In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carlos Pineda, the Head of Data Analytics and Insight at Diageo North America. Carlos shares his extensive experience in data analytics across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and North America. They discuss the growing role of AI in both personal and corporate life, the importance of a strong data foundation, and the critical need to understand business processes and foster strong relationships. Carlos emphasises the import...

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Misha Trubskyy, head of Claims Data Science at Mercury Insurance. Misha shares his journey from academia to corporate life, highlighting his transition from econometrics to leading data science initiatives in insurance. He discusses the significance of continuous learning, the challenges of implementing AI and data, and the importance of hiring and retaining top talent. Misha also delves into his leadership principles, the value of technical ...

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carol Kim, Executive Director at IBM, who shares her intriguing journey from a finance background to leading technology, data, and AI at IBM's Global Real Estate Organization. Carol talks about her career transformation, the importance of curiosity, authentic leadership, and the role of storytelling in decision-making. The episode also delves into the significance of data governance and quality for data-driven decision-making and how to build...

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Ilya Meizin, SVP Head of AI Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet. Ilya shares his career journey from management consulting to leading AI solutions, highlighting the importance of implementation, continuous learning, and cross-domain expertise. He discusses the evolution of AI agents, their capabilities, and the shift from linear models to stateful, autonomous agents. The conversation delves into complexities of scaling AI, embedding agen...

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Allison Olson, Senior Vice President of Analytics Solutions at Merkle. Allison shares her inspiring career journey, filled with proud moments, challenges, and valuable leadership insights. She talks about the importance of following your gut, taking risks, and how COVID-19 reshaped leadership attitudes. We then discuss how AI is transforming personalisation and, ultimately, buying behaviour. Allison breaks down the shift from sta...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Viji Krishnamurthy, VP and Head of AI and Generative AI at Oracle. With over two decades of experience spanning startups, Samsung, and Oracle, Viji shares her journey from academic research to leading enterprise AI initiatives. Viji discusses pivotal career moments, the transition from scientist to product leader, and the importance of continuous learning and collaboration. The data topic looks into the chal...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Michael Shaw, Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Dow Jones. Michael shares his fascinating career journey, which includes experiences at Google, Facebook, and Instacart. He discusses the key challenges he faced, such as managing hypergrowth during the pandemic, transitioning into leadership roles, and driving ROI in data projects. The discussion examines how to measure success in data initiatives, manage stakeh...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Priya Gopal, a seasoned professional who has worked with major pharma companies like Takeda and GSK and recently founded her own consulting firm, Inferential Data LLC. Priya shares her journey from a hands-on database developer to a strategic leader in the field of clinical research. She discusses the importance of cultural readiness for transformation, the role of data standards in drug discovery, and the c...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Shourabh Mukherji, a data and analytics expert with 25 years of experience at major firms such as Chubb and JPMorgan Chase. Shourabh shares his journey from starting a small enterprise in India to working with senior executives in the United States. The discussion examines his career milestones, key challenges, and the vital leadership skills required in the industry. The data topic explores essential data managemen...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Juan Gorricho, a leader in data analytics with experience at top companies like Walt Disney, Visa, and TD Bank. Now the founder of Strategic Data Transformation, Juan shares his journey in the data field, the challenges of delivering data projects, the importance of aligning data projects with business goals, and managing expectations amid the AI hype. He also provides leadership lessons, emphasising the v...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Dusyanth Sekar, Head of AI and Data Platforms at S&P Global. Damp shares key insights from his career journey, emphasing the importance of learning from failures in the AI space. He discusses his transition from a non-technology background to leading AI and data initiatives, the role of continuous learning, and the significance of setting a vision and promoting a risk-taking culture in leadership. The conversation hig...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Sundip Gorai, Global Head of Data Science and AI at Global Payments, a Fortune 500 company. Sundip shares insights from his expansive career journey, which spans across various industries like banking and manufacturing, and discusses how agentic AI is revolutionising business. He offers insight into AI strategy, the challenges of adopting AI, and the importance of striking a balance between technology and ethics and socia...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Matthew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data and AI Architecture Engineering at Sanofi, to discuss the evolution of data technology from single-box systems to agent AI. They explore Matthew's career journey, the importance of solving business problems with technology, and the significant moments that shaped his approach to data. Topics include the layered data stack, overcoming technical and organisational challenges, ...

Send us a text Join us as we look into the journey of Sameer Sethi, Chief AI Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, on the Data Analytics Chat podcast. Sameer shares his transition from financial services to healthcare, driven by his purpose. We see how AI is reshaping healthcare, the importance of human intuition vs. AI insights, and the critical role of human factor engineering. We discuss the pivotal moments in Samir's career and gain insights into the future of AI across various ind...

Send us a text In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, host Ben Parker welcomes Steve Labkoff, Vice President for Development and Medical Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb. Steve shares his incredible career journey, from starting as a traditional physician to pioneering roles in medical informatics and analytics across various pharmaceutical companies. The discussion explores the intricacies of personalised medicine, highlighting the importance of identifying the righ...

Send us a text In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we dive deep into the world of data and AI with Linda Powell, former Deputy Chief Data Officer. Linda shares insights from her unique career journey, spanning roles at the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, Citibank, and more. She discusses the differences and similarities between public and private sectors, the importance of data foundations in AI, and offers advice for those looking to build their careers in data manageme...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Manoj Mohan, an engineering executive with experience at Intuit, Meta, Apple, and Cloudera. Manoj shares his journey from software engineering to data leadership, offering invaluable insights into building resilient data platforms and driving innovation in the world of data and AI. Manoj discusses pivotal moments in his career, the challenges of moving from technical roles to leadership, and the importance of le...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Bilal Ahmed, Chief AI and Data Officer at Paul Tech AG, about his career journey and invaluable insights into the world of data and AI. Bilal shares his experiences from his extensive career, highlighting pivotal moments, challenges, and the transition from a technical to a leadership role. He discusses the importance of self-belief, taking calculated risks, and the role of persistence and resilience in ac...

Send us a text In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Tony Giordano, the Senior Partner and VP for Global Data Platform Services at IBM. They delve into Tony's extensive career, including pivotal moments and lessons learned from working globally in the data space. The conversation covers the transformative impact of Gen AI, the evolution of data architecture, and the strategic integration of AI into business processes. Tony shares valuable insights on navigating tech...

Send us a text Kartick Kalaimani, VP Enterprise MDM Data and Transformation Lead at Dentsu, joins Ben Parker to demystify AI adoption and its critical human element. This insightful episode delves into common misconceptions about AI, highlighting the importance of clean data, clearly defined use cases, and strong change management. Kartick shares his extensive career journey and provides actionable advice on bridging the gap between technology and people, emphasizing that successful AI transf...