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He explained that, increasingly, the concept of DataOps—the merging of Data Engineering and Data Science—enables cross-functional use and democratization of data. Organizations now see data as an asset belonging to all stakeholders, emphasizing domain experts' roles over purely technical ownership.
Kanea added that in their organization, the ownership begins with subject matter experts—those with domain knowledge of lending, customer interactions, or communications—who act as custodians of their respective data domains. This decentralized approach fosters a more efficient and domain-aligned data governance model, minimizing silos and enhancing decision-making.