7 Strategic Snowflake AI & Semantic Layer tips

Semantic Layers are not new. When we see BI + Self Service that typically has a Semantic Layer aspect to it. However, for reasons Agentic AI related, lately we are seeing a Semantic Layer resurgence. So how do we approach this from a Strategic Data & AI perspective in the context of the Snowflake Data Platform? How do we position Snowflake Semantic Layers correctly when it comes to Data & AI Solution delivery?

In this session, Dan will share 7 Strategic Snowflake AI & Semantic Layer tips, covering:

• The Semantic Layers Origin Story
• Why AI is prompting a Semantic Layer ‘resurgence’
• AI augmented design improvements & Human in the Agent Loop
• Data & AI Quality Assurance management on Snowflake
• Data Modeling as a key skillset in this context
• Snowflake and Apache Ossie
• Semantic Layer & Agentic AI Governance on Snowflake

Key Takeaways:
1. How & why Semantic Layers are making a comeback
2. How to position Snowflake Semantic Layers in Data & AI Strategy
3. How Snowflake Agentic AI’s Semantic Layer usage can prompt Agentic AI Governance, from FinOps to Horizon Catalog to Observability & Auditability

Independent Data Management & Governance Consultant, Galavan.com

Dan Galavan is a leading Independent Data Management & Governance Consultant. He’s spent 27 years advising clients & leading the delivery of Data Solutions in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

He offers a range of data industry expertise to enable organizational improvements and Data Driven success. He covers the full Data Management spectrum, from Database Design & Development, to Master Data Management, Data Migration, Cloud Analytics, Data Integration & Interoperability, Data Strategy, and associated Data Governance.

Dan is a Snowflake Platform DSH Program member (1 of 126 people worldwide, 7th year), is a certified Snowflake Snowpro Advanced Architect, and recently completed a diploma in Advanced AI for Business with distinction from University College Dublin, Ireland.

In addition to consulting, Dan has been an Associate Faculty Lecturer in Data Management at the National College of Ireland and has been a guest lecturer at the Technical University Dublin, Ireland, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands.

Further details: www.galavan.com

Location
Clayton Hotel Charlemont
Agenda

• 6:00 pm – Food & Networking
• 6:30 pm – 7 Strategic Snowflake AI & Semantic Layer tips