Speaking of Data

Theresa Ancick, data governance strategist and consultant with Accura Business Services LLC., joins host Andrew Miller to discuss a framework for modern data governance - including avoiding common pitfalls, practical application of data governance principles, and the importance of data governance for AI. Please visit A Framework for Modern Data Governance for more information on the TDWI Virtual Seminar as a part of Data Governance week. Please check out TDWI Transform 25 for the full agenda and to learn more about Theresa's course in Orlando. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Norbert Kremer, Ph.D., cloud solution architect and TDWI faculty member, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss data quality for AI - including the difference between data quality for AI and BI, the importance of training data for AI models, and challenges with unstructured data. Please visit Data Quality for AI for more information on Norbert's course at TDWI San Diego. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Fern Halper, vice president and senior research director for advanced analytics with TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the impact of AI on business - including new TDWI research, the difference between consumer and builder adoption models, and the importance of governance. The full research findings will be revealed at the TDWI Modern Data Leader's Summit in San Diego. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Mark Madsen, president of Third Nature, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss metadata in the modern data ecosystem - including metadata as an operational asset, challenges with quality and consistency, and deciding whether to build or buy. Please visit Metadata in the Modern Data Ecosystem: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies for more information on Mark's course at TDWI San Diego. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Donald Farmer, principal of TreeHive Strategy and research fellow with TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss keys to AI success in business - including building an AI strategy and how leadership can accelerate AI success. To learn more information about the AI Boardroom event please visit AI Accelerate 2025. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Danilo Sato, global VP of AI with Thoughtworks, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss mastering data mesh - including the four key principles of data mesh, common misconceptions, and interesting use cases. Please visit Mastering Data Mesh: From Principles to Practice for more information on Danilo's course at TDWI San Diego. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Julia Bardmesser, CEO of Data4Real LLC, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss stewarding data - including the many responsibilities of a data steward, the importance of a data strategy, and the impact of AI. Please visit Stewarding Data: Power, Responsibility, and Impact for more information on Julia's course at TDWI San Diego. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P

Tamilla Triantoro, Associate Professor at Quinnipiac University and co-author of 'Converging Minds', dives into human-AI collaboration in the workplace. She discusses the vital skills needed for an AI-driven environment, emphasizing AI literacy and the balance between technology and human creativity. The conversation also covers innovative concepts like vibe coding, which empowers users to create apps using natural language, and personalized AI models for governance, hinting at the future role of AI in leadership.

Richard Tomlinson, director of product marketing with Databricks, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss data intelligence for self-service analytics including the challenges with self-service analytics, data intelligence for BI, and the capabilities of Genie - Databricks' AI powered assistant. Please visit Business Intelligence Meets AI: Self-Service Analytics that Finally Work to download and explore the eBook. ____________ More information: ·       TDWI Conferences: https://bit.ly/3XqBhGH ·       TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits: https://bit.ly/4902fuu ·       TDWI Virtual Summits: https://bit.ly/31HJ2xr ·       Seminars: https://bit.ly/3WxQPr4 ·       More Speaking of Data Episodes: https://bit.ly/3JsQPWo Follow Us on: ·       LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42zCZZB ·       Facebook - https://bit.ly/49uej7j ·       Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HM8x57 ·       X - https://bit.ly/3SsYu9P  

Fern Halper, vice president and senior research director for advanced analytics at TDWI, discusses the essentials of creating an organization ready for AI. She delves into findings from the upcoming TDWI Best Practices Report, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, particularly a Chief Data Officer, for AI success. The conversation explores various organizational models for analytics and the criticality of change management during AI integration. Halper also highlights cultural shifts and best practices to help organizations assess their AI readiness.