Driven by Data: The Podcast

In Episode 33 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by, Founder of Designing Analytics, Brian O'Neil where they discuss the impact of the design on analytics which includes:Why nobody really wants your team’s data science and analytics…even if they ask for itThe #1 non-technical hurdle to achieving business value with data and why teams continue to failWhat data science and data product teams can learn from software product teams about building useful, usable, high-value digital solutionsHow data product teams and leaders can leverage design to become innovation partners to their internal stakeholdersWhy design is not just about UX and data viz when it comes to data products The 3 types of people data product teams need to be considering when creating solutionsHow to turn raw data into a valuable data product or intelligence application The designer vs. data practitioner approaches to changing users’ behaviour and why data literacy may not be the issueThe roles and skills missing from most enterprise data science and analytics teams Approaching data products from the last mileDesign V  Design ThinkingWhy are teams so often creating technically right, effectively wrong data products?

In Episode 32 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by, Machine Learning Engineering Lead, Andy McMahon where they discuss demystifying MLOPs which includes:What is MLOpsWhat constitutes valueWho should “do” MLOps How do you know you're doing it wellWhen should it be implementedWhy are companies getting it wrongThe misconceptions about MLOpsSuccessful case studies that have proved the tangible valueHow organisations and business leaders deal with the ever-changing tech/data/analytics landscape

In Episode 31 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by, CEO at Herman Heyns where they discuss why most organizations struggle to maximise their data opportunity which includes:What’s the biggest obstacle/challenge for organisations trying to realise value through the use of Data & Analytics?Why the gap between the data we have and the data we need so bigThe solutions that are available to combat thisWhy so many organisations start at the wrong placeHow we tackle this problemWhy Data Offices have struggled to close this gap

In Episode 30 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Steve Neat, GM EMEA at Alation, where they discuss the resurgence of Data Management, which includes:Why we are seeing a resurgence in organisations focusing on Data Management over the last 12 months How new tools coming to market are driving organisations to focus on their data management The role data plays in businesses today How businesses successfully create a data culture How Alation is helping organisations on this journey

In Episode 29 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Survat Bansal, Founder and CEO of Clarista, where they discuss the challenges preventing value realisation, which include:The key challenges firms are facing in driving better value from dataHow the role of a CDO evolved about tackling those challengesHow data utilization is changing in firmsHow data management tools/tech is driving a resurgenceWhat is happening to the current approach to data management What is Data Culture What data leaders should always keep in mind?Why their is such a high turnover in data-related roles

In Episode 28 of Season 2, of Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by David Bloch, Founder at SME2 where they discuss how to demystify data and AI for executives, which includes:Why CDOs don't view themselves as executives How to develop executive skillsWhy there is a need for Data Leaders to hold a commercial target The role timeframes and red-tape play in how successful Data Leaders are in demonstrating value realisationHow business leaders are managing their decisions without any data representation How to transform organisational culture

In Episode 27 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Rob Wadsworth, Director of Enterprise Data for Kin + Carta Europe, where they discuss why now is the time to think differently about data, which includes:The difference between product thinking, data products and data as a product How these differences impact the value an organisation can driveHow organisations are being held back by their inability to think differentlyHow product thinking impacts investment and ROIHow to build and structure your Data & Analytics team for product thinkingThe roles that are the most pivotal How to get started on the product thinking journey

In Episode 26 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Niladri Shekhar Dutta, Global Director; Head of AI Innovation & Data Strategy at Ericcson, where they discuss how data operating models support digital transformation and operational excellence, which includes; How Data Strategy supports Digital Transformation What this means in regards to an organisation's DNA An insight into rule-driven decision-making How Ericcson achieves this The key components in achieving operational excellence What’s the role of Data and AI in overall DNA transformation to digital What the future of telco looks like in terms of the next generation of Digital Telco Where data monetization sit within this

In Episode 25 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Helen Mannion, Global Data Director at Specsavers where they discuss: What Helen is tasked with achieving at Specsavers Specsavers Journey through Data-Transformation Pivotal movements within their journey over the past 3 years The biggest contributions to Helen's success Key competencies when building the best data-driven team Biggest challenges when building a data-driven team Advice for data leaders about to embark on the same journey What's next for Specsavers

In Episode 24 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, our very own Kyle Winterbottom joins forces with Catherine King and appears on the Business of Data podcast, where they discuss the current trends in Data & Analytics, which includes; • The rise of the Data Engineer • The resurgence of Data Governance as an enabler • The role of personal brand & thought leadership • Tackling Diversity & Inclusion • The current talent market • Building Data & Analytics teams • Articulating a compelling narrative