Welcome to The Data Modernisation Journey
The Architect's View on Data Modernisation
This publication is for technology leaders: CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of Data, tasked with the high-stakes challenge of modernising an enterprise data platform.
After 15+ years designing and de-risking complex data migrations for major financial institutions and enterprises, I share the architectural blueprints and strategic frameworks that separate successful modernisation projects from costly failures.
This isn't about incremental pipeline tweaks. It's about the strategic decisions, architectural patterns, and leadership required to successfully move your organisation's most critical data assets from legacy platforms like Oracle and Teradata to the cloud.
What You Will Learn
Each edition provides strategic insights to help you, the technology leader, make better architectural decisions. We focus on:
Migration Blueprints & Roadmaps: Proven, phased strategies for planning and executing a seamless migration to modern platforms like Snowflake and GCP, minimising risk and business disruption.
Architectural Trade-Offs: Honest analysis of the critical decisions in cloud data architecture—from choosing the right platform to designing for cost control and long-term scalability.
De-Risking & Governance: Frameworks for mitigating the hidden risks in data modernisation, ensuring data integrity, security, and governance are built into the foundation of your new platform.
From Engineer to Architect: Career insights on the path from hands-on implementation to strategic leadership. A section for ambitious engineers and for leaders dedicated to mentoring the next generation of architects on their teams.
Technology Leadership & ROI: Insights on how to justify your architectural choices, manage stakeholder expectations, and demonstrate the tangible business value and ROI of your modernisation efforts.
Your Modernisation Strategy, Delivered.
This is not a technical manual for engineers. It is a strategic guide for leaders.
Every week, you'll receive one concise, high-level insight to help you:
Navigate the complexities of enterprise data modernisation with confidence.
Avoid the common pitfalls that derail legacy migration projects.
Lead your team to build a data architecture that drives real business value.
Join a community of technology leaders building the future of enterprise data.
