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The Data Playbook Podcast

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šŸŽ™ļø The Data Playbook is a podcast where we aim to build a playbook for data leaders. We do that through a series of interviews with other data leaders, data practitioners and data experts. In each episode, we break down real-world data challenges: from building modern architectures and embracing Data Mesh to navigating cloud sovereignty, we help you make smarter decisions one play at a time.

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Very few companies manage 10,000 of anything today, and Eric Broda thinks that's the real challenge behind AI agents at scale. Broda runs Broda Group Software, helping banks and insurers build agent ecosystems he calls the agentic mesh.

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Modern data platforms are becoming more powerful. They are also becoming more complex.

In this episode of The Data Playbook, Kris Peeters talks with Wannes Rosiers, Head of IT & Development at WEAREONE.world, the company behind Tomorrowland, about w... more

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Building advanced analytics is rarely a technology challenge alone. Success depends on understanding the organisation, delivering value incrementally and enabling teams to solve real operational problems.

In this episode, Kris Peeters speaks with Ma... more

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Agentic AI is everywhere. Production-ready AI is not.

In this episode, Kris Peeters talks with Dataminded Data Engineer Jesus Garcia about the gap between AI hype and enterprise reality.

Drawing on lessons from building a large-scale Agentic AI pla... more

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Frank Neven
Professor at Hasselt University, specializes in database management and data engineering
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Tjonnie Li
Professor at KU Leuven working on gravitational waves
Catholic University Leuven (KU Leuven)
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Tom Holsteens
Head of Controlling and Business Intelligence at Brussels Airlines
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Episode: Scaling Data in Aviation: Inside Brussels Airlines’ Data Strategy - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Tom Holsteens
Jean-Michel Begon
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Luminus
Luminus
Episode: Machine Learning in Energy: Forecasting, MLOps, and Business Impact - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Jean-Michel Begon
Jelena Grujic
A physicist with experience in data science and engineering, previously involved in CERN and now working at Dataminded.
Dataminded
Episode: S2 E9. Data Science vs Data Engineering: Breaking the Wall - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Jelena Grujic
Frederic Vanderveken
CEO of Dataminded with a background in engineering and physics, transitioned from technical roles to strategic positions in data solutions.
Dataminded
Episode: S2 E8. A Structured Framework for Building Successful Data Solutions - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Frederic Vanderveken
Niels Claeys
Data expert and software development background
Dataminded
Episode: S2 E5. Beyond Hyperscalers: How to Run Modern Data Platforms on European Clouds - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Niels Claeys
Hannes Heylen
Responsible for the data and AI team at Belfius Insurance.
Belfius Insurance
Episode: S2 E4. Build vs Buy in the GenAI Era: Inside Belfius’ Data & AI Strategy - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Hannes Heylen
Wim Vancuyck
Manager in the ICT team at imec, responsible for data-related projects and research enablement.
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Episode: S2 E3. How imec scales research with data platforms: governance, workbenches, and adoption - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Wim Vancuyck

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Kris Peeters
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Pascal Brokmeier
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Dr. Barak Chizi
Chief Data and Analytics Officer at KBC Group

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How NMBS/SNCB Uses Data Science to Improve Public Transport
Q: What does a day in the life of your team look like, and how do you balance delivery with enablement?
The team splits time between delivering analytics products for specific directorates and enabling other teams by building a robust data platform and providing collaboration with embedded analytics to scale impact.
How NMBS/SNCB Uses Data Science to Improve Public Transport
Q: How did you build traction in such a large organization?
Traction came from aligning analytics work with concrete, visible business outcomes and gradually expanding scope, starting with BI dashboards and moving toward predictive and prescriptive analytics that the business units could actually use.
How Tomorrowland Keeps Data Simple While Scaling Globally
Q: What are the next six to twelve months' priorities for your data/AI work?
Focusing on conversational AI while ensuring data quality and brand alignment, continuing to simplify the data landscape, and accelerating delivery for new initiatives. We aim to deploy capabilities quickly (e.g., local websites and shops) while keeping governance and brand safety intact, and exploring agentic AI in a controlled, value-driven manner.
How Tomorrowland Keeps Data Simple While Scaling Globally
Q: What does your data/AI setup look like at WEAREONE, and how do you balance business needs with data capabilities?
We operate a mixed model where data aligns with development efforts and AI serves both customer-facing and productivity use cases. The company currently relies on a lean, maintainable landscape (e.g., Postgres for core data) to support diverse products like festival experiences and furniture ventures, with an emphasis on bringing business knowledge into data projects and enabling cross-team collaboration through Data Mesh-like principles.
How Tomorrowland Keeps Data Simple While Scaling Globally
Q: Can you introduce yourself to the audience? Who are you and what do you do?
I'm Wannes, head of IT and Development at WEAREONE, the company behind Tomorrowland. My role blends IT operations with development and data responsibilities, aiming to ensure that data initiatives are treated as first-class citizens and that technology supports both mature and emerging product lines.

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What is The Data Playbook Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical data leadership, governance, and modern data architectures, often featuring early-stage to mature data teams, data engineers, and analytics leaders solving real-world challenges. Episodes frequently cover topics such as Data Mesh, data platforms, AI integration in production, and the interplay between centralized data functions and business units. A notable strength is bringing practitioners from finance, aviation, energy, and large public organizations to offer actionable frameworks, tooling choices, and governance models. The cadence of guest profiles—ranging from CDOs and professors to founders of data-focused consultancies—helps listeners extract implementable lessons for building scalable, accountable data... more

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2. Tjonnie Li
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