What's New In Data

Get ready to revolutionize your approach to customer engagement with the insights from Alex Levin, the visionary CEO behind Regal.io. In our latest episode, we break down the transformative power of treating every customer like royalty, the secret sauce that's reshaping business strategy in a digital-first marketplace. As Alex takes us from his unexpected tech pilgrimage to the founding of Regal.io, you'll discover the game-changing potential of unified customer profiles that tailor experiences across the board—from retail therapy to the nurturing of patient relationships in healthcare.Imagine a world where your business could predict and fulfill every customer's desire before they even click 'send' on that service inquiry. That's the crux of our discussion with Alex, where we dissect the intricacies of customer service at scale, the revolution in email marketing, and the marvels of journey builders that are setting new standards for brand engagement. Finally, join us as we navigate the digital marketing terrain that's swiftly moving away from costly, ephemeral channels to forging direct, lasting relationships with customers. As Alex shares his expertise, we look at the pivotal role of AI and large language models in gleaning context from data—ushering in an era of customer interaction that's both incredibly personalized and meticulously overseen by the human touch. This isn't just a conversation; it's a masterclass in staying indispensable in the SaaS consolidation wave and becoming the data steward your company needs to succeed in the ever-competitive marketplace.What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Ever wondered why the philosophical and cultural considerations of data work are essential? You're in for a treat as Santona Tuli, Ph.D. , Upsolver's Head of Data, joins us for an enlightening discussion. Santona shares her takeaways from Coalesce 2023 and the importance of understanding the 'why' behind data work. We traverse the nitty-gritty of grappling with streaming and batch data workloads, shedding light on the imperativeness of balancing data freshness with resource efficiency. Plus, we don't leave out the current happenings in the data scene like the rise of data streaming, portable compute options like DuckDB and the potential hiccups in bringing it back into the cloud for collaboration.Reliving our experiences at the recently concluded DBT Conference, we muse over the irreplaceable value of face-to-face conferences in fostering connections with fellow data enthusiasts. The conference wasn't just about serious talks; there were also fun-filled booths with puppies and headshots! The mystery surrounding the new product, MotherDuck, doesn't escape our discussion as we speculate about its potential role in the modern data stack. Reflect with us on the philosophical implications of our work and its impact on our mental health and overall job satisfaction. Get ready for an episode packed with insights, reflections, and a healthy dash of speculation.Follow Santona Tuli on LinkedInWhat's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Ever wonder how a chicken shop got your order just right? Today, we're discussing the transformative power of edge computing in fast food, with insights from Brian Chambers, chief architect at Chick-fil-A, and KC Rakam, head of customer engineering at Google Cloud. Get ready to understand how data centralization enhances customer experience and how the future of the restaurant industry can potentially be driven by IoT and automation.Next on the menu is a deep dive into the world of AI. We discuss how this revolutionary technology is shaping the creation of AI-powered products, with a focus on three significant use cases: customer experience, marketing automation, and developer experience. We'll uncover the crux of streamlining actions with AI, the importance of having a solid foundation of data before launching AI initiatives, and the invaluable advice for data teams contemplating AI adoption.As we continue our conversation, we'll delve into the broader implications of AI in shaping modern experiences and business value. From using Warren Buffett's timeless advice in the context of economic downturns to understanding the business value of AI projects, we're covering it all. You'll hear real-world examples, including a tale of an AI-generated Instagram influencer, and understand the infinite possibilities of AI. Wrapping up, we'll discuss the future of data and the challenges of data privacy with Brian and KC. So tune in, engage, and stay updated about the latest trends in data and technology!What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

John K Thompson, co-author of "Causal Artificial Intelligence" and Global Head of AI at EY, shares insights from his extensive career in the field. He delves into the evolution of AI, emphasizing the importance of integrating various AI types for strategic decision-making. John discusses building scalable generative AI infrastructure and identifies common pitfalls, including the need for executive support. He highlights the dangers of a 'set and forget' approach and stresses the importance of collaborative ownership in AI deployment to align with business objectives.

Ever ask yourself how to choose between Microsoft Fabric and Databricks for your enterprise data workloads on Azure? Join this discussion with cloud pricing and cost optimization expert Everett Berry from Vantage.sh as he illuminates the differences between  these two powerful data lake technologies. We delve into the depths of their unique features, pricing models, and deep integration with Azure.Our conversation ventures into the world of AI and its transformative impact on the modern data stack. Everett offers brilliant insights into how data teams are redefining their strategies to prioritize AI in their roadmaps.About Everett:Everett is Head of Growth at Vantage.sh. He is known for creating one of the most widely used indexes of cloud infrastructure costs at Vantage Instances. Follow Everett Berry on X (formerly known as Twitter)Everett's original article on this topic: Microsoft Fabric: Should Databricks be Worried?What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

We dive into AI principles with Patrick Miller, the head of data and AI at Newfront. Patrick, a seasoned expert in enterprise, AI, and machine learning, casts a unique lens on the role of AI at Newfront where they offer modern insurance, emphasizing the crucial role of "human in the loop" systems. Get ready to explore how data teams can leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to create tangible value for companies, with insights drawn from Patrick's vast experience in AI roles at Google and other tech giants. We also dive into the importance of transparency and explainability in AI product development and the impact of LinkedIn data trends on innovation. Patrick shares thought-provoking ideas on tying data initiatives to direct financial impact, providing valuable guidance for data leaders navigating a tightening cycle. This episode is a treasure-trove of insights for any professional interested in the practical applications of AI in business. Tune in to glean from Patrick's knowledge and experience, and understand how to navigate the intersection of AI and insurance.What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Zack Hendlin is the CEO and founder of Zing Data – a mobile-first business intelligence platform. He has deep experience and expertise in the tech industry on several products including his work as a product lead at Linkedin enhancing the engagement of the feed and speech recognition at Facebook. In this episode we chat with Zack about the value of having insights at your fingertips (literally) and how teams can get value out of taking action on data in real-time. We also discuss the adoption of LLMs, including what can happen when LLMs are wrong!  Follow Zack on LinkedinLearn more about Zing DataWhat's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

What's New in Data – a popular podcast and thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay – did a special live episode at the top of Salesforce Tower in San Francisco. Bruno Aziza from CapitalG, Ridhima Kahn from Dapper Labs, and Sanjeev Mohan of SanjMo (former VP of Data at Gartner)  did a recap of 2023 Google Cloud Next's biggest announcements, how (and why) data teams are adopting GenerativeAI, and gave examples of futuristic consumer experiences such as interacting with AI-generated social media influencers. John Kutay moderated the panel in front of a live audience.Follow our panelists on LinkedIn for more insights!https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunoaziza/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ridhimaah...https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjmo/What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Guests John Kutay of Striim and Jacob Matson, VP of Finance and Operations, discuss the recent pricing changes in dbt Cloud and its implications for data teams and the open source community. They explore how companies should react and the impact on analytics engineering. The conversation covers the benefits of open source software, self-hosted alternatives to dbt, and the challenges of monetizing free tools.

Pete Hunt is the CEO of Elementl. Elementl is the company behind Dagster – a popular Data Orchestration framework. Pete Hunt is also very well known for his leadership developing React.js which transformed the way modern front-end applications are built using functional programming and asset aware re-rendering. Pete talks about how Data Orchestration can also be optimized to be aware of the assets it is computing. Why is this important? As data teams scale the delivery of production data products to the business, efficient compute is critical to meet business SLAs while managing cost and underlying resources. Follow Pete Hunt on LinkedinFollow Pete Hunt on TwitterLearn more about ElementlWhat's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.