Navigating the Data Quality Crisis & Demystifying The Data Ecosystem: Part 1 with Joe Reis

Episode notes

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 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here . This podcast is