S1 Ep#23 Building a Data Mesh

Building a Data Mesh

The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences. 

In Episode 23 of Data Product Management in Action, our host Frannie Helforoush is joined by Soheil Mirchi, a technical product manager. Soheil discusses his company’s shift from a centralized data lake to a decentralized data mesh architecture. He outlines the three types of data products—source-aligned, aggregated, and customer-facing—and highlights the importance of data contracts and testing. Learn about strategies for measuring success through metrics and customer feedback, along with lessons on starting small and fostering data democratization. Tune in for essential insights on effective data management!

• About our host Frannie Helforoush: Frannie's journey began as a software engineer and evolved into a strategic product manager. Now, as a data product manager, she leverages her expertise in both fields to create impactful solutions. Frannie thrives on making data accessible and actionable, driving product innovation, and ensuring product thinking is integral to data management. Connect with Frannie on LinkedIn.

• About our guest Soheil Mirchi :Soheil is a Technical Product Manager at Temedica, a health insights company focused on transforming complex healthcare and pharmaceutical data into actionable insights. Leading a team of data engineers, scientists, and analysts, Soheil drives the development of cutting-edge data products while guiding the company’s transition to a data mesh architecture. He is passionate about empowering teams with the autonomy to manage their own data products and believes in a collaborative approach to driving innovation in the health tech space. Connect with Soheil on LinkedIn.

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