**AGENDA:** 17:55 - Introductions 18:00 - Craig Porteous: Centralise or Federate - How to Scale your Lakehouse 18:45 - Isi Turner: Crafting a Personal Brand: Your Career Deserves More Than Just a CV 19:30 - Refreshments & networking 20:00 - Finish **CRAIG PORTEOUS BIO:** Data Platform MVP \| Technology Director @ [Analytics Masterminds](https://masterminds.io/analytics/) \| DATA:Scotland event founder \| He/Him\. I'm a lifelong learner with a passion for creative problem-solving. I share my expertise and insights with the data community through talks, video content, and bringing people together with the DATA:Scotland event. **SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION:** As organisations modernise their data platforms, one key question always surfaces: How do we scale this to serve the business? Should you maintain a central Data Lakehouse for consistency and control, or federate it to empower teams and scale with agility? In this session, I’ll explore the trade-offs between centralised and federated Lakehouse architectures, how to decide what fits your organisation, and why the best solutions often blend both approaches. You’ll learn how governance, data ownership, training, and tooling choices can make or break your strategy. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of the benefits of federation, and a practical roadmap for balancing autonomy with standardisation in a real-world Data Lakehouse. **ISI TURNER BIO:** They/Them \| Senior Marketing Executive at Advancing Analytics Isi is a Senior Marketing Executive at Advancing Analytics, and a freelance Brand Consultant and Digital Marketer. They've worked in marketing in the data space for over 5 years, with a keen interest in social media and branding. They're an advocate for neurodivergent and queer voices in the industry. **SESSION 2 DESCRIPTION:** Personal branding isn’t just for “influencers” - it helps set you apart from the crowd and opens the door to new opportunities. In such a heavily saturated industry, personal brandin

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