Shane
Gibson

Shane Gibson is the creator of the Information Product Canvas and the author of the Agile Data Guide series, beginning with An Agile Data Guide To Information Product Canvas. With over 35 years of experience in data strategy, architecture, and consulting, and more than a decade coaching data teams, Shane is a recognised coach in helping data teams and organisations change how they work.

Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, Shane’s focus is on simplifying complex data challenges and bridging the gap between technical data teams and stakeholders. He empowers data professionals by providing actionable patterns and pattern templates, enabling them to deliver value faster, reduce waste, while having more fun.

His Information Product Canvas is a prime example, designed to quickly discover and capture data requirements in a repeatable way so that stakeholders love them and data teams can build from them. Shane helps teams replace ambiguous requirements and lengthy processes with a shared, understandable language that focuses directly on driving measurable organisational outcomes.

Shane’s extensive background includes roles as an Agile Data Coach, Enterprise Architect, Product Manager, and founder of multiple data companies. He is also the host of the AgileData Podcast and has authored courses focused on practical data practices, including the popular “Gather data requirements in 30 minutes using a shared language”.

His work, drawing inspiration from the Agile Data Way of Working, provides a proven toolkit for navigating the complexities of modern data delivery.

Shane is passionate about helping others succeed in data and analytics and sharing patterns that allow teams to become “data and business translators” and build trust with stakeholders, ensuring data work actually gets used.