How do you build a high performing team for data and advanced analytics? Arnab Chakraborty, Applied Intelligence North America Lead at Accenture AI, answer this question and shares the components of a strong team. Connect with Arnab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnab-chakraborty-saratoga/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Learn what role has technology and particularly data, played in changing the way we think about transformation. About Stacy: Stacy is a Senior Managing Director in Accenture leading our US West Strategy and Consulting business which is a significant component of our West business and Accenture’s new growth model.  Prior to this she led Accenture’s North America Talent & Organization business.  Based in San Francisco, she has focused on organization strategy and transformation for the past 19+ years. She has worked globally, across a multitude of client situations and industries, integrating real-world experience with recognized approaches to coach the C-Suite and help clients drive transformational agendas to unlock the potential of their organizations, people and technology. Stacy has designed, led and successfully implemented strategies in the areas of enterprise and digital transformation, talent and HR, finance, operations, marketing, and client services. She has also led numerous clients across a variety of industries in transformational and post-merger integration situations. Stacy is a sought-after speaker on the topic of the Future of Work in Healthcare and has led our Global point of view in this space given the in-Industry impacts of automation and digital. Prior to Accenture, she was the CEO of HCG, an organization consultancy specializing in the assessment, alignment and transformation of strategy, corporate culture and leadership. She received her BS Degree, University of San Francisco, Organizational Behavior. Stacy is also a California Bay Area native and resides in the Bay Area with her Husband and two daughters. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-blanchard-4254806/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

About Samta Kapoor: Rapid digital acceleration means focus on data and AI/ML  is now, without question, the cornerstone of global leadership. With more than 12 years’ experience driving large-scale digital transformations, I’m passionate about helping organizations use data/AI/ML to innovate, create new products and services, and optimize business processes. As a managing director in Accenture’s Applied Intelligence (Strategy & Consulting) practice, my focus is on achieving the extraordinary – finding new ways to overcome the most complex challenges by harnessing the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Leading Accenture’s Applied Intelligence Resources West business, I bring technical skills, business experience and industry insight to help our clients in this industry to achieve their strategic goals, master change, and shape a better future in a fast-changing environment. I&D is very close to my heart and I lead our AAI West I&D team and initiatives. Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samtakapoor Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

In this episode we answer these questions: What does thinking of data science as a product look like? And how is this different from traditional thinking about data science? What does the future of data science look like? About Eric: Eric is the Head of Experimentation, Economic Insights and Metrics at Yelp and has worked in senior leadership and individual contributor roles at Yelp, LinkedIn and CoreLogic after an academic career as an assistant professor. He is the author and editor of the weekly newsletter called "From Data to Product" focused on data product management and thinking about data science as a product. You can subscribe here: https://ericdataproduct.substack.com/ Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-weber-060397b7/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Your LinkedIn profile holds a lot of potential for you. Whether it's job offers, networking opportunities, or building your business, LinkedIn is a key component. So are you optimizing your LinkedIn? Find out from a LinkedIn Coach how you can get the most out of your LinkedIn profile. About Louise: Louise Brogan works with entrepreneurs, SME’s  and professionals who want to raise their profile through LinkedIn in a genuine and valuable way. Louise is an international speaker, writes for Social Media Examiner and hosts the LinkedIn with Louise Podcast.  She lives at home with her husband, three children and an energetic spaniel called Bruce. In 2019, Louise was invited to attend No 10 Downing Street to represent small business and annually attends the House of Lords as one of 12 UK Local Heroes for Business.   In 2021, Louise was named a Small Business Britain Champion. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrogan/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Ciara Anderson is a conversational engineer working in the design and development of conversational agents in the fields of chat and voice. She has taught Linguistics at UC Davis and also has a PhD in Linguistics from Trinity College Dublin, and specializes in Harnessing conversational AI tools to design and develop conversational agents in the field of chat and voice. Social Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciara-anderson-phd-a892618b/ IG: @coding.linguist Twitter: @coding_linguist Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Mary MacCarthy is a Data Journalist, Strategist and Analyst based in Los Angeles. Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-maccarthy/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Rodi is a passionate technical leader with a remarkable track record of transforming organizations via data and automation at diverse and decentralised Fortune 500 companies. She is valued for improving operational efficiency, providing insights and thought leadership, introducing game-changing analytics and automations, and developing data citizens. Rodi has extensive success in cross-functional collaboration and influence, including building, training, motivating, and leading the industry’s brightest new stars. Education: The Ohio State University, BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and Engineering Today, Rodi is taking a much-need professional and personal sabbatical. She joined WiD earlier this year and has been an enthusiastic participant in the community. Connect with Rodi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodi-tountcheva/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers and become a member here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Irene Bratsis is an NYC based data scientist, AI practitioner and community builder. She has spent 12+ years in the private sector working for various tech companies and she writes for Data Driven Investor, Analytics Vidya, Towards Data Science, An Injustice, CodeX, MLearning.ai, Women in Data Blog & Gesture Blog She currently works as a data science product manager at Beekin,  is the co-lead of the Boston and NYC chapters of Women in Data, works as a project director for the US in the Women in AI Awards North America, and manages the Women in Data book club. Social Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenebratsis/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support

Danielle is an experienced statistician with over 10 years of advanced, multidisciplinary data analysis experience. She is the Head of Data Science and Co-Founder of Quotient. Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-k-dur%C3%A1n-85136726/ Learn more about our mission in diversifying data careers here: womenindata.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support