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MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#20 - Sune Selsbæk-Reitz - Promptism and the Dangerous Illusion of AI Truth (Eng)«We need source criticism more then ever now.»In the season finale of MetaDAMA, we dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, history, and artificial intelligence with guest Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, tech philosopher with a background in both history and philosophy.Sune introduces the provocative concept of “Promptism”, which is our era’s version of positivism, where we believe that truth can be extracted from language models simply by phrasing the question correctly. But just as historians have learned through centuries of source criticism, we must ask the critical questions: Who trained t...
2025-09-1538 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#19 - Bjørn Broum - Data Strategy at Statens Veivesen (Nor)«Hvis folk tror at data faget er forskjellig mellom industrier så er det ikke det. Data er Data. Forretningskunnskapen er forskjellig. / If people think data work is different across industries, it isn’t. Data is data. Business knowledge is what changes.»In this episode of MetaDAMA, we dive into the data strategy of Statens Vegvesen with Bjørn Broum. With 30 years of experience in the data field, Bjørn shares valuable insights.Bjørn takes us on the journey from Statens Vegvesen’s first data strategy to today’s revised version and explains why a strategic ap...
2025-09-0144 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#18 - Mikkel Dengsøe - Scaling Data Teams (Eng)«A lot of things break with scale.»In our latest conversation with Mikkel Dengsøe, co-founder of SYNQ and former Head of Data, Ops and Financial Crimes at Monzo Bank, we explore the secrets behind effective scaling of data teams.Mikkel reveals surprising statistics based on his analysis of over 10,000 LinkedIn data points and valuable insights from Monzo’s scaling journey, where the data team grew from 30 to over 100 people in just two years.We discuss the critical balance between central data teams and domain experts, the importance of career paths for individual contr...
2025-08-2541 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#17 - Robert Børlum Bach - Data Management Maturity and Media (Eng)«It can’t be a centralized team. That is too dangerous, because you don’t know the business domain.»A deep dive into the complex balance between data, ethics, and commercial operations in a modern media organizations. Robert Børlum-Bach from JP/Politikens Hus takes us on a fascinating journey through the media industry's data landscape, where AI is revolutionizing journalism while simultaneously raising critical questions about democracy and public discourse.What does data management maturity actually mean in an organization? Robert challenges traditional thinking as he explains why his team avoids using the very term "m...
2025-08-1843 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#16 - Audun Fauchald Strand - Alignment in the Age of Autonomy (Nor)«Det at det er en team sport; det tror jeg er i hvert fall noe data verden kan lære av (software development). / The fact that it’s a team sport; that’s definitely something the data world can learn from software development.»Software development is ahead of the data world in many ways, but what can we learn from its methods? Audun Fauchald Strand, Director of Platform and Infrastructure at NAV, shares insights from building autonomous teams and balancing freedom with governance.Here are my key learnings:What is a platform?A...
2025-06-1647 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#15 - Säde Haveri - The Data Governance Framework (Eng)«I consider this Data Governance as a cure. (…) Data Governance can make things better.»In this clarifying conversation, Finnish data expert Säde Haveri shares her 18 years of experience and introduces a practical framework consisting of five key elements that can guide any organization's data governance journey.Säde, who is a Data Governance Manager at Relax Solutions and co-founder of Helsinki Data Week, first explains the important difference between a framework and a playbook. While many consultants offer ready-made solutions, Säde argues that a truly effective framework functions more like scaffolding, helping organizations uncover...
2025-05-2645 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#14 - Rasmus Bang - Data Governance - Simple and Relevant (Eng)«Sometimes it feels like you have CIOs going on Julia Robe’s in Pretty Woman spending sprees.»Have you ever wondered why data governance often becomes so complicated that no one really understands what it’s about?In this episode, we take a refreshing deep dive with data expert Rasmus Bang, who shows how to make data governance simple and relevant.We explore the delicate art of engaging middle management, which is often the key to successful implementation of data governance. Through data governance committees and a focus on concrete business challenges, you can create...
2025-05-0546 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#13 - Juha Korpela - Data Consulting and the Role of Data Modeling (Eng)«You bring in the knowledge of what works in real life and what doesn’t. That is actually what you are being paid for.»With a year behind him as a solo entrepreneur in his own company, Datakor Consulting, Juha Korpela takes us on a journey through fact-finding-missions at what he calls "the middle layer" of organizations — the strategic area between high-level business strategy and tactical project execution. It is here, he believes, that data consultants can create the most significant and lasting value.We discuss the pitfalls of standardized frameworks and "blueprint" approaches offered by man...
2025-04-1443 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#12 - Gry Hasselbalch - The Ethics of AI and Data - Human at the Center (Dan)"Dataetik handler også om den måde, vi opfatter brugeren og mennesket, vores demokrati og vores samfund på." / "Data ethics is also about how we perceive the user and the human being, our democracy, and our society."In this episode, we dive into the complexities of data ethics with Gry Hasselbalch, a leading expert on the topic. With experience shaping EU regulations on data and AI ethics, she shares insights on why human values must remain at the core of digital development.We explore the principle of “humans at the center” and why people should be seen...
2025-03-2451 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#11 - Kristiina Tiilas - The Role of Data Leadership in the Industrial Sector (Eng)«Leadership is about sowing the common vision and the common way forward, bringing the people with you.»How can a nuclear physicist transform into a data leader in the industrial sector? Kristiina Tiilas from Finland shares her fascinating journey from leading digitalization programs at Fortum to shaping data-driven organizations at companies like Outokumpu and Kemira. Kristiina provides unique insights into navigating complex data-related projects within traditional industrial environments. With a passion for skydiving and family activities, she balances a demanding career with an active lifestyle, making her an inspiring guest in this episode.We focus on...
2025-02-2440 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#10 - Geir Myrind - The Revival of Data Modeling (Nor)"Vi modellerer for å forstå, organisere og strukturere dataene." / "We model to understand, organize, and structure the data."This episode with Geir Myrind, Chief Information Architect, offers a deep dive into the value of data modeling in organizations. We explore how unified models can enhance the value of data analysis across platforms and discuss the technological development trends that have shaped this field. Historical shifts toward more customized systems have also challenged the way we approach data modeling in public agencies such as the Norwegian Tax Administration.Here are my key takeaways:Standardization...
2025-02-0341 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#9 - Marte Kjelvik & Jørgen Brenne - Healthcare Data Management: Towards Standardization and Integration (Nor)"Den største utfordringen, det viktigste å ta tak i, det er å standardisere på nasjonalt nivå. / The biggest challenge, the most important thing to address, is standardizing at the national level."The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to modernize health registries and create a cohesive approach to data governance. At the heart of this transformation is the ambition to harness the power of data to improve decision-making, streamline processes, and enhance patient outcomes. Jørgen Brenne, as a technical project manager, and Marte Kjelvik’s team, have been instrumental in navigating the complexi...
2025-01-1330 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the NordicsHoliday Special: Joe Reis - A Journey around the World of Data (Eng)«Data Management is an interesting one: If it fails, what’s the feedback loop?»For the Holiday Special of Season 4, we’ve invited the author of «Fundamentals of Data Engineering», podcast host of the «Joe Reis Show», «Mixed Model Arts» sensei, and «recovering Data Scientist» Joe Reis. Joe has been a transformative voice in the field of data engineering and beyond. He is also the author of the upcoming book with the working title "Mixed Model Arts", which redefines data modeling for the modern era. This episode covers the evolution of data science, its early promi...
2024-12-1653 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#8 - Shuang Wu - Service Platform: From Analytics to AI-Driven Success (Eng)«We want to make data actionable.»Join us for an engaging conversation with Shuang Wu, Mesta's lead data engineer. We delve into the concept of platforms and explore how they empower autonomous delivery teams, making data-driven decisions a central part of their strategy.Shuang discusses the intricate process of evolving from a mere data platform to a comprehensive service platform, especially within organizations that aren't IT-centric. Her insights emphasize a lean, agile approach to prioritize use cases, focusing on quick iterations and prototypes that foster self-service and data democratization. We explore the potential shift towards a...
2024-11-2541 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#7 - Victor Undli - From Hype to Innovation: Navigating Data Science and AI in Norway (Eng)«I think we are just seeing the beginning of what we can achieve in that field.»Step into the world of data science and AI as we welcome Victor Undli, a leading data scientist from Norway, who shares his insights into how this field has evolved from mere hype to a vital driver of innovation in Norwegian organizations. Discover how Victor's work with Ung.no, a Norwegian platform for teenagers, illustrates the profound social impact and value creation potential of data science, especially when it comes to directing young inquiring minds to the right experts using natural lan...
2024-11-0431 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#6 - Rasmus Thornberg - Decision Science and AI between Use Case and Product (Eng)«Focusing on the end-result you want, that is where the journey starts.»Curious about how Decision Science can revolutionize your business? Join us as our guest Rasmus Thornberg from Tetra Pak guides us through his journey of transforming complex ideas into tangible, innovative products.Aligning AI with business strategies can be a daunting task, especially in conservative industries, but it’s crucial for modern organizations. This episode sheds light on how strategic alignment and adaptability can be game-changers. We dissect the common build-versus-buy dilemma, emphasizing that solutions should focus on value and specific organizational needs. Rasm...
2024-10-1439 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#5 - Olga Sergeeva - Data and AI in Modern FMCG Supply Chains (Eng)«We made a transition from being a company that produces a lot of data, to a company which has control over the data we are producing.»Unlock the secrets of optimizing supply chains with data and AI through the lens of TINE, Norway's largest milk producer. Our guest, Olga Sergeeva, head of the analytics department at Tine, takes us on her journey from a passion for mathematics to spearheading digital transformation in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.Ever wondered how organizations can successfully integrate AI tools into their business processes? This episode dives into the un...
2024-09-3038 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#4 - May Lisbeth Øversveen - Data Strategy in Medium-sized organizations (Nor)"Det er vanskelig å komme seg ut av det jeg kaller: et excel-helvete. / It is hard to escape, what I call: Excel-hell."Are you wondering how medium-sized companies can handle data strategy and data governance effectively? Join us as we talk to May Lisbeth Øversveen, who has over 23 years of experience in the industry, and shares her expertise from Eidsiva Bredbånd. She provides us with insight into how to work with data maturity and the implementation of data strategy.How can mid-sized companies balance resources and create effective data governance strategies? May Lisbeth and I exp...
2024-09-1632 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#3 - Pedram Birounvand - A Paradigm Shift in Data through AI (Eng)«The notion of having clean data models will be less and less important going forward.»Unlock the secrets of the evolving data landscape with our special guest, Pedram Birounvand, a veteran in data who has worked with notable companies like Spotify and in private equity. Pedram is CEO and Founder at UnionAll. Together, we dissect the impact of AI and GenAI on data structuring, governance, and architecture, shedding light on the importance of foundational data skills amidst these advancements.Peek into the future of data management as we explore Large Language Models (LLMs), vector datab...
2024-09-0245 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#2 - Jonah Andersson - Journey to the Cloud: Cloud Migration, Edge AI, Data as a Service (Eng)«Don’t go over to the cloud without truly understanding what you are getting into.»Unlock the secrets of cloud migration with industry expert Jonah Andersson, a senior Azure consultant and Microsoft MVP from Sweden. Learn how to seamlessly transition your data systems to the cloud. Jonah shares her knowledge on cloud infrastructure, AI integration, and the balance between Edge AI and Cloud AI, providing a comprehensive guide to building resilient cloud systems.Explore the intersection of IT consulting, Data Governance, and AI in cloud computing, with a specific focus on security and agile workflows. Unde...
2024-08-1946 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#1 - Tiankai Feng - The Power of Communities - CoP, DAMA and Beyond (Eng)"For me, it really goes back to basic human needs, almost."How can the sense of community support Data Professionals? We dive deep into this question with Tiankai Feng, a prominent figure in data governance and the Data Strategy and Data Governance lead at ThoughtWorks Europe. In this season four premiere of MetaDAMA, Tiankai shares his unique journey and how his passion for music plays a pivotal role in his professional and personal life. His story underscores the multidimensional nature of data professionals and the importance of a supportive community.Building and nurturing internal communities...
2024-08-0537 min
The Data DemocracyEpisode 34 w/ Winfried Adalbert Etzel - Winter is Coming: Data Governance in the AI SummerIn this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux engages with Winfried Adalbert Etzel, host of the MetaDAMA podcast and an expert in data management based in Norway. They discuss the influence of Winfried’s background in history, political science, and law on his approach to data management.As the conversation unfolds, they explore how these disciplines enhance his understanding of data context and governance, leading to a broader discussion on the shift from traditional IT service management to integrated data strategies within businesses. Winfried then introduces DAMA Norway, detailing its inception and growth, and the role of...
2024-06-2637 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#19 - Yngvar Ugland - Unlocking Innovation: Digital Transformation, AI, and Tech Evolution (Nor)«Hva er mulig å gjøre med disse teknologiene når de blir 10 ganger så bra som de er idag? / What might be possible to do with these technologies when they become 10 times as good as they are today?»Can moonshot innovation really be the key to solving challenges that traditional methods fail to address? Today, we're thrilled to welcome Yngvar Ugland from DNB's New Tech Lab, who will unravel the complexities of digital transformation and share his unique insights from both corporate and startup ecosystems. From breaking the mold of the classic "people, process, technology" framework to stress...
2024-06-2448 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#20 - Ingrid Aukrust Rones - EU Policies, Big Tech, and Global Geopolitics (Eng)«We can get lost in politics, when what we should be discussing is policy.»In this seasons final episode, we’re thrilled to have Ingrid Aukrust Rones, a policy expert with a rich background in the European Commission and Nordheim Digital, shed light on the role of the global geopolitical landscape in shaping digital policies.Explore with us the dominant influence of big tech from the US to China, and how the EU's regulatory approach aims to harmonize its single market while safeguarding privacy and democracy. Ingrid breaks down the contrasting digital policies of these regi...
2024-06-2455 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#18 - Erlend Aune - Bridging the Gap: Data Science Education and Industry Collaboration (Nor)"Det var jo veldig urealistisk å tenke kanskje at en haug med folk som har matematisk eller Computer Science bakgrunn, skal komme inn og skjønne forretningen. / It was very unrealistic to think that maybe a bunch of people with a mathematical or computer science background would come in and understand the business."Join us on Metadama as we welcome Erlend Aune, an accomplished data science expert with a rich background in both academia and industry. Through real-world examples from the Norwegian industry, we illustrate how successful research collaborations and technology transfers can stimulate innovation and create value. Des...
2024-06-1037 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#17 - Håkan Edvinsson - Data Diplomacy, Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance (Eng)"We don’t need Data Governance where we don’t have anything to fix."How can Data Diplomacy transform an organization into a data-driven organization? This episode brings Håkan Edvinsson, a visionary in data management and governance, into the conversation, revealing the intricacies and impacts of Data Diplomacy in Nordic organizations. Håkan's journey from business data modeling in the 90s to robust governance practices today offers a treasure trove of insights. Together, we dissect the evolution of enterprise architecture and its role in business innovation.Discover how data governance is not just a...
2024-05-2756 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#16 - Elisabeth M.J. Klaussen - Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for AI in Healthcare (Eng)«AI will be so important in transforming health care as we know it today."Join us as we sit down with Elisabeth M.J. Klaussen from DoMore Diagnostics, who are on a mission to transform cancer diagnostics with artificial intelligence to improve patient care and make drug development more effective. With a rich background in quality assurance and R&D within Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech, Elisabeth shares how AI is revolutionizing patient care and the pathway to personalized medicine.Navigating the complexities of starting a healthcare venture can be as intricate as the regulations that g...
2024-05-0634 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#15 - Valentina Niklasson - Data Governance and Data Stewardship - Inspired by Quality Management (Eng)«Don’t make it hard to understand for the business. Make it simple and clear.»Get new perspectives on Data Governance with Valentina Niklasson from Volvo Penta as she talks about certain patterns, stages in the acceptance of Quality Management or Lean, that Data has to go through. Her rich experience in making Data Governance business-centric emerges, showcasing how you can get an organization engaged in Data.Gain insights on the synergy between lean methodology and effective Data Management. We explore the application of the PDCA Deming circle in Data and discuss how common languages and...
2024-04-2240 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#14 - Claes Lyth Walsø - Towards a Data-Driven Police Force (Nor)«Dataen i seg selv gir ikke verdi. Hvordan vi bruker den, som er der vi kan hente ut gevinster.» / «Data has no inherent value. How we use it is where we can extract profits.»Embark on an exploration of what a data-driven Police Force can be, with Claes Lyth Walsø from Politiets IT enhet (The Norwegian Police Forces IT unit).We explore the profound impact of 'Algo-cracy', where algorithmic governance is no longer a far-off speculation but a tangible reality. Claes, with his wealth of experience transitioning from the private sector to public service, offers unique insig...
2024-04-0835 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#13 - Olof Granberg - The Butterfly Effect in Data: Embracing the Data Value Chain (Eng)«If you want to run an efficient company by using data, you need to understand what your processes look like, you need to understand your data, you need to understand how this is all tied together.»Join us as we unravel the complexities of data management with Olof Granberg, an expert in the realm of data with a rich experience spanning nearly two decades. Throughout our conversation, Olaf offers insights that shed light on the relationship between data and the business processes and customer behaviors it mirrors. We discussed how to foster efficient use of data within or...
2024-03-2546 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#12 - Peter van Dam - Digital Transformation in the Legal Industry (Eng)«A lawyer has to be compliant. An advice from a lawyer should be fault free. Therefore it is so difficult to just do something. It is not in their DNA."Unlock the secrets to the legal sector's digital transformation with our latest guest, Peter van Dam, Chief Digital Officer at Simonsen Vogt and Wiig. We promise you a journey into the innovative realm where data management and artificial intelligence redefine the traditional practices of law. Peter offers us a glimpse into his professional trajectory from legal tech provider to digital pioneer, emphasizing how data and application i...
2024-03-1134 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#11 - Anna Carolina Wiklund - Strategy in the Digital Space (Eng)«We are going to treat our data at the highest level, making sure that we can use it as a competitive advantage. Then it’s a strategic choice.»Unlock the strategic potential that lies at the heart of Data and AI with our latest discussion featuring Anna Carolina Wiklund from IKEA. Embark on a thought-provoking journey with us as we dissect the significance of robust strategies in shaping digital landscapes. From the role of data as the lifeblood of digital commerce to the ways it can radically alter customer behavior, this episode promises insights that redefine the boun...
2024-02-1940 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#10 - Inga Ros Gunnarsdottir - Innovating Diversity and Inclusion in the City of Reykjavik through the role of CDO (Eng)"We believe that by making data more accessible, the city will become more transparent and accountable to the people that we serve."In our latest MetaDAMA episode, we're joined by Inga Ros Gunnarsdottir, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) of the City of Reykjavik, who's at the forefront of a transformation towards data-driven innovation of inclusion and accessibility. She walks us through her fascinating journey from engineering at L'Oreal to shaping the future of data use in municipal services. Her insights reveal how simple text, visuals, and a focus on digital accessibility are revamping the way citizens interact...
2024-02-0539 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#9 - Laiz Batista Tellefsen - The EU AI Act - Balancing AI Risks and Innovation (Eng)«Companies are already wanting to position themselves ahead of the legislation, because they see the value of actually adaption best practices early on and not waiting for enforcement.»Prepare to dive into the risk-based approach of legislation for artificial intelligence with the insights of Laiz Batista Tellefsen from PwC Norway, who brings her expertise in AI from a legal perspective to our latest episode. We tackle the imminent European Union's AI Act with its sophisticated risk-based approach, dissecting how AI systems are categorized by the risks they pose.Norwegian companies, listen up: the AI Act is...
2024-01-2232 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#8 - Alexandra Diem - Software Development: An Inspiration for Data Management? (Eng)«The journey Software development went through during the last 10 years, working towards DevOps and agile development, is something that we can really benefit from in the data space.»Uncover the synergy between agile software development and data management as we sit down with Alexandra Diem, head of Cloud Analytics and MLOps at Gjensidige, who bridges the gap between these two dynamic fields. In a narrative that takes you from the structured world of mathematics to the true data-driven insurance data sphere, Alexandra shares her insights on Cloud Analytics, Software Development, Machine Learning and much more. She illustrates ho...
2024-01-0836 min
Data Culture PodcastData Governance: Wie Data Mesh & AI-Regulierung die Spielregeln ändern – mit Winfried Etzel, Aker BP
Zu Gast ist Winfried Adalbert Etzel, Manager Data Governance & Architecture bei Aker BP und ebenfalls Podcast Host!
Winfried teilt sein umfassendes Wissen zu Data Governance und alle Aspekte, die ein datengetriebenes Unternehmen ausmachen. Die Diskussion fokussiert die Frage, ob AI Governance ein integraler Bestandteil von Data Governance ist oder ob es sich um getrennte Bereiche handelt. Weitere Themen sind explainable AI, der Einfluss von Regulierungen auf die aktuelle Governance und die Anforderungen an sowie von Data Mesh.
Ein spannender Einblick in die sich wandelnde Welt der Data Governance in Unternehmen.
Viel Spaß mit d...
2023-12-1128 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the NordicsHoliday Special: Jonathan Sunderland - Patterns of Perspicacity: Redefining Perspectives on the World of Data (Eng)«I took the time to actually go through all of my notes, all of the training courses, all of the things that I looked at over the past 30 years of work. And I thought, I want to give myself a reference book. Wherever I go, I have this single thing that will have enough information to remind me of stuff I need to consider. This is now my book of Patterns."Get ready to have your perspectives on data management revolutionized! This Holiday special serves up a treasure trove of insights, as we dive deep into the i...
2023-12-1146 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#7 - Heidi Dahl - Transforming Business with a Strategic Approach to Data (Nor)«Sentralt I dette med å skape verdi er tverrfaglighet og involvere hele bedriften, ikke bare et lite Data Science miljø.» / «Central to creating value is multidisciplinarity and involving the entire company, not just a small Data Science environment.»Prepare for a journey into the landscape of data strategy with seasoned Data Scientist, Heidi Dahl from Posten Bring, one of the largest logistics organizations in Norway. She is not just engaged in strategic discussions about data, AI and ML, but also a passionate advocate for Women in Data Science, took the initiative to create a chapter of WiDS in Oslo...
2023-11-2834 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#6 - Ieva Martinkenaite - Responsible AI: Ethical Governance and Positive Social Impact (Eng)«A combination of strong buy in from top-management and strong flow of change agents (…) is a requirement for succeeding.»Eager to unlock the secrets behind building a trustful relationship with AI systems? I am sitting down with Ieva Martinkenaite, head of Telenor's Research and Innovation department to shed light on the interplay of accountability, ethics and AI technology. Through her role as translator between tech, leadership and business , Ieva brings a refreshing vantage point to the dialogue, providing a unique bridge between the tech and business spheres.We're taking a deep dive into the creation of r...
2023-11-1349 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#5 - Alex Moltzau - Norway & AI (Eng)«How well are we rigged in Norway to handle this?»What a fantastic talk - With so much happening in Norway in autumn 2023, I brought on Alex Moltzau for a chat in AI policy and Norway. Alex Moltzau is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Consortium (Nora.ai), and one of the most outspoken experts on AI policy and ethics in Norway.Throughout the last years, there has been a significant change in public attention to AI, even though AI has been part of our lives for quite some time.There is a gre...
2023-10-2347 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#4 - Anders Dræge - AI-driven Process Automation (Nor)«I think that having a very good framework, where you can put all ML and AI in, makes it much easier, much more clear. (Jeg tror det å ha et veldig bra rammeverk, der du kan putte all ML og AI inn i, det gjør at du får det mye lettere, mye mer oversiktlig.)»Frende Forsikring, a Norwegian Insurance Company has build up a team of 6 people that work with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence in the company. Their goal is to ensure the companies growth through automation. Anders Dræge is the Head of the Ma...
2023-10-1037 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#3 - Lars Albertsson - Data Management as Code (Eng)«There should be very little reason to say: Hey, I need a human to look these operational things for me. They are all defined as code.»Lars Albertsson has a long career in Data and Software Engineering, including Google and Spotify. Lars is on a mission to spread the superpowers of working with data, with the vision to: «Enable companies outside of the absolute technical elite to work with data with the same efficiency or effectiveness as the technical elite companies in an industrial manner.»4 types of companies: Born digital - Data is the basis...
2023-09-2555 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#2 - Carl Johan Rising - Data Scientist Redesigned (Eng)«How do you develop good procedures around testing or how do you drive experimentation in a product or business setting?»Carl Johan Rising works as Director of Data at Too Good To Go, a marketplace that enables food businesses to sell their surplus food instead of throwing it in the bin.We talked about how to form a product team, and how to rethink the role of Data Scientists in your team, shape it in an embedded team, close to domains and with expertise and customer focus. We talked about skills, product focus, bu...
2023-09-0432 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics3#1 - Nino Letteriello - DAMA EMEA (Eng)«We (DAMA) have a role to play, (…) develop the Data Management profession ultimately for the benefit of the society.»It is good to be back with Season 3 of MetaDAMA, and as always, we start with a DAMA-focused episode.Nino Letteriello is one of Europes most influential data leaders, president of DAMA Italy and Coordinator for the DAMA EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa). Nino started his carrier in project management, educated in civil engineering, and got involved in Data Management around 2017. Since 2019 he is the regional coordinator for DAMA EMEA.Here...
2023-08-1446 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#17 - Ida Haugland - Digital Product Management for the Future of Shipping & Logistics (Eng)«Sometimes, you look at the problem and think it’s valuable, you spend a lot of time on it, and then you find out that this is really a NO!»Ida Haugland and I talked about the importance of Data in Shipping, about a concrete examples for success through digitalization and mainly about the focus on Product Management.Ida works as Principle Product Manager at Omny. At the time of recording Ida was part of Klaveness Digital and is presenting from her perspective from her work there. She started here career with data, while working for...
2023-06-1947 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#18 - Nicolai Jørgensen - Scientific Data Management (Eng)«How can we consolidate data and describe it in a standardized way?»Scientific Data management has some unique challenges, but also provides multiple learnings for other sectors. We focused on Data Storage and Operations as a knowledge area in DMBok. A topic that is often viewed as basic, often not in focus, but is a fundamental part of data operations.I talked to Nicolai Jørgensen at NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Nicolai has a really diverse background. His journey in data started in 1983! In his free time, Nicolai spends time with photography and...
2023-06-1937 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#19 - Lisa Reutter - Datafication of Public Administration (Nor)"It's about taking a step back to ask yourself: Should we even have a data-driven system for this?" («Det handler om å ta et steg tilbake for å spørre seg: Skal vi i det hele tatt ha et data-drevent system på dette her?»)We finish season 2 with a though-provoking episode, to maybe start som debate about data-driven public administration.Lisa Reutter is PostDoc at the University of Copenhagen connected to a project called: «Datafied Living». We talk about the importance of Social Science in Data, and how data is intertwined with our lives. Lisa is researching in the f...
2023-06-1942 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#16 - Pedram Birounvand - Data Skills for the Future (Eng)«When technology evolves really fast, also the skills you need to hire for evolve really fast.»Within a rapidly changing environment, fueled by technology and great ideas, it can be hard to define a stable career path. So I brought in an expert on developing companies and building legacies. Pedram Birounvand has a background in quantum physics, data engineering, experience from Spotify and moved into private Equity 6 years ago. Now Pedram started a new chapter in his career as the CEO of a startup working with Data Monetization.Here are my key takeaways:Da...
2023-05-2944 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#15 - Steen Rasmussen - The Business Impact of Data Ethics (Eng)«Infants with guns!»Are we mature enough to track, collect and handle data responsibly, according to ethical standards? I talked with Director of Data Innovation at IIH Nordic Steen Rasmussen about the Business impact of Data Ethics.Here are my key take aways:If were track, collect, and keep all data for any random opportunistic purpose, we put your companies at risk.This includes a «commercial curse» of budget-heavy tracking and budget-light management and business value creation through data.ROT, Norwegian for clutter, is an acronym for Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial - the dat that clut...
2023-05-0843 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#14 - Celine Xu - When ML meets Fashion (Eng)«There is a fundamental conflict between the essence of fashion and Machine Learning.» Fashion is always about change, innovation and identity. Whilst ML is good at making predictions based on historical patterns on those things, not change. How do those go together?I had a fantastic chat with Celine Xu, who is Head Data Scientist at H&M Group, with a mixed background from Applied Mathematics and Business (MBA).Here are my key takeaways:Three things Data can achieve:Automation of systems, where we have a clear understanding ion the pro...
2023-04-1746 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#13 - Xiaopeng Li - The Path to MLOps (Eng)«MLOps is a set of practices that bring people, process and platform together into a stream-aligned process to manage End-2-End Machine Learning lifecycles.»MLOps is taken about a lot, so I asked an expert what we are actually talking about. Xiaopeng Li is AI business lead at Microsoft for the Western European market, located in Oslo. Xiaopeng is a passionate influencer in the field of Data and AI/ML, who was nominated as AI influencer of the Year at last years DAIR-awards in Stockholm.Here are my key takeaways:Patterns in AI ad...
2023-03-2742 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#12 - Alexandra Gunderson & Sheri Shamlou - A Quest for Diversity - Women in Data Science (Eng)«The real value in changing the status quo and getting more women to the forefront, is by having women share about the important work that they do, and not just talk about their gender as a topic.»This episode was recorded right before Christmas, when I had the pleasure to chat with Alexandra Gunderson and Sheri Shamlou.Alexandra inspired by a Women in Data dinner in New York, took it upon her to find likeminded people in Norway. That is how she came across Women in Data Science, the conference that was brought to Norway by...
2023-03-1348 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#11 - Karin Håkansson - Data Governance in a Mesh (Eng)«Data Mesh promises so much, so of course everyone is talking about it.»I had the pleasure to chat with Karin Håkansson about Data Governance in a Mesh. Karin has worked with Data Governance and Data Mesh and is really active in the Data Mesh Community, speaking at podcasts and moderating the LinkedIn Group «Data Governance - Data Mesh»Here are my key takeaways from our conversation:Data in RetailThe culture in retail is about innovation, experimentation, new products. So governance has to adapt to this environment in order to be su...
2023-02-2042 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#10 - Mozhgan Tavakolifard - Knowledge Graph enabled Data Mesh (Eng)«If we think of Data Mesh as an evolution of data lakes, knowledge graphs are an evolution of Master Data Management.»Data overload is becoming a real challenge for all types of businesses. With all data that is gathered, both in multiple formats and huge volumes, has created a need for connected, contextualized data. Combined with continuing developments in AI, has resulted in increasing interest in knowledge graphs as a means to generate context-based insights.I had a fantastic chat with Mozhgan Tavakolifard. Mozhgan describes herself as «incubator and alchemist». She worked with PhD-research on trus...
2023-01-3046 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#9 - Umair M.Imam - Sustainability & AI in Transportation (Eng)«How can you use AI algorithms to make your city more sustainable?»How can we use AI to work more sustainable and optimize our operations for less pollution and more efficiency? I talked with Umair, Head of Data Science, Data Warehouse and Artificial Intelligence at Ruter AS, the public transport authority in the Oslo region, the Norwegian capital. Umair is also a associate professor at OsloMet, teaching AI to bachelor level student, as well as founder and CTO of Bineric Crowdsourcing and founder of the volunteer organization Offentlig AI.Public Transportation;:«Public tra...
2023-01-0939 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the NordicsLive: Loris Marini - 7 data management lessons for 2023 (Eng)🗓️ 1 Year🎙️ 2 Podcasts💡7 Lessons👨💻 50 Data LeadersTogether with Loris Marini, host of the great data podcast Discovering Data, I had a chat live for a retrospect on a fantastic podcast year 2022. Combined, we have had the pleasure to talk to over 50 Data Leaders in 2022 and shared their message with our listeners.Here are our 7 lessons for 2023:1. Lead: Data is a shared asset with shared benefits. Data quality is a shared responsibility.2. Network: Tips to build stronger relationships with your stakeholders.3. Sell: Map the compelling business need behind your data management...
2022-12-2351 min
Discovering DataLIVE: 7 data management lessons for 2023 with Winfried Adalbert EtzelToday we look back to look forward:🗓️ 1 Year🎙️ 2 Podcasts👨💻 50 Data Leaders💡7 LessonsWhat are the biggest lessons in data management for next year? This is our first Live-Show ever, a collaboration between Discovering Data and Data Management Association Norway (DAMA) a LIVE podcast co-hosted by myself and Winfried Adalbert Etzel. This is what we’ll cover today:1. Lead: Data is a shared asset with shared benefits. Data quality is a shared responsibility.2. Network: Tips to build stronger relationships with your stakeholders3. Sell: Map the compelling business...
2022-12-2359 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#8 - Nina Walberg - The 6 principles for value creation through data (Eng)«Its not just about the use of data, but the use of data in a cross-functional setting.»What a fantastic conversation with Nina Walberg. Nina has been with Oda since 2019 and has a background in Optimization and SCM from NTNU.Oda strive to create a society where people have more space for life. Make life as hassle-free as possible. And to achievetis with help from data, Oda has created its 6 principles for how they create value with data.Here are my key takeaways:Business model and use of dat...
2022-12-1250 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#7 - Ásgeir Gunnarsson - PowerBI Governance (Eng)«If you do guidance correctly, people will follow it. People want to do the correct thing. Nobody wants to do things wrong.»From fisherman on Island to Data MVP in Copenhagen! Ásgeir Gunnarsson has been through a fantastic journey and we had a great conversation around PowerBI Governance. Asgeir has his own blog about the topic.Here are my key takeaways:Think of platforms at a translation: You are own a journey and platform is where you stand on, from where you push off, start your journey.A lot of organizations are only on mat...
2022-11-2145 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#6 - Trond Sogn-Lunden - Ways of Working - Insight Factory (Nor)«If you think about how we can work effectively together, you need to look at how you can effectuate your delivery teams. »I had the pleasure of chatting with Trond Sogn-Lunden from Veidekke, one of the biggest construction contractors in the Nordics. The construction industry is characterized by Merger and Acquisition. This is an interesting setting and reflects the importance to understand the organizations culture when looking at ways of working. The other important element for Veidekkes culture and organization is project-orientation. Some projects can last for years and are located away from the corporate office.
2022-10-3137 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#5 - Ivan Karlovic - Data Availability (Eng)«Think of data availability as online vs. offline.»What much of the discussions around data products, data catalogs, self-service boil down to is data discoverability, observability and availability.I talked to Ivan Karlovic, Director of Data Analytics and Master Data at Norwegian about these topics and gained some fantastic insights. Ivan always loved analytics and using data to improve the business and started his dat journey with a course in data mining and with «Pure curiosity on how we can use data!»Here are my key takeaways:The...
2022-10-1038 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#4 - Ole Olesen-Bagneux - Data Lifecycle, Search & Data Catalog (Eng)"The data lifecycles collides with the system lifecycles. It’s a classic."Let’s talk about the paradoxes of Data: Data Lifecyle, Search and Data Catalog! What a fantastic chat Ole Olesen-Bagneux and I had! Ole is writing his O’Reilly book Enterprise Data Catalog, has newsletter Symphony of Search. He brings in a new perspective from Library and Information Science and is a great advocate for transforming the way we think around data and search. Ole has worked as a specialist, as a leader and as an architect, and has an academical backgrou...
2022-09-2636 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#3 - Leif Eric Fredheim - Customer Experience (Nor)"Data is mainly used to create value for customers, both inside the company and outside!" Customer centric is one of the great mantras in data at the time. I wanted to get to the bottom of what Customer Experience actually means. So, whom better to as then Leif Eric Fredheim, Customer Insights Manager at Elkjøp and one of the top 100 Data, Analytics and AI professionals in the Nordics? We talked about the retail data quest, what we can learn from retain in other sectors and naturally the value of customer experience and insight. ...
2022-09-0642 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#2 - Marti Colominas - The Business Value of Data (Eng)“The closer you are to the business, the great the chance to make an impact with data!” In this episode I interviewed Marti Colominas, VP Head of Data & Insight at reMarkable. When we had our chat this summer, Marti was still working as Head of Data for Kahoot!. Marti combines business with data and works on a daily basis for value creation and balance on the crossroads between business and tech. Marti has experience from big corp but was looking for that high pace and ever-changing environment of a startup. Here are my key tak...
2022-08-2240 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics2#1 - Marilu Lopez, Peter Aiken & Achillefs Tsitsonis - Data Literacy & DAMA International (Eng)Welcome to Season 2 of MetaDAMA!The first episode is dedicated to DAMA. I talked to Marilu Lopez, Leader of the Presidents Council for DAMA, Peter Aiken, President of DAMA International, and Achillefs Tsitsonis, President of DAMA Norway.We had a great conversation about the vision and mission of the voluntary, vendor-independent organization DAMA and its value for the knowledge worker community, as well as society as a whole.We also talked about what Data Literacy is, how we can operationalize the term, and to what means. The best definition of Data Literacy so...
2022-08-0954 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#20 - Astrid Solhaug - EU Data Legislations (Nor)Is the EU providing the legal framework for data-driven value creation?Digitalization is a focus area for the European commission, and at its core, the European digital strategy is a data strategy - digitalization is focused on data.The goal is to utilize the value of data and give better conditions to SMB in the European marked.I was fortunate to talk to Astrid Solhaug from DigDir, working for the Norwegian resource center for sharing and use of data. Astrid provides both a Norwegian and European perspective on the topic.We...
2022-06-0636 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#19 - Mads Flensted Hauge - Data Privacy (Eng)Are we living "The Truman Show"? I had a chat with Mads Flensted Hauge, Chairman of DAMA Denmark and DPO and Data Governance Manager at a Danish health care provider.We looked at Data Privacy from four different perspectives:The society perspective What is data privacy and why is it important? How transparent are we as citizens?What considerations need to take place when we talk about data sharing across public agencies? The company perspective Why should we care about privacy in our company? Are...
2022-05-1844 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#18 - Michael Bendixen - Data Governance (Eng)Everyone who ever played with Legos knows that the bricks don't just fall into place. It takes dedication, finding the right brick at the right time, maybe even sorting your bricks.The same goes for Data Governance.So whom better to ask about Data Governance, then the Director of Data Governance at the Lego Group, Michael Bendixen?Michael was really clear in his message to all of us, by given us his 13 commandments for Data Governance:1. Drop the data management "lingo".2. Invest the time to build a ...
2022-04-2540 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#17 - Kristin Otter Rønnevig & Espen Hjelmeland - Return of Investment for Data Quality (Nor)Can you put a value on quality data? Definitely! But how?Who better to ask than Kristin Otter Rønnevig and Espen Hjelmeland? They both dedicated their master thesis to explore this topic with really interesting results. Their thesis "An Investment Perspective on Data Quality in Data Usage" asks "How can an organization optimize its investments in data quality?"To answer the question Kristin and Espen posed three Research Questions:What are the main drivers for willingsness to pay for data quality?What part of data quality aspects should one invest in to maximize opportunities a...
2022-04-0229 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#16 - Espen Langbråten - Data Competencies & Recruitment (Nor)Espen Langbråten is leading Europris' bet on digital platform, data warehouse, and analytics.We had a great talk about everything data, but at the core we discussed three questions: How do you build your team?How to recruit and build competencies in an ever-changing environment whilst keeping an eye on cost?What resources do you need in house? What can you outsource to a consultancy?Here are my key takeaways:It is not only hard to find competency in the marked and recruit, but also to retain valuable knowledge in the company,Give yo...
2022-03-1441 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#15 - Espen Bjarnes - Data Centers & Sustainability (Nor)What has been the hot topic in Norway this winter? Energy prices. The prices for energy skyrocketed. But how does this relate to data? Can we save energy with Data Management? The answer might be on the infrastructure side.And since "the color of Data centers is Green!", I took this question to Espen Bjarnes, who works as VP Sales for Green Mountain, one of the most sustainable data centers in the world according to Data Center Magazine. Green Mountain was founded in 2009 and opened their first Data Center in Rennesøy (Stavanger) in 2013 in an...
2022-02-2228 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#14 - Gustav Aagesen - Data Democratization in public services (Nor)How can you democratize data from Norway’s public services?What does it mean to have a user centric approach to public services?What needs to be in place to organize your organization, the public services as a whole, while maintaining focus on good services to your citizens?I had the pleasure of chatting with Gustav Aagesen, Chief Data Officer at Lånekassen. The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, who is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022. Gustav started as Information Architect in Lånekassen in 2012, became analysis manager before taking the posit...
2022-02-0142 minMetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics#13 - Bente Busch - Technology & Data (Nor)How can you set up your services to have technology support your data journey? How do you work with tech procurement? And what is the impact of Data Mesh, especially for data governance? How to evaluate which consumer need to satisfy first? How to prioritize what is important to create value?I chatted with Bente Busch, who is leading the Service Platform Team at NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. Bente and her team are responsible for platform services for the product teams at NAV, the application platform, d...
2022-01-0933 min