TAG Data Talk: Recent Episodes
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This is TAG Data Talk where we discuss news, trends, and ideas in the world of Data Science and Analytics. TAG Data Talk is hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia's Data Science and Analytics society.
-Describe the marketing / data science dance - do we need data science for successful marketing?-What are the types of jobs for data scientists in marketing?-What are the key skills for a marketing data scientist?-What about other types of non-technical skills? Like domain knowledge or personal attributes?-How should data science talent vary based on Marketing context?-Describe your final piece of advice for anyone getting into the marketing data science space?
- What is this
- How this interacts with other C”suite
- Technical business culture
- What can this solve for us
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Hua Ai:
- What are the types of data science work able to get automated, managed with AI?
- How can AI help, what steps are reduced
- How does this change the necessary skill set?
- Are we writing ourselves out of a job?
- Final piece of advice for leveraging AI to reduce data science barriers
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Giang Do:
- What is a Data Science career?
- Value of Experience, Exposure and Knowledge.
- What are the tricks to a successful career?
- Tips you wish you had known.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Deepac Jose:
- what are some of the capabilities
- importance of challenging status quo
- breaking silos
- how to know you’ve won
- final piece of advice
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Ned Caron:
- What do we mean by data-informed?
- How does this differ from data-driven or other philosophies?
- What are the challenges and benefits for adopting data-informed decision making?
- What advice would you offer to someone trying to move in the data-informed direction?
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Jorge Figueroa:
AI Monopoly - Join or fight. Some developers are scared about AI being monopolized instead of thinking about the possibilities and opportunities new AI platforms represent in their projects.
AI - A new danger to some professions or a new tool?
Will use reporting as an example. Reports were created by IT specialists and were fixed and timely to create. These were mostly replaced by BI tools. Surely there were report-experts how thought BI was a danger to their work at some point in time that later migrated to using BI tools and found them a great evolution from basic reporting. Even when integrating ML or Data Science projects is faster and easier with newly available platforms and resources, experts are still needed to work out these integrations. You should not consider your expertise replaced but empowered by these new tools. Millions of research hours and dollars in investment are now at your disposal to expedite your work. I recently had a talk with some friends from the art community and they feel threatened by tools like Dall-e, Stable Diffusion, Craiyon, etc. I explained new tools often look threatening to some professions but are an opportunity. Those who learn to use them faster and better have an advantage over others. As an example, Prompt Engineering is now an important competence.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Dinakar Deshmukh:
- what does it mean for a solution to be scalable
- how have we lacked in this area as an industry
- why it’s important to make solutions that last
- the future of data science products and scalability
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chad Harness:
- describe automl to the business person
- how do these types of tools work
- what are the right ways to leverage automl
- expectations for the future of automl tools
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, host Dr. Beverly Wright talks with Justin Grieshop:
- Describe the backgrounds and disciplines in data science and analytics
- How to show the importance of diversity of thought
- Advice for understanding the right education and how to extract value from those resources
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Patrick Halpin about Building and Managing the Data Science Product Development Process
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Lyndsey Padden about the Evolution of Data Scientists: The Transitioning Role of Data Scientist
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kevin Enyekwe and Chanyong Yoo about Developing and Delivering a Quick Data Science project
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Stephanie Dean about Enabling an Analytics Culture through Transformative Processes
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Ken Viciana about Leading Data Scientists
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Johnny Howze on how to Power Up with Data
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Eric Friedman about Leveraging Data Science for Actionable Insights
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Anqi Zou about connecting and leveraging academic partnerships in data science
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Frank Borovsky about Unlocking Data along the Value Chain in Manufacturing
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Selma Dogic about strategies to understand true problems and questions for data science projects
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Christina Stathopoulos about building and advancing a data science career.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Scott Taylor about Aligning IT data function with data science efforts.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Manuj Aggarwal about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from a CTO's perspective.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Alex Yurchenko, SVP, Chief Data Science Officer at Black Book, about The Many Faces of Data Science.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Peggy Tsai about Enabling AI Efforts by Improving Data Governance.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jerry DiMaso and Ryan Gertenbach about enterprise data literacy to scale analytics solutions.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Monica Kedzierski about Making Analytics a Business as Usual Function.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Arvind Prabhakar, Chief Technology Officer at StreamSets, about Data Ops for Dynamic Business Needs.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jason Poovey, Director of Data Science and Analytics at Greenlight Financial Technology, about the Importance of Involving Analytics Stakeholders Early.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jim Haller about advanced analytics for financial functions.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with LaRae Bennett, Sr. Director, Data & Analytics at Premier Research, about the lost art of listening for improving analytics.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of experts about leveraging workforce analytics for strategic advantage.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Doug Laney about the stimulating data science innovation and getting beyond the process.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Shelly Kunkle about the challenges and imperfections encountered during the model building process, and how to derive value despite the imperfections within the models.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jason Schlachter about landing a career in the AI field.
- Describe the AI field
- What are some of the roles within the AI field
- Skills and strategies for gaining access to a career in AI
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Winn Martin, Chief Data Officer at Steady about The Criticality of Understanding Business Context in Analytics.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with T. Scott Clendaniel, Lead Data Scientist at Franklin Templeton Strategic Artificial Intelligence Labs, about Encouraging Model Adoption among the Executive Suite and Beyond.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Juan Gorricho, Executive Data Science Leader in Financial Services, about Data Management in a Global Marketplace.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kate Strachnyi, Founder, Story by Data, and DATAcated Academy about The Importance of a Data Science Community.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Tony Hoang, Director of Machine Learning at AudioEye, Inc., about the History, Future, and Concerns with Artificial Intelligent Solutions.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of data science and analytics professionals from AT&T about Measuring the Effectiveness of Data Science Solutions. Joining us from AT&T is Mark Austin, Jeremy Fix, and Prince Paulraj.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Harry Banks, Director, Technology Services at Southern Company about Overcoming Cultural Barriers for Implementation of Analytics Solutions.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Khalifeh Al Jadda, PhD, Sr. Manager, Data Science at The Home Depot, about Data Science for E-Commerce.
- The motivations for data science in e-commerce
- Examples of how data science can benefit e-commerce
- Data science to provide serendipitous recommendations
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kaushik Datta, Lead - IT Innovation Hub at Mercedes-Benz USA, about the Human Behavior Side of Data Science.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Eric Schmidt, Global Director - Revenue Management Operations Research at IHG about Creating a Data Mindset
- What does it mean to have a data mindset (Company? Individuals?)
- Why is a data mindset important?
- What sort of things might prevent a data mindset?
- How do you know when you’ve gotten a data mindset ?
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of experts about the application of data science for cause based initiatives. Our panel includes Dr. Andreea Popescu, General Manager, Operations Decision Sciences at Delta Air Lines, Julie Grantier, Manager, Analytics and Decision Sciences at DRUM Agency, and Scott Radcliffe, Managing Director, Master of Science in Business Analytics Program at Emory University, Goizueta Business School.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Renata Rawlings-Goss, Executive Director of the South Big Data Innovation Hub, IDEaS, Georgia Tech about understanding data science skillsets and roles.
- What are the types of data science skills and roles
- How do different data science roles connect with each other
- Describe some of the commonly neglected skills needed by data scientists
- What's the business value of different data science skillsets
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Greg Jones, Head of Data Analytics and Product at Themis Data Solutions, about Forming Solid Business and Analytics Partnerships.
- Why is it important to form strong business and analytics partnerships
- Describe strategies to develop solid working relationships
- How do you know when you’ve succeeded at forming solid large shops between business and analytics
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Joel Sokol, Professor and Director of the Master of Science and Analytics program at Georgia Institute of Technology at about True Understanding Versus Prediction in Data Science .
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Ayush Sharma, Chief Data Scientist at Mogean, Inc about bridging the academic - industry gap and applying analytics principals to problem solving
- Describe the gap for new data science hires transitioning from academia to industry
- What are the consequences of the gap
- How can we fill and adjust for common deficiencies
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Mark Wallace, SVP, Spartan Technologies, about strengthening your data analytics offering.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Colin Coleman, SVP of Data and Analytics at Equifax about the the last mile of analytics and ensuring successful consumption of results.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of data science and analytics professionals from Chick-fil-A about Advancing Analytics Capabilities. Joining us is Lindsey Barron, Executive Director, Enterprise Analytics, Jason Joyner, Director, Machine Learning & Advanced Modeling, Enterprise Analytics, and Melinda Borrero, Sr. Principal Team Leader, Analytics Consulting, Enterprise Analytics.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Spencer Taft, Director, Business Analytics and Data Services at Cox Enterprises, about Balancing Offensive and Defensive Analytics Strategies
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Alan Segal, VP, Audience Development & Analytics with CNN Digital about Applying Analytics to the Changing World of Media
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Rob Milstead, Senior Vice President, Digital at Genuine Parts about Encouraging Analytics Adoption in the Executive Suite.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jordan Morrow, Global Head of Data Literacy at Qlik about Advancing Data Literacy.
We talk with Mo Chaara, Enterprise Director of Advanced Analytics at UPS, about organizing and developing successful data science function.
We talk with Piyanka Jain, Author of "Behind Every Good Decision" and President and CEO of Aryng, about framing business problems for analytics.
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Elvis Dieguez, the Head of Analytics at Amazon.com about effectively communicating analytics results.
Steve Jacquemin talks with Chris Benson, digital transformation strategist, about digital transformation & the AI revolution
We talk with Mark Tabladillo, Lead Data Scientist for Microsoft, about making analytics actionable.
In this episode, we talk with Roger Ares, SVP, Marketing Analytics & Client Insights at SunTrust.
Roger discusses:
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What is customer centricity and why is it important?
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How can marketing analytics build, encourage, and drive a customer centric mindset and culture?
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What are barriers for using analytics to drive customer centricity, and how can companies overcome them?
We talk with Oliver Vagner, General Manager of Consumer Experience and Engagement a NCR, about creating a Data-Inspired culture.