Bilal Zia

Bilal Zia, Head of Data Science & Analytics at Duolingo, brings his expertise from Amazon and the World Bank to share insights on transforming data teams. He discusses the importance of building trust with stakeholders and embracing AI to drive business decisions. Zia explains the advantages of a hub-and-spoke organizational design for seamless collaboration and emphasizes hiring candidates who balance technical prowess with strong communication. He advocates for creating psychological safety in AI experimentation to foster innovative workflows.