Franziska Bell, Ph.D., the Director of Data Science Platforms at Uber, shares cutting-edge insights on democratizing data science across the company. She discusses how use cases drive platform development, enhancing workflows for all employees. The collaboration with Uber's Michelangelo platform is highlighted, revealing challenges in integrating legacy models. Franziska also emphasizes the importance of open source in machine learning, innovative automation for data analytics, and fostering a collaborative culture within data science teams.