Data systems tend to grow more complex over time unless we make a concerted effort to prevent this.
To help, the data architect role should occupy a position of authority within an organisation. One where the big-picture isn’t overshadowed by the pressures of day-to-day operations.
Anyone who has worked with open-source software is likely familiar with the frustration of navigating a “patchwork” system—where the original, likely elegant design, has been buried beneath layers of haphazard fixes.
The nature of open-source solutions often leads to this outcome because they lack central governance, and long-term planning.
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