
This piece is a community contribution from Ryan Duffy, a Data Strategy Leader with over a decade of experience! He has been part of the inner workings of what it takes to effectively deliver enterprise data, including establishing the Chief Data Offices for some of the largest financial institutions – some of which are probably represented in your wallet right now. We’re thrilled to feature Ryan’s unique insights as a Strategy Leader on Modern Data 101!We actively collaborate with data experts to bring the best resources to a 9000+ strong community of data practitioners. If you have something to say on Modern Data practices & innovations, feel free to reach out! Note: All submissions are vetted for quality & relevance. We keep it information-first and do not support any promotions, paid or otherwise!Feature Your Ideas!IntroductionThe subject of data products continues to gain traction across the industry, with some sectors leading the way while some are stepping back to learn from other’s missteps. "Data Product" has become a ubiquitous term, yet the definition varies significantly across the industry.