Navigating the Data Quality Crisis & Demystifying The Data Ecosystem with Joe Reis
September 4, 2025
Today’s data ecosystem is less an absolute and more an ever-evolving mystery that’s always got eyes on it. Our eyes too - on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes Joe Reis, bestselling author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering" and Data Engineer, to explore the evolving landscape of data engineering and AI implementation. Tune in to understand why focusing on fundamentals remains crucial amid rapid technological change, unpack the ways to build robust data systems without falling into “hype cycles”, and learn practical strategies for aligning architecture, governance, and tooling with real business outcomes.
It’s time to balance innovation with proven principles, while emphasizing the often-overlooked importance of security and governance in modern data engineering.
Today’s data ecosystem is less an absolute and more an ever-evolving mystery that’s always got eyes on it. Our eyes too - on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes Joe Reis, bestselling author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering" and Data Engineer, to explore the evolving landscape of data engineering and AI implementation.
What You’ll Learn
- Why fundamental data principles remain essential even as AI technologies evolve
- How to transition from tool-first thinking to problem-first approaches that deliver real business value
- The critical importance of security and governance in building AI-ready data pipelines
- Why active listening and business literacy are crucial skills for modern data practitioners
- How to communicate data initiatives effectively by speaking the language of business stakeholders
- Why combining traditional sciences with philosophy and arts creates stronger data professionals in the AI era
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