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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
- Enhancing 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

Davey Vinluan Senior Release and Delivery Lead (Cloud, Data and Infrastructure Services) ANZ
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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