GraphQL as a Data Mesh Access Layer in Global Banking

Kenneth StottHasura, Inc., Field CTO, Hasura, Inc.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the GraphQL standard and tooling ecosystem while implementing GraphQL as the primary Data Mesh/Data Access Layer in a Mega-Bank. Review the regulatory challenges, the history of data management and data governance at international financial institutions, its influence on data engineering and data solutions, and how GraphQL stacks up as an API Platform in a highly federated, highly regulated, polyglot data mesh architecture.