In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we welcome Sameer Sethi, Chief AI Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss his exciting career journey and the evolving balance between human intuition and AI-driven decision signals.

Sameer offers his perspective on the maturation of data analytics, the acceleration of technology adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of AI in transforming healthcare delivery. 

He also examines the risks associated with over-reliance on AI, the value of human-factor engineering in successful AI implementation, and why human judgment remains indispensable in high-stakes environments.

00:00 Introduction to Data and AI Journey

00:29 Impact of COVID on Technology Adoption

01:06 Welcome to the Podcast

01:41 Sameer's Career Journey

03:13 Pivot to Healthcare

06:22 Defining Moments in Healthcare Technology

14:18 Challenges and Setbacks

15:53 Importance of Mentorship and Self-Awareness

20:40 Networking and Experiencing the Field

23:40 Choosing the Right Data Signals

25:08 AI and Job Security: A Balanced Perspective

28:18 Human Intuition vs. AI Signals in Healthcare

29:56 The Importance of Human Factor Engineering

33:50 Ensuring Trustworthy Data Signals

35:32 The Future of AI in Process Automation

38:16 Blending Human Oversight with AI Decision Making

44:09 The Critical Role of Data in AI

46:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Thank you for listening!