Leading Analytics Without Losing the Plot

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 by Vik

In today’s data-saturated world, analytics leaders are under constant pressure to deliver more. More dashboards. More tools. More data. And yet, despite all that output, many teams struggle to drive outcomes that matter. Somewhere along the way, they lose the plot. This post is about staying grounded. It’s about leading analytics with clarity, avoiding common traps, and making sure your efforts connect back to what truly matters: progress, not just process. The Story Is the …

Data Contracts: Hype, Reality, and Practical Value

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Vik

Over the past few years, data contracts have surged in popularity—touted as the missing link between data producers and consumers. Yet as with most trends in data architecture, hype often outpaces practical value. Let’s break down where data contracts truly shine, where they fall short, and how to think about them in the broader context of building scalable, trustworthy data platforms—and enabling effective data governance at scale. What Are Data Contracts, Really? At their core, data contracts …