This workshop was developed to provide you with strategic knowledge for building a modern data infrastructure. From architectural decisions and team structures to use case development, you will learn how to make the most of data as a strategic resource for your company.
What you will take away from the workshop:
Data architecture basics
Understand the fundamental architectural decisions: data warehouse for structured analysis, data lake for flexible data storage, data lakehouse as a hybrid solution. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of cloud vs. on-premise and find out which factors are relevant when choosing an architecture: data volume, data types, analysis requirements, and budget.
Building modern data infrastructure
Learn about the components of modern data infrastructure: how data is collected (ingestion), where it is stored (storage), how it is processed (transformation), and how it is made usable (analytics & activation). Understand the ELT principle and how it differs from traditional ETL approaches.
Structure data teams
Learn which roles are essential in modern data organizations: data engineers, analytics engineers, data analysts, data scientists. Understand how to build teams, which skills should be prioritized, and how to decide between centralized and decentralized structures. Learn when external expertise makes sense and when it should be built in-house.
Costs and scaling
Develop an understanding of the cost factors of modern data architectures: storage costs, compute costs, licensing models, and human resources. Learn how to control costs and build scalable architecture. Understand when which investments are worthwhile and how to identify quick wins that deliver rapid business value.
Use case development & prioritization
Learn how to identify and evaluate specific use cases for your company. Get to know the AI Innovation Canvas and apply it to your own questions. Understand how to prioritize use cases according to business value and technical complexity and develop a pragmatic roadmap – from the first dashboard to AI-supported applications.
From vision to implementation
Understand how to develop a data strategy that fits your business goals. Learn how to identify quick wins that build momentum while pursuing a long-term vision. Discover common pitfalls and how to avoid them—from oversized initial investments to lack of stakeholder involvement.