If you’re navigating the space between business and data, exploring AI at work, or trying to understand how analytics actually delivers value, this episode is for you.

Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he sits down with Andy Maher, Manager of Digital and Data at IGO.

Andy’s career spans law, retail, entrepreneurship, field IT work and analytics leadership, giving him a rare perspective on why so many data initiatives stall, and what it really takes to bridge the gap between business problems and technical solutions.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why business/data tension exists (and how to reduce it)

• What 'value' actually means in analytics, AI and data teams

• AI productivity gains vs real ROI on the P&L

• Adoption, semantic layers and the future beyond dashboards

• What hiring managers really look for in data and analytics roles

• How early-career analysts can build 'intangible' skills that accelerate growth

• Mentorship, community and why curiosity beats tools every time

If you work in data, analytics, AI, BI, engineering, or you’re a business leader trying to get more from your data investments, this conversation will give you a grounded, real-world lens on where the industry is heading!

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