In this episode, co-hosts Ole Olesen-Bagneux and Emma McGrattan sit down with Andrew Jones, Principal Engineer and author of Driving Data Quality with Data Contracts (Packt Publishing). Widely credited with coining the term “data contract,” Andrew walks us through how a deceptively simple idea evolved into one of the most impactful trends in modern data architecture.

Together, they explore:

• Andrew’s journey from software engineering to data leadership.

• How unreliable data led him to pioneer the concept of data contracts.

• The surprising connections—and distinctions—between data contracts and data mesh.

• Why data contracts are gaining momentum as the practical backbone of the “shift-left” movement.

• Real-world lessons from organizations implementing contracts to improve data quality, governance, and developer experience.

🎧 Tune in to understand why data contracts aren’t just a trend—they’re becoming the foundation for reliable, federated data management.

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