The Data Cloud Podcast

From Analytics to Intelligence: BlackRock's Journey to Data Productization with David Woodhead, Head of Engineering for Aladdin Studio at BlackRock

November 11, 2025·28 min
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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions, is joined by David Woodhead, Head of Engineering for Aladdin Studio at BlackRock. They delve into BlackRock's comprehensive data strategies, highlighting the evolution of the Aladdin platform from an analytics factory to an intelligence factory built on modern data infrastructure. The conversation also touches on AI integration, the complexities of managing large-scale data distribution, and the cultural and technological shifts necessary to support these advancements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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