When enterprise data and analytic initiatives become a strategic priority, enterprise data architects are called upon to lead modernization programs for existing data warehouses and BI implementations. This leadership involves partnering with their business stakeholders, executive sponsors, and their CIO or CDO while inspiring and bringing people together to work on a shared platform that supports new forms of analytics at scale with new-found agility. Enterprise architects must be multi-faceted and capable of blending technology with business outcomes, capabilities with deliverables, and data architecture with data discovery. 

This presentation will cover:

• The trends and organizational needs that move EAs into multi-faceted leadership roles
• How to think like a business stakeholder in architecture strategy
• Key leadership skills to facilitate success across multiple teams and groups
• How to balance architecture strategy with tactical business delivery
• Agile architecture as a long-term, evolving approach for architecture strategy

Speaker: John O'Brien

Principal Advisor
Radiant Advisors

John O’Brien is the Principal Advisor and Founder of Raadiant Advisors. He has a unique perspective on enterprise data and analytics strategies and architecture gained from over 35 years of experience as a practitioner, vendor CTO, and industry analyst. As a recognized thought leader in data strategy and analytics, John has been publishing articles and presenting at conferences in North America and Europe for 20 years. His knowledge in designing, building, and evolving modern data platforms and teams brings real-world insights to each role and phase within a data program. Today, John provides advisory services and mentoring for CIOs/CDOs, and data architects to guide their companies in meeting the demands of next-generation information management, architecture, and emerging technologies.