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Data Architecture Melbourne
08:30

Register; grab a coffee. Mix, mingle and say hello to peers old and new.
09:00

Welcome by Corinium & Chair Opening Remarks

Ai Hua Kam - Head of Controls & Strategy - NAB
09:10

Speed Networking – Making new connections!

In this 5-minute networking session, the goal is to connect with three new people. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your network!
09:15

Opening Keynote: From Foundations to Frontiers: Rethinking Data Architecture for the Next Decade

Thomas Janssen - Head of Data Architecture & Governance - Judobank
09:40

How to Create AI Agents and Influence Everything

Jonathon Bowring - Field Engineer - Informatica

Unlock the transformative potential of AI Agents in this presentation designed to provide you with a 12-month roadmap. Discover what AI Agents are and how their advanced architecture can revolutionise data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. Learn how to prepare your data to unleash the full power of these intelligent systems and explore the wide-reaching impact AI Agents can have across your organisation—empowering you to lead innovation and influence everything.
10:05

Transforming Data Infrastructure - Strategies for Mastering Modernisation and Emerging Challenges

Tim Gerber - Senior Manager Data and Analytics - AustralianSuper
- Working with fragmented data stored in legacy systems and managing integration challenges
- Designing or upgrading architectures to handle on-prem and cloud environments seamlessly, while ensuring data consistency, security, and governance
- Enhancing decision-making capabilities
10:30

Morning Coffee and Connect
11:10

The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Data Integration

Trevor Noseda - Hybrid Data Integration Specialist - IBM A/NZ

As the volume of data pipelines increases, data engineers are finding it challenging to manage cost, performance and quality considerations. The majority of data engineers spend 50% or more of their time to merely maintain existing pipelines and infrastructure, and 95% of IT leaders report integration issues are impeding AI adoption. Such challenges can impede the delivery of high-quality, secure and compliant data, undermining real-time analytics, AI initiatives, data warehouse modernisation and other strategic projects. Join IBM and learn the latest technologies in the data intelligence and integration space available for your organisation today
11:25

From Data to Action, a Modern Take on the DIKW Pyramid in the Age of Federated Data Apps

Stephen Drover - Lead Data Architect - Coles
12:00

If There's Hope for Gen AI... It's in Data Platforms

Brian Luisi - VP Solution Architects (Americas & APJ, WW Strategic Team & Global Practice Lead) - Starburst
12:25

Panel: From Vision to Reality: Practical Steps for Implementing Effective Data Architecture
- Analysing essential components such as data models, data integration, data storage, and data governance
- Techniques for identifying gaps and areas for improvement
- Outlining steps for implementation, including stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and technology selection
- Addressing how to manage organisational change and foster a data-driven culture
Moderator:

Peter O'Donnell Enterprise Data Architect Victoria Legal Aid

Speakers:

Ivan Dennis Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics LMG

Luce Hughes Data Product Owner Australian Super

Salah Rubaie Enterprise Architecture and Platform Manager South East Water

Dave Vinluan Senior Release and Delivery Lead (Cloud, Data and Infrastructure Services) ANZ
13:00

Lunch
14:00

Future-Proofing Your Data Architecture for Longevity and Agility

Niraj Rathod - Director of Data Engineering - SiteMinder

In era of Open table formats, Open data catalogues and new tools/ features been launched every other day, how can we build a Data Platform/ Architecture that insulates the need to re-platform/ re-architecture/ re-tool/ re-migrate in short span (2-3 years) while still embracing the new offerings to support future business growth.
14:25

Who’s Really Driving AI?

Ali Mirzaei - Data Science & AI Practice Lead - IMS

We often admire AI for its sophistication, yet even the most advanced models are only as effective as the data that drives them. Across industries, AI has transformed customer engagement, risk analysis, and healthcare; but it can also fail spectacularly when fed ungoverned or unreliable data. This talk uncovers the ‘true driver’ of AI outcomes, illustrating through real-world use-cases how data governance can spell the difference between unlocking massive value and facing costly setbacks.

Speakers:

Ali Mirzaei Data Science & AI Practice Lead IMS

Peter Houlihan Strategy & Architecture Practice Director IMS
14:50

Building Future-Ready Data Architectures: Blending Modernisation, Governance, and Sustainable Growth

Abhra Pal - Lead Solutions Architect – Data and Cloud Infrastructure - Telstra Super
15:15

Afternoon Coffee and Connect
15:45

Panel: Next-Gen Data Architecture - How AI is Redefining Design and Implementation
- What are the common data architecture challenges we see today? How can AI assist in overcoming these challenges?
- What could the practical journey of implementing AI in architecture look like?
- When implementing any solution using data, how can AI be used, for example generating code?
- What trends in AI and architecture should organisations prepare for today?
Moderator:

Ai Hua Kam Head of Controls & Strategy NAB

Speakers:

Peter O'Donnell Enterprise Data Architect Victoria Legal Aid

Usman Zafar Sr. Principal, Enterprise Architecture – Data Invesco

Akansha Aggarwal Data Domain Architect SA Power
16:20

Unlocking Data Value Through Lineage and Provenance in Complex Ecosystems Speaker:Srinivasan Venkatadri Enterprise Data Domain Architect Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Srinivasan Venkatadri - Enterprise Data Domain Architect - Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
16:45

Implementing a Lakehouse Architecture: Patterns, Pitfalls, and Payoffs

Salah Rubaie - Enterprise Architecture and Platform Manager - South East Water
17:10

Data Architecture Melbourne 2025 Chairperson’s Closing

Ai Hua Kam - Head of Controls & Strategy - NAB
17:15

Close of Data Architecture Melbourne 2025

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