Akif Cakir
I am a Data and AI enthusiast with over 14 years of experience across the full data lifecycle — from ingestion and transformation to analytics and machine learning operations.
My expertise spans modern data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, Big Data technologies, and cloud-native solutions. I have deep hands-on experience designing and implementing end-to-end data and ML pipelines that are reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient, driving value through automation and operational excellence.
I’m passionate about leveraging data and AI to create impactful, efficient, and intelligent systems that empower both business and technology teams.
Session
How mature are your data pipeline operations? A Roadmap to Operational Excellence.
Data teams often struggle to scale their pipeline operations, trapped in a cycle of manual fixes and reactive fire-fighting. But what does "good" actually look like? In this talk, we introduce a standardized 5-level maturity model for Data Operations, focusing on three critical pillars: Orchestration, Data Quality, and Data SLOs.
We will deconstruct the journey from "Struggling" (manual scripts, no guarantees) to "Mastery" (automated, resilient, and measured). Attendees will leave with a concrete framework to assess their team’s current standing and a clear, step-by-step roadmap to raise the bar toward operational excellence.