If you’re leading data change, building from the ground up, or curious about how analytics takes hold in heavy industry - this one’s for you.
Join Douglas Robertson, Director at DR Analytics Recruitment, as he hosts Dr Vahid Golkar, Data and Analytics Manager at Topdrill.
From a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, to managing data strategy in one of WA’s leading drilling companies, Vahid shares how he helped take Topdrill from spreadsheets to Snowflake - and what it really takes to embed analytics in an operational business.
In this episode, we cover:
Building a data function from zero maturity to AI & ML in production
The confidence to step up and how a single 'I can do that' changed his career
Why change management is the hardest part of data leadership
The three traits he hires for: critical thinking, curiosity and lifelong learning
Practical lessons for influencing non-technical stakeholders and proving value early
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Our aim is to uplift data literacy across Perth and Australia.
We host quarterly in-person and online events, bringing together analysts, engineers, and data leaders from across industries to share knowledge and build community.
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