FP&A Today Top Senior Data Scientist on AI and Future proofing FP&A
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Oct 15, 2024 Tobias Zwingmann, an ex-Senior Data Scientist turned managing partner at RAPYD.AI, shares insights from his work empowering businesses with AI strategies. He discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in finance, emphasizing the importance of data literacy. Tobias delves into the latest enhancements in Microsoft’s Copilot and how FP&A professionals can leverage tools like Excel and Power BI. He also addresses common data preparation pitfalls and offers tips for achieving clean, actionable data in financial analysis.
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Tobias's Career Journey
- Tobias Zwingmann's background is in business administration, with a later master's degree in IT management.
- He worked in corporate data science for over 10 years before founding RAPYD.AI.
AI Applicability Across Industries
- Many companies believe they lack the data infrastructure for AI, but generative AI offers opportunities regardless of data maturity.
- Businesses can enhance processes with AI, focusing on readily available money and customer data.
Copilot Training
- Don't simply give employees Copilot licenses and expect immediate success.
- Train them on effective prompting and usage to avoid counterproductive outcomes and ensure alignment with business goals.