
John Giles
Better Data Vault? Easier Data Vault? Actually, a lot more than Data Vault
Blending decades of experience with his town‑planning metaphor, John Giles explains how robust conceptual models and reusable patterns can transform Data Vault into a business‑friendly, scalable approach that works far beyond analytics.
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Introducing the Presenter
John Giles
Independent Consultant and Author of "The Data Elephant in the Board Room"
John Giles is an independent consultant, with a passion for seeing ideas taken to fruition. Commencing in IT in the late 1960s as a developer, the last few decades have focussed on data modelling, from the project level through to the enterprise level. Data integration has been an increasing focus of his clients, leading to quality-at-speed delivery of “Data Town Plans” to something like 20 organisations. For more on Data Town Plans, you may like to read John’s latest book, The Data Elephant in the Board Room.

Bridging the Gap: Smarter Data Vaults and the Power of Data Town Planning
In a recent Data Vault User Group webinar, renowned data strategist John Giles shared his vision for evolving Data Vault practices—one that goes beyond technical implementation and embraces business engagement, conceptual clarity, and strategic planning . John opened with a familiar challenge: the disconnect between IT and business. While Data Vault has always been “about the business,” many practitioners still struggle to bridge the communication gap. His solution? A metaphor drawn from...
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