Let’s talk automation, metadata and AI in operations. Data now moves through organisations like an unseen current and AI is starting to shape it as it goes - tagging it, cleaning it, organising it, explaining it. The pipes are getting smarter. As DataOps and MLOps blend into more automated loops, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer just about control or access. It’s about context - where data comes from, why it changes and what it means in practice. The mechanics are speedi

I t’s Melbourne Cup Day, a national moment where stats, stories and a bit of superstition all line up at the starting gates. My father-in-law, Jack, loved the races. He had an uncanny knack for reading a form guide, spotting patterns others missed, seeing logic where most saw luck. I think about that a lot in my line of work. Because great data work isn't just about numbers, it's about context, instinct and timing. It's about knowing when the data tells a story worth backing.