The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Eddie Newland, Director of AI Services at SFL Scientific in Boston, MA. SFL Scientific is a US-based data science consulting and professional services firm that provides data strategy & consulting, engineering, machine learning and Artificial Intelligence services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of technology and cloud partners, SFL Scientific brings world-class capabilities, delivering professional services and insights to address the most complex business challenges. Eddie's role is to help clients understand the firm's ability to help them achieve their AI goals. He collaborates with clients, thinking critically about how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science can transform their business. From initial data strategy to creating novel capabilities in proof of concepts, all the way through developing AI-enabled systems that operate at scale, Eddie assists business leaders and their technology partners in delivering on the promise of AI for their organizations. In today's episode, Eddie tells us about: The fascinating work they do at SFL Scientific, What makes their Data Science team stand out, Interesting projects the data science team are working on, How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their work, Skillsets they look for when growing the team & Why you should consider a career with SFL Scientific

Today's guest is Erica Cary, VP of Product and Services at Hilton in Dallas, Texas. Erica is a highly accomplished leader responsible for the strategy, design, development, delivery and deployment of global workplace and marketplace technology solutions. She is well known for establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external business partners and vendors to execute key strategic priorities. Erica is passionate about inspiring, mentoring and developing people as well as delivering services that are scalable and consistent with reusability in mind. In her current role, Erica is responsible for elevating the Team Member experience around the globe for Hilton through the power of data, technology, environment, insights and storytelling. She leads rapid expansion, innovation, integration and accelerated growth of digital capabilities to connect people, transform technology, and elevate the employee and guest experience. Erica also provides an oversight of HR Shared Services, providing Human Resources, Payroll and Technology services to support the global workforce. In the episode, Erica will tell you about: The interesting work she does at Hilton, Key learns during her career to date, Macro trends within the Human Resources and Hospitality sector, Use cases of how they introduced new innovation at Hilton, How ServiceNow is adding value to their services, Her key advice on starting your Digital Transformation journey and What the future holds for ServiceNow

Today's guest is Jack Lampka, Head of Data at MSD in Munich. MSD is a research-based pharmaceutical company and is one of the five largest healthcare companies in the world in terms of sales. They research, develop and manufacture prescription drugs, vaccines, biologics and animal health products. In Germany, MSD is one of the three largest and most important pharmaceutical manufacturers. For more than 125 years, MSD has been researching drugs and vaccines to combat the world's most important diseases with the mission of improving the world and the lives of people and animals. Today, MSD is a leader in research into the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals with the aim of being the world's leading research-based biopharmaceutical company. In the episode, Jack will tell you about: Exciting applications of AI in Healthcare, The challenges of working with healthcare data, Understanding the business problems you want to solve, Interesting projects the data science team are working on, and What the future holds for AI in Healthcare

Today's guest is Pranav Gandhi, Head of Business & Strategy Analytics at Signifyd. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in California's San Jose, Signifyd is the world’s largest provider of guaranteed fraud protection that enables online retailers to provide a friction-free buying experience for their customers. Signifyd leverages big data, machine learning and domain expertise to provide a 100 percent financial guarantee against fraud on approved orders that later turn out to be fraudulent. This effectively shifts the liability for fraud away from retailers, allowing them to increase sales and open new markets while reducing risk. In today's episode, Manny tells us about: Signifyd’s work in identifying fraud in the eCommerce sector, How they are applying data science to solve these problems in eCommerce, What attracted him to work for Signifyd, How the pandemic has helped transform the customer experience, Exciting opportunities and plans for growth at Signifyd, and What excites him for the future

Today's guest is Manny Akintayo, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Gentem Health in San Francisco. Founded in 2019, Gentem Health is a Silicon Valley-based company with a simple mission: Get healthcare providers reimbursed more and faster with minimal administrative cost. Gentem accomplishes this by leveraging technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Data to streamline and accelerate the reimbursement process. In today's episode, Manny tells us about: Their mission at Gentem Health, Problems they are solving within Healthcare Finance, Challenges the team needs to overcome, What he has learned in his journey at Gentem, The impact of the Covid-19 within their business, Success stories of the benefits they bring to clients, What the future holds and plans for growth, and  What he looks for when hiring into the team

Today's guest is Ryan Walton - King, AVP Transformation - Technology and User Experiences at AT&T in Dallas, Texas. Ryan is a successful Transformation executive and top performer with over 20 years of experience leading large enterprise teams, defining and executing strategic direction, delivering business outcomes through process and technology transformation. He is an expert at design strategy and research, convergent and divergent ideation, end-to-end design solutions and execution across strategic initiatives. Ryan has consistently implemented high-impact business and technology initiatives including launching AT&T’s first Transformation Office in Global Operations. He is adept at adapting to new roles, experiences, and businesses across several companies including four different AT&T Technology & Business Units, BellSouth Technology Group & KPMG Auditing and Consulting Services. He is well-known for excelling at bringing Product, Technology and Operations together to revolutionize customer experiences. In the episode, Ryan will tell you about: Highlights & key learns from 20 years working with AT&T, Digital transformation trends he is seeing in Telecoms, The value ServiceNow brings to the business & the challenges it solves, Three key reasons why ServiceNow is the platform of choice for AT&T, Implementation best practices, Building a successful ServiceNow team, What’s next for the ServiceNow platform & Key advice for navigating into an executive leadership role

Today's guest is Notger Heinz, Principal Engineer Data Science at sennder in Berlin. Founded in 2015, sennder are Europe’s number one digital freight-forwarder platform for Full Truck Loads. With its in-house-developed platform, sennder provides a new level of automation, transparency and efficiency to the European €300 billion road freight market, which until now has been dependent on paper, phone and fax and characterized by multi-layer subcontracting. sennder’s digital connection to over 10,000 vehicles in all segments allows for almost unlimited capacities, no matter what time of the day. They digitalize the truckload-shipping ecosystem by providing mobile apps to drivers, fleet management tools to carrier managers and logistics management solutions to shippers. By integrating directly with the shippers’ Transport Management and Freight Management Systems via APIs and by cutting the multiple middlemen, sennder increases efficiency and reduces cost for all stakeholders. In the episode, Notger will tell you about: His passion for technology and his journey to date, sennder’s work within digital freight forwarding, The problems they are solving within the digital freight industry, Challenges they need to overcome to achieve success & Is Deep Learning the future of AI?

Today's guest is Bret Greenstein, SVP and Global Head of AI & Analytics at Cognizant in New York. Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients'​ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Ranked on the Fortune 500 and consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world, Cognizant's unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Bret is an accomplished leader in applying Artificial Intelligence and Data to drive digital transformation across industries. A passionate innovator and business leader, he delivers business growth, accelerates new technologies, and transforms his clients and organizations. Bret is a powerful and effective communicator who inspires his organization and delivers clear messages to the market. He is also adept at working across cultures and with clients from the largest enterprises to the smallest, most nimble startups. In today's episode, Bret tells us about: The interesting work he does with Cognizant, Exciting projects that the AI and Analytics are working on, Use cases of the problems they are solving for clients, Helping companies understand what AI can and cannot do for them, How to successfully implement a data-driven culture, What it is like to work at Cognizant after the Covid-19 pandemic, and What excites him for the future

Today's guest is Rameez Tase, Co-Founder & CEO at Antenna in New York. Antenna is an early-stage data analytics startup that is shaking up the way subscription businesses in various industries have access to insightful metrics to make strategic business decisions in today's hyper-competitive environment. They help define the metrics that matter, benchmark success standards vs. the competition, and illuminate the strategies required to build winning direct-to-consumer subscription businesses. In today's episode, Rameez tells us about: Who are Antenna & how it all came about, The success that they have enjoyed so far, Early challenges they have overcome within the customer journey, Interesting projects & the day-to-day work within the data team, Three core values they follow to achieve success,  Plans for growth and what the future holds for Antenna

Today's guest is Emil D. Atanassov, VP of Internationalization at ServiceNow in Dublin, Ireland. Emil is an experienced Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. He is responsible for providing a meaningful voice to the internationalization strategy and execution at ServiceNow. Headquartered in California, ServiceNow make the world of work, work better for people. They deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity. With over 6,000 customers, they serve ~80% of the Fortune 500 and were included on the 2020 list of FORTUNE World’s Admired Companies. In the episode, Emil will tell you about: The importance of a growth mindset, What attracted him to the world of ServiceNow, His role as VP of Internationalization, How localization has evolved, Developing a global product, Challenges and complexities to overcome & Three key trends he is seeing in the ServiceNow industry