Functional roles

Functional data roles are the people within a BU or corporate function who are responsible for managing and using data. They include the typically thought-of roles of data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and data architects. They also include governance roles that define data accountability, such as business data stewards, technical data stewards, and data operations leaders.

Functional data roles are essential for any organization that wants to make effective use of data. They help businesses to understand their data, identify trends, and make better decisions.

In a large organization, there may be multiple functional data roles within each BU or corporate function. The specific roles and responsibilities of functional data roles will vary depending on the organization and the industry. However, all functional data roles share a common goal of using data to help the organization achieve its goals. Functional data roles are a critical part of any organization...