Lights On Data Show: Recent Episodes
George Firican
Each episode puts the lights on various data topics with renowned industry experts. We cover the following topics in a fun and informative interview format: data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, data storytelling, data governance, data management, data quality, data strategy, and much more.
In this compelling episode of the "Lights on Data Show," host George Firican engages with Rajiv Kapoor, president and CEO of 1105 Media and bestselling author of "AI Made Simple," to discuss AI's transformative role in the future of work. They delve into how AI technologies are reshaping workplaces by enhancing productivity and offering groundbreaking tools like private GPTs tailored for business-specific needs. Rajiv shares fascinating insights from his book and experiences, addressing the potential impacts of AI on job markets and data security.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and workplace innovation, offering valuable perspectives on harnessing AI responsibly and effectively.
In this episode of the "Lights on Data Show," host George Firican is joined by Kerry Robinson, VP of Conversational AI at Waterfield Tech, to explore "The Three-Part Strategy That's Building Tomorrow's AI." Kerry shares over 20 years of insights on how to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape through a strategic approach of Discovery, Illumination, and Pioneering. Listen as they delve into real-world applications, the importance of hands-on experience, and practical advice on using AI to transform business and personal practices. This enlightening discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.
Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into "Stories of Preventable Data Breaches" with Brian Vallelunga, Founder and CEO of Doppler. With experience as a veteran Lead Software Engineer at Uber and featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Brian brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
Discover the common vulnerabilities that lead to data breaches, the power and vulnerabilities of secrets, learn valuable lessons from high-profile incidents at Toyota, Nvidia, Twitch and explore proactive measures to enhance security.
Tune in for actionable insights to safeguard your data and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Join us for an insightful discussion on countering AI deepfakes with identity data with our guest, Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. We delve into the world of deepfakes, exploring the threats they pose, but also their usefulness. Discover effective strategies, real-world examples, and future trends in AI deepfake detection.
Tune in to learn how organizations can leverage identity data to safeguard against the growing threat of deepfakes.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Keith Goode, Vice President of ZeroedIn, as we delve into "The Future Of Work Using Predictive Models in HR Analytics." Discover how predictive models are shaping the landscape of HR analytics and revolutionizing workforce management. Keith shares his insights, real-world examples, and best practices for successful implementation.
Tune in to explore the transformative potential of predictive analytics in HR and unlock the secrets to optimizing your workforce strategies for the future.
Let's dive into the dynamic relationship between enterprises and AI/ML teams with Brad Micklea, Founder & CEO of Jozu and project lead for Kitops.ml. Brad shares valuable insights on bridging the gap and fostering synergy between these entities for seamless integration and collaboration. From common challenges to effective strategies, Brad sheds light on the crucial role of communication, alignment, and AI/ML literacy in driving successful collaborations.
Tune in to discover practical advice and future trends shaping the landscape of enterprise-AI/ML team collaboration.
To delve into the fascinating world of Generative BI, we're excited to host Avi Perez, the CTO and co-founder of Pyramid Analytics. In this episode, Avi will shed light on Generative BI and its transformative potential for businesses.Avi is at the forefront of driving innovation and development in the realm of enterprise analytics platforms and Pyramid Business and Decision Intelligence platform.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Jeremy Adamson, AI Strategy Leader and author of "Geeks with Empathy." Discover why empathy is the key to unlocking success in data-driven environments and learn practical strategies for cultivating empathy within your data team dynamics.Jeremy shares insights from his book on building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, and explores real-world examples illustrating how empathy fosters innovation and collaboration in data teams. Tune in and embark on a journey towards building a culture of empathy within your data team.You can get "Geeks with Empathy" at your local Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Geeks-Empathy-Jeremy-Adamson/dp/1738310809/
Join us for a special edition of the Lights On Data Show as we celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting the remarkable contributions of women in the data industry. In this episode, we'll hear from a diverse panel of women working in various roles within the data space, sharing their insights, experiences, and stories that inspire and empower.Our guests will provide a brief overview of their journey in the data industry, sharing what initially drew them to this field and the unique challenges and opportunities they've encountered along the way. As we celebrate International Women's Day, our guests will share messages of encouragement and advice for aspiring women considering a career in the data industry. Tune in to this inspiring episode as we shine a light on the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the data industry, and gain valuable insights that inspire and empower us all.
In her current role as Global Master Data Quality Manager, Andreea Judele focuses on defining pragmatic data quality strategies, establishing foundational pillars for data governance, and implementing thoughtful data literacy programs within Henkel's Adhesives division. Let's take a deep dive into this program so that we can learn how one could best introduce data literacy and MDM within their own organizations.
Join us for a conversation with Kirsten Lum, Chief Product Officer at Storytellers.ai, as we explore her remarkable career journey and insights:
- Key takeaways from her roles at tech giants like Amazon and Expedia, applicable across diverse industries.
- Challenges and successes in bootstrapping Storytellers.ai to almost $5 million in revenue.
- Fascinating use cases where AI and ML have made unexpected impacts on businesses.
- Advice for aspiring data scientists and analytics professionals.
- Strategies for fostering innovation and driving teams in the tech landscape.
- Exciting trends in analytics, AI, and data management.
- Kirsten's one piece of advice for those aiming to make a significant impact.
Tune in and gain valuable insights into data science, AI, and entrepreneurship with Kirsten Lum.
Join us for a captivating discussion as we sit down with Michel Tricot, the CEO and Co-founder of Airbyte. Dive into the world of data integration and discover best practices that are transforming the way organizations collect and move data.
Explore the challenges and best practices in data movement and ETL processes, the exciting concept of reverse ETL, data contracts, and the debate between stream and batch processing in the era of machine learning.
Whether you're a data enthusiast or a tech aficionado, this episode offers a unique perspective on the future of data movement and data integration. Tune in and gain valuable insights into the world of data with a visionary in the field.
Are you ready to supercharge your data analytics skills? In this insightful episode, we're joined by José Luis Pérez, CEO of Trackinplan, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for data. With a career journey that transitioned from development to data analysis, Josele has a wealth of knowledge to share.
Join us as we explore the essential tools and strategies every data analyst should have in their arsenal. Josele dives deep into the world of data analytics, sharing his hard-earned insights and the driving force behind creating Trackinplan. From data visualization to workflow optimization, you'll discover the secrets to harnessing the full potential of data.
Whether you're a seasoned data pro or just beginning your analytics journey, this conversation is your roadmap to success. Tune in now and gain valuable insights that will transform the way you work with data. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true expert in the field.Checkout https://www.trackingplan.com/ and mention LightsOnData Show when booking a demo so you can get a personal touch.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from the corporate world and forge your own path as a successful freelance data scientist?
In this episode, we're joined by Dimitri Visnadi, an independent data consultant with an incredible journey from corporate data departments to successful freelance endeavors. Get ready to embark on a career-changing adventure as we delve into the art of going freelance as a data scientist.Checkout his website (https://thedatafreelancer.com) for more resources.
In this extraordinary episode, we're joined by none other than Scott Taylor, the Data Whisperer and mastermind behind the ingenious Data Puppets.
Join us as we showcase some delightful Data Puppet video clips and uncover the story behind this creative journey.
Scott's innovative approach to data education has taken the industry by storm, making complex concepts accessible to all. From the serious side of creative development to the sheer joy of blending data with puppetry, this episode is a rollercoaster of insights and inspiration.
Our guest is, Asa Whillock, Vice President and General Manager of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Alteryx.
Together we explore the art of building an analytics-driven culture with a deep dive into AI, uncovering the transformative power of responsible AI adoption. With a treasure trove of insights and expertise, Asa shares the secrets to integrating AI seamlessly, responsibly, and ethically into your organization's DNA.
Whether you're a data aficionado or a business leader seeking to harness the AI advantage, this conversation is your ticket to the future of analytics.To help your company get started with their analytics-driven culture, here are some resources that you can use to your advantage:
- Alteryx AiDIN: https://www.alteryx.com/aidin
- Enterprise of the Future whitepaper: https://www.alteryx.com/resources/whitepaper/what-will-the-enterprise-of-the-future-look-lik
- Alteryx AI Principles: https://www.alteryx.com/trust/ai-principles
In this episode, I am joined by Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack, the warehouse native CDP.
Dive into the world of data as we uncover the biggest mistakes companies make and, more importantly, how to set things right. Eric brings a decade of experience, having advised giants like BMW and WeWork and innovative startups on data strategy.
Whether you're a data enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the art of data management, this conversation is your compass to avoid the pitfalls and unleash the power of your data. Tune in now and get ready to supercharge your data-driven decisions!
Get ready to embark on an empowering journey into the world of data-driven leadership! In this episode, we're joined by Ben Jones, the CEO of Data Literacy and the brilliant author behind 'Leading in the Age of Data.' With decades of experience leading data teams and assessing organizations worldwide, Ben unveils the seven critical factors that empower teams to make data-informed decisions. From ethics and purpose to technology and culture, these factors are the key to driving success in the data-driven era.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to enhance your team's data capabilities, this conversation is your roadmap to leadership excellence.
Tune in now and discover the secrets to unleashing your team's full data potential!
In this episode, I am interviewing Bill Schmarzo, the brilliant author behind 'AI & Data Literacy: Empowering Citizens of Data Science.' Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of data, AI, and the power of becoming a 'Citizen of Data Science.'
Bill unlocks the secrets to navigating data privacy, ethics, and the inner workings of AI, all while empowering individuals and organizations to make informed, impactful decisions.
Whether you're a data enthusiast, a tech leader, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation is your gateway to understanding, leveraging, and thriving in the data-driven landscape.
In this episode, we're stirring up a robust concoction of data wisdom and craft beer appreciation! Join us as we sit down with the CMO of IBM Databand, Ryan Yackel, to delve deep into the fascinating world of data observability. Ryan will share his exclusive insights on achieving proactive data observability through 5 key steps that are vital in steering your data pipelines to success.
But that's not all!
As we navigate through these vital steps to attain data observability, we also embark on a sensational beer tasting voyage! Together with Ryan, we will pair each of the 5 key steps with the rich histories, brewing secrets, and unique characteristics of some of the world's most loved beers - Lager, Wheat Beer, Pale Ale, IPA, and Sour Beer.
Unlock the keys to becoming a true data virtuoso in this compelling episode! Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of data analytics with the brilliant mind behind the book, 'Be Data Analytical,' Jordan Morrow.
Whether you're a curious learner or a business leader seeking to harness the power of data, this conversation is your guide to cultivating a data-driven mindset. Tune in now and embark on a journey to unlock the true potential of data analytics in your personal and professional life!
Companies know how important it is to inherently understand their customers, yet they rely on surveys, testimonials, or customer service calls to gather intel. In reality, language is not the most authentic way to understand humans. Play is.
With one of the largest psych databases in the world, Joe Schaeppi, CEO of Solsten, can dive into what it truly means to understand your customer and how Solsten is bridging the audience intelligence gap through the power of gaming.
In this episode you'll uncover why you know someone's true self when they are at play.
Get ready to unlock the secrets to a more transparent data future! Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk and Author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up".
Delve into the world of data transparency and its profound impact on organizations, as we explore practical strategies to enhance data practices and build trust. From striking the right balance between privacy and transparency to fostering data literacy, our expert guest shares invaluable insights for businesses and individuals alike.
Whether you're a data enthusiast or a decision-maker seeking a more transparent data culture, this conversation is your gateway to harnessing the true power of data. Tune in now and embark on a journey to a more transparent and data-driven future!
Prepare to embark on a journey into the fascinating world of LLMs (Large Language Models) and their transformative influence on data utilization. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Janssen, CEO of Zenlytic, and Paul Blankley, Founder/CTO at Zenlytic who shed light on how LLMs are revolutionizing how companies interact with and extract insights from data.
Discover how LLMs pave the way for new interfaces that lower barriers to gaining valuable insights. We'll also explore the critical challenge of hallucination and the strategies to mitigate it, ensuring responsible data utilization. Get ready to learn how LLMs empower self-serve capabilities, driving efficiency and agility across organizations.
Unlock the secrets to maximizing the value of your data with an exhilarating episode on data observability vs. data quality! Join us as we sit down with Ryan Yackel, CMO of Databand.ai, and Stephanie Valarezo, Senior Product Manager, IBM Data & AI Data Integration (DataStage), to unravel the crucial distinctions between data observability and data quality.
Discover how these twin pillars empower organizations to ensure reliable, accurate, and trustworthy data. We'll get into industry insights and best practices that will revolutionize your data-driven decision-making.
Whether you're a data enthusiast, a business leader, or a curious mind, this conversation is your key to unleashing the full potential of your data assets. Tune in now and embark on a journey to master data observability and data quality like never before!
Get ready to unlock the power of data literacy in kids with our guest, Gulrez Khan, Data Science Lead at PayPal & Author of the book 'Drawing Data with Kids.' In this episode, we explore the importance of nurturing data literacy skills in children from an early age. Discover the innovative strategies, activities, and insights shared by our expert guest to make data literacy engaging and accessible to young learners.
Whether you're a parent seeking to empower your child or an educator eager to revolutionize your teaching, this conversation will inspire you with practical ideas and success stories. Join us as we dive into the world of data literacy and learn how it cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in our little ones.
Dr. Tom Redman, a.k.a. “the Data Doc” returns on the Lights On Data Show to talk about the importance of getting regular people involved in their data programs. We'll see how an organizational chart that puts people at the center look like and why data is a team sport.
Checkout Tom's new book, People and Data: Uniting to Transform Your Business.
Are you eager to embark on an exciting career in data science? Join us as we unravel the secrets to successfully transitioning into the world of data science.
In this episode, Jess Haberman, Director of Learning Solutions at Anaconda, will share their expert insights, and invaluable tips on acquiring the necessary skills, exploring different career paths, and unleashing your potential in this rapidly growing field.
Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking a career change or a curious learner looking to dive into data science, this episode is your roadmap to success. Tune in now and unlock the doors to a thrilling new chapter in your career!
Unlock the secrets to building governed data products without the hassle of complexity in this game-changing episode.
Join us as we sit down with Vishal Singh, Head of Data Products at Starburst to explore the art of seamless data governance. Discover how organizations can navigate the challenges of governance while fostering agility and innovation.
Whether you're a data professional or an organization seeking to maximize the value of your data assets, this conversation is your gateway to unlocking a new era of data-driven success.
Tune in now and embrace the power of governed data products, without getting tangled in the mesh!
Are you ready to step into the future of work? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the dynamic landscape of workplace automation. From AI and robotics to blockchain and emerging technologies, we delve into the trends, challenges, and transformative power of automation in organizations. Our expert guest, Jon Darbyshire, CEO & Co-Founder of Smartsuite, shares invaluable insights on how automation is reshaping job roles, the key risks to navigate, and strategies for a smooth transition to an automated workplace.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that will inspire you to embrace automation and future-proof your career. Tune in now!
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Applied Cryptography, where secrets are hidden and data is protected. Our expert guest, Steve Orrin - Federal CTO of Intel, will share insights into the power of encryption, the latest techniques and algorithms used in modern cryptography, the impact of emerging technologies such as quantum computing, and real-world examples of how organizations are leveraging this technology to keep their data safe.
Don't miss out on this exciting episode that explores the cutting edge of applied cryptography!
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On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest, Lucia Stefanuto, Data Storytelling & Visualization Lead at Startup Genome will dive into Neuroscience in Data Visualization. We'll see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and tricks and best practices that we can all follow.
On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest, Hetal Kapadia, Technical Evangelist at ActiveViam, will dive into Data Quality. We'll see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and tricks and best practices that we can all follow. We'll even get to find out some cool tips on organizing our sock drawer (yes, it's related).
In this episode, we'll explore how cutting-edge technologies such as ChatGPT and large language learning models are revolutionizing the way organizations approach data governance. Join us as we discuss real-world use cases, best practices, and the future of this exciting field. Tune in now to learn how ChatGPT can help take your data governance efforts to the next level!
Anthony Woodward is the co-founder and CEO of RecordPoint, a fast-growing SaaS solution focused on helping organizations discover, govern, and control their data for tighter compliance, more efficiency, and less risk. Anthony is regarded as one of the leading thinkers on the intersection of data and privacy.
What's a proven and tested means of creating a dashboard wireframe that aligns your data with the needs of the business, meets user goals and achieves actionable outcomes?
Here are some tips and best practices shared by Nicholas Kelly, Author, Instructor, and Creator of the Dashboard Wireframe Kit.
Direct mail may be older than the Flintstones, but this massive marketing channel is hardly stuck in the stone age. Top brands are spending billions to target, scale, and measure their direct mail marketing efforts, and they’re seeing huge dividends in return: we’re talking 90% open rates, brand recall that’s 30% greater than that of digital advertisements, and higher ROI than any other media channel. Dave Sink, Founder & CEO of Postie, will walk us through the disruptive digital analytics that have taken this traditional channel from dinosaur to dynamite.
The benefits and need for a data governance value framework, its components, challenges to overcome and best practices to adopt.
Sarang S Bapat is the Director of Data Governance at Mitsubishi Electric Trane.
Welcome to our podcast episode about "AI in Healthcare"! In a world where technology continues to evolve and impact every aspect of our lives, the healthcare industry is no exception. Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose, treat, and manage illnesses. Join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of AI and healthcare, exploring the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this rapidly growing field.Eugenio Zuccarelli is the Manager of Data Science at CVS Health and will be joining us on the LightsOnData Show to address this topic.
On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest, Monica Kay Royal - Founder & Chief Data Enthusiast at nerdnourishment, will dive into Data Security. We'll see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and tricks and best practices that we can all follow.
What does it take to build a best-in-class Data Stewardship program?
Rohin Bansal is the Director of Data Governance at Telus. He has significant experience in leading data governance strategy to operate in a fast-paced technology environment. Let's all benefit from it by joining this episode of the Lights On Data Show.
What are the needs and challenges around embarking on a data cloud cost optimization? What are some optimization strategies, best practices, tools and services that we could use?
Vinoo Ganesh, Founder of Stealth, will walk us through it.
This is the intro to DataOps that you've been waiting for. All about what it is, why it matters, best practices, and how to start into this field.
My guest today is Jennifer Glenski, Director of Product Management at BMC Software.
There is a fundamental misunderstanding that presentations are solely conduits for information. Rather, they are catalysts for inspiring action: not only information, but also emotion is required in order to have maximum impact on an organization.
Christopher Chin, Public Speaking Coach, is our guest today and will talk about the techniques others can use to integrate both of those critical components into their presentations.
Is Data Democratization a buzzword? Let's see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and best practices for companies to take to enable it. On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest Niraj Dugar, CDO - Data Manager at Shell India, will dive into Data Democratization.
Why and how we can use the data mesh to enable data as a product.
Dr. Alexander Borek is a data leader, author and keynoter and supports tech and established companies on their data and AI journeys, in particular, with regards to strategy, roadmap, product management, architecture and scaling tech and talent.
Let's talk about Data Management. My guest, Anjali Chinchanikar, a Data Leader in data management, will explain data management through analogies, explain why it is important, and share with us some best practices to follow.
If you'd like to get a quick intro into Data Management, don't miss this episode of the Lights On Data Show.
How can the data we collect help unearth our past and bring communities together? Join us in this touching conversation on how data can impact people, culture, and communities.
Ryan Hum is VP of Data and Chief Information Officer at Canada Energy Regulator.
Introverts and extroverts of an organization have the SAME amount of good ideas, but often the introverts’ ideas are drowned out and suppressed by the extroverts. In this episode we talk about the balancing conversation table that addresses that challenge, sentient objects, neuropathways, control models for agentive systems, and much more.
Meet David Rose an entrepreneur, MIT lecturer, author, and expert on digital product innovation, and ambient computing. Among many things he created the Balance Table. The Balance Table hopes to subtly encourage more conversational mindfulness by illuminating a constellation of lights in front of the speakers using the most airtime.
What are the 3 most prevalent pitfalls when putting together a data strategy?
Dora Boussias is our guest on the Lights On Data Show to talk to us all about that. She is a business data and technology leader with deep domain expertise in data, analytics, enterprise architecture and digital transformation. Currently and throughout most her career in leadership roles of enterprise-wide reach, Dora has had the opportunity to make an impact with her work at global organizations such as Stryker, GE, and Prudential. Her 25+ year career includes exposure to Financial Services, Healthcare/Medical Technology, and Retail.
How can Business Intelligence environments be enhanced by AI? What are those use cases, examples, tips and tricks and words of advice to leverage AI for Business Intelligence?
Tobias Zwingmann is a Sr. Data Scientist & Author of the book, "AI-Powered Business Intelligence".
Learn about SMARTER, a methodology created for better decision making and monetizing data. This is a methodology to help people throughout the enterprise to think about how to embed data into their day-to-day work and strategic decisions.
Lori Silverman, CEO and Founder of Partners for Progress® has helped enterprises across 25 industries strategize about their future and navigate through messy, complex change. She’s authored three best-selling books, and is known for her work in collaborative data-informed decision-making. As a keynote speaker at 90+ events throughout the world, Lori has inspired thousands of people to take action. She’s also an adjunct professor in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Master’s program at Golden Gate University.
Are you looking to start a career in Data Science?
Andrew Jones interviewed & screened hundreds of Data Science candidates, and through this process have learned exactly what can differentiate a stand out & successful candidate from the rest. He has 15 years working experience in Data Science at companies including Amazon & Sony PlayStation and is the Founder & Lead Instructor at Data Science Infinity.
You can enroll into the program here: https://bit.ly/3IX3SyO
Tips and trick for continuous learning for the busy data professional, including setting up goals and keeping up your motivation.
Monica Kay Royal is the Founder & Chief Data Enthusiast at nerdnourishment.
How will enterprises establish digital trust and secure the rapidly growing number of human and machine identities today and tomorrow? Let's learn more about the Zero Trust framework.
Our guest is Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Chief Executive Officer at Softhread. She is a Forbes Business Council member, digital strategist, passionate educator and entrepreneurship ecosystem builder, known as an expert speaker, board advisor and consultant.
Some of her accolades include: WBAF World Excellence Award-Social Entrepreneurship 2021, Top 25 Quantum Technology Leader, Top 50 Global Leaders in Health Tech, Top 100 Visionary In Education Award 2021, Top 100 Global Women in Leadership Award 2021 and many more.
Krzysztof Ograbek is a self-proclaimed Brain Nerd & Book Lover. He helps people read more and learn faster and often posts about healthy brain habits, books, education, and learning how to learn. #data #books #habits #education #lightsondata
What is the data lakehouse? What are its benefits and considerations? Should every organization invest in one? Sanjeev Mohan is the Principal at SanjMo and is a Former Gartner Research VP, Big Data and Advanced Analytics.
How do you get started in AI? What are some of the recommendations for a learning paths, resources to benefit from, potential career paths and more? Our guest today is Vini Jaiswal. She is a Data AI Influencer, Published Author, Keynote Speaker, and currently a Developer Advocate at Databricks.
There's always the people side of any data project and we often forget that we need to manage change for the stakeholders and teams involved and not just the deliverable itself. In this episode we'll talk about those best practices on better dealing with the people side of managing data projects.
Dan Everett is the VP Product & Solution Marketing at Informatica. He has more than 20 years of experience in data and analytics spanning strategy, governance, management and ethics. His passion is helping people understand how to use data to improve business and organizational outcomes.
Let's connect the dots between data management, data governance, responsible AI, diversity and inclusion and see how we can become a cognitive enterprise. Debbie Botha is a Chief Partnership Officer with Women in AI.
How to you ensure the value of your predictive analytics projects? How do you best estimate the ROI before the project stars? Let's find out.
Keith McCormick is an independent consultant, trainer, speaker, and author of seven books. He has created over 20 LinkedIn Learning courses and frequent conference workshops, and has reached 1000s of individuals trying to learn statistics, machine learning, and data science.
Our guest today is Ashish Patel, Chief Data Scientist at IBM. He'll share his story, how to get into the field and best practices to follow as a business data scientist. He'll also tell us why the agile methodology is not the best to use for ML/AI projects, what are the important things to follow to make your data science project successful and why failure is welcome.
Data lineage helps organizations understand the full story behind their data so they can make better business decisions. There are, however, MULTIPLE ways how to do data lineage. Let's understand these different approaches, the importance of each, best practices to follow, and the connection to business glossary, data quality, and overall data governance.
Our guest for this episode is Torsten Priebe, Chief Technology Officer at Simplity, the company behind the Accurity data governance software suite.
Jordan Morrow, author of "Be Data Driven" will tell us how organizations can harness the power of data and become a data driven organization.
Learning and acquiring the skills required to be a data scientist can be hard and sometimes cost prohibitive. Some courses and some tools are definitely expensive. But you shouldn't let this deter you from achieving your goal of becoming a data scientist or improving your existing skill set. There are some great FREE resources out there for data science.
T. Scott Clendaniel, Lead Artificial Intelligence Solutions Architect at Booz Allen Hamilton will share with us this trove of FREE resources for data science.
Change management 101 for data projects. In today’s episode we’ll have a fireside chat on: What change management is and why it’s important; The 4 main principles to follow; Different change management frameworks; Best practices to abide by.
With Change Management Professional and Expert, Diana Firican.
Discussing about those best practices on creating data communities and growing a data culture. Our guest today is Christopher Wagner, Principal Data Insights & Analytics Solution Architect @ KratosBI and creator of the Data Gods.
Tiankai Feng is a Data Governance Professional, Musician & LinkedIn Creator. He's combining his artistic talents with his passion for data. In this episode he will tell us how data governance can be made more fun and approachable, share tips and tips on how to make it meaningful to its stakeholders, and tell us about his journey from digital analytics into data governance.
Joe Reis, CEO of Ternary Data and Matthew Housley, CTO of Ternary Data are joining us on this insightful episode to talk about the Fundamentals of Data Engineering.
Lee Feinberg is the Chief Data Officer and the creator of the concept, "Intent Before Content". He'll give us some tips on how to create a data visualization that sticks with the audience and the message it is trying to convey. Quick tips: its starts with the intent, knowing the audience, drawing the sketch, asking the question, and only at the end employing those data visualization best practices.
Should data governance be called "data governance" or is there a better name for it to ensure its adoption and support? What about the "data steward" role? How should we use communication and change management to help the organization better embrace it? What are those best practices to best improve data quality? How do we stop a data lake from turning into a data swamp?
We address all these questions and more with Shinji Kim, the Founder and CEO of Select Star.
What is the difference between marketing analytics and product analytics? How do the overlap and what should we know to harness their benefits? If you'd like to step into this field, then listen to this episode with our guest, Jean-Sebastien Provost, Ph.D. He is a data scientist with over 12 years of experience performing data analysis to uncover hidden trends in data that tell stories about behavior.
What's the secret recipe to drive company-wide metrics alignment? Arnaud de Turckheim is the CPO & Co-Founder at Castor and will reveal this to us on this Lights On Data Show episode.
The data transformation is a long journey for most companies. So how should we best engage teams and individuals in the data transformation journey, help them grow the data literacy, culture, etc.? Let's address this important topic with Nicolas Averseng, Founder and CEO of YOOI.
Marius Moscovici, CEO and Founder of Metric Insights, will define what BI Governance is and discuss the key BI governance challenges while providing a practical approach to tackling those challenges with a BI Portal. An effective BI governance strategy ensures that you are getting maximum engagement with BI across your enterprise.
Data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, project manager, data steward, etc. We always encounter some or all of these roles in data projects and programs. But there are also some critical roles which more than often are overlooked. Because of that, most data science projects fail.
To tell us all about it, let's welcome Tom Redman, "the Data Doc", and the President of Data Quality Solutions.
Data catalogs are here to stay and a great asset to data-driven organizations. But how do you best implement a data catalog? To tell us all about it, walk us through the pitfalls to avoid and the best practices to follow, is Rupal Sumaria, the Head of Data Governance at Penguin Random House UK who successfully implemented a data catalog recently.
Kent Graziano, ‘The Data Warrior,’ is an award-winning industry thought leader, author and speaker. A semi-retired Snowflake data cloud and data vault evangelist, an advisor at Lyftrondata, and an overall legend within the world of data.
We'll learn more about the mysterious data warrior, his recent move to join Lyftrondata, data warehouses and the rise of the cloud, Snowflake vs. Redshift, and many captivating stories on how companies benefited from the power of data.
Why do so many data governance programs fail? What are those common pitfalls that we can avoid and what are those approaches that work better?
Shinji Kim is the Founder and CEO of Select Star and is joining us on this Lights On Data Show episode to share her thoughts and best practices on this topic.
This episode's guest is Brent Dykes, Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero. He'll walk us through the steps to create a good data story, insight vs. observation, the importance of the narrative, colors and emotions, and how to avoid those common mistakes and pitfalls when creating an effective data story.
"The ability to effectively communicate and telling a story with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity."
John Thompson is a 2 x Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Innovator in AI, Data & Advanced Analytics. As a senior technology executive leading Data Science & Product teams is the best one out there to reveal to us what the future of data holds.
Companies have a hard time to create a data strategy and especially one that you can drive value from.
Why is this challenging and what can we do about it? How do you drive value from your data strategy? What are some potential ROIs that you can call out and measure?
Our guest for this episode is Nicolas Averseng, Founder and CEO of YOOI.
In this episode we'll go over a real-case study and go over how a fintech company matured their data governance program, what their drivers were, how support was gained to invest in the data catalog tool, OvalEdge, how they onboarded it, and the company's outcomes of the enhanced data discovery and data literacy.
We'll be joined by Sharad Varshney, CEO of OvalEdge, and Lucia Arando, Data Management Manager at Naranja X.
Christina Stathopoulos, Analytical Lead at Waze (Google), shares tips and advice from her experience on how to build a data science career when the odds seem to be against you. We'll talk about what skills to invest in, how to build a portfolio, find a mentor, and women in tech. We'll even talk about why reading is beneficial for your health and how you can read more as well as learn a new language.
Don't forget to join in the #bookaweekchallenge
What is your top time sink in your data team? For most it's the time it takes to provide data access, migrate data to the cloud, and govern it all.
So what can be done about these time sinks? How can these be mitigated? Join us on the Lights On Data Show with James Beecham, CTO & Co-founder at ALTR as we'll address this topic.
How do you put together a successful data strategy? Let's learn about the typical framework for a successful data strategy, its key pillars, and success factors.
To walk us through these we're joined by Dora Boussias, Director of Enterprise Architecture & Data Strategy.
Our today's guest is Susan Walsh, the Classification Guru, the Founder and Managing Director of The Classification Guru Ltd, and the author of "Between the Spreadsheets: Classifying and Fixing Dirty Data." In this episode we address:
- Tips on fixing dirty data;
- The perfect date format;
- Normalization, standardization, and taxonomies;
- Procurement and spend data;
- Mixing fruits with savory;
What is dirty data and how can you fix it? You're expected to cleanse data, but very few are trained on how to do it so here are some tips to get you started.
Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms are motivated by optimization processes that we observe in nature, such as natural selection, species migration, bird swarms, human culture, and ant colonies.
They are fascinating. Let's learn more about them from Marcello La Rocca, Senior Software Engineer and Author of "Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures".
How do you make your analytics strategy compliant to your privacy laws? How does PIPEDA, CCPA, GDPR, and so on influence how you engage with your current and potential customers? What are the differences between the privacy laws in Europe and North America and how do you respect all of them? How do privacy laws affect your analytics strategy?
Maciej Zawadziński, CEO of PiwikPRO, is joining us on the Lights On Data Show to impart his knowledge on the subject.
Do you want to get started with autoML?
Join us and Nathan George, Author and Author & Data Scientist at Tink
- What autoML is and what it is used for
- What environments autoML works with
- The projects/tasks recommended using autoML for
- Best practices and advice
- Plus, advice for those wanting to get into data science
Don't forget to check out Nathan George's book on "Practical Data Science with Python": https://packt.link/ngeorge
Democracy is under a lot of strain because politicians are more distant from their constituents and mass media is relinquishing its role to keep politics in check, just to name a few. Should A.I. start taking on that role and aid our society?
Join us and our guest, Kye Andersson - Chief Experience Officer & Partner at Canucci + A.I. Sweden, as we'll address this topic and go over:
- A.I. applications
- Current challenges in our society and how A.I. can help
- What the future holds
Maciej Zawadziński, CEO of PiwikPRO, is joining us on the Lights On Data Show to discuss:
- Why mapping the digital customer journey is important
- Example of a typical journey
- Best practices, tips and tricks
- Action items as a result of the mapping exercise
How about a quick intro into Natural Language Processing (NLP) for documents? Join this episode with our guest, Nina Hristozova, Data Scientist (AI & NLP) at Thomson Reuters. We'll learn more about NLPs and their applications, challenges, and potential future, but also their current usage in documents and text based formats.
Have you ever been impacted by bad data quality? Did you ever:
- Get the incorrect sum credited from your account?
- Not receive the package you were waiting for?
- Get your name misspelled?
Well, it's probably because a crime was committed against that data. Join us on this Lights On Data show episode as Merrill Albert, Enterprise Data Leader, will share some mind-blowing stories of "Crimes Against Data".
How do we choose to apply our limited energy and resources toward creating data capabilities to influence our business? With data leadership.
Anthony Algmin, is founder and CEO of Algmin Data Leadership. He's joining us on this episode to discuss about
- Data leadership
- Why it is needed
- Its synergy with data governance
- The notion of data value
- and his passion of cars
Superposition, entanglement, and interference. Join us on this episode as we're learning more about quantum computing and what the future holds for us.
This episode's guest is Sahar Ben Rached. She is a Research Master's candidate in Nanotechnology at the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis. She is currently a Quantum Computing research intern at the IPE, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. She is a Qiskit Advocate and the Co-Founder and Local Coordinator of QTunisia, the first community of Quantum Computing enthusiasts in Tunisia, aiming to promote and teach about quantum technologies.
For the first time since we've started our show, we've met in person to record this episode with the following data influencers: Kate Strachnyi (Founder of Datacated), Ben Taylor (Chief AI Evangelist at DataRobot), Scott Taylor (The Data Whisperer), Christina Stathopoulos (Analytical Lead at Waze), and yours truly, Diana Andreea Firican, and George Firican.
We talked about putting the lights on data (and people), cyberbullying, being prolific on LinkedIn, the importance of online communities, and much more.
A lot of companies are struggling with creating a data culture. A culture that would be characterized by data-driven decision making. A culture where data is truly treated as an asset and where data quality is everyone's reasonability.
So as a company, how can you setup a data culture? A data culture such as TikTok's.
Join this episode's guest, Saquiful Alam, that will address this very important topic.
Saqif is right now a Program Manager for Trust and Safety for TikTok, working in the South Asian markets. Besides that, he is an Analytics Adviser for Intelligent Machines Limited, and a Data Trainer and Consultant, focusing on Data driven Decision Making, Story-telling with data, Data Strategy and Culture and Machine Learning.
Are you starting out in data science? Do you want to build your data science portfolio? Then don't miss this Lights On Data Show episode with our guest, Michael Galarnyk - Developer Relations at Anyscale. We will address:
- Why building a portfolio is important
- How can one address their lack of work experience
- Examples of work/projects to include or not to include in a portfolio
- Resume tips
- Networking tips
- Best practices and recommendations to make your portfolio and resume stronger
How can the implementation of your data catalog reconcile IT and Business? Join us on this next Lights On Data Show, along with Laurent Dresse - Head of Consulting at DataGalaxy, and learn more about:
- The challenges that a disconnect between IT & Business bring
- How these issues can be addressed through a data catalog
- How a data catalog will help reconcile IT & the Business
The video version of this podcast also has a live demo at the end so that you can see how this could also be applied in your environment. You can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyejy97N7RM
Data is the most important asset in the organization. Should data then be treated data as a service or as a product?
Join us and Greg Coquillo, Linkedin Top Voice 2020 for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Technology Manager at Amazon, as we'll address:
- How to treat data as a product
- What a data team should look like
- Why culture matters
- What are the characteristics of a good data platform and how can it help standardize data products?
- Quantum computing and other interesting tidbits
Let's learn what a data governance maturity model is, what types are out there, and how you can measure your own maturity level - in particular with OvalEdge's. Let's get these insights from Sharad Varshney, CEO of OvalEdge.
Have you ever thought of tokenizing your skills, digital and physical assets? What is tokenization anyways?
Tooba Durraze, Lead of Growth Strategies and Digital Membership at the World Economic Forum, will address the:
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Tokenization of economy
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How you can tokenize your work
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NFTs, tokenization case studies and more
Join our today's guest, Ben Taylor - Chief AI Evangelist at DataRobot, as we'll talk about augmented intelligence and how AI and humans can work together. Plus interesting projects that include AI and lasers :).
Our guest, Joel Solloway - Partner at EventWorks4D will tackle the topic of holograms. What are they, what are their benefits, and of course, their applications. Step into the future and join us on this very captivating episode.
What are the four levels of analytics? What about data literacy? How do these tie in with the data culture and business strategy?
Join this episode of the Lights On Data Show with our guest, Jordan Morrow - the Godfather of Data Literacy, and learn about all of this. Jordan is the Head of Data, Design, and Management Skills at Pluralsight, and the author of "Be Data Literate: The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs To Succeed"
Learn how to seek, solicit, & speak data (and 2 hidden Ss). Plus, how should you align your data strategies accordingly?
We are joined by Kimberly Herrington, Data Journalist & Creator of #BuffaloBusinessIntelligence.
Data literacy is the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information. I think in today's world any organization needs to invest in their employees to gain this ability. But how should that be done?
Join us and Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge CEO, to learn how a Business Glossary can help with Data Literacy. Yes, a business glossary - the gift that keeps on giving.
Do you want to hear great stories on how data drives decision making? Then join this episode of the Lights On Data Show with international keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Perez.
- Our guest has more than 35 years of experience to the stage as an IT/higher ed professional.
- He has served as a Business Intelligence Specialist at NC State University and is currently serving as Senior Systems Analyst at the NC Department of Health & Human Services, as well as Chief Technology Officer at SolonTek Corporation
- Additionally, he stays active in the IT community with more than 11,000 LinkedIn followers.
- We are happy to have him as our guest, as he is a highly recommended and critically acclaimed international keynote speaker, data viz/analytics expert, and specialist in efficiency/process improvement
- He is indeed a much sought-after resource and speaks at dozens of conferences each year.
- He "Brings Data to Life and Life to Data!"
Data scientist, statistician, podcaster, and an ARTIST of data science. Join us for this live Q&A episode with a thought leader in the data science space, Harpreet Sahota.
If you've joined any of his open office hours for data science you will understand why he's such a valued mentor of over 2,500 up-and-coming data scientists. Harpreet is a data science unicorn with strong business acumen, statistical background, modelling capabilities, data engineering, and machine learning engineering know-hows. His knowledge of these topics and passion for data are showcased at every step. As the host of the Artists of Data Science podcast he's putting the most interesting topics into focus and continuously gives back to the data community.
Nate Nichols, Chief Scientist, and Cassidy Shield, VP of NarrativeScience will address:
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how to overcome data storytelling challenges
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the impediments of bringing data to people
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how to create a narrative to drive action
Tune in to learn from these two experts.
The human side of data is a crucial side that is sometimes overlooked. How can we better work with each other and with data? What should we know about the process of listening actively to what people say and don’t say, how body language factors in the velocity of a data team, how non-verbal communication can work well in remote teams, and how this ties in to design-thinking, evolutionary architectures, and shorter time to value.
Plus, what's the connection between yoga and data?!
Join us on this insightful session with Loris Marini, the founder and host of the Data Project. After exploring the world of quantum mechanics he stumbled into data science. As it turned out, data was fragmented and unreliable, so most of his work was on data architecture and data engineering. Today he helps organisations manage and use their data to protect and grow their most important relationships.
What's the missing link in your data program?
Tom Redman, the Data Doc, returns to our show to share the results of a long-time research program that should fundamentally change how companies manage data and put it to work.
Do you want to understand how to create and implement a value driven data strategy? Then join us on this episode with Samir Sharma, CEO & Founder of datazuum.
Data literacy is the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information. In this show we will be joined by the founder & CEO of DataLiteracy.com, Ben Jones, as we'll address this topic and see how we can all grow in data literacy.
Let's talk about data storytelling, its importance and best practices with world renowned Kate Strachnyi.
Do you want to learn more about advanced analytics applications on imaging? Then you shouldn't miss this episode of Lights On Data Show.
The applications and benefits are plenty. It can cover anything from satellite to pathogens, such as:
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urban planning
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disease detection
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commercial assessment
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medical diagnostic
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economic forecasting
Join us and Dawn Holl, Executive VP at Reveal Global Consulting, as we go over practical examples and uses cases of using advanced analytics on imaging, including how AI can be applied to satellite or even nanoscopic images to yield new actionable insights into complex challenges.
We are joined by these amazing Data Scientists: Danny Ma, Joe Reis, Koo Ping Shung, and David Langer as we'll talk about all things data science.
David Langer: Founder of Dave on Data and TDWI data analytics instructor
Koo Ping Shung: AI & Analytics Instructor, LinkedIn Top Voices 2020, Co-Founder of AI Professionals Association, and Data Science Rex
Joe Reis: Adjunct Professor at University of Utah, and CEO of Ternary Data
Danny Ma: Founder & CEO of Sydney Data Science, and Data with Danny
We're joined by Thom Ives, Ph.D., data scientist extraordinaire, with an extensive experience in engineering, data science, machine learning and AI and much more. We'll talk about his journey, the many uses and value of Python, and of course plenty of recommendations for anyone looking to build their career in data science.
How safe are we in the digital world as an individual and as a company? Together with Matthew Rosenquist, renowned cybersercurity expert and the Chief Information Security Officer at Eclipz, we'll uncover various cybersecurity insights.
Tackling bad data quality is one of the major hurdles that a company is facing. So how do you change that?
Join us and Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge CEO, to learn what are some of the best practices for improving data quality.
Join us and the Founder & CEO of AnalyticsIQ, Dave Kelly to understand why blending cognitive psychology with data science allows one to predict things about 200M+ individuals. Plus much more!
This is the US Data Privacy Shield! Beth Winters (Licensed Attorney and Solutions Marketing Manager at Aparavi) will walk us through:
- What it is and what it is to know about it
- How you and your data are impacted by it
- How to ensure your company is ready and compliant
Dr. David Marco and your co-host will explore how 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning have an impact Data Governance. Stay until the end as you'll hear some funny stories from data conferences.
Learn more about data storytelling for data management from Scott Taylor - the Data Whisperer.
Join us and Sharad, OvalEdge CEO, to learn how to build a business case for data governance that will wow business executives.
Learning from Andrew Drinkwater's story and how to find a data analytics career with meaning. Should you consider a data analytics career in higher education?
Join us and Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to learn how an organization can become a data organization.
We'll uncover the world of sports analytics with the Ken Jee, the Head of Data Science at Scouts Consulting Group. We'll learn about how to get into this space, what data sets to start working with, but also takeaways from Ken's vast experiencing of analyzing data in the world of sports.
Alexander Fleiss, the CEO of Rebellion Research will help us uncover some great examples of practical applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Why do we enjoy stories? What forms the basis of a story? Why and how should we pick up storytelling skills?
We are joined by a Leadership Story Coach, Denise Withers that we will discuss about mastering storytelling.
Let's learn from Chief Data Scientist, T. Scott Clendaniel how to create and implement a successful data analytics strategy. Yay!
If you can believe it, today we are joined by Santa Claus. If you have a wish list, please make sure you join in to share in on the show as Santa will be participating. :)
We'll address the topic of big data, importance of data quality, and so much more. As you can imagine, for proper gifts management, flight trips, and happy clients, data is very important to Santa Claus.
Merry Christmas and may you have the cleanest of data!
The Data Governance market is growing. Mario Cantin, CEO of Prodago, explains in layman's terms what is Data Governance what are some of those best tips that non-IT people should be aware of and apply.
He's also addressing how Data Governance is much more than decisions about Data Quality. We explore how far we can take it to cover things like Data Privacy, Data Risks and, the new emerging need, AI Governance.
Learn from Steve Nouri how to stand out from the crowd as a data scientist.
Steve Nouri is an AI expert, part of the Forbes Tech Council, and has more than 370k followers on LinkedIn in the data space.
Let's find out how to design data & A.I. governance that delivers value, from our guest Mario Cantin: CEO & Chief Data Strategist of Prodago.
A Chief Data Scientist's advice on AI: a live session with T. Scott Clendaniel, top voice in data science & AI.
Kate Strachnyi, founder of DATAcated and 2 x LinkedIn Top Voice, shares with us tips and tricks and what it takes to build a personal brand as a data professional.
Tom Redman, the Data Doc, shares with us the staggering cost of data quality, why and how it's affecting us a individuals, employees, and citizens, and shares with us his "Friday Afternoon Measurement".