DATA TRANSFORMATION WITH ADVANCED

DATA STACK

ICTE 825 ADVANCED DATABASE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ING. DELALI KWASI DAKE, PH.D

PREPARE BY
KUUKU NYAMEYE WILSON 8232100020
AND STEPHEN KWASHIE AMEMASOR 8232100030
 The Data Transformation Landscape

 Data transformation is the process of converting data from one format or structure to
another, making it suitable for analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
 In today's data-driven world, organizations are inundated with vast volumes of data from
diverse sources such as sensors, social media, customer interactions, and more.
 However, the challenge lies in efficiently transforming this data into valuable insights that
can drive strategic actions and competitive advantage.
“
 Data transformation is like putting together puzzle pieces to
create a clear and meaningful picture.
It involves arranging and organizing scattered data based on
relationships and common identifiers.
By transforming data, patterns, trends, and insights emerge,
enabling informed decision-making.

”
Data transformation helps make sense of disconnected data,
revealing the bigger picture and valuable information.
It's akin to solving a puzzle to uncover hidden insights and
unlock the potential within the data.
DATA TRANSFORMATION:
EXPLANATION:
NB:A DATA MART IS A SUBSET OF A DATA
This diagram shows the data
WAREHOUSE THAT FOCUSES ON
transformation landscape. Data sources are SPECIFIC BUSINESS AREAS OR
integrated using data integration tools, DEPARTMENTS WITHIN AN
which then store the integrated data in data ORGANIZATION. IT IS A SMALLER,
warehouses. From there, data marts are MORE SPECIALIZED DATA REPOSITORY
THAT CONTAINS RELEVANT DATA FOR A
created to support specific business units.
PARTICULAR GROUP OF USERS OR
Finally, data science tools are used to SPECIFIC ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.
analyze the data stored in the data marts.
Importance of data transformation

 Decision-Making: Transformed data empowers informed, data-driven decision-making at

all organizational levels.
 Efficiency and Productivity: Data transformation automates repetitive tasks, saving time,
increasing efficiency, and improving productivity.
 Data Integration: Transforming data allows for the integration of diverse data sources into
a unified format, ensuring compatibility and consistency.
 Data Quality Improvement: Data transformation processes enhance data quality by
eliminating errors, inconsistencies, and duplicates, ensuring reliable and meaningful
analysis.
Introducing the Advanced Data Stack:

 The advanced data stack comprises a comprehensive set of cutting-edge tools,

technologies, and methodologies designed to tackle the complexities of data
transformation.
 It encompasses a range of components, including Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools,
data integration platforms, data warehousing solutions, data lakes, data pipelines, and
business intelligence tools.
 By leveraging this advanced stack, organizations can streamline and optimize their data
transformation processes, achieving increased efficiency, data quality, and agility.
Data stack makes data edible. A data stack is like a kitchen for data. Think
of how you bake a cake
 Continuation:

 See how the mixture transforms into a cake after passing through the kitchen? The
majority of cake components aren't edible on their own (sure, they are nutritious,
but butter or wheat wouldn't be the most enjoyable snack). But with the right
equipment in the kitchen—a mixing bowl, an oven, a kitchen timer, a cake pan,
spoons and spatulas, and a cook who can follow directions—these formerly inedible
components may be transformed into a magnificent cake that anybody would be
glad to eat.
 Cont’ of data stack explanation:

Data fragments scattered around on their own aren't very palatable. However, after making their way through a data

stack, the pieces of information have been transformed into meaningful fact and dimension tables with distinct field

names and types that can be quickly understood by various corporate departments.
Tools for data stack:

 Data stacks are composed of tools that perform four basic functions:
1. Loading: move data from one place to another. Vendors include Alooma, Fivetran, Stitch.
2. Warehousing: store it all in one place, usually on the cloud. Vendors
include BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake.
3. Transforming: turn it into edible data. Vendors include dbt, ETLeap, XPlenty.
4. Analysis & Business Intelligence: serve it up to teams. Vendors (and there are a lot of
them!) include Chartio, Cluvio, Looker, Metabase, Mode, Periscope.
Use Case: Real-time Data Transformation for Online Retail Analytics
Use Case: Real-time Data Transformation for Online Retail Analytics

 The diagram illustrates the use case of a leading online retailer. Customers can browse
products and add them to their carts. The online retailer will check the inventory and
update it if necessary. If the item is unavailable, the customer will be notified. When the
customer checks out, the online retailer will reserve the item and deduct it from the
inventory after payment. The online retailer will then send an order confirmation to the
customer and analyze sales trends and customer behavior.
Extra, Transform, load(ETL)

Characteristics:
E.T.L- It refers to a process used in data
 Facilitate data extraction from multiple
integration and data warehousing to extract
sources.
data from various sources, transform it into a 
Transform and cleanse data for analysis.
consistent and standardized format, and load it  Load data into target systems.
into a target database or data warehouse.
ETL processing for healthcare data interoperability.
Explanation:

 This diagram shows a high-level view of ETL processing for healthcare data
interoperability. The Healthcare System sends a request to the ETL Engine to extract data
from the Source Data. The extracted data is then loaded into the Target Data by the ETL
Engine.
Data integration platforms:

Characteristics:
Data integration refers to the process of
 Enable seamless integration of data from
combining and consolidating data from
various sources.
multiple sources, formats, or systems into a  Provide connectors and APIs for data
unified and coherent view. It involves bringing exchange.
together data from diverse sources, such as  Offer data quality and governance features.
databases, applications, spreadsheets, APIs,
and more, and integrating them into a single,
consistent format.
Data integration and transformation for financial services.
Explanation:

 The diagram shows the high-level view of a data integration and transformation system. The system
consists of several components such as Data Sources, Data Integration and Transformation, Data
Warehouse, Reporting and Analytics, Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Governance. The
arrows indicate the flow of data between these components. Data from the sources are integrated and
transformed in the Data Integration and Transformation component, then stored in the Data Warehouse.
The reporting and analytics component uses the data from the Data Warehouse to generate reports and
perform analysis. The Data Integration and Transformation component also interacts with Data Quality,
Master Data Management, and Data Governance components to ensure data quality and consistency.
Data warehousing solutions

Characteristics
Data warehousing refers to the process of
 Centralize and store transformed data.
collecting, organizing, and storing large
 Provide a structured, queryable data
volumes of data from various sources in a
repository.
central repository known as a data warehouse.  Offer scalability and high-performance
It involves structuring data in a way that analytics.
facilitates efficient querying, reporting, and
analysis for decision-making purposes.
 Data lakes and data pipelines

 A data lake is a large repository that stores raw, Data pipelines refer to the processes and mechanisms
unprocessed data from various sources in its native used to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from
format. Unlike a data warehouse, which follows a various sources into a target destination. Data pipelines
structured schema, a data lake allows for the storage provide a structured framework for moving and
of diverse types of data, including structured, semi- transforming data from source systems to a destination,
structured, and unstructured data. such as a data warehouse, data lake, or another
analytical platform.
Cont’ Data lakes and pipelines:

 Store large volumes of raw and unstructured data.

 Enable data exploration and experimentation.
 Support data pipelines for efficient data processing.
 DATA LAKES AND DATA PIPELINES: Data pipeline for streaming
data analysis in the gaming industry.

This is a data pipeline diagram for streaming data analysis in the gaming industry. The
diagram starts with a streaming source that sends data to the streaming data component.
The data is then processed in the data processing component and stored in the data
warehouse. Finally, the processed data is analyzed and visualized for further insights.
. Business intelligence (BI) tools:

Business intelligence (BI) tools are software applications that enable organizations to collect,
analyze, and visualize data to gain insights and make informed business decisions. These
tools provide a user-friendly interface and a range of functionalities to extract valuable
information from large volumes of data.
Key features:
 Visualize and analyze transformed data.
 Create interactive dashboards and reports.
 Enable self-service analytics for users.
 IMPORTANCE OF DATA STACK FOR DATA TRANSFORMATION:

Unlocking Efficiency with Advanced Data Stack:

 Advanced data stack enables organizations to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks involved in data
transformation.
 By leveraging ETL tools and data integration platforms, organizations can extract data from multiple
sources, apply transformations, and load it into target systems seamlessly.
 This automation reduces manual effort, accelerates data processing, and improves overall operational
efficiency.
Elevating Data Quality:

 Data integrity and quality are paramount in data transformation.

 The advanced data stack provides robust mechanisms for data cleansing, validation, and
standardization.
 By ensuring consistent and accurate data transformations, organizations can enhance the
reliability of their insights, enabling informed decision-making.
Embracing Scalability and Flexibility:

 With ever-increasing data volumes and evolving business needs, scalability and flexibility
are crucial.
 Advanced data stack offers scalable storage solutions like data lakes and data warehouses,
enabling organizations to handle large amounts of data efficiently.
 Additionally, organizations can adapt their data transformation processes quickly to
accommodate changes, ensuring agility in a dynamic business environment.
 Enabling Seamless Integration:

 Data resides in various systems and formats across the organization.

 The advanced data stack facilitates seamless integration of diverse data sources, ranging from structured
databases to unstructured data from social media and IoT devices.
 This integration capability ensures a holistic view of data, providing comprehensive insights for decision-
making.
Empowering Data-Driven Decision-Making:

 The ultimate goal of data transformation is to generate actionable insights.

 The advanced data stack includes powerful business intelligence tools that allow
organizations to visualize and analyze transformed data effectively.
 This empowers decision-makers across the organization with self-service analytics,
enabling them to uncover valuable insights and make data-driven decisions.
Pie chart of how organizations manages data

Data stack
5%

30% 20%
Don’t know
Analytics only
ETL only
ETL + Analytics
All in one

15%

30%
How organizations manage data:

 The pie chart shows the different ways in which organizations use data stack. It shows
that more organizations prefer to use data solutions that can handle both ETL (Extract,
Transform, Load) and analytics purposes, as it represents 30% of the surveyed
organizations. Another 30% of the organizations that use data stacks prefer to use an all-
in-one solution. While the remaining 20% of the organizations are focused mainly on
analytics and 15% are focused solely on ETL. 5% of the organizations surveyed are
unsure of their data stack's usage. This diagram helps understand how different
organizations manage data, and what aspects of data processing they prioritize.
Essential tips:

 Advanced data stack offers robust tools for efficient data transformation.
 Organizations can leverage the power of advanced data stack to unlock valuable insights
from their data.
 Embracing advanced data stack can drive data-driven decision-making and enhance
business outcomes.
In Conclusion:

 The power of advanced data stack in efficient data transformation cannot be overstated.
 By leveraging the advanced tools and technologies available, organizations can streamline
their data transformation processes, improve data quality, and drive informed decision-
making.
 Embracing the advanced data
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