The AI in Business Podcast Why Immutable Snapshots Matter for Compliance and AI - with Neil Bhandar of Generac
Jul 15, 2025
Neil Bhandar, Chief Data Analytics Officer for Generac, shares his expertise on aligning technology investments with business value. He discusses the pitfalls of overbuilding infrastructure and advocates for a strategic, less-is-more approach. Bhandar emphasizes the importance of making data-driven decisions in compliance and AI contexts. He uses travel metaphors to clarify data governance and highlights the need for short-term goals in a rapidly changing AI landscape. His insights aim to help leaders focus on actionable strategies rather than speculative technology.
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More Data Isn't Always Better
- More data and compute is not always better for AI outcomes.
- Right-size based on clear business needs, not the urge to overbuild for marginal gains.
Forecasting Direction Beats Precision
- Forecasting accuracy of exact values was about 60%, but directional accuracy was 97%.
- This showed that less data and compute can still deliver highly useful business insights.
Start With Business Needs
- Start infrastructure decisions from the business problem, not technical specs.
- Understand how data and compute directly drive business growth and bottom line.