In this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Simon Harrer, celebrated for his influential work in the realm of software engineering and his pivotal role in championing the Data Mesh movement in Germany.

Simon takes us on a journey from teaching Java programming and co-writing the book "Java by Comparison" to transitioning into the data world, spurred by his fascination with the transformative potential of Data Mesh. He recounts the challenges and triumphs of translating Zhamak Dehghani’s "Data Mesh" book into German.

As the conversation unfolds, Simon elucidates the relationship between software engineering principles and Data Mesh, emphasizing the significance of data contracts and the process of fostering a data-centric culture within traditionally software-focused teams. His insights shed light on the early adoption stages of Data Mesh and the first data decentralization success stories in Germany.

🎧 Tune in to this episode to dive deep into Simon Harrer's journey of bridging the worlds of software engineering and data architecture, exploring his visionary take on Data Mesh in the German tech landscape, and the narrative of data contracts as a cornerstone for the future of data utilization.

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