In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, we’re joined by Zaman Hussain, Chief Data Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), to explore how data and AI are revolutionising healthcare. Zaman shares his journey from growing up on a council estate to leading data initiatives at one of Europe’s largest pediatric hospitals. He offers valuable lessons on leadership, problem-solving, and the power of a proactive mindset.

We dive into the unique challenges of managing healthcare data, from improving patient outcomes to streamlining hospital operations. Zaman highlights how GOSH is leveraging AI for natural language processing in patient interactions and discusses the hospital’s innovative approaches to integrating workforce and patient data for predictive decision-making. If you’re interested in the intersection of healthcare and data science or looking for practical tips on leading data transformations, this episode is for you!

Chapters

[01:09] Zaman shares his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings to becoming Chief Data Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

[07:19] Zaman provides an overview of his role, the hospital’s scale of operations, and the unique challenges of managing data in a healthcare setting.

[09:27] An exploration of how healthcare organisations, including GOSH, leverage data to improve patient outcomes and operations.

[15:37] Zaman highlights innovative projects at GOSH, including AI-powered natural language processing tools and predictive staffing models.

[19:42] The pair discuss the importance of data quality, stakeholder engagement, and starting small with an MVP approach.

[23:27] Zaman answers rapid-fire questions about his favourite school subject, programming language, and music genre.

[25:42] Key lessons on blending technical skills with communication and starting small to drive impactful data projects.

Links

Zaman Hussain LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaman-hussain-841a8582/

GOSH Website - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/