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TREATING DATA AS A PRODUCT
This ‘federated’ model allows Omio to operate a central data function, while
operating minor contingents that serve other parts of the business. Each
contingent can operate with a level of independence, without relying on one
large central team that slows down operations.
Omio may eventually transition to a fully distributed structure where each
team has its own data engineers and analysts. As they continue to grow, Omio
is focused on expanding their data capabilities, without bloating an individual
team so much that it is no longer agile enough to meet business demands.
“It’s a problem of scale. We started with four people last year,
we’re not a large team, and the demands are increasing. But it
doesn’t make sense to keep adding more and more people to
this big, central group.” – Omio
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