Demystification of Data as a Product: How to build a strategy from ground up to transform an organization
Recorded on Friday, October 18 2024
Talk Details
Data is the key driver for decision making, business insights, and analytics at every organization. Have you ever wondered if data can be a product? This topic will provide current and aspiring product managers a way to think of data as a product, how to build out a strategy from inception to execution, and some challenges to consider along the way. You'll gain knowledge on how to get started, what key considerations need to be taken into account, how to factor in the user experience, and tips on how to increase adoption.
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Speaker Details
Melinda Rodriguez - Senior Delivery Principal, Slalom
Melinda Rodriguez is a Senior Principal Consultant with over 7 years of experience in product development. She thrives in helping people solve difficult problems and leading cross-functional teams to develop impactful products. A proud mother of two, Melinda is also passionate about mentorship and empowering women in technology.
Karina Pekala - Solution Owner, FHLBank Chicago
Karina Pekala is a Solution Owner, leading capabilities within Product and Project Management at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. She has a growing passion for Data Strategy and Analysis and is committed to enhancing banking processes and results driven decision making. She is focused on leveraging data to create impactful solutions for the Bank and its members.

Melinda Rodriguez - Senior Delivery Principal, Slalom
Melinda Rodriguez is a Senior Principal Consultant with over 7 years of experience in product development. She thrives in helping people solve difficult problems and leading cross-functional teams to develop impactful products. A proud mother of two, Melinda is also passionate about mentorship and empowering women in technology.

Karina Pekala - Solution Owner, FHLBank Chicago
Karina Pekala is a Solution Owner, leading capabilities within Product and Project Management at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. She has a growing passion for Data Strategy and Analysis and is committed to enhancing banking processes and results driven decision making. She is focused on leveraging data to create impactful solutions for the Bank and its members.