The Future of Data Podcast | conversation with leaders, influencers, and change makers in the World of Data & Analytics

The Future of Data Podcast | conversation with leaders, influencers, and change makers in the World of Data & Analytics

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  • @ChuckRehberg / @TrigentSoftware on Translating Technology to Solve Business Problems
    In this podcast, Chuck Rehberg from Trigent Software sat with Vishal to discuss how, as a technologist, leaders should think about connecting technology to help solve real business pains. Chuck also shared some of the best practices technologists could adopt to built successful integrity-filled bias-free teams and solutions.
    Timeline
    0:29 Chuck's journey.
    8:45 Chuck's role in Trigent.
    14:18 Trigent's niche clients.
    16:26 Semantics and Trigent model.
    18:42 What is semantics?
    22:00 The state of semantics today.
    28:00 Best practices for businesses to use technology optimally.
    33:13 Tips for businesses to remain stable in the time of disruptive technology.
    36:18 App technology vis a vis enterprise stack.
    39:43 Perspectives on the bias.
    43:40 Measuring KPIs for success.
    48:16 Ingredients of a good technology team.
    50:56 Creating a technology team from scratch.
    54:42 Things to be done in semantics.
    58:52 Chuck's success mantra.
    1:02:24 Chuck's favorite reads.
    1:07:05 Closing remarks.
    Chuck's Recommended Read:
    World Hypotheses: A Study in Evidence - by Stephen C. Pepper http://amzn.to/2GXGYVV
    Women, Fire and Dangerous Things: What Categories Reveal About the Mind - by George Lakoff http://amzn.to/2GWIQOA
    How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) - by G. Polya (Author),‎ John H. Conway (Foreword, Contributor) http://amzn.to/2BLECtw
    The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined - by Steven Pinker http://amzn.to/2EaLQZI
    Finite and Infinite Games – by James Carse (Author) http://amzn.to/2BLfIdx
    Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End - by Atul Gawande http://amzn.to/2BhgBtp
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/chuckrehberg-trigentsoftware-translating-technology-solve-business-problems-futureofdata/
    Here is Chuck's Bio:
    As CTO at Trigent Software and Chief Scientist at Semantic Insights, Chuck Rehberg has developed patented high-performance rules engine technology and advanced natural language understanding technologies that empower a new generation of semantic research solutions.
    Chuck has more than thirty years in the high-tech industry, developing leading-edge solutions in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Technologies, analytics, and product configuration software.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
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    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    1 hr 11 min
  • Venu Vasudevan @VenuV62 (@ProcterGamble) on creating a rockstar data science team #FutureOfData
    In this podcast, Venu Vasudevan(@ProcterGamble) talks about the best practices of creating a research-led data-driven data science team. He walked through his journey of creating a robust and sustained data science team, spoke about bias in data science, and some practices leaders and data science practitioners could adopt to create an impactful data science team. This podcast is great for future data science leaders and practitioners leading organizations to put together a data science practice.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Venu's jouney.
    11:18 Venu's current role in PNG.
    13:11 Standardization of technology and IoT.
    17:18 The state of AI.
    19:46 Running an AI and data practice for a company.
    22:30 Building a data science practice in a startup in comparison to a transnational company.
    24:05 Dealing with bias.
    27:32 Culture: a block or an opportunity.
    30:05 Dealing with data we've never dealt with before.
    32:32 Sustainable vs. disruption.
    36:17 Starting a data science team.
    38:34 Data science as an art of doing and science of doing business.
    41:37 Tips to improve storytelling for a data practitioner.
    43:30 Challenges in Venu's journey.
    44:55 Tenets of a good data scientist.
    47:27 Diversity in hiring.
    50:50 KPI's to look out for if you are running an AI practice.
    51:37 Venu's favorite read.
    Venu's Recommended Read:
    Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer - Michael White http://amzn.to/2FzGV0N
    Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk - Peter L. Bernstein http://amzn.to/2DRPveU
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/venu-vasudevan-venuv62-proctergamble-on-creating-a-rockstar-data-science-team-futureofdata/
    Venu's BIO:
    Venu Vasudevan is Research Director, Data Science & AI at Procter & Gamble, where he directs the Data Science & AI organization at Procter & Gamble research. He is a technology leader with a track record of successful consumer & enterprise innovation at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, and IoT. Previously he was VP of Data Science at an IoT startup, a founding member of the Motorola team that created the Zigbee IoT standard, worked to create an industry-first zero-click interface for mobile with Dag Kittlaus (co-creator of Apple Siri), created an industry-first Google Glass experience for TV, an ARRIS video analytics and big data platform recently acquired by Comcast, and a social analytics platform leveraging Twitter that was featured in Wired Magazine and BBC. Venu held a Ph.D. (Databases & AI) from Ohio State University and was a Motorola’s Science Advisory Board (top 2% of Motorola technologists). He is an Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department and was a mentor at Chicago’s 1871 startup incubator.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
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    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    56 min
  • Paul Ballew(@Ford) on running global data science group #FutureOfData #Podcast
    In this podcast, Paul Ballew(@Ford) talks about best practices when running a data science organization spanned across multiple continents. He shared the importance of being Smart, Nice, and Inquisitive in creating tomorrow's workforce today. He sheds some light on the importance of appreciating culture when defining forward-looking policies. He also builds a case for a non-native group and discusses ways to implement data science as a central organization(with no hub-spoke model). This podcast is great for future data science leaders leading organizations with a broad consumer base and multiple geo-political silos.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Paul's journey.
    5:10 Paul's current role.
    8:10 Insurance and data analytics.
    13:00 Who will own the insurance in the time of automation.
    18:22 Recruiting models in technologies.
    21:54 Embracing technological change.
    25:03 Will we have more analytics in Ford cars?
    28:25 How does Ford stay competitive from a technology perspective.
    30:30 Challenges for Analytics officer in Ford.
    32:36 Ingredients of a good hire.
    34:12 How is the data science team structured in Ford.
    36:15 Dealing with shadow groups.
    39:00 Successful KPIs.
    40:33 Who owns data?
    42:27 Who should own the security of data assets.
    44:05 Examples of successful data science groups.
    46:30 Practises for remaining bias-free.
    48:55 Getting started running a global data science team.
    52:45 How does Paul's keep himself updated.
    54:18 Paul's favorite read.
    55:45 Closing remarks.
    Paul's Recommended Read:
    The Outsiders Paperback – S. E. Hinton http://amzn.to/2Ai84Gl
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/paul-ballewford-running-global-data-science-group-futureofdata-podcast/
    Paul's BIO:
    Paul Ballew is vice president and Global Chief Data and Analytics officer, Ford Motor Company, effective June 1, 2017. At the same time, he also was elected a Ford Motor Company officer. In this role, he leads Ford’s global data and analytics teams for the enterprise.
    Previously, Ballew was Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer, a position to which he was named in December 2014. In this role, he has been responsible for establishing and growing the company’s industry-leading data and analytics operations that are driving significant business value throughout the enterprise.
    Prior to joining Ford, he was Chief Data, Insight & Analytics Officer at Dun & Bradstreet. In this capacity, he was responsible for the company’s global data and analytic activities along with the company’s strategic consulting practice.
    Previously, Ballew served as Nationwide’s senior vice president for Customer Insight and Analytics. He directed customer analytics, market research, and information and data management functions, and supported the company’s marketing strategy. His responsibilities included the development of Nationwide’s customer analytics, data operations, and strategy. Ballew joined Nationwide in November 2007 and established the company’s Customer Insights and Analytics capabilities.
    Ballew sits on the boards of Neustar, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He was born in 1964 and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Economics from the University of Detroit.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey in creating the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    58 min
  • Discussing the World of Crypto with @JoelComm / @BadCrypto #FutureOfData
    In this podcast, Joel Comm from The Bad Crypto Podcast sat with Vishal Kumar, CEO AnalyticsWeek, and discuss the World of Crypto Currencies. The discussion sheds light on the nuances in the rapidly exploding world of Crypto Currencies and some of the thinking behind the currencies. The discussion also sheds light on the opportunities and risks in the industry. Joel sheds his insights about how to think about these currencies and the long term implications of the algos that run these currencies. The podcast is a great listen for anyone who wants to understand the world of cryptocurrencies.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Joel's journey.
    5:45 Thinking behind "Bad Crypto".
    7:50 Getting into the domain of cryptocurrency.
    13:30 Underlying technology behind cryptocurrency.
    17:00 On Bitcoin.
    18:50 Tracing back a ledger.
    20:36 The use of blockchain.
    23:00 Every bitcoin is a country.
    25:11 Parameters to invest in Cryptocurrency.
    26:05 Some better known Cryptocurrency.
    31:52 The security aspect of Cryptocurrency.
    41:52 Security and regulations of tokens.
    44:03 The consensus element of blockchain.
    46:25 Alternatives to the blockchain.
    49:30 Bitcoin as payment.
    58:15 Manipulation of the Crypto market.
    1:00:51 Joel's favorite reads.
    Youtube: https://youtu.be/xJucEIDitas
    iTunes: http://apple.co/2ynxopz
    *Please note, this podcast and/or its content in no way advocate any investment advice and nor intended to generate any positive or negative influence. Crypto Currencies are highly volatile in nature, and any investor must use absolute caution and care while evaluating such currencies.*
    Joel's Recommended Read:
    Cryptocurrencies 101 By James Altucher http://bit.ly/2Bi5FMv
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/discussing-world-crypto-joelcomm-badcrypto/
    Joel's BIO:
    As a knowledgeable & inspirational speaker, Joel speaks on a variety of business and entrepreneurial topics. He presents a step-by-step playbook on how to use social media as a leveraging tool to expand the reach of your brand, increase your customer base, and create fierce brand loyalty for your business. Joel is also able to speak with authority on the various ways to harness the marketing power of technology to explode profits. He offers an inspiring yet down-to-earth call to action for those who dream of obtaining growth and financial success. As someone who went from having only 87 cents in his bank account to creating multiple successful businesses, Joel is uniquely poised to instruct and inspire when it comes to using the various forms of new media as avenues towards the greater goal of business success. He is a broadcast veteran with thousands of hours in radio, podcasting, television, and online video experience. Joel is the host of two popular yet completely different podcasts. FUN with Joel Comm features the lighter side of the top business and social leaders. The Bad Crypto Podcast makes cryptocurrency and bitcoin understandable to the masses.
    Joel is the New York Times best-selling author of 14 books, including The AdSense Code, Click Here to Order: Stories from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs, KaChing: How to Run an Online Business that Pays and Paysm Twitter Power 3.0, and Self Employed: 50 Signs That You Might Be an Entrepreneur. He has also written over 40 ebooks. He has appeared in The New York Times, on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, on CNN online, on Fox News, and many other places.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    1 hr 4 min
  • @CyberIgor on #Metric Led Strategic Thinking in #InfoSec
    In this podcast, Igor Volovich(@CyberIgor) talks about the strategic side of cybersecurity. He shared some practices that businesses could adopt to keep their infrastructure safe. Igor sheds some light on some easy ways to measure security for your business and understand the leadership commitment needed to establish a security mindset. Igor also shares the need for metric lead strategies to quantify the outcome. This podcast is great for future information security leaders to understand data science and metrics led cybersecurity strategy.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Igor's journey.
    10:37 Recognizing innovation in small companies.
    16:30 Aligning with an incubator.
    25:16 Creating robust risk metric.
    39:29 Right way of thinking about cybersecurity.
    50:42 Can a company be offensive about security.
    57:43 Igor's favorite read.
    59:17 Igor's upcoming book.
    Igor's Recommended Read:
    How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk by Douglas W. Hubbard, Richard Seiersen http://amzn.to/2BOoK6D
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/563505-2/
    Igor's BIO:
    Strategist, advisor, advocate, mentor, author, speaker, and cyber leader. Passionate about the craft of cybersecurity and its role in protecting the computing public, the integrity of global commerce and international trade, and defense of critical national infrastructure.
    Internationally experienced cybersecurity executive and senior advisor with 20 years of service to the world's largest private and public-sector entities, Fortune 100's, US legislative and executive branches, and regulatory agencies
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
    Want to sponsor?
    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    1 hr 2 min
  • George (@RedPointCTO / @RedPointGlobal) on becoming an unbiased #Technologist in #DataDriven World
    In this podcast, George Corugedo(@RedpointCTO) / @Redpoint talks about the ingredients of a technologist in a data-driven world. He sheds light on technology & technologist bias and how companies could work progressively to respond in an unbiased manner. He shared some insights on leading a data science product as a technologist and shared some takeaways for future technologists. This podcast is great for future technologists thinking of shaping their organization to take advantage of technological disruptions to stay competitive.
    Timeline:
    0:29 George's journey.
    3:35 Challenges in George's journey.
    7:22 The relevance of mathematics in this data-driven world.
    13:02 Statistitians getting into the technology stack.
    22:38 Data-driven customer engagement platform.
    24:24 Challenges for a technologist to connect with various platforms and prospects.
    28:52 Customer challenges for businesses.
    31:55 What do businesses get about marketing?
    34:04 Bridging the gap between data and analytics.
    42:42 Hacks for mitigating bias.
    46:18 Appification: a bane or an opportunity.
    48:45 An candidate for a data analytics startup.
    52:40 Important KPIs for a data-driven customer engagement company.
    56:33 How does George keep himself updated?
    57:58 What keeps George up at night?
    59:15 George's favorite read.
    1:01:05 Closing remarks.
    Youtube: https://youtu.be/u6CtN-TYjXI
    iTunes: http://apple.co/2AJDnuz
    Ed's Recommended Read:
    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee http://amzn.to/2hZnwwx
    Self-Reliance and Other Essays (Dover Thrift Editions) by Ralph Waldo Emerson http://amzn.to/2i0WcOx
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/redpointcto-redpointglobal-on-becoming-an-unbiased-technologist-in-datadriven-world/
    George's BIO:
    A former math professor and seasoned technology executive, RedPoint Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder George Corugedo has more than two decades of business and technical experience. George is responsible for directing the development of the RedPoint Customer Engagement Hub, RedPoint’s leading enterprise customer engagement solution. George left academia in 1997 to co-found Accenture’s Customer Insights Practice, which specialized in strategic data utilization, analytics, and customer strategy. George’s previous positions include director of client delivery at ClarityBlue, Inc., a provider of hosted customer intelligence solutions, and COO/CIO of Riscuity, a receivables management company that specialized in using analytics to drive collections.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy
    1 hr 3 min
  • @CRGutowski from @GE_Digital on Using #Analytics to #Transform Sales
    In this podcast, @CRGutowski from @GE_Digital talks about the importance of data and analytics in transforming sales organizations. She sheds light on challenges and opportunities with transforming the sales organization of a transnational enterprise using analytics and implement a growth mindset. Cate shared some of the tenets of the transformation mindset. This podcast is great for future leaders who are thinking of shaping their sales organization and empower them with the digital mindset.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Cate's journey.
    7:40 Cate's typical day.
    9:07 How does the sales cope up with disruption?
    13:25 Data science in sales.
    14:48 Planning a digital software for 25000 workforces.
    18:00 The thin line between marketing and sales.
    22:13 Safeguarding the workforce against tech disruption.
    24:57 The culture of sales.
    27:55 Designing a digitally connected strategy.
    30:08 Designing customer experience.
    33:48 Sales strategy for a startup.
    36:43 Selling transformative sales strategies to executives.
    40:55 How can organizations go digital?
    43:25 Digital thread.
    44:14 How can a sales organization deal with IT?
    45:54 Pitfalls in the process of digitization.
    48:44 Challenges for sales folks amid disruption.
    50:30 How does Cate keep herself updated?
    52:10 Cate's success mantra.
    54:06 Closing remarks.
    Youtube: https://youtu.be/3jcpYgvIli4
    iTunes: http://apple.co/2hM9r5E
    Cate's Recommended Read:
    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek http://amzn.to/2hGvc6w
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/crgutowski-ge_digital-using-analytics-transform-sales/
    Cate's BIO:
    Cate has 20 years of technical sales, marketing, and product leadership experience across various global divisions in GE. Cate is currently based in Boston, MA, and works as the VP – Commercial Digital Thread, leading the digital transformation of GE’s 25,000+ sales organization globally. Prior to relocating to Boston, Cate and her family lived in Budapest, Hungary, where she led product management, marketing, and commercial operations across EMEA for GE Current. Cate holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    #FutureOfData, #Data, #Analytics, #Leadership Podcast, #Big Data, #Strategy
    56 min
  • @EdwardBoudrot from @Optum on #DesignThinking in Data Driven Products
    In this podcast, @EdwardBoudrot from @Optum talks about how leaders could induce design thinking into product design and process engineering. Ed shares some of the ways organizations (small or big) could create lean processes that induce not only efficient people-centric products but also help future proof companies by bringing them closer to their customer. This podcast is great for future leaders who are thinking of shaping their organization around design thinking concepts.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Edward's journey.
    4:55 Innovation in a culturally thick company.
    10:46 Life cycle of design thinking.
    15:45 Designing thinking's role in business strategy.
    19:28 Attributes of design thinking in business strategy.
    23:07 Edward's expansion strategy.
    25:30 Favorite design thinking concepts.
    29:40 How to move a product mindset to a design thinking mindset.
    32:22 Lab atmosphere to execute design thinking ideas.
    34:15 Tips for startups to get started with design thinking.
    35:40 Steps for companies to adopt design thinking.
    38:15 Collaboration in design thinking.
    41:00 Getting started with a human-centered design.
    43:42 Tenets of a successful design thinking executive.
    46:30 KPIs to measure the success of your design.
    48:58 Design thinking and disruption.
    53:22 Businesses that are doing well at design thinking.
    55:33 How can design thinking protect itself from market changes.
    59:17 Edward's favorite reads.
    1:00:33 Closing remarks.
    Ed's Recommended Read:
    Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs http://amzn.to/2ywxKLx
    101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization http://amzn.to/2AFiWvE
    Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers http://amzn.to/2zAkwAJ
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/edwardboudrot-optum-designthinking-data-driven-products/
    Ed's BIO:
    Ed Boudrot is the Vice President of Fusion, an enterprise accelerator for Optum. Optum’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. Boudrot has founded and has been a part of serval startups in the Boston area and Intuit innovation labs. He specializes in the convergence of Human-centered design, business strategy, and rapid development to optimize experiences and business outcomes.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    FutureOfData
    Data
    Analytics
    Leadership Podcast
    Big Data
    Strategy
    1 hr 2 min
  • @BrianHaugli @The_Hanover ‏on Building a #Leadership #Security #Mindset
    In This podcast, Brian Haugli from The Hanover Insurance Group sat with Vishal to talk about some of the security led leader's mindset. From discussing some of the leadership mindset to practitioner tactical guide to help future security leaders to understand how to secure their organization. This session is great for any security, passionate leader willing to create a security wrapped growth mindset.
    Timeline:
    0:28 Brian's journey.
    3:45 Brian's current role.
    7:43 CSO combining with physical security.
    10:12 Physical security infrastructure.
    11:55 Brian's journey from Military and corporate.
    14:42 Common challenges for a CSO.
    17:37 Do security certifications help professionals secure an organization?
    22:14 Advice for those wanting to join the security industry.
    27:14 Recommendations for a startup to stay secure.
    34:32 CSO's necessity in understanding tech and business.
    36:35 Hacks to cope with new company integrations and operations.
    40:50 Security vs. business innovation.
    44:13 Security is seen as professional janitors.
    52:30 The role of government and regulations in providing security.
    55:30 Brian's keys to success.
    58:36 Closing remarks.
    Brian's Read Recommendation:
    On The Road by Jack Kerouac http://amzn.to/2hMhOhG
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/brianhaugli-the_hanover-%e2%80%8fon-building-leadership-security-mindset/
    GooglePlay: http://math.im/gplay
    Brian's BIO:
    Brian Haugli is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP). Brian previously served as a senior advisor on cybersecurity and information risk management for the Department of Defense, US Army ITA, and Pentagon. He has 20 years of professional experience and expertise in network topologies, design, implementation, architecture, and cybersecurity. He has extensive knowledge of and has implemented risk management frameworks, methodologies, and processes. He has been responsible for creating compliant and secure networks for multiple sites through his extensive background in intrusion detection and full network end-to-end testing. He has outstanding communication skills, a positive demeanor, and the ability to interface with all levels of an organization.
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
    Wanna Join?
    If you or any you know wants to join in,
    Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/
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    Keywords:
    FutureOfData
    Data
    Analytics
    Leadership Podcast
    Big Data
    Strategy
    1 hr 2 min
  • Andrea Gallego / @BCG on Managing Analytics Practice
    In this podcast, Andrea Gallego, Principal & Global Technology Lead @ Boston Consulting Group, talks about her journey as a data science practitioner in the consulting space. She talks about some of the industry practices that up and rising data science professionals must deploy and talks about some operational hacks to help create a robust data science team. It is a must-listen conversation for practitioner folks in the industry trying to deploy a data science team and build solutions for a service industry.
    Timeline:
    0:29 Andrea's journey.
    5:41 Andrea's current role.
    8:02 Seasoned data professional to COO role.
    11:27 The essentials for having analytics at scale.
    14:56 First steps to creating an analytics practice.
    18:33 Defining an engineering first company.
    22:33 A different understanding of data engineering.
    26:40 Mistakes businesses make in their data science practice.
    30:21 Some good business problems that data science can solve.
    36:42 Democratization of data vs. privacy in companies.
    38:04 Tech to business challenges.
    40:11 Important KPIs for building a data science practice.
    43:47 Hacks to hiring good data science candidates.
    49:07 Art of doing business and science of doing business.
    52:16 Andrea's secret to success.
    55:12 Andrea's favorite read.
    58:35 Closing remarks.
    Andrea's Recommended Read:
    Arrival by Ted Chiang http://amzn.to/2h6lJpv
    Build to Last by Jim Collins http://amzn.to/2yMCsam
    Designing Agentive Technology: AI That Works for People Paperback http://amzn.to/2ySDHGp
    Podcast Link:
    https://futureofdata.org/andrea-gallego-bcg-managing-analytics-practice/
    Andrea's BIO:
    Andrea is Principal & Global Technology Lead @ Boston Consulting Group. Prior to BCG, Andrea was COO of QuantumBlack’s Cloud platform. She also manages the cloud platform team and helps drive the vision and future of McKinsey Analytics’ digital capabilities. Andrea has broad expertise in computer science, cloud computing, digital transformation strategy, and analytics solutions architecture. Prior to joining the Firm, Andrea was a technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton. She holds a BS in Economics and MS in Analytics (with a concentration in computing methods for analytics).
    About #Podcast:
    #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.
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    Keywords:
    FutureOfData
    Data
    Analytics
    Leadership Podcast
    Big Data
    Strategy
    1 hr 1 min

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