In this must-listen episode, Shenson Joseph, Senior AI, ML & Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase — and a researcher at the intersection of AI and quantum computing — joins Jessie Smith (VP, Ataccama) to discuss:

✔Why high-quality data is essential for AI success

✔How unstructured data is driving new financial insights

✔The promise and pitfalls of GenAI in banking

✔Regulatory and ethical considerations for agentic AI

✔Translating telecom predictive models into fraud prevention

In this episode, Zakir Hussain, Americas Data Leader at EY, shares how one of the world’s largest professional services firms is embedding data governance into business strategy while fostering a culture of AI fluency from the top down.

Hosted by Camille Prado, Global Editor at CDO Magazine, this conversation covers:

🔹Success metrics for data governance

🔹Tools and models to drive accountability

🔹The shift from transactional to tacit knowledge

🔹AI upskilling for every employee

🔹EY’s strategic partnerships fueling innovation

🎧 Tune in for insights on what it takes to drive AI transformation at scale.

What does it really take to lead through change in the AI era?

In this episode, Nan Li — AI leader and former Nationwide VP of AI/ML — speaks with Derek Strauss, Founder of Gavroshe, about how organizations can go beyond AI adoption and build human-centric, strategy-aligned execution models.

Li unpacks:

🔹Why it's essential to revisit business fundamentals

🔹How to align AI with corporate goals and people

🔹The importance of governance, education, and AI literacy

🔹Mapping AI's impact across your entire value chain

Tune in to gain sharp insights on leading through transformation and unlocking AI’s true potential.

Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna, joins Mark Johnson, CGO at CoStrategix, for a must-hear discussion on how organizations can stay ahead of AI-related threats by securing their most overlooked asset: storage.

Topics include:

✅ The double-edged nature of AI and ML

✅ Why compromised data is a ticking time bomb for AI training cycles

✅ The compliance demands of regulations like the EU AI Act

✅ The growing need for real-time monitoring and response at the storage level

Tune in to discover how Superna is redefining storage as a critical endpoint in cybersecurity—and what that means for the future of AI.

In this episode, we spotlight Sanofi’s ambitious AI transformation with Dimitrije Jankovic, Global VP and Head of Data and AI Strategy. He joins Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at Securiti, to explore:

✅ The use of Expert AI, Snackable AI, and GenAI across the pharma value chain

✅ How Sanofi is reducing drug development timelines significantly

✅ Reimagining document-heavy workflows across global operations

✅ Building a responsible AI framework in line with the EU AI Act and FDA guidance

🎧Tune in to hear how a global biopharma leader is pushing the boundaries of innovation — and transforming how science reaches people faster.

What does it really mean to modernize state government through data?

In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Evans Harris, State Chief Data Officer of Maryland, and Leigh Sheldon, Partner at Guidehouse, to unpack Maryland’s holistic approach to data strategy. Harris outlines how the state is striking a balance between emerging technology and legacy systems — and why true transformation starts with data culture, not just infrastructure.

🔹 The “Three E” framework for statewide data literacy

🔹 Building trust in AI for public impact

🔹 Redefining modernization as a cultural evolution

🔹 Creating a connected, sustainable data ecosystem

Tune in for insights from one of the nation’s leading public sector data executives.

Knowledge management is about connecting people — to people, to process, and to technology.

In this episode, Christina Sandema-Sombe, Co-founder and Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer at Datum Cafe, joins Peter Geovanes for an eye-opening conversation on the foundational elements of sustainable data transformation.

Tune in as they explore:

✅ Why short-term use-case-based data strategies often fail in the long run

✅ How Datum Cafe supports C-suite leaders in building real alignment

✅ The often-overlooked role of empathy in change management

✅ Why AI adoption inside enterprises lags behind the outside world

✅ How fear — not facts — derails transformation efforts

This conversation goes beyond buzzwords to reveal the real work of becoming a data-driven organization.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more insights from top data leaders.

Restoring Joy in Healthcare: Dr. Dominik Nowak on AI’s Role in Reducing Burden and Enhancing Care

In this episode, Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association, speaks with Ben Blanquera of FAIR/Rackspace Technology about the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.

Listen in as they explore:

🟦The accelerating adoption of AI Scribe and auto-referral tools

🟦Reducing documentation burden and reclaiming time

🟦The need for co-design between tech teams, doctors, and patients

🟦EMR lessons and how to avoid repeating mistakes

🟦AI’s broader role in bridging healthcare and social services

Discover how the right use of AI could help doctors focus on what matters most: caring for patients.

AI at Domino’s: From Data to Delicious — Stefania Gvillo on Driving Strategic Impact

In this episode, Stefania Gvillo, SVP, Chief Analytics and Insights Officer at Domino’s, sits down with EY’s Tom Edwards for part two of a revealing conversation about how Domino’s is leveraging AI and data to stay on top in the fast-moving QSR industry.

Stefania shares🎙️

🍕 Why Domino’s puts impact before hype

🧠 How AI enables — not replaces — strategic thinking

📊 The role of analytics in pricing, franchisee profitability & customer loyalty

🤝 Why cross-functional collaboration is Domino’s secret sauce

This episode is a must-listen for data leaders, marketers, and innovators eager to see how AI can drive measurable business value.

🎧 Tune in now.

Aligning Data Strategies with Business Objectives: Zakir Hussain, EY Americas Data Leader

In this insightful episode, EY’s Zakir Hussain joins Camille Prado of CDO Magazine to discuss how data leaders can maximize ROI in the GenAI era by aligning their data strategies with core business goals.

Topics covered:

✔️The importance of business alignment in data initiatives

✔️How to avoid siloed execution and encourage adoption

✔️Measurable frameworks and performance metrics for value realization

✔️EY and CDO Magazine’s latest research insights

✔️How GenAI is reshaping expectations around data readiness and ROI

Whether you're a CDO, CIO, or just passionate about data strategy, this conversation is packed with actionable ideas to drive impact in your organization.