Collaboration and Strategy // Vin Vashishta // #176

Sep 18, 2023

Vin Vashishta, an expert in data science and AI, shares insights on collaboration, strategy, and maximizing data potential. They discuss the importance of technical strategists, deep understanding of data by product managers, and the opportunities in the generative AI era. They also explore mindset shifts to become multipliers, monetization of data and AI products, and the significance of leadership and strategy.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Implications of Generative AI and the Changing Roles of Data Engineers and Scientists

02:19 • 18min

Becoming a Multiplier and Advancing in Data Science and Engineering

20:17 • 3min

Promotion of LLMs in Production Event and Discussion about Leadership and Strategy

22:48 • 5min

Becoming a Multiplier and Monetizing Data and AI Products

27:48 • 22min

Discussion on Giving Away Books and Merchandise, and Future Conversations

49:53 • 2min

MLOps Coffee Sessions #176 with Vin Vashishta, Collaboration and Strategy. // Abstract From the significance of technical strategists to the crucial role of product managers with a deep understanding of data and AI products, Vin shares invaluable insights on fostering collaboration, driving strategy, and maximizing the potential of data within organizations. Join us as we explore the importance of becoming multipliers in our fields, the power of effective strategy in leveraging data, and the opportunities that lie in the generative AI era. // Bio Vin's background is in applied data science. He is the founder of V Squared, one of the oldest and smallest data science consulting companies in the world. They help businesses monetize data and AI. Vin is the author of From Data To Profit. He teaches technical strategy and data and AI product management. // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Website: https://www.datascience.vin/ From Data To Profit: How Businesses Leverage Data to Grow Their Top and Bottom Lines book: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Profit-Businesses-Leverage-Bottom/dp/1394196210/ ⁠ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Vin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetvashishta/ Timestamps: [00:00] Vin's preferred coffee [00:14] Takeaways [02:02] Please like, share, and subscribe to our MLOps channels! [02:28] Recent ideas of Vin [05:09] Understanding the business value of any project [08:30] Generative AI making things faster [14:29] Strategy in practice [20:19] Practicality and Credibility of Strategists [22:42] Coming soon!!! LLMs in Production Conference Panel Part III [27:48] Becoming a Multiplier [29:03] The AI Product Manager [35:12] Successful monetization and integration of technologies [37:48] Justifying the ROI of LLMs [44:59] Adding that extra value [49:52] Read Vin's book linked above! [50:35] Wrap up