The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Matt Sattler, Director of Business Development & Data Science, Data & Analytics at HSBC, who are one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. They serve more than 40 million customers via three global businesses: Commercial Banking, Wealth & Personal Banking, and Global Banking & Markets. They aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. Throughout his career, Matt has specialized in design, execution & oversight of Big data science programs for commercial banking and capital markets. His responsibilities include the identification of key business priorities, solution design of data science tools plus the pairing of big data technologies to create data assets to improve current business models. Results are measurable returns from actionable insights leading to decisions for improved operational efficiencies, effective risk management and new revenue opportunities. In the show, Matt will tell you about: Interesting projects he has worked on at HSBC, The importance of showing ROI on your data science projects, Leading a data-driven culture in the Financial Services industry, Understanding the business problems that you are looking to solve, How he built a successful team at HSBC, Key skills needed for a successful Data Science career, & How to get involved with their exciting Academy programme

Today's guest is Vanessa Pegueros, Chief Trust and Security Officer at OneLogin. With 18 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Vanessa is a Business leader specializing in information security, compliance, strategy development and execution. Her technical skills include wireless, mobile, security architecture and security engineering across the Telcoms, Banking, SaaS & Hospitality sectors. In the show, Vanessa will discuss: How she got into Cybersecurity, Transitioning into a Leadership role, Challenges facing the role of the CISO and Cybersecurity teams, Why a Cybersecurity function is vital to your organization, How to influence management to invest in Cybersecurity, & Hiring Cybersecurity talent in Large companies vs SMEs

Today's guest is Jinsook Han, Managing Director & Global Lead for Growth and Strategy at Accenture Applied Intelligence in New York. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services from strategy and consulting to technology and operations with digital capabilities across all of these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With over 500,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Jinsook is responsible for developing Accenture's priority growth agenda, strategy for execution and addressable actions based on market insights, trends and emerging technologies. She is also building their ecosystem and expanding AI capabilities through acquisitions, investments and partnerships with academic & business organizations and leading acquisitions. In the show, Jinsook will tell you about: The interesting roles she has held over the years, What makes Accenture an exciting place to work, How she went about building a successful team, Exciting projects the team are working on, How AI will impact the future of the workplace, & Exciting opportunities within her team at Accenture

Today's guest is Brian Ray, Global Data Science Lead at Maven Wave Partners. Maven Wave helps leading companies make the shift to digital and shorten the fuse to innovation. Maven Wave combines the expertise and discipline of top-tier consulting and the agility you would expect from a cutting-edge technology firm. This multidisciplinary blend of skills allows them to create unique digital advantages for their clients. Maven Wave’s digital solutions are agile, mobile, rooted in analytics and built in the cloud. Brian is a big picture strategist, team builder and influential top technologist with extensive expertise in agile software operations — from engineering and architecture to hands-on integration and deployment of best-in-class solutions. Best known for taking on complex projects, Brian is respected by stakeholders in his ability to steer projects throughout its entire lifecycle. He combines a visionary approach and clear communication style with standout technical experience. In the show, Brian will tell you about: The exciting work they are doing at Maven Wave, Balancing his leadership and hands-on duties, What he loves most about his job, How Data Science and Machine Learning has evolved at the company, Interesting use case of the success they bring to clients, Their Goals and plans for further growth, and Why you should consider a career with Maven Wave

Today's guest is Richard Nealon, who is an experienced Information Security and Risk Management Professional. Richard have worked in almost all aspects of information security (as well as associate disciplines of Operational Risk, Compliance, eDiscovery and Data Protection) over the past 30 years, mainly in financial services organisations. Richard's key differentiators are his ability to connect information and technology risk with business requirements and his broad range of experience. He is a passionate advocate for spending some time on security architecture and design so that it's built right the first time, with all requirements considered. In the show, Richard will discuss: What he enjoys about working in the Cybersecurity industry, The many ways you can get involved in Cybersecurity, What a successful security team looks like, The importance of certifications and accreditation, Ethics in Cybersecurity, How COVID-19 is impacting working in the sector, and The importance of trust and relationships

Today's guest is Justin Shenk, Co-Founder and CTO at VisioLab in Berlin. Founded in 2019, VisioLab develops state of the art solutions and products for computer vision. An exexperienced science and technology leader delivering scalable AI solutions, Justin and his team are now developing a vision-based POS solution for caterers. Justin has an interdisciplinary background as a neuroscience researcher and entrepreneur, and has been developing websites and software for scientific data since 2008. He has worked as a Machine Learning engineer for successful industrial projects since 2017 and is with comfortable with algorithm development, software architecture/implementation and project management. In the show, Justin will tell you about: Who are VisioLab and how it all came about, Interesting case studies of Computer Vision, Challenges they needed to overcome to achieve success, The process of building their product, New trends within NLP that excite him for the future, & Advice to those looking for a career within AI and Deep Learning

Today's guest is Shameer Khader, Senior Director of Data Science, Digital Health and Bioinformatics at AstraZeneca in New York. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Their mission is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. They focus on three main therapy areas – Oncology, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease (CVMD) and Respiratory – and are also selectively active in the areas of autoimmunity, neuroscience and infection. To put themselves in the best position to push the boundaries of science, they seek to leverage a combination of capabilities, which encompass both small molecules and biologics, and include immunotherapies and developing innovative delivery devices that can offer choice to patients. In the show, Shameer will tell you about: Problems he has solved by applying AI and Machine Learning, Fascinating projects he has worked on in the Healthcare sector, How they are applying AI and Data Science at AstraZeneca, Projects within clinical trial data and data integration, How to manage an effective Data Science team, Why he loves working at AstraZeneca, & How AI will continue to impact drug discovery

Today's guest is Pieter Nel, Chief Technology Officer at Ocrolus in New York. Ocrolus is a Fintech infrastructure company that transforms documents into actionable data with over 99% accuracy. Powered by AI and a unique, human-in-the-loop data validation process, Ocrolus plugs directly into customer workflows via API, eliminating the need for manual data work. The solution includes built-in fraud detection and analytics, enabling customers to make smarter and faster business decisions with unprecedented precision. In the show, Pieter will tell you about: His journey to joining Ocrolus, The impact of Ocrolus’ innovations in the Financial market, His role in empowering automation in the business, Using the Data Flywheel concept, Why he loves working at Ocrolus, What they look for in the hiring process, & What the future holds for the organization

Today's guest is Lonnie Benavides, who is the Head of Infrastructure and Application Security at OneLogin in Phoenix, Arizona. OneLogin is the leader in Unified Access Management, Enabling Organizations to Access the World. We make it simpler and safer for organizations to access the apps and data they need anytime, everywhere. With over 20 years of experience within Cybersecurity, Lonnie is passionate about building high-performing effective security teams. He fosters operational team cultures with foundations in efficiency, openness, and accountability. He enjoys implementing smart and inexpensive security solutions that reduce the risk of a company’s most likely and impactful cyberattack costs. In the show, Lonnie will discuss: What attracted him into a Cybersecurity career Key takeaways from his fascinating experience with the National Guard Setting up the foundations for a successful career in the sector Biggest learns during his 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity Why he loves working in Cybersecurity Future goals for his career

Today's guest is Nimit Jain, Head of Data Science with the Analytics Centre of Excellence at Novartis. Novartis are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company with products reaching nearly one billion people globally, Novartis use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. With years of experience in applying innovative analytics techniques in complex environments working with Big Data, Nimit is responsible to establish and grow a Data Science team to be multi-disciplinary and globally aligned with Novartis strategy. He also supports and leads initiatives to establish new capabilities and skills in the broader IT organization focusing on the intersection of data, technology and science. In the show, Nimit will tell you about: His Data Science journey before joining Novartis, The exciting work going on within Data Science at Novartis, The importance of Data Modeling in the Pharmaceuticals industry, What he looks for when hiring Data Scientists, Advice to Data Scientists starting their career, and New trends and challenges he is seeing in the marketplace