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April 7th, 2025 - Tom DeWolf, one of ACA’s Data Mesh experts, was recently featured as a guest on the Data Product Management in Action podcast hosted by Michael Toland.

In this episode, Tom draws from his extensive background, including a PhD in distributed systems and several years of hands-on experience in software engineering and data platforms, to offer valuable insights into the evolving world of Data Mesh.
Key takeaways include:
- The need for self-service capabilities in data product platforms
- The advantages of building with an evolutionary architecture
- The complexities of governance in multi-organization environments
- Lessons learned from past implementations and the importance of user engagement
Tom also emphasizes how product management is essential in the success of data platforms, viewing the platform itself as a product and recognizing data product developers as its users. He discusses how, in this context, an architect’s responsibilities often evolve into those of a product manager, requiring technical and strategic skills.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:

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