The Data Strategy Show

Jason and I met in 2018 and it seems that we have known each other for years! I remember one of our earliest conversations that we had and his use of the word "domination" was brilliant! He would use it as a way to say "go do what you have to do and do it with excellence" so I loved that word put into that context.  We both have our own companies and have the scars to prove what the life of an entrepreneur is like and wow does it have it's up and downs!  Hopefully, we can experience more ups than downs!  

What I liked about our chat is the positivity that Jason brings to the table, his innate understanding of people and the tenacity he brings to the table.  It seems that if we lived around the corner from each other we would probably be shouting over the fence with fervour and ticking off our neighbours!  :-)

Well, with that said, I think people will enjoy this episode listening into his approach to life and the purpose behind it.

Of course behind every data leader, there is a person and here is Jason unplugged!

About Jason:

Jason's goal is to help people make better decisions faster and with more confidence. He dos this by helping them leverage the immense power of data and analytics.

As you can probably tell from the interview, I've known Bill for a while now and we just click.  He grew up playing the trumpet, so did I, we were both in Jazz Bands and to boot he was into his sport Basketball and I was into Tennis as my sport!  With a lot in common, it was really great to get to know more about Bill, his character and what lies beneath the skin.  We had a great conversation and I'm sure you will hear it and feel it as we meander through the questions.  It's clear to me that Bill is a philosophical soul with wisdom oozing out from every pore.  I really enjoyed speaking to Bill and getting to know the man more intimately.  Thank you for taking the time to listen to this season and when you get a moment please tell everyone about it. :-)

I speak to Hywel Benbow to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Hywel:

Hywel is Senior Vice President of Global Data & Analytics at GEMS Education based in Dubai. He joined GEMS Education in 2017 where he oversees the organization’s data and analytics capabilities across both the commercial and education spheres. His role includes working closely with colleagues from across the business supporting the delivery of key priorities by developing insightful and analytical solutions that provide the right people with the right information at the right time.

I speak to Arvind Murali to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Arvind:

Arvind is Chief Data Strategist at Perficient and his job is to tell a Business Story using data and technology to solve problems such as Make Money, Save Money, or Innovate with the constraints of time, cost, scope, and quality. He advises executives of large organizations with Data, AI, and Analytics Strategy where Information, Intelligence, and Interaction tell compelling stories and show business value to compete in this Digital Landscape.

I speak to Dylan Clark to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Dylan:

Dylan Clark is the Associate Vice President of Analytics at OU Health, and data enthusiast that believes data analytics and technology can impact the world in positive ways. 

A well-rounded professional with a passion for business intelligence, data science, research, and analytics strategy. He’s also an Adjunct professor at Rockhurst University for various analytics and data science classes. 

Worked collaboratively across business units alongside organizational leaders to develop, enhance and change organizations in the areas of analytical culture, business intelligence, data management, data architecture, data governance and data science. 

Most of his experience has been as a Business Intelligence Developer, which included conducting requirements gathering, data modelling and developing applications to enhance business processes and provide insights to end users in the healthcare, financial services and information technology industries.

I speak to Paul Morley to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Paul:

Paul Morley, is Data Philosopher, Public Speaker and an executive at Nedbank’s Enterprise Data Services, leading a team of world class data professionals, and is responsible for delivering Nedbank’s regulatory commitments that govern the finance sector.

He is also principal in delivering Data Analytical Services to Nedbank’s business clusters. With partners and consumers of the Nedbank data enterprise, being, Retail, Corporate, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Forensic Services, Audit, Group Risk and Group Technology.

With almost 30 years of experience in IT and Data, with IBM and Nedbank. He has been recognised locally and internationally for his participation, leadership commitment to innovative thought and leadership in the context of the global data industry and continues to be passionate and controversial about data and changing the status quo.

He also love’s walking around in his funky and colourful socks with no shoes on, as well as showcasing his extensive collection of “loud and colourful” shirts at the office. As you can see he always tries to be different and break the status Quo.

I speak to Graeme McDermott to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Graeme:

Graeme is an experienced senior data leader and is currently the Chief Data Officer at Tempcover with broad data function responsibility for up to 40 people. Throughout his career has completed every stage of data platform realisation from conception to exploitation.

Industry speaker at data events, numerous podcasts and data journalists friend. Industry recognised in the DataIQ Top100 Data professionals since 2015.

I speak to Thom Ives to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Thom:

My guest today is Thom Ives! Tom career spans over 30 years and he’s a passionate data scientist. Among his wide range of data science work, his particular passion is around automating analyses and data visualizations including animation when necessary.

I speak to Vanessa Eriksson to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About Vanessa:

Vanessa Eriksson is a pioneer and a leading-edge data practitioner with several years of experience in Data Strategies; including Data Security & Compliance and Innovation.

I speak to John Thompson to find out more about the person behind the leader.

About John:

John is an international technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the business intelligence and advanced analytics fields. Currently, John is responsible for the global Advanced Analytics & Artificial Intelligence team and efforts at CSL.  Prior to CSL, John was an Executive Partner at Gartner, where he was management consultant to market leading companies in the areas of digital transformation, data monetization and advanced analytics. Before Gartner, John was responsible for the advanced analytics business unit of the Dell Software Group.

John is the author of the new book – Analytics Teams: Leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence for business improvement. The book was published in June 2020 and outlines how to hire and manage high performance advanced analytics teams. The book outlines how to engage with executives and senior managers. How to select and undertake analytics projects that change and improve how a business operates.

John is co-author of the bestselling book – Analytics: How to win with Intelligence, which debuted on Amazon as the #1 new book in Analytics in 2017. Analytics is a book that guides non-technical executives through the journey of creating an analytics function, funding initiatives and driving change in business operations through data and applied analytical applications.

John's technology expertise includes all aspects of advanced analytics and information management including – descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, artificial intelligence, analytical applications, deep learning, cognitive computing, big data, data warehousing, business intelligence systems, and high performance computing.

One of John’s primary areas of focus and interest has been to create innovative technologies to increase the value derived by organizations around the world.  John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run - sales, marketing, consulting, support and product development organizations.

He is a technology leader with expertise and experience spanning all operational areas with a focus on strategy, product innovation, growth and efficient execution.