Episode 30 Julian Schwarzenbach: Why Data Doesn't have to be difficult!

In my 30th episode I speak to the the calm and collected Data Evangelist Julian Schwarzenbach! We talk about: 1) His background in engineering and data 2) His strapline "Data Doesn't have to be difficult" 3) Why we are still talking about Data Quality 4) How business functions need to take responsibility for their data and data governance activities 5) His approach to valuing data 6) His book: Managing Data Quality: A Practical Guide and the idea of the "data zoo" 7) The new British Standards he has launched around big data. 8) The work he does at the British Computer Society About Julian: Julian Schwarzenbach helps organisations improve their profitability, efficiency and quality through better exploitation of their data, particularly for asset intensive organisations. He works with organisations to improve the skills of staff, refine processes, develop standards and implement governance systems. He has been the chair of the British Computer Society Data Management Specialist Group for over 10 years now and is a visiting lecturer at Birmingham city delivering lectures on data management, data exploitation and the use of technology. He believes everything can be improved and develops pragmatic and realistic solutions to burning business problems that deliver sustainable benefits to the organisation. As a 'Data Evangelist', his motto is "Data does not have to be difficult!" About Samir Samir is a data strategy and analytics leader, CEO and Founder of datazuum. He has a history of helping data executives and leaders craft and execute their data strategies. His passion for data strategy led him to launch the Data Strategy & Analytics Coaching Programme, and is host of the Data Strategy Show. After a career in both private and public sectors Samir launched the datazuum brand in 2012, with a view to working with executives to deliver data strategy at a time when data was not seen as a business asset. Today datazuum delivers projects across both private and public sectors including: Charities, Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Government, Housing & Construction, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Media & Publishing, Outsourcing, Postal, Retail, Telecoms, Transport and Utilities. Samir has 20 years of international experience across Europe, North America, and Africa. Is a regular speaker at international conferences, coach / mentor, a charity fundraiser, and youth champion for Working Knowledge - supporting young people to achieve their personal and career goals in life. Samir lives in London with his wife and daughter. Contact: [email protected]