If you’re growing into leadership, working with AI or figuring out how data actually drives strategy - this one’s for you!
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Bobby Patel, GM of Data and Analytics at RAC.
From web developer during the dot-com bust, to leading one of WA’s largest data teams, Bobby shares what’s changed (and what hasn’t) over 20 years in tech - including how RAC approaches safe AI, internal consulting and building high-impact teams.
In this episode, we cover:
Safe and practical use of GenAI inside large orgs
Soft skills, influence and why EQ trumps tech tools
What C-suite actually cares about and how analysts can align
Building low-attrition teams that stay sharp and stay curious
The 'growth mindset' model and how it drives career acceleration
Want to learn more about Industry Inner Join?
Industry Inner Join is a community initiative that brings together Perth data professionals to connect and share industry insights.
Our aim is to uplift data literacy across Perth and Australia.
We host quarterly in-person and online events, bringing together analysts, engineers, and data leaders from across industries to share knowledge and build community.
Powered by DR Analytics Recruitment - helping businesses hire top data talent.
Building people | Building community | Building businesses
Learn more about us and our events here.
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If you’re shifting from academia to industry, building your first data team or curious how analytics drives decisions in fast-moving startups - this one’s for you!
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Dr. Sakshi, Head of Data and Analytics at PictureWealth.
From PhD research in neural networks to leading data strategy at one of WA’s standout Fintechs, Sakshi shares how she broke into the industry, built a team from scratch and brought AI-powered products to life in a tightly regulated sector.
In this episode, we cover:
Broke into industry with no local experience
Built a data team from scratch at a fast-growing startup
Embedded data culture in a traditionally non-technical org
Balanced AI innovation with compliance in financial services
Want to learn more about Industry Inner Join?
Industry Inner Join is a community initiative that brings together Perth data professionals to connect and share industry insights.
Our aim is to uplift data literacy across Perth and Australia.
We host quarterly in-person and online events, bringing together analysts, engineers, and data leaders from across industries to share knowledge and build community.
Powered by DR Analytics Recruitment - helping businesses hire top data talent.
Building people | Building community | Building businesses
Learn more about us and our events here.
Be sure to leave us a rating and subscribe!
If you’re leading data change, building from the ground up, or curious about how analytics takes hold in heavy industry - this one’s for you.
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Dr Vahid Golkar, Data and Analytics Manager at Topdrill.
From a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, to managing data strategy in one of WA’s leading drilling companies, Vahid shares how he helped take Topdrill from spreadsheets to Snowflake - and what it really takes to embed analytics in an operational business.
In this episode, we cover:
Building a data function from zero maturity to AI & ML in production
The confidence to step up and how a single 'I can do that' changed his career
Why change management is the hardest part of data leadership
The three traits he hires for: critical thinking, curiosity and lifelong learning
Practical lessons for influencing non-technical stakeholders and proving value early
Want to learn more about Industry Inner Join?
Industry Inner Join is a community initiative that brings together Perth data professionals to connect and share industry insights.
Our aim is to uplift data literacy across Perth and Australia.
We host quarterly in-person and online events, bringing together analysts, engineers, and data leaders from across industries to share knowledge and build community.
Powered by DR Analytics Recruitment - helping businesses hire top data talent.
Building people | Building community | Building businesses
If you’re working with data, thinking of growing your team or trying to upskill yourself - this one’s for you.
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Jacob Hammer, Managing Director of Gemcutter Analytics.
Jacob’s journey is one many aspire to - from corporate analyst to building one of Perth’s most respected data analytics consultancies. In this episode, we cover:
- What separates good vs great BI Analysts
- How to make the leap from analyst to consultancy owner
- Why curiosity & communication often beat raw technical skill
- Where AI fits into BI (and where domain knowledge still wins)
For further reading, Jacob mentions the tools Julius AI and Onvo AI.
You want to learn more about Industry Inner Join?
Industry Inner Join is a community initiative that brings together Perth data professionals to connect and share industry insights.
Our aim is to uplift data literacy across the city, and Australia!
We hold events live-person & online quarterly.
Our events are about bringing together analysts, developers, scientists and engineers from all spectrums of the data world to share resources.
Powered by DR Analytics Recruitment - helping businesses hire top data talent.
| Building people| Building community| Building businesses
Learn more about us and our events here.
Be sure to leave us a rating and subscribe!
Data professionals and tech leaders in Australia - this one’s for you.
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Ash Smith, Data Platform Manager at South32 and soon-to-be author.
Ash has done it all: network engineering, systems admin, property tech in Silicon Valley and now leading data teams in mining. In this episode, we cover:
Why 'vibe coding' is fun but costly
What makes a standout data professional in 2025
How to break into data engineering from BI or dev roles
The reality of governance (yes, celebrate what didn’t go wrong)
Data products vs dashboards - and why the name matters
Tune in for a 30-minute live conversation, where you’ll walk away with actionable wisdom on data leadership and emerging trends.
You want to learn more about Industry Inner Join?
Industry Inner Join is a community initiative that brings together Perth data professionals to connect and share industry insights.
Our aim is to uplift data literacy across the city, and Australia!
We hold events live-person & online quarterly.
Our events are about bringing together analysts, developers, scientists and engineers from all spectrums of the data world to share resources.
Powered by DR Analytics Recruitment - helping businesses hire top data talent.
| Building people
| Building community
| Building businesses
Learn more about us and our events here.
Be sure to leave us a rating and subscribe!