also contributing to the development and success of a high-performing Sales Engineering team across the western territory.
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Betty is passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, particularly through outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing (especially bouldering for those familiar with the sport). Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her partner and her energetic dog, Koda, who shares her enthusiasm for an active lifestyle.
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