by Maxx Silver | Jul 19, 2023 | Business Intelligence Process, Data Engineering, Data Management
An oft-cited recent statistic in the data space is that, on average, Chief Data and Analytics Officers remain in their roles for just three years. Given that the average lifecycle of a data project is three-to-five years (and let’s be honest, the change is constant),...
by Maxx Silver | Jun 21, 2023 | Data Engineering, Uncategorized
Data operations are complex systems. Just like any other complex system they are non-linear, self-organising, and demonstrate emergent properties. One of the more curious features of a complex system is that they can often be modelled in relatively simple terms. For...
by Maxx Silver | Jun 1, 2023 | Data Engineer, Data Engineering
One of the big challenges of the modern data ecosystem is that it is in a constant state of change – from one paradigm to another, one platform to the next, tool after tool, day in and day out. Despite these fluctuations, the business users of data must be able to...
by Maxx Silver | Mar 22, 2023 | BizCubed, Main Blog
I heaved a deep sigh of relief as I settled back against the hard wooden bench, the city skyline rising prominently behind me just beyond the ferry’s wake. Conferences are exhausting, but I also find them invigorating. The extrovert in me loves the exposure to...
by Maxx Silver | Feb 28, 2022 | Data Engineering, Data Management
“Building business logic is a low priority, from my perspective.” This was what my CEO said to me as I shared with him my priorities for the week. The funny part? I work for a data engineering firm and operationalising the development of business logic is literally...
