Zinette Ezra

Zinette Ezra, Senior Director, Head of Product – Data Intelligence Unit, Octopai, Cloudera

Zinette Ezra is a seasoned technology leader with 25 years of experience driving product innovation, enterprise data strategy, and AI-driven automation. As Senior Director and Head of Product for the Data Intelligence Unit at Cloudera (formerly Octopai), she leads the development of cutting-edge solutions in data intelligence, metadata management, and automated data lineage, helping organizations gain full visibility and control over their data ecosystems. Her career spans enterprise software, cloud technologies, data governance, analytics, and AI-powered automation, with extensive experience in scaling product portfolios, driving go-to-market strategies, and enabling organizations to leverage metadata for smarter decision-making. Zinette has held leadership roles across various technology domains, including data intelligence, business process automation, and large-scale enterprise system integration, making her a recognized expert in navigating complex data environments. With a strong focus on metadata-driven automation, AI integration, and cloud data modernization, Zinette has been instrumental in helping organizations optimize their data ecosystems, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation. Her expertise extends across cloud migration, hybrid data architectures, and the intersection of data lineage with governance and security frameworks.