I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sharad Kumar, Field CTO for Data at Qlik, on The Ravit Show at AWS re:Invent. Sharad’s depth of knowledge and passion for data and AI was truly inspiring. We talked about what it really takes to build a strong data foundation and how organizations can overcome challenges to make AI more impactful and trustworthy.

Some of the key takeaways for me:

• The importance of diverse, accurate, and secure data in driving meaningful AI outcomes

• How to address the challenge of fragmented data estates and create a unified data strategy

• Why focusing on data readiness is critical for improving AI model trustworthiness and ensuring fairness

• How Qlik is helping organizations unlock the value of AI through its data integration and governance solutions

Sharad’s experience—from founding Mozaic Data to leading global data transformations at Accenture—brought a unique perspective to the conversation.

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