In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Prashandra Moan and Ash Srivastava sit down with Dharma Kuttenoor, a seasoned data and AI strategist with over two decades of leadership in data management, analytics, and product marketing — including his time as VP at Informatica and Cisco.Together, they unpack:The evolving role of the data layer in the age of Generative and Agentic AIWhy trusted, contextual, and governed data is the new competitive advantageHow semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and vector databases are transforming the enterprise data landscapeThe future of data governance, orchestration, and AI-driven workflowsWhat new skills and mindsets data professionals need to stay relevant in the AI era👉 Listen now to learn how enterprises can bridge the gap between data management and AI innovation — and why the trusted data foundation is more critical than ever.🎧 Available on:🔹 YouTube: https://youtu.be/vqv4r9XEEsE#DataWars #GenerativeAI #DataGovernance #DataManagement #AgenticAI #SemanticLayer #Podcast #AITrends2025

In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandra Mohan sit down with Jagan Srinivasan, an industry veteran with 25+ years of experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance — to decode how Agentic AI, data governance, and automation are reshaping modern enterprises.Jagan shares his real-world story of transforming a 500-ticket JIRA backlog into an AI-driven workflow using ChatGPT, Python, and prompt engineering — long before Agentic AI became a buzzword.We dive deep into:🚀 How to automate business processes using ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs🧠 The evolution from traditional data systems to vector and multimodal data models🏗️ Why data quality and governance are still the foundation for successful AI👨‍💻 The CIO’s biggest challenge: Moving from AI proof-of-concept to production🎓 How students and professionals can future-proof their careers in the AI era⚙️ Tools and technologies Jagan uses (ChatGPT, LangChain, Hugging Face, Python, C++)This conversation is packed with insights on AI transformation, data modernization, and real-world agentic architectures — a must-watch for data leaders, CIOs, engineers, and AI enthusiasts.🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datawarspodcast/

In this episode, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Tejasvi Adigada — an enterprise architect, data strategist, and privacy officer with 17+ years of experience driving data transformation across the US, UK, India, Australia, and Vietnam.🎙️ Tejasvi shares his incredible journey from technology engineering to becoming a leading voice in data governance, AI governance, and cloud modernization. Together, we explore the evolution of global data strategies, challenges across different geographies, and the future of responsible AI adoption.🛡️ Learn how quality data fuels better AI, how privacy frameworks are evolving globally, and what it takes to build a modern, scalable data strategy in today’s fast-changing world.Listen to our podcast on:🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hbwZqdw9yghczLMUDaLBB?si=6867d3b425b1434f🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-wars-podcast/id1782784746📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video. Subscribe for more engaging conversations about data, AI, and business transformation.🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datawarspodcast/

In this episode, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with David Corrigan, a data management and analytics veteran with over 25 years of experience across startups, high-growth companies, and multinational enterprises.📢 What’s Inside This Episode?💡 How AI, data, and analytics work together to drive business outcomes💡 Why AI hallucination is a data and governance problem💡 The evolution of Master Data Management (MDM) and why monolithic systems must be broken into modular services💡 2025 trends in data modernization, cloud migration, and AI-driven insights💡 How organizations can integrate operational and analytical data for better decision-makingDavid brings a wealth of knowledge on data governance, privacy, and analytics, sharing actionable insights that help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Connect with David Corrigan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrigan-david/Listen to our podcast on:🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hbwZqdw9yghczLMUDaLBB?si=6867d3b425b1434f🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-wars-podcast/id1782784746📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video. Subscribe for more engaging conversations about data, AI, and business transformation.🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datawarspodcast/

In this episode, Ash and Prash are joined by Kevin Bennett, VP of Marketing Operations & Analytics at Informatica, a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in driving growth, pipeline, and operational excellence. Kevin shares his expertise on modern marketing, AI's transformative role, and creating customer-centric strategies that lead to sustainable business growth.Kevin discusses his journey from sales to marketing operations, emphasizing the importance of aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve long-term success. From setting a vision for modern marketing teams to navigating the evolution of B2B strategies, Kevin provides actionable insights to help organizations stay ahead in today’s dynamic landscape.Key highlights include:Setting the vision and execution plan for modern marketing teams.B2B marketing’s maturity journey: LoB vs. IT Ops and lifecycle management.AI as a game-changer in marketing operations and analytics.Empowering customers to make outcome-driven decisions.Discover how Kevin’s leadership style, shaped by empathy and innovation, is redefining marketing strategies at Informatica.Connect with Kevin Bennett through his email [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bennett-83a374/Listen to our podcast on:🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hbwZqdw9yghczLMUDaLBB?si=6867d3b425b1434f🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-wars-podcast/id1782784746📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video. Subscribe for more engaging conversations about data, AI, and business transformation.🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datawarspodcast/

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