From Data Scientist to C-Suite: Making of Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Last Updated on November 3, 2024 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Shreepada Rao
Originally published on Towards AI.
A structured approach to becoming a CDAO
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Photo by Samuel Scrimshaw on UnsplashGartner says By 2025, Chief Data and Analytics Officers (CDAOs) will widely adopt data fabric to address data management complexities.
Disclaimer: I am not covering the requirements for the general management and leadership role. Those do apply on default and highlight the explicit requirements.
Today the data is that new oil and AI inventions are more significant than the invention of βWheelβ for humankind. The role of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) has become a critical leadership position across industries. As organizations increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making, innovation, and growth, the CDAO plays a key role in bridging the gap between business strategy and data analytics. According to Gartner, by 2025, CDAOs will widely adopt data fabric to address growing complexities in data management and governance, emphasizing the need for advanced technical and leadership skills to navigate this evolving landscape.
If youβre an aspiring CDAO, this guide will help you understand the responsibilities of the role, steps to success, and how to bridge key skill gaps to thrive in this fast-paced, high-impact leadership position.
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