Data Analytics Chat
*** The podcast is on a short pause as I focus on scaling my recruitment firm, bigger things coming soon ***
🎧 Welcome to Data Analytics Chat – the podcast where data meets real careers.
Data isn’t just numbers; it’s a journey. Each episode, we explore a key topic shaping the world of data analytics and discuss the career paths of our guests.
This podcast brings together top experts to share:
- Insights on today’s biggest data trends
- The challenges they’ve faced (and how they overcame them)
- Their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation of data professionals
This is for anyone passionate about data and the people behind it.
👉 Hit subscribe and join us on the learning journey.
Connect with host - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben---parker/
Episodes
74 episodes
From Data Projects to Data Products: Essential Skills for AI Leaders
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Elena Alikhachkina, a four-time Chief AI and Data Officer with Fortune 500 companies, and a board advisor. Elena shares her journey in data analytics and AI spanning over 25 years, covering key...
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Episode 74
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42:19
The Future of Data Scientists and Data Engineers: How Data Teams Must Change
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we’re joined by Phoenix Pei, SVP, Analytics Manager at Truist, to explore how the roles of Data Scientists and Data Engineers are changing in the age of AI and automation. Phoenix expla...
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Episode 73
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37:57
How To Make Successful Decisions In AI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, Ben speaks with Durai Rajamanickam, a senior AI leader, about what it really takes to turn AI ambition into something organisations can trust and scale.They discuss why many AI initiatives fail lon...
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Episode 72
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23:45
What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale
Most organisations are experimenting with generative AI. Very few are turning it into a real business impact.In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we speak with Nayan Paul, Managing Director and Chief Architect for Generative AI at Acc...
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Episode 71
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39:22
Why Most Organisations Aren’t Ready for AI, Even If They Think They Are
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Sujit Narapareddy, Head of Data and Analytics at AWS Sales. Sujit shares his insights on AI transformation in large enterprises, likening it to the shift from paper maps to GPS. We ...
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Episode 70
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30:38
 The Reality of AI Today
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carlos Pineda, the Head of Data Analytics and Insight at Diageo North America. Carlos shares his extensive experience in data analytics across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and N...
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Episode 69
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33:47
Why Hiring And Retaining Top AI Talent Has Become Harder Than Ever
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Misha Trubskyy, head of Claims Data Science at Mercury Insurance. Misha shares his journey from academia to corporate life, highlighting his transition from econometrics to leading data science...
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Episode 68
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1:11:15
Why Data Governance & Data Quality Are Important
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carol Kim, Executive Director at IBM, who shares her intriguing journey from a finance background to leading technology, data, and AI at IBM's Global Real Estate organisation. Carol...
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Episode 67
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23:47
The Rise of AI Agents
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Ilya Meyzin, SVP Head of AI Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet. Ilya shares his career journey from management consulting to leading AI solutions, highlighting the importance of implement...
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Episode 66
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49:02
The Power of Personalisation: How AI Influences What We Buy
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Allison Olson, Senior Vice President of Analytics Solutions at Merkle. Allison shares her inspiring career journey, filled with proud moments, challenges, and valuable leadership insights...
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Episode 65
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44:19
Challenges, Successes, and Transformations of Generative AI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Viji Krishnamurthy, VP and Head of AI and Generative AI at Oracle. With over two decades of experience spanning startups, Samsung, and Oracle, Viji shares her journey from academi...
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Episode 64
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57:32
How To Define Success ROI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Michael Shaw, Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Dow Jones. Michael shares his fascinating career journey, which includes experiences at Google, Facebook, and Instacart. He dis...
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Episode 63
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1:05:29
 How To Create Data Standards In Pharma
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Priya Gopal, a seasoned professional who has worked with major pharma companies like Takeda and GSK and recently founded her own consulting firm, Inferential Data LLC. ...
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Episode 62
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45:27
Core Data Principles That Drive Business Value
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Shourabh Mukherji, a data and analytics expert with 25 years of experience at major firms such as Chubb and JPMorgan Chase. Shourabh shares his journey from starting a small enterpr...
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Episode 61
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50:15
How Hard Is It to Get Things Done in Data Projects
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Juan Gorricho, a leader in data analytics with experience at top companies like Walt Disney, Visa, and TD Bank. Now the founder of Strategic Data Transformation, Ju...
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Episode 60
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56:47
How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping The Game
9In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Dushyanth Sekhar, Head of AI and Data Platforms at S&P Global. Dush shares key insights from his career journey, emphasising the importance of learning from failures in the AI space....
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Episode 59
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42:11
How Agentic AI Will Impact Business
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Sundip Gorai, Global Head of Data Science and AI at Global Payments, a Fortune 500 company. Sundip shares insights from his expansive career journey, which spans across various industries like ...
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Episode 58
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56:08
 How a Measured Data Stack Can Impact Business Decisions
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Matthew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data and AI Architecture Engineering at Sanofi, to discuss the evolution of data technology from single-box systems to agent AI. They expl...
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Episode 57
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38:00
Choosing The Right Signal on Human Intuition or AI Insight
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we welcome Sameer Sethi, Chief AI Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss his exciting career journey and the evolving balance between human intuition and AI-driven decision signals....
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Episode 56
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46:58
Personalised Medicine & Why The Right Data Matters
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, host Ben Parker welcomes Steve Labkoff, Vice President for Development and Medical Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb. Steve shares his incredible career journey, from starting as a...
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Episode 55
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40:52
Building AI Without Foundations
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we explore the world of data and AI with Linda Powell, former Deputy Chief Data Officer. Linda shares insights from her unique career journey, which spans roles at the Federal Rese...
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Episode 54
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44:47
Why Every Company Needs a Data Platform Strategy
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Manoj Mohan, an engineering executive with experience at Intuit, Meta, Apple, and Cloudera. Manoj shares his journey from software engineering to data leadership, of...
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Episode 53
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42:54
How To Solve Business/Consumer Problems Using AI
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Bilal Ahmed, Chief AI and Data Officer at Paul Tech AG, about his career journey and invaluable insights into the world of data and AI. Bilal shares his experiences ...
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Episode 52
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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 discuss Tony's extensive career, including pivotal moments and lessons learned from working...
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Episode 51
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58:12
What Happens When We Adopt AI – The Change Management Journey
Kartick Kalaimani, VP 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 importance of clean data, clearly defined use cases,...
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Episode 50
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34:17