Vanessa Gonzalez

Vanessa Gonzalez, Senior Director of Data and Analytics for ML & AI at Transamerica, leads the charge in their ambitious data transformation efforts. She shares how to overcome initial hurdles in securing executive buy-in and the complexities of integrating data analytics across departments. The conversation covers enhancing data accessibility during a cloud migration, the key skills necessary for successful data scientists, and the importance of a collaborative culture. Gonzalez also emphasizes creativity, resilience, and continuous learning as vital ingredients for thriving data teams.