I consider Steve Hoberman to be one of the original data modelers, having practiced and taught data modeling since the 1990s. He also runs the venerable Technics Publications, which I consider the foremost publishers of data-oriented books.
Steve and I discuss data modeling's past, present, and future. If you're into data modeling, this is a must-listen. Enjoy!
Technics Publications: https://technicspub.com/
Steve Hoberman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehoberman/