Data Strategist and Former Texas CDO Ed Kelly on building Programs

Ed Kelly, Data Strategist and Texas’ first Chief Data Officer, discusses the journey Texas took in building out data programs, cultures, and capabilities. He runs through some of the key attributes of a successful CDO as well as how to win people over in building a shared vision. The path wasn’t easy, but the story is very interesting and promises some key insights into how one of the largest states moved towards a more robust data-centered culture. Favorite quotes:> CDOs today have to have a balance of understanding> [Data] It is a hardcore thing. You just gotta be able to articulate it.> [This was a] critical component to the success of the Texas program. Was learning from others and then applying it to how Texas would be able to handle it.