Why your data strategy needs engineering at the table

What does it really take to build confidence in enterprise data? At Arvest Bank, it started with a single use case and a commitment to simplicity. In this episode, Thomas Brence sits down with Josh Cohen live from Collibra’s Product Premiere to talk about what it means to make trust tangible—and how Arvest is laying the groundwork for deeper data quality and governance maturity.

By bringing Collibra under the data engineering team and focusing on clear business value, Arvest is transforming how its finance and performance teams interact with data. Josh shares how his team is tackling source-to-target validation, establishing trust through small wins, and navigating change management with a pragmatic, top-down approach.

From reluctant stakeholders to AI readiness, hear how one bank is building trust in its data—one rule, one report, and one relationship at a time.

Three reasons you should listen to this episode:

1. Start small to prove value fast. Learn how Arvest focuses on specific, high-value reporting needs to make data governance meaningful—and measurable—for business stakeholders.

2. Rethink ownership to drive adoption. Explore Arvest’s shift Collibra from the governance team to data engineering, and how that decision helped accelerate quality initiatives.

3. Navigate change with clarity. Get practical advice on managing resistance, setting expectations, and securing executive buy-in to make data quality stick.

Resources

• Connect with Thomas
• Connect with Josh

Enjoyed this episode?

Be sure to follow us so you never miss an update. You can leave us a review on Apple or Spotify, and share it with your friends and colleagues to help others learn more about the importance of a data-first digital transformation approach.

Have questions? You can connect with us on LinkedIn. For more updates, please visit our website.