Lights On Data Show

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Jeremy Adamson, AI Strategy Leader and author of "Geeks with Empathy." Discover why empathy is the key to unlocking success in data-driven environments and learn practical strategies for cultivating empathy within your data team dynamics. Jeremy shares insights from his book on building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, and explores real-world examples illustrating how empathy fosters innovation and collaboration in data teams. Tune in and embark on a journey towards building a culture of empathy within your data team. You can get "Geeks with Empathy" at your local Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Geeks-Empathy-Jeremy-Adamson/dp/1738310809/

Join us for a special edition of the Lights On Data Show as we celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting the remarkable contributions of women in the data industry. In this episode, we'll hear from a diverse panel of women working in various roles within the data space, sharing their insights, experiences, and stories that inspire and empower. Our guests will provide a brief overview of their journey in the data industry, sharing what initially drew them to this field and the unique challenges and opportunities they've encountered along the way. As we celebrate International Women's Day, our guests will share messages of encouragement and advice for aspiring women considering a career in the data industry. ​ Tune in to this inspiring episode as we shine a light on the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the data industry, and gain valuable insights that inspire and empower us all.

Explore Andreea Judele's journey from linguistics to master data management, tackling challenges, and fostering a community around MDM through engaging programs like MDM Days and sharing success stories globally.

Join Kirsten Lum, Chief Product Officer at Storytellers.ai, as she shares her career journey, challenges and success in bootstrapping her company, fascinating use cases of AI and ML, advice for aspiring data scientists, fostering innovation in tech teams, and exciting trends in analytics and AI.

Join Michel Tricot, CEO and Co-founder of Airbyte, as he discusses best practices in data movement. Topics include challenges in ETL processes, reverse ETL, data contracts, and the debate between stream and batch processing. Gain valuable insights into the future of data integration.

José Luis Pérez, CEO of Trackinplan, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for data, shares insights on essential tools for data analysts. Topics include challenges in data collection and integration, importance of data quality, role of AI in analytics, and optimistic future of the industry. Recommended tools include SQL, Jupyter Notebooks, DBT, and the tracking plan.

Dimitri Visnadi, an independent data consultant, discusses his journey from corporate data departments to successful freelance endeavors. Topics include personal preferences and career choices, working remotely as a freelancer from Asia, pricing and tax situations, importance of clear communication and written agreements, and the benefits of freelancing as a data scientist.

Join Scott Taylor, the Data Whisperer and mastermind behind the ingenious Data Puppets, as he shares his creative journey of blending data with puppetry. Discover the challenges faced by Chief Data Officers, delve into data quality issues, and explore the potential of using puppets for educational data messaging.

Asa Whillock, VP and GM of Machine Learning and AI at Alteryx, discusses the art of building an analytics-driven culture with responsible AI adoption. Topics include effective AI integration, democratizing AI, responsible AI adoption, empowering every member with data analytics, and building an analytics-driven culture.

Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack, discusses the biggest mistakes companies make with their data and how to fix them. Topics include managing customer data, streamlining data integrations, success stories in data, and using AI and data cloud to predict customer churn.