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About the Book
Terraforming Data Product Governance offers a groundbreaking approach to revolutionizing data governance in the modern data economy. By blending business strategy with cutting-edge technological frameworks, the book demonstrates how Everything as Code principles, along with emerging standards like the Open Data Product Specification (ODPS) and Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), can reshape how organizations manage, monetize, and scale their data assets.
In this highly practical guide, author Dr. Jarkko Moilanen walks you through the shift from traditional data management to a product-driven economy where data products are treated as valuable business assets. You'll learn how to cross critical "Data Product Chasms" and leverage computational governance to automate and streamline operations while maintaining the highest standards of data quality, service-level agreements (SLAs), and compliance.
Perfect for business leaders, CIOs, CDOs, and data architects, this book empowers readers with actionable insights into creating data products that drive revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate business risks. Through real-world examples, reusable frameworks, and detailed specifications, you’ll discover how to future-proof your data governance strategy and unlock new opportunities in the fast-evolving data economy.
This is the definitive resource for anyone looking to transform their organization’s data governance approach using automation, scalability, and modern data standards.
About the Author
Dr. Jarkko Moilanen is a distinguished figure in the fields of AI, data monetization, and the platform economy, with over a decade of experience at the forefront of the global data movement. As one of the early pioneers of the open data revolution in Finland, Dr. Moilanen co-founded the Open Knowledge Foundation in Finland and played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s open data strategy. His thought leadership has been recognized through his inclusion in the Hyperight Nordic 100 list in Data, Analytics, and AI, and as the MIT CDOIQ Country CDO Ambassador for Finland.
Dr. Moilanen's expertise extends beyond academia; he has held several leadership roles, including Chief Data Officer and Chief Operations Officer, where he has driven significant innovations in AI and data product standardization, notably under the Linux Foundation. He is also the igniter and maintainer of the Open Data Product Specification, a widely acknowledged standard for data products, contributing to the advancement of data-driven ecosystems globally.
As an author, Dr. Moilanen has written seminal works on the API and data economies, including API Economy 101 and Deliver Value in the Data Economy, which reflect his deep understanding of the intersection between business, technology, and data. His latest books, AI-Powered Data Products and Terraforming Data Product Governance, examine cutting-edge topics, offering practical insights for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of data product governance and AI applications.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Moilanen is a passionate and inspirational leader, known for his ability to bridge the gap between strategic vision and practical execution. He continues to shape the future of data economies and is committed to helping organizations leverage data as a core asset for innovation and growth.