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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 10-minute networking session, the goal is to connect with three new people. Let the questions on the screen spark your conversation. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your network!
09:20

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

Thomas Janssen - Head of Data Architecture & Governance - Judobank
09:45

Topic to Be Confirmed

Senior representative - - Informatica
10:10

Transforming Data Infrastructure - Strategies for Mastering Modernisation and Emerging Challenges

Tim Gerber - Senior Manager Data and Analytics - Australian Super
- 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
- Preparing your organisation for real-time analytics and decision-making capabilities
10:35

Morning Coffee and Connect
11:05

Topic to Be Confirmed

Senior representative - - IBM
11:30

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

Stephen Drover - Lead Data Architect - Coles
12:05

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
12:30

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

Sripurna Das Technology Head of Data and Content Origin
13:05

Lunch
14:05

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.
14:30

Unifying Architectures: Breaking Down Silos for Cross-Functional Insights and Agility
- Overcoming common pain points of siloed data architectures, such as duplicated efforts, inconsistent data, and the inability to share insights across teams or departments
- Driving strategies for integrating data across platforms, teams, or departments. Include the role of APIs, microservices, and metadata management
- Highlighting how breaking down silos requires not just technical solutions, but also organisational changes, including collaboration between teams, but are worthwhile endeavours
14:55

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

Abhra Pal - Lead Solutions Architect – Data and Cloud Infrastructure - Telstra Super
15:20

Panel: Next-Gen Data Architecture - How AI is Redefining Design and Implementation
- How could AI address common data architecture challenges?
- How AI is changing code generation and what this means for data solutions development.
- What could the practical journey of implementing AI in architecture look like?
- What trends in AI and architecture should organisations prepare for today?
Speakers:

Peter O'Donnell Enterprise Data Architect Victoria Legal Aid

Usman Zafar Sr. Principal, Enterprise Architecture – Data Invesco
15:55

Afternoon Coffee and Connect
16:25

Unlocking Data Value Through Lineage and Provenance in Complex Ecosystems

Srinivasan Venkatadri - Enterprise Data Domain Architect - Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
16:50

Implementing a Lakehouse Architecture: Patterns, Pitfalls, and Payoffs

Salah Rubaie - Enterprise Architecture and Platform Manager - South East Water
17:15

Close of Data Architecture Melbourne 2025

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