This presentation delves into the transformative journey of evolving a traditional data platform into a dynamic data products platform. This shift is not merely technological but also a strategic realignment, bringing data governance closer to the source — a concept we term "Governance to the Left." We will explore the initiatives undertaken to automate governance processes, making them more efficient, transparent, and user-centric. These initiatives are not only about adopting new technologies but also about cultural and operational changes within the organization.

Through practical examples, we will demonstrate how these changes have enhanced data quality, accessibility, and usability, turning data into a valuable product rather than just a resource. The presentation will highlight the challenges faced, the solutions implemented, and the lessons learned during this transformation. It will also provide insights into the technologies and tools that played a pivotal role in this journey.

Furthermore, we will discuss the broader impacts of this shift on the organization and its stakeholders, including improved decision-making capabilities, enhanced compliance, and increased trust in data. The session aims to offer guidance and best practices for organizations looking to embark on a similar path of data governance transformation, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities in data management.

Speaker: Marc Planaguma I Valls

My expertise is focused on building and managing highly scalable platforms and organizations for advanced analytics. The objective is to wake data vision and culture and enable successful business transformation through data-driven mission, process, talent, and technology. I'm currently focused on building and designing the data platform, data organization and data strategy on Adevinta Spain to properly industrialize the data analytics cycle. I previously had the same commitment on LIDL/Schwarz Group, Zurich Insurances Corp, and Eurecat. Before, I focused on distributed systems and data analytics research on institutions like Telefonica I+D, BDigital, Eurecat Technology Center, and Berlin Big Data Center.