Implementing a Data Mesh with Data Contracts

Hands-on techniques for self-serve data platforms and federated governance
Andrew Jones

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Implementing a Data Mesh with Data Contracts

school Andrew Jones
language English
cognition_2 Introductory
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map Antwerp, Belgium
apartment Carnot Wing
nest_clock_farsight_analog Total duration: 7h00

Timezone: Europe, Amsterdam
Wednesday June 10 09:30 - 17:30


Summary

A one-day immersive workshop led by Andrew Jones, the creator of data contracts, where we delve into the transformative world of Data Contracts and how to use them to implement a Data Mesh.

You'll see how by using data contracts we can deliver a self-serve data platform that enables users to create high-quality data products, supported by a federated data governance model.

For who?

This workshop is tailored for software, platform and data engineers. It is best suited to those who know the concept of data engineering and are looking for practical guidance for implementing data contracts and/or data mesh in your organization.

Learning Objectives

Through a mix of discussion and hands-on exercises you'll learn how to implement a Data Mesh that enables users across your organization to create high-quality data products. This will give you the practical experience you need to implement a Data Mesh in your organization successfully.

Requirements

Basic Python and SQL knowledge and familiarity with Docker. Bring your laptop with Python3 and Docker already installed.

The Book

"Driving Data Quality with Data Contracts"

Andrew Jones, Packt

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This book will guide you through the problems with current data architectures before introducing data contracts, a step change in building a new type of data architecture. We'll then look at how data contracts drive a change in your data culture, and finish with practical advice on implementing a successful data platform built around data contracts.

Andrew Jones

About Andrew Jones

Data Platform Consultant. Creator of data contracts. Published author.

Andrew Jones is an independent Data Platform Consultant, author, and a Google Developer Expert. He thinks a lot about how to build platforms - particularly data platforms - that drive the creation of business value. His work on building self-served, effective, and well governed data platforms that facilitate the production and consumption of quality data led him to coining and defining "data contracts", and in 2023 he authored the seminal book on the topic.

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Implementing a Data Mesh with Data Contracts

school Andrew Jones
language English
cognition_2 Introductory
calendar_month
map Antwerp, Belgium
apartment Carnot Wing
nest_clock_farsight_analog Total duration: 7h00

Timezone: Europe, Amsterdam
Wednesday June 10 09:30 - 17:30


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