Simon O'Toole
AAO Macquarie, Head of Research Data & Software
I am interested in data authorisation and access control, astronomical data models, systems integration and data interoperability. I have a diverse background; with a PhD in astrophysics, I worked as a research fellow, provided technical support, and managed data systems at the Australian Astronomical Observatory. I'm now based in the Australian Astronomical Optics group at Macquarie University, leading a team of software and data engineers to build a next generation astronomical data archive.
Sessions
The future of Data Engineering panel
Our "Future of Data Engineering" panel will explore the evolving landscape of data infrastructure and management in the era of big data and AI. Leading experts will discuss emerging trends such as data mesh architectures, real-time streaming analytics, and the convergence of data lakes and data warehouses. The panel will delve into advancements in cloud-native data platforms, serverless computing for data processing, and the role of machine learning in automating data pipelines. Attendees will gain insights into novel approaches to data governance, data quality management, and DataOps practices. The discussion will also cover the impact of edge computing on data engineering, strategies for handling unstructured and semi-structured data at scale, and the challenges of building ethical and privacy-preserving data systems. Join us to explore how data engineering is evolving to support the next generation of data-driven applications and AI-powered insights.
Starts: 2:40 PM
Ends: 3:30 PM