The illustrious realm of data management, where the promise of insights and efficiency beckons, lurks a shadow of perpetual existential disappointment. This presentation takes an honest and introspective look at the underlying reasons behind these data management heartbreaks and, more importantly, offers insights to break free from the cycle of sadness. We'll delve deep into the common culprits, from inadequate planning and resource allocation to cultural resistance and technical hurdles, that often lead to project disillusionment.

Drawing from some of my real-world experiences and lessons learned, we'll explore practical strategies and best practices that can be your guiding light in steering data management initiatives toward success. Whether you’re new to the world of data management or a shriveled husk of a practitioner, join us in our quest to understand why data management projects fail and learn how to rewrite the story, ensuring a brighter and more triumphant future for us data geeks.

Speaker: Steven MacLauchlan

Steven enjoys meeting new people through networking, learning about the businesses he helps, and understanding emerging technologies and methodologies. He’s passionate about data as the key to the future and believes the ability to leverage it is paramount to remaining competitive. Any problem can be solved with the right application of people, processes, and technology: often in that order. Steven is an avid board game and backpacking enthusiast.