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Nik Acheson

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Field Chief Data Officer, Dremio

Nik Acheson is the Field Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Dremio. He has delivered digital and technology transformations at massive scale at companies such as Nike, Zendesk, AEO, Philips, and the NSA. Prior to joining Dremio, he was the CDO at Okera (Acquired by Databricks).

Bio from: Data Universe 2024

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Our panel of experts are well versed in the dynamic realm of data stack evolution. We sit them down for a deep dive on the dichotomy between open-source and proprietary platforms, unraveling the "Occam's Razor" for making the best choice. Discover the strategies they've used for agile experimentation with diverse data architectures, adeptly maneuvering through privacy and scalability constraints. This is a must see panel that will give you the tools and tips needed to navigate the ever changing Data Stack.

This presentation explores the challenges and evolution in data and technology, emphasizing the growth of data sources, user concurrency, and distributed ownership. It delves into the strategic significance of a unified analytics tier to enable a Phase 2 of virtualization. Key components like an Entitlement Service, Data Catalog(s), MALT, and Data Contracts are discussed and what has been learned forcing those technologies and patterns to also evolve. This presentation underscores the importance of aligning with business outcomes, tracking the influence on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and establishing or improving a governance strategy as the organization matures.