Bringing Data and AI to Life

The Strategy Playbook on AI & Data with Kayvaun Rowshankish of McKinsey


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When it comes to the use of AI and data, one question must be asked - do you want to do it well or do it big? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica sits down with Kayvaun Rowshankish, Senior Partner at McKinsey to explore the intricacies of getting data management right, on a large-scale.


What You’ll Learn

  • Using AI agents to orchestrate multiple complex tasks across different domains
  • Why traditional data management principles remain crucial even as AI capabilities advance
  • What essential investments are needed to build a robust data foundation for AI implementations
  • How to maximize AI adoption through data literacy and business engagement
  • The emerging career opportunities in data engineering, prompt engineering, and ML Ops
  • Why partnering with business stakeholders is crucial for successful AI implementations

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Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Intro01:54 - Keeping Up with Kayvaun: His Journey to Data Management03:45 - The Progress Story: Leadership Buy-In & AI Adoption05:55 - Agentic AI: How’s It Changing the Landscape?08:55 - Are We Data Ready for Agentic AI? 13:57 - What Do Organizations Need to Invest In?  16:25 - The Criticality of Data Literacy & Data Management Strategies 19:36 - What Skills Do People Need to Secure Their Place at Work? 21:55 - The Nitty Gritties of Responsible Use of AI 24:24 - Kayvaun’s Advice: Bring Your Business Along With You If you enjoyed this episode, please visit:Informatica.com

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