Part 8/11:
- Migrations: Moving from legacy systems to cloud-optimized architectures was facilitated by clear ownership and modular domain boundaries.
Lowe’s also emphasizes the importance of continuous training and encouragement of a data-as-a-product mindset among their teams.
Achievements and Benefits
Despite being early in their full-scale transformation, Lowe’s reports notable successes:
Enhanced Agility: Domain teams now build and modify data products rapidly, minimizing backlogs and enabling iterative development.
Improved Data Quality & Trust: Clear ownership, certification, and lineage improve user confidence in datasets.
Better Change Management: Domain-specific ownership minimizes the impact of transactional system updates on the overall data ecosystem.