Data Analytics Chat
Episodes
 The Reality of AI Today
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carlos Pineda, the Head of Data Analytics and Insight at Diageo North America. Carlos shares his ex...
Why Hiring And Retaining Top AI Talent Has Become Harder Than Ever
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Misha Trubskyy, head of Claims Data Science at Mercury Insurance. Misha shares his journey from aca...
Why Data Governance & Data Quality Are Important
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Carol Kim, Executive Director at IBM, who shares her intriguing journey from a finance background t...
The Rise of AI Agents
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Ilya Meizin, SVP Head of AI Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet. Ilya shares his career journe...
The  Impact of Personalization in AI
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Alison Olson, the Senior Vice President of Analytics Solutions at Merkle Dentsu. Alison share...
Challenges, Successes, and Transformations of Generative AI
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Viji Krishnamurthy, VP and Head of AI and Generative AI at Oracle. With over two deca...
How To Define Success ROI
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Michael Shaw, Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Dow Jones. Michael shares his fascinating car...
 How To Create Data Standards In Pharma
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Priya Gopal, a seasoned professional who has worked with major pharma companies like Takeda ...
Core Data Principles That Drive Business Value
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Shourabh Mukherji, a data and analytics expert with 25 years of experience at major firms such as C...
How Hard Is It to Get Things Done in Data Projects
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Juan Gorricho, a leader in data analytics with experience at top companies like Walt Disney, ...
How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping The Game
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Dushyanth Sekhar, Head of AI and Data Platforms at S&P Global. Dush shares key insights ...
How Agentic AI Will Impact Business
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Sundip Gorai, Global Head of Data Science and AI at Global Payments, a Fortune 500 company. Sundip ...
 How a Measured Data Stack Can Impact Business Decisions
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Matthew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data and AI Architecture Engineering at Sanofi, to discu...
Choosing The Right Signal on Human Intuition or AI Insight
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we welcome Sameer Sethi, Chief AI Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss his exciting c...
Personalised Medicine & Why The Right Data Matters
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, host Ben Parker welcomes Steve Labkoff, Vice President for Development and Medical Analytics at Br...
Building AI Without Foundations
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we explore the world of data and AI with Linda Powell, former Deputy Chief Data Officer. Linda sh...
Why Every Company Needs a Data Platform Strategy
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Manoj Mohan, an engineering executive with experience at Intuit, Meta, Apple, and C...
How To Solve Business/Consumer Problems Using AI
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Bilal Ahmed, Chief AI and Data Officer at Paul Tech AG, about his career journey an...
How Do We Thread Gen AI Into Our Processes?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Tony Giordano, the Senior Partner and VP for Global Data Platform Services at IBM. Th...
What Happens When We Adopt AI – The Change Management Journey
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kartick Kalaimani, VP at Dentsu, joins Ben Parker to demystify AI adoption and its critical human element. This insightful episode delves into common ...
Why Have Firms Not Focused on Data Readiness
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Nipa Basu, a seasoned data analytics executive. Nipa shares her captivating career ...
Turning AI into ROI: How to Build Value, Not Just Models
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome David Ellison, Chief Data Scientist and Director of AI Engineering at Lenovo.  We’ll explore Da...
Can We Trust GenAI?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker welcomes Michael Hicks, Executive Director at Novartis.  We explore Michael's unconvent...
The Hidden Barriers to Data Maturity
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Jessica Talisman, Senior Information Architect at Adobe, to uncover why so many...
How to Lead and Coach High-Performing Data Teams
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker speaks with Joe Bugajski, former Chief Data Officer at Visa and Gartner.  Joe shares his rem...
What It Really Takes to Drive AI Adoption
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker talks with Anju Gupta, the Chief Data and AI Officer at BNSF Railway, to explore her successfu...
Why Data Projects Keep Failing
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many data and analytics projects fall short, even in the most well-funded companies?In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker ...
The Gen AI Shift: Data Engineering Redefined
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker talks with Shashi Kumar, Head of Data Engineering & Analytics at Hearst, to explore how th...
BMW’s AI Leader on Soft Skills, Career Growth & Thriving in Tech
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, Ben Parker chats with Gerrit Grotewold, Head of Personalisation at BMW Research, to explore what it takes to b...
How to Lead and Succeed in Data
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Sassoon Kosian, Corporate Vice President of Data Science at New York Life, to e...
Safety First: The Six Laws for Safe AI
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is ethical AI just a buzzword? In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker chats with Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer at KBR, who r...
What It’s Really Like Being a CDO in 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker sits down with Aaron Hand, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at ArcelorMittal, to reveal w...
Breaking Barriers in AI
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Data Analytics podcast, we welcome Pablo Vega Behar, Director of Machine Learning at Fitch Group. Join us for an inspiring con...
Data ROI Unlocked: Turning Analytics into Real Business Value
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Data Analytics podcast, we welcome Milan Dhore, Director of AI Strategy and Cloud Engineering at The Hartford.  Milan discuss...
How To Get Right Data Prepared For Generative AI
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Swetha Devabhaktuni, Head of Data & Analytics at Synechron. Swetha shares her career journey a...
Leading with Data in the Age of AI
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Shaina Boone, Chief Analytics Officer at PHD Media.  Shaina shares her unique career journey from...
You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed in Data: Here’s What Matters Most
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks.  Robin shares her unusual journey ...
Why Purpose Matters: From Pharma Exec to Startup
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Oscar Carrasco Zevallos, the former Director of Data at Johnson & Johnson and now a startup fou...
Why Data is No Longer Just an Enabler
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Stephen Harris, an industry expert in cloud, data, and AI. Stephen shares...
From Consultant to Global Data Leader
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Parag Shrivastava, Head of Data and Analytics Portfolio at Hewlett Packard Enterpri...
How AI and Generative AI is Transforming Healthcare
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore how AI and Generative AI is transforming the healthcare industry.Amit Shukla, VP for Global Consult...
Has Gen AI Overshadowed Traditional AI
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss whether generative AI has overshadowed traditional AI models. Hugo Delgado, a Senior Data Executiv...
Redefining the Workplace: The Power of AI & ML
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on the workforce. Barbara Widholm, VP of Bion...
How AI is Disrupting FinTech
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore the transformative impact of data analytics and AI in the fintech sector, particularly focusing on ...
Can AI Cure Disease?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss the impact of AI on clinical research. Ben Gmeiner, Director of Medical Data Strategy and Science ...
Building a Data Team From Scratch
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss building a data team from scratch.Spriha Gogia, Senior Director of Data at Ophelia, a US healthcare...
Impact of AI and ML on Investment Firms
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss the impact of AI and ML on Investment Firms.Limor Gultchin, VP of AI/ ML at Berkshire Partner, a Bo...
Evolution of Data Governance
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss the evolving world of data governance. Eric Falthzik, Data Governance Leader at Nousot, a Data &am...
Humans and Data Strategy
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss the complex interplay between data strategy and human elements.This conversation discusses critical...
How to Empower Your Data Team
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we will discuss how to get the best out of your data team.Getting the most out of your team is essential for a...
How Agile is Impacting Data Projects
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we will discuss how utilising the agile framework can help deliver data projects. Incorporating agile into da...
How to Do Data Engineering
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore how to do data engineering. Data engineering has become crucial for companies as it enables effici...
How Data Engineering Has Changed
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we look into the evolution of the DBA role into data engineering. Data is moving at a fast pace, and this ins...
How Can Businesses Make Better Decisions Using Data
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss how businesses can make better decisions using data. It is a fascinating topic and a crucial one ...
How to Turn a High Volume of Information into Deep Insights
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we look at how to turn a high volume of information into deep insights. This insightful topic will examine h...
How to Create Data Products to Drive Business Strategy
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discover distilling insights and creating data products to drive business strategy. This insightful topic c...
How AI and Generative AI Has Impacted The Insurance Industry
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Data Analytics Chat,' we explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (Gen AI) on the insurance ...
The Impact Of Data Science and AI In The Rail Industry
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore the impact of data science and AI in the railway industry. This interesting discussion provides gre...
The Challenges and Importance of Data Monetisation
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the challenges and importance of data monetisation in the analytics industry. Gareth Farr joins the podcast, data science and A...
How Is TinyML Being Used In Business Today
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the emerging field of TinyML and its impact on business today.Bartmoss St Clair, a leader in the AI and Machine Learning i...
How Is MLOps Being Deployed In Business
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of data analytics, focusing on MLOps.Alexander Machado, Head of Trustworthy AI, joins us in this di...
How Has AI Impacted User Experience
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the world of user experience and the growing impact AI has in this space.Bryce Macher joins us, a leade...
The Importance of Data Transformation
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of data transformation and its significance for businesses in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.Joini...
How to Progress From A Technical Role Into Leadership
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the transition from a technical role into a leadership position.Joining us is Frank Stadler, a leading Head of AI in Germa...
The Evolution Of HR Analytics
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the evolution of HR Analytics in the workplace and the impact it can have on organisations. Joining us is Nigel Harriso...
How Generative AI Changed The AI Landscape
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the evolution of generative AI since its introduction and how it has progressed, including its breakthrough year in 2022...
How AI is Impacting Industries
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the impact AI will have on specific industries, with artificial intelligence continuing to make the headlines with its rev...
Success in Data Analytics, How to Address the Failure Rate
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the success and challenges of data analytics projects.Joining us is David Hill, CTO, Oka-Bi, a data warehouse software fir...
Understanding AI Ethics and Bias
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical topics of ethics and bias in AI, which are of great significance in today's world due to recent technolo...