Masood Alam

Chief Data Architect The Scottish Government

Masood Alam is the Chief Data Architect leading the Enterprise Data Architecture efforts for Scotland. He specialises in data discovery through the use of data catalogues and building large-scale data platforms. With extensive experience in developing modern data infrastructures and leveraging AI to uncover valuable insights, Masood plays a key role in shaping Scotland’s data strategy. He also serves as a liaison to UK-level data architecture boards, ensuring Scotland’s interests are represented at a national level. In addition to his professional achievements, Masood is the author of The Data Evolution and a motivational speaker. He shares his expertise on cloud technologies and enabling large-scale data linkages between geographically distributed organisations, inspiring professionals in the fields of data architecture, cloud computing and digital transformation.

Agenda Day 2

8:45 AM Presentation: INVESTING IN INSIGHT - ENSURING RETURN ON YOUR DATA CATALOGUE INVESTMENT

As organisations grapple with exponentially growing data volumes and increasingly complex regulatory environments, data catalogues are becoming more a vital aspect of successful data management. At the same time, catalogues are growing in sophistication, going far beyond simple data discovery and lineage tracking. Developing a centralised inventory of your ever-growing data assets will allow your data to be better accessed, analysed and understood by the disparate users throughout your organisation. With considerable time and financial investment required, it is important to have the correct strategy to get your money’s worth. 

  • Discover how AI and ML are enhancing data catalogue capabilities, including automated metadata generation and intelligent data classification.
  • Enhance the self-service analysis of data in your organisation by implementing a data catalogue through improved data access and discovery.
  • Understand the steps taken to mitigate common data management challenges through the implementation of a data catalogue. 
  • Learn from a peer how investing in a data catalogue has generated real returns on investment, providing an opportunity to obtain a deeper budget.

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