What It Really Takes to Drive AI Adoption

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 successful career journey to date and discuss AI adoption.  Anju reveals her career journey, sharing pivotal moments that shaped her path and the profound influence of AI on various industries. She discusses overcoming challenges, the significance of collaboration, and essential skills like resilience, humility, and influencing.  Anju provides a detailed exploration of AI adoption at scale, highlighting common roadblocks, strategic approaches for aligning AI with business goals, and the importance of a well-rounded build, buy, and partner strategy.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:39 Anju's Early Career Journey03:43 Pivotal Moments and AI Adoption06:15 Overcoming Challenges and Building Influence17:23 The Importance of Mentors and Sponsors24:32 Handling Setbacks and Learning from Failure29:04 The Dangers of Comparison31:15 Skills for Success in the Industry34:10 Challenges in AI Adoption42:50 Moving from AI Experimentation to Full-Scale Adoption46:48 Common Mistakes in Early AI Adoption50:55 Aligning AI Initiatives with Business Goals53:26 Leveraging External Expertise for AI Success56:42 Final Thoughts and AdviceThank you for listening!

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