Our guest today is Greg Coquillo, Technology Manager at Amazon and startup investor. Greg is also a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology & Innovation (2021) and Data Science & AI (2020).

In our conversation, Greg first explains how he got into the field and why he is so excited about working in the AI space. He also shares his view on Data Science and the skills required to become a great Data Scientist. 

We then dig into his career focusing on Lonza and Amazon. Greg talks about a price optimisation model he built to increase Lonza’s profit margin by around 20%, generating additional millions in profit. He also shares his experience working as a Technology Manager at Amazon. 

We finally talk about ChatGPT, the future of AI and career advice.  

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(00:00) : Intro

(02:28) : How Greg got into the field

(07:35) : Why working in AI is exciting

(10:20) : Data Scientists vs Product Managers

(19:46) : What makes a Good Data Scientist ? 

(28:21) : Transitioning to Product Manager at Lonza

(35:38) : Price optimisation model

(47:26) : The power of starting simple !

(53:05) : ChatGPT

(58:46) : Technology Manager at Amazon

(01:02:50) : The future of AI 

(01:05:43) : Career advice