Databricks’ Todd Schroeder on overcoming IT bottlenecks with innovation

Todd Schroeder, VP of Federal Government at Databricks, discussed the evolving priorities in federal data governance, emphasizing the shift toward modern Data Lakehouse architectures for better data integration and AI capabilities. He highlighted the importance of real-time data access and collaboration tools like Unity Catalog. Schroeder also addressed the impact of workforce reduction efforts on IT efficiency, noting the need for speed and innovation to overcome internal bottlenecks. He stressed the significance of cross-agency collaboration and the strategic adoption of AI-focused technical stacks to enhance mission outcomes.