Andy is the EMEA Head of Partner Solutions Architecture and Data Mesh Lead at Starburst. Andy is supporting the rapid growth of technology partners across Europe and the Middle East, working with the likes of Data Reply, AWS, Google Cloud, Red Hat, and Thoughtspot.

With over 20 years in analytics and data-focused roles, Andy’s specific focus is considering how an organisation’s use of analytics, analytical culture and analytical processes can be optimised through technologies such as self-service data tools, cloud, and streaming analytics.

With a background in leading Digital and IT Portfolio Transformations, Adrian understands the value of creating executive frameworks that focus on material business outcomes. Previously, Adrian was Chief Data Officer at Shell. Prior to that, he led the development of several IT Strategic Consulting Services at KPMG.

Skilled with getting the most out of data-driven investments, Adrian is a trusted adviser to navigating complex data environments and integrating the Data Mesh vision on your terms. His contagious passion for learning and innovation creates an engaging discussion with executives who are on their own digital transformation journey.

"I am a full professor of software engineering at HTW Berlin and a fellow technology consultant (part-time) with ThoughtWorks Germany, where I served as Head of Data & AI before moving back to academia.

As a vital part of research, teaching, and consulting, I am passionate about distilling and distributing great ideas and concepts that emerge in the software engineering community.

I am a frequent speaker at conferences and I still love to bring together people with diverse areas of expertise such as data scientists and developers."

Joe Reis is a "recovering data scientist" and the co-founder & CEO of Ternary Data. He's a business-minded data nerd who's worked in the data industry for 20 years, with responsibilities ranging from statistical modeling, forecasting, machine learning, data engineering, data architecture, and almost everything else in between. He hosts the popular data show, The Monday Morning Data Chat, interviews the top professionals in data on The Data Nerd Herd podcast, and runs several meetups, including The Utah Data Engineering Meetup and SLC Python. Joe also teaches at the University of Utah and is the co-author of the Fundamentals of Data Engineering. When he's not busy running a company, teaching, or creating content, Joe often finds himself rock climbing or trail running in the mountains around Salt Lake City, Utah.