

Speaking of Data
TDWI
TDWI presents, Speaking of Data, the premier Data, AI, & Analytics podcast for businesses and practitioners. Speaking of Data delivers information, insights, and tangible advice around the latest topics, trends, and events in the data management, AI, and analytics industry! Episodes feature our expert analysts, instructors, tech thought leaders and members of the TDWI community that are in the trenches doing the work everyday.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 23min
Building a Trusted Data Foundation with Richard Hines
Richard Hines, analytics consultant and educator, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss building a trusted data foundation - including why it's important, the different approaches, and best ways to get started. Please visit Building a Trusted Data Foundation: Why It's Hard and How to Succeed for more information on Richard's session at TDWI's March Virtual Summit. ____________ 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

Feb 18, 2025 • 21min
The Evolution of Data Architecture with John O'Brien
John O'Brien, president of Radiant Advisors, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the evolution of data architecture in the era of generative AI - including the importance of data management, biggest challenges with evloving, and the role of metadata. For more information about John's keynote at TDWI Transform West please visit Foundation for the Future: Data Architecture in the Era of AI. And to learn about the seminar John will be instructing please visit Active Metadata for Data Fabric. ____________ 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

Jan 27, 2025 • 18min
The Data Fabric Architecture with Pradeep Karpur
Pradeep Karpur, partner with EY's AI and Data practice, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the data fabric architecture - including defining the data fabric, challenges with implementation, and whether or not it is useful for AI applications. For more information on Pradeep's course at TDWI Transform West please visit An Introduction to Data Fabric Architecture. ____________ 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

Jan 13, 2025 • 17min
Unlocking the Potential of Gen AI with Dean Abbott
Dean Abbott, chief data scientist with Appriss Retail, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss unlocking the potential of generative AI - including the increase in generative AI applications in production, the cultural and organizational challenges with deployment, and best practices for success. For more information about Dean's session at the TDWI Virtual Summit on Generative AI in Action please visit From Promise to Practice: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI. ____________ 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

Dec 23, 2024 • 19min
Driving Value From Data Assets with Amie Richards
Amie Richards, senior manager, technology & experience with West Monroe, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss driving value from data assets - including how organizations are building and monetizing data products, how to get started, and best practices for success. For more information on Amie's session at TDWI Modern Data Leader's Summit please visit Workshop: Driving Value from Data Assets. ____________ 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

Dec 10, 2024 • 21min
Driving Data Projects with Christine Haskell
Christine Haskell, a principal consultant specializing in data projects, shares her journey from English major to tech expert. She discusses cultivating ambidexterity, balancing innovation with management. The importance of an inclusive mindset and treating participants as stakeholders is emphasized to drive successful data initiatives. Leadership's role in fostering adaptability is underscored, alongside the need for data literacy in an AI-driven world. Christine also highlights key practices for enhancing team skills and aligning data use with business goals.

Nov 19, 2024 • 46min
The State of Data Governance with James Kobielus
James Kobielus, senior research director for data management with TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the current state of data governance - including identifying the hallmarks of a mature enterprise data governance practice, how to gain buy-in for data governance programs, and the tools that organizations are using to help with data governance. Please visit 2024 The State of Data Governance to download and explore the report further. ____________ 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

Nov 12, 2024 • 20min
Distributed Data Management with Fern Halper
Fern Halper, vice president and senior research director for advanced analytics at TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss distributed data management - including identifying different kinds of data being collected as well as the challenges and best practices for organizations managing data across distributed environments. For more information, please visit TDWI Best Practices Reports to explore Distributed Data Management: Solving Challenges and Maximizing Opportunities. ____________ 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

Oct 30, 2024 • 28min
Trustworthy Generative AI Experiences with Cal Al-Dhubaib
Cal Al-Dhubaib, head of AI & data science at Further, joins host Andrew Miller to disuss trustworthy generative AI experiences including the benefits of "boring AI", balancing AI and human decision-making, and AI audits. Please visit Building Trustworthy Generative Experiences to find out more information about Cal's talk at the upcoming TDWI Virtual Summit on Powering the Intelligent Enterprise through AI and ML. ____________ 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

Oct 15, 2024 • 18min
Data Governance in the Era of GenAI with Pradeep Karpur
Pradeep Karpur, partner with EY's AI and Data practice, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss data governance for this era of generative AI - including transforming business functions, adapting existing data governance practices, and balancing innovation with compliance. Please visit Expert Best Practices: Data Governance in the Era of Generative AI for more information about Pradeep's session at TDWI 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