In this episode of Leadership Exchange, host Rob Ocel chats with Jerry Reghunadh, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture at Data Nimbus, about leadership, AI adoption, and data-driven decision-making. Jerry shares his career journey, insights on leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, and strategies for building effective data pipelines. They explore how companies can avoid "analysis paralysis," adopt AI strategically, and evaluate new technologies to solve real-world problems. Tune in for practical advice on aligning innovation with business goals and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction  

00:31 – Jerry’s Leadership Journey  

02:01 – Discussing AI in Leadership  

03:59 – Experimenting with AI Tools  

06:24 – Overcoming Analysis Paralysis  

09:18 – Importance of Early AI Adoption  

13:12 – AI’s Impact on Efficiency  

14:30 – Sponsor Message  

16:26 – Setting Realistic Goals for AI  

19:41 – Data Management and AI  

23:09 – Is AI Just a Fad?  

27:22 – Testing New Technologies  

29:56 – Final Thoughts on AI  

30:25 – Connect with Jerry  

30:44 – Closing Remarks  

31:20 – Outro  

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