Data Futurology - Leadership And Strategy in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science

In this episode, host Felipe Flores interviews Alan Lowthorpe, co-founder of Adaptive Data (who advise organisations on how to accelerate the value delivered from data and AI) and James Lecoutre, Director at Talent Insights Group as they delve into the world of data analytics and AI leadership, sharing insights on building successful teams, embracing diversity, fostering a growth mindset and navigating challenges in data analytics ...

This week on the Data Futurology podcast, we host Chad Sanderson, the Chief Operator of Data Quality Camp.

Over the ten years Sanderson has been involved in data, he has held key roles in companies including Convoy, a late-stage freight technology company, and Microsoft, where he worked on the AI platform team.

Sanderson’s experience with these companies made him realise that there was a need for a platform where data specialists c...

At Data Futurology’s OpsWorld conference in March, a panel of experts came together to discuss the importance of getting measurements, processes and methodologies right to drive DataOps and MLOps across the organisation.

The panel consisted of Katherine Fowler, Head of Business Transformation at L’Occitane Australia, Amar Poddatooru, Head of Data and Technology at Australian Ethical, and Emyr James, Head of Data at Resolution Life ...

At the recent Advancing AI event in Melbourne, we were privileged to have a presentation by Vinay Joseph, the Pre-Sales Lead for IDOL at OpenText in APAC.

Vinay gives an overview of the features of IDOL and how they can help data science teams bring automation and AI to the use of unstructured data. He presents a wide range of case studies and use cases. These include how law enforcement and the military, right through to news...

This week on the Data Futurology podcast we host Paul Milinkovic, the APAC Regional Director for the leading data integration platform, StreamSets. Milinkovic joins us to share his insights into data engineers' challenges and the pipelines they manage and maintain.

One statistic really highlights just how challenging work environments have become for data engineers: 76 per cent of organisations have a pipeline break at least mo...

At our recent Advancing AI Melbourne event, Jonas Christensen, formerly Head of Data Science at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, hosted a lively and insightful panel discussion featuring three prominent leaders in data and AI:

·             Christine Smyth, Chief Strategy Officer, Defence Health

·             Dr Michelle-Joy Low, Head of Data & AI, Reece Group

·             Nonna Milmeister, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, RMIT ...

In this episode, Alex Jenkins, Director at WA Data Science Innovation Hub, discusses the potential of AI advancements in revolutionising the education system. Jenkins envisions a future where education moves away from the one-size-fits-all approach and embraces a mastery model, allowing students to progress at their own pace and ensuring complete understanding before moving on to the next topic. The use of AI as virtual educational...

In this episode, we explore an engaging talk given by Niall Keating, General Manager for Technology Data Platforms at Sportsbet, during his recent appearance at the Data Engineering Summit in Melbourne.

Niall generously imparts invaluable insights on the journey of cultivating a data culture that yields long-lasting business impact. Throughout the conversation, Niall showcases tangible examples of how Sportsbet has effectively util...

This week on the Data Futurology podcast, we have an in-depth conversation with Conor O’Neill, the Head of Data Science at Compare The Market exploring his career journey and current role leveraging data and innovating with machine learning.

When O’Neill landed at Compare The Market, he quickly found himself in a senior data role within an organisation that needed to both transform and mature its approach to data. On the podcast, O...

This week we bring you a special episode of the Data Futurology podcast, featuring the keynote panel from our OpsWorld conference earlier this year featuring guests at different levels of data maturity. They shared their stories of the journey to enabling and unlocking the true value of data self-service.. 

The panel featured Kate Carruthers, Chief Data & Insights Officer, UNSW Sydney. She shared the university's experien...

In Part 2 of the Leaders of Analytics podcast that was recorded last year with host, Jonas Christensen, Felipe discusses Honeysuckle Health and what he has done at this exciting, innovative company. 

Felipe found the perfect home for his ambitions and interest in data at Honeysuckle Health. He was one of the first to join the company a few years ago, and right from the start, data, analytics and AI have been the driving force behin...

This episode of the Data Futurology podcast is actually the reverse of normal – most of the time Felipe interviews experts in data science, but this time it’s his turn to be interviewed! Last year, he was on Jonas Christensen’s excellent Leaders of Analytics podcast, and we’ve got permission to republish it here. 

In the wide-ranging interview, Felipe starts by describing his history. If you haven’t heard the story before, it begin...

This special episode was recorded LIVE and in-person with Brian Ferris, Chief Data, Analytics and Technology Officer at Loyalty New Zealand. He shares on how to get value from your AI investment and how to look at the interplay and relationship between data leaders and the senior executive team. 

Brian stresses the importance of aligning with execs on the business strategy first, then working backwards to your AI strategy. Accordin...

This week we welcome to the podcast, Joanna Marsh, the General Manager of Innovation and Advanced Analytics for Investa Property Group. She’s also the CEO and Co-Founder of a “side hustle” at Exomnia, a startup that provides real estate companies with a modular approach to analytics.

Exomnia has only been in operation for four months, but it is already turning heads. It has recently completed a pre-seed funding round for an impre...

In the world of data analytics, there are few that have achieved as much as Bora Arslan, who joined us for this week’s podcast. Arslan has driven data transformation exercises across some of the largest organisations in the world. These organisations include Walmart and Ford in the US, and IAG here in Australia.

On the podcast, Arslan shares many insights from his time as a Chief Data Officer. From his strategies for getting organi...