S02 E07 Revolutionizing the Data Landscape: Inside Salesforce’s modernization journey with Murali Kallem, Head of Data Platform at Slesforce

Salesforce is moving towards a more user-friendly and modernized data platform that allows for faster migration and operation, while also enabling users to take advantage of new functionalities that were previously unavailable. In the latest episode of the Modern Data Show, Murali Kallen, Head of Office of Data at Salesforce discusses the Snowflake modernization efforts, including migrating to Snowflake and adopting cloud-friendly tools. Murali also covers the importance of vendor support structures for established companies and the consideration of open-source versus commercial offerings.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:12 Data platform at Salesforce

00:07:53 Structure of Salesforce's data team

00:12:28 Data tool buying criteria from the data leader's perspective

00:23:05 Partnership with Snowflake

00:27:24 Future of data space