Data Disruptors

Data Disruptors

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Data Disruptors episodes

  • Vanguard's Sanjay Reddy on The Future of Data Products

    Data Disruptors - A Podcast for Data Leaders. Listen to Sanjay Reddy, Vanguard's Chief Architect for Data on The Future of Data Products

    In this episode, Tomer Shiran sits down with Vanguard's Chief Architect for Data, Sanjay Reddy, in this episode, they discusses the scale and impact of Vanguard in the financial sector, the challenges of data management, and the importance of creating effective data products. He emphasizes the need for a structured approach to data governance, the role of AI in enhancing data processes, and offers valuable advice for data leaders navigating organizational dynamics.
    Chapters
    - Introduction to Vanguard and Its Scale
    - The Role of Chief Architect for Data
    - Challenges of Data Silos and Modernization
    - Understanding Data Products
    - Defining Data Products vs. Data Sets
    - Creating Data Products: The Blueprint Process
    - Use Cases and Access Management for Data Products
    - Data Catalogs and Marketplaces
    - AI's Role in Data Management
    - Advice for Data Leaders
    - Current Challenges in Data Management

    36 min
  • FactSet's Greg Ruhnow discuss Data Governance, Data Products, and more, as well as advice for other data professionals

    Data Disruptors - A Podcast for Data Leaders. Listen to Greg Ruhnow, FactSet Data Leaders discuss Data Governance, Data Products, and more, as well as advice for other data professionals

    In this episode, Tomer Shiran sits down with FactSet's Principal Architect, Greg Ruhnow. In this episode, they take listeners on a journey through FactSet's evolution, exploring the intricacies of their data ecosystem and the challenges of data management in the financial services industry. With a focus on data governance, data products, AI and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like Iceberg and Dremio, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of data.
    *** The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Greg Ruhnow, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FactSet Research Systems. ***
    Chapters
    - Introduction to FactSet and Its Evolution
    - The Data Ecosystem at FactSet
    - Challenges in Data Consistency and Accuracy
    - Data Delivery Methods and User Experience
    - Architectural Evolution and Technical Debt
    - Adopting Open Source Technologies
    - Data Ownership and Governance
    - The Role of AI in Data Management
    - Career Insights and Advice
    - Emerging Trends and Future Challenges
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    42 min
  • Whoop's Carlos Peralta on Building a Data-Driven Culture at Whoop and Moderna: Collaboration and Alignment

    Data Disruptors - A Podcast for Data Leaders. Listen to Carlos Peralta, Whoop Data Leaders disrupting technologies giving the company access to cutting-edge insights on Building a Data-Driven Culture at Whoop and Moderna: Collaboration and Alignment.

    In this episode, Tomer Shiran interviews Carlos Peralta, MLOps & Data Eng Global Director, WHOOP discusses his experience building data platforms and driving a data-driven culture. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders, as well as the need for data quality and integrity. Carlos also highlights the challenges of model interpretability and fairness, as well as automated feature engineering and data preparation. He shares his career advice, including the importance of communication and continuous learning.
    Takeaways
    • Collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders is crucial for building a data-driven culture and achieving meaningful business outcomes.
    • Data quality and integrity are persistent challenges that require smarter data validation tools and automation.
    • Model interpretability and fairness are important considerations, especially in sensitive industries, and there is a need for transparent and explainable AI frameworks.
    • Automated feature engineering and data preparation can accelerate the model development lifecycle and allow data scientists to focus on innovation.
    • Career advice includes prioritizing communication, understanding strategic goals, and embracing continuous learning.
    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction and Background
    45:00 - Building a Data Platform at Moderna
    12:26:00 - Transition to Whoop and ML Ops
    24:05:00 - Reducing Costs and Controlling Costs
    26:11:00 - Career Advice and Lessons Learned
    29:45:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in the Data Space
    Take the Dremio Platform for a free test-drive:
    https://www.dremio.com/test-drive

    36 min
  • RWE's Nick Plassmann on Self Service and Data Governance

    Data Disruptors - A Podcast for Data Leaders. Listen to Nick Plassmann, RWE Data Leaders disrupting technologies giving the company access to cutting-edge insights on Self-Service and Data Governance.

    In this episode, Tomer Shiran interviews Nick Plassman, Head of Data IT at RWE Supply and Trading. They discuss RWE's background as a major player in the electricity market and its transition to renewable energy. Nick explains the use cases for data at RWE, with a focus on market insights and trading strategies. He also shares insights into the organization and structure of the data team, emphasizing the importance of self-service and data governance. Nick highlights the challenges of managing data at scale and the ongoing journey to build a modern data platform.
    Join us for our live recordings to participate in the Q&A:
    dremio.com/events
    Take the Dremio Platform for a free test-drive:
    https://www.dremio.com/test-drive/

    32 min
  • Nick Plassmann on Self Service

    Nick Plassmann, Head of Data IT at RWE shares insights into the organization and structure of the data team, emphasizing the importance of self-service and data governance.

    1 min
  • Maersk's Mark Sear on Innovating with Data

    Data Disruptors - A Podcast for Data Leaders. Listen to Mark Sear, Maersk Data Leaders disrupting technologies giving the company access to cutting-edge insights on Innovating with Data.

    Join us for our live recordings to participate in the Q&A:
    dremio.com/events
    Take the Dremio Platform for a free test-drive:
    https://www.dremio.com/test-drive/

    33 min

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