

Lights On Data Show
George Firican
Each episode puts the lights on various data topics with renowned industry experts. We cover the following topics in a fun and informative interview format: data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, data storytelling, data governance, data management, data quality, data strategy, and much more.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 11min
Intro to Data Security
On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest, Monica Kay Royal - Founder & Chief Data Enthusiast at nerdnourishment, will dive into Data Security. We'll see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and tricks and best practices that we can all follow.

Apr 7, 2023 • 34min
Building A Best In Class Data Stewardship Program
Rohin Bansal, Director of Data Governance at Telus, discusses building a strong data stewardship program, evolution of data stewardship within organizations, rewards and incentives for data stewards, the difference between data cataloging and data stewardship, the role of a master data steward in improving data quality, and expanding data stewardship across industries

Apr 1, 2023 • 26min
How to Optimize Data Cloud Cost
What are the needs and challenges around embarking on a data cloud cost optimization? What are some optimization strategies, best practices, tools and services that we could use?Vinoo Ganesh, Founder of Stealth, will walk us through it.

Mar 24, 2023 • 9min
Intro to DataOps
This is the intro to DataOps that you've been waiting for. All about what it is, why it matters, best practices, and how to start into this field.
My guest today is Jennifer Glenski, Director of Product Management at BMC Software.

Mar 17, 2023 • 29min
How to Present in the Right Way
Public Speaking Coach, Christopher Chin, shares techniques to integrate information and emotion in presentations. Topics include engaging vs. informative data presentation, structuring slides and creating separate handouts, presenting facts with passion, and the importance of effective presentations and 'show don't tell' approach. Effective slide deck creation tips are also given.

Mar 10, 2023 • 11min
Intro to Data Democratization
Is Data Democratization a buzzword? Let's see what it is, why companies should pay attention to it, as well as tips and best practices for companies to take to enable it. On this special edition episode of the Lights On Data Show, my guest Niraj Dugar, CDO - Data Manager at Shell India, will dive into Data Democratization.

Mar 3, 2023 • 26min
How to Enable Data as a Product through the Data Mesh
Why and how we can use the data mesh to enable data as a product.
Dr. Alexander Borek is a data leader, author and keynoter and supports tech and established companies on their data and AI journeys, in particular, with regards to strategy, roadmap, product management, architecture and scaling tech and talent.

Feb 24, 2023 • 13min
Data Management Explained with Analogies
Let's talk about Data Management. My guest, Anjali Chinchanikar, a Data Leader in data management, will explain data management through analogies, explain why it is important, and share with us some best practices to follow.
If you'd like to get a quick intro into Data Management, don't miss this episode of the Lights On Data Show.

Feb 20, 2023 • 28min
Mining the Past and Making Old Data Valuable
How can the data we collect help unearth our past and bring communities together? Join us in this touching conversation on how data can impact people, culture, and communities.
Ryan Hum is VP of Data and Chief Information Officer at Canada Energy Regulator.

Feb 10, 2023 • 26min
How to Balance Conversations Between Introverts and Extroverts
Introverts and extroverts of an organization have the SAME amount of good ideas, but often the introverts’ ideas are drowned out and suppressed by the extroverts. In this episode we talk about the balancing conversation table that addresses that challenge, sentient objects, neuropathways, control models for agentive systems, and much more.
Meet David Rose an entrepreneur, MIT lecturer, author, and expert on digital product innovation, and ambient computing. Among many things he created the Balance Table. The Balance Table hopes to subtly encourage more conversational mindfulness by illuminating a constellation of lights in front of the speakers using the most airtime.