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May 28, 2025 54 mins

In this masterclass Shifra Isaacs, developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io, delves into her experience as data scientist, technical writer, and support lead providing fresh insights for FP&A and finance professionals.

In this episode:

  • Data science vs business analytics 
  • Pulling data not yet able to be modeled 
  • Python for Excel 
  • The right models for risk scoring, variance analysis and forecasting 
  • Replicating a process with a new tool using AI
  • How can we survive in an AI first world

Connect with Shifra Isaacs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shifra-isaacs/

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