In this episode of Praxi Pod, host Andrew Turner speaks with Ole Olesen-Bahneux about his journey in the data space, his first book on data catalogs, and his new book on metadata management. They discuss the importance of user adoption, the concept of the MetaGrid, and how Ole's background in library science informs his approach to data management. The conversation highlights the challenges organisations face in managing data and the need for better coordination of metadata repositories.

Takeaways

• Ole's first book focuses on the importance of data catalogs.
• Data catalogs are often underutilized in organizations.
• User adoption is crucial for the success of data technologies.
• Ole emphasizes the need for a bridge between technology and business.
• The concept of the MetaGrid helps coordinate multiple metadata repositories.
• Metadata is defined as being in two places at once.
• The role of reference librarians can be applied to data management.
• Ole's background in library science informs his approach to data.
• Understanding metadata can improve data management practices.
• Ole's new book addresses the challenges of metadata management.

Sound bites

• "Data catalogs are where metadata goes to die."
• "Metadata is in two places at once."
• "It's a tech book, but it's a weird tech book."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ole Olsen Bagneux

02:41 The Importance of Data and AI

05:41 Ole's Academic and Professional Journey

10:55 Understanding Data Catalogs

13:50 User Adoption and Data Catalogs

19:14 The Fundamentals of Metadata Management

25:01 The Journey of Metadata Management

27:49 Understanding the IT Landscape

31:08 The MetaGrid Concept

35:59 Defining Metadata

42:10 The Role of the Reference Librarian

48:16 Bridging the Gap in Data Management