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Published inAug 2023
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Behram Irani
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Behram Irani is currently a technology leader with Amazon Web Services (AWS) specializing in data, analytics and AI/ML. He has spent over 18 years in the tech industry helping organizations, from start-ups to large-scale enterprises, modernize their data platforms. In the last 6 years working at AWS, Behram has been a thought leader in the data, analytics and AI/ML space; publishing multiple papers and leading the digital transformation efforts for many organizations across the globe. Behram has completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Pune and has an MBA degree from the University of Florida.
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Pillars of a modern data architecture

A modern data architecture is required to break down data silos so that data analytics, descriptive as well as predictive using artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), can be done with all the data aggregated into a central location. In order to meet all the business needs around deriving value out of the data in a fast and cost-effective manner, the architecture requires certain pillars to be in place, as follows:

  • Scalable data lakes
  • Purpose-built analytics services
  • Unified data access, including seamless data movement
  • Unified governance
  • Performance and cost-effectiveness

The following diagram illustrates these pillars for you:

 Figure 1.6 – Pillars of a modern data architecture on AWS

Figure 1.6 – Pillars of a modern data architecture on AWS

Let’s explore each of the pillars in more detail.

Scalable data lakes

A data lake is the foundation of a strong modern data platform. Data lakes get pretty big in a short...

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Behram Irani

Behram Irani is currently a technology leader with Amazon Web Services (AWS) specializing in data, analytics and AI/ML. He has spent over 18 years in the tech industry helping organizations, from start-ups to large-scale enterprises, modernize their data platforms. In the last 6 years working at AWS, Behram has been a thought leader in the data, analytics and AI/ML space; publishing multiple papers and leading the digital transformation efforts for many organizations across the globe. Behram has completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Pune and has an MBA degree from the University of Florida.
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