Data Analytics Chat
Welcome to Data Analytics Chat – the podcast that dives deep into the ever-evolving world of Data and AI.
Each episode unpacks the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping data science and artificial intelligence today. But this isn’t just about tech, it’s about the people behind it.
We spotlight real career journeys from professionals across the industry, sharing the pivotal moments, obstacles overcome, and lessons learned along the way.
Tune in for candid conversations with leading experts as they offer practical advice, industry insights, and inspiration to help you grow your own career in data.
Connect with host - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben---parker/
Episodes
52 episodes
How To Solve Business/Consumer Problems Using AI
Becoming an AI and Data Leader: Insights with Bilal Am – Transforming Businesses with AIIn this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Bilal Ahmed, Chief AI and Data Officer at Altech, about his career journey and in...
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38:51
How Do We Thread Gen AI Into Our Processes?
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Tony Giordano, the Senior Partner and VP for Global Data Platform Services at IBM. They delve into Tony's extensive career, including pivotal moments and lessons learned from work...
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58:12
What Happens When We Adopt AI – The Change Management Journey
Kartick Kalaimani, VP Enterprise MDM Data and Transformation Lead at Dentsu, joins Ben Parker to demystify AI adoption and its critical human element. This insightful episode delves into common misconceptions about AI, highlighting the importan...
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34:17
Why Have Firms Not Focused on Data Readiness
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Nipa Basu, a seasoned data analytics executive. Nipa shares her captivating career journey from pursuing a PhD in economics in India to becoming a Chief Data Officer in the Unit...
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45:33
Turning AI into ROI: How to Build Value, Not Just Models
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome David Ellison, Chief Data Scientist and Director of AI Engineering at Lenovo. We’ll explore David's career journey from studying computer science to transforming busine...
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Episode 48
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37:36
Can We Trust GenAI?
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Michael Hicks, Executive Director at Novartis. We explore Michael's unconventional career journey, which transitions from academia to business and from pr...
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Episode 47
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54:19
The Hidden Barriers to Data Maturity
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Jessica Talisman, Senior Information Architect at Adobe, to uncover why so many organisations struggle to move beyond basic data management. Jess...
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Episode 46
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How to Lead and Coach High-Performing Data Teams
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker speaks with Joe Bugajski, former Chief Data Officer at Visa and Gartner. Joe shares his remarkable career journey, which included building prototype vehicles, laun...
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Episode 45
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1:19:08
What It Really Takes to Drive AI Adoption
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker talks with Anju Gupta, the Chief Data and AI Officer at BNSF Railway, to explore her successful career journey to date and discuss AI adoption. Anju reveals her ca...
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Episode 44
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57:22
Why Data Projects Keep Failing
Why do so many data and analytics projects fall short, even in the most well-funded companies?In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker talks with Murli Buluswar, Head of Analytics at Citibank's US Personal Bank, to explore...
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Episode 43
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48:42
The Gen AI Shift: Data Engineering Redefined
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker talks with Shashi Kumar, Head of Data Engineering & Analytics at Hearst, to explore how the rise of generative AI is reshaping the role of data engineering. Whether ...
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Episode 42
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35:11
BMW’s AI Leader on Soft Skills, Career Growth & Thriving in Tech
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, Ben Parker chats with Gerrit Grotewold, Head of Personalisation at BMW Research, to explore what it takes to build a long, impactful career in data and AI. With his career at BMW, Gerri...
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Episode 41
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28:42
How to Lead and Succeed in Data
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Sassoon Kosian, Corporate Vice President of Data Science at New York Life, to explore the journey from early challenges in physics to becoming a leader in the data and AI sp...
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Episode 40
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28:04
Safety First: The Six Laws for Safe AI
Is ethical AI just a buzzword? In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker chats with Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer at KBR, who reveals the real risks behind today’s AI systems and why most organisat...
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Episode 39
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35:25
What It’s Really Like Being a CDO in 2025
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Aaron Hand, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at ArcelorMittal, to reveal what life is really like in the C-suite. With a career spa...
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Episode 38
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47:56
Breaking Barriers in AI
In this episode of the Data Analytics podcast, we welcome Pablo Vega Behar, Director of Machine Learning at Fitch Group. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pablo Vega-Behar, Director of Machine Learning Engineerin...
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Episode 37
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28:51
Data ROI Unlocked: Turning Analytics into Real Business Value
In this episode of the Data Analytics podcast, we welcome Milan Dhore, Director of AI Strategy and Cloud Engineering at The Hartford. Milan discusses his career journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his path in the i...
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Episode 36
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40:40
How To Get Right Data Prepared For Generative AI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Swetha Devabhaktuni, Head of Data & Analytics at Synechron. Swetha shares her career journey and the pivotal moments that shaped it. In this episode, we discuss the hot t...
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Episode 35
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28:26
Leading with Data in the Age of AI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Shaina Boone, Chief Analytics Officer at PHD Media. Shaina shares her unique career journey from an arts background to becoming a leader in marketing science and analyt...
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Episode 34
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35:39
You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed in Data: Here’s What Matters Most
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks. Robin shares her unusual journey starting from the US Army to becoming a Chief Data Officer at Microsoft,...
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Episode 33
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44:43
Why Purpose Matters: From Pharma Exec to Startup
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Oscar Carrasco Zevallos, the former Director of Data at Johnson & Johnson and now a startup founder. Oscar shares his extensive background in biomedical engineering...
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Episode 32
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39:09
Why Data is No Longer Just an Enabler
In this engaging episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Stephen Harris, an industry expert in cloud, data, and AI. Stephen shares his unique career path, which began with his aspirations in air traffic man...
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Episode 31
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32:46
From Consultant to Global Data Leader
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Parag Shrivastava, Head of Data and Analytics Portfolio at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He discusses his career journey, key moments that shaped his path, strategies ...
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Episode 30
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