#71 Creating Effective Data Science Presentations with Rachel Fojtik – Director of Analytics and Performance

Rachel Fojtik is an Experienced Senior leader in Analytics, influencing change in behaviour, company culture, and improvement with analytics. Managing high performing teams that deliver across a myriad of knowledge areas. She is passionate about delivering information that sees results, using collaborative design and development. A demonstrated history of setting up teams that deliver end to end business intelligence implementations. Cross-industry experience in healthcare, telecommunications, the financial services industry, travel and tourism, and energy. Enjoy the show! We speak about: [01:15] How Rachel started in the data space [08:40] The motivation behind Rachel’s trailblazing [11:30] The metrics Rachel was helping optimize [14:10] Working with the management director vs. operational work [16:45] Data matching at Diner’s Club [22:15] Using a minimalist view [24:45] Find the best way – don’t just stick with what you know [28:45] If something is well presented, it is more likely to be trusted [35:00] What is a product manager? [42:50] An organic governance in the workplace [46:15] Rachel’s role as Director of Analytics and Performance [53:00] Building and working on a network [54:10] Do what you’re passionate about Resources: Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-fojtik-78321199/ Quotes: “I created an input tool where a user could design the layout of their input form.” “I’ve always tried to go with a minimalist view.” “If your presentation is way too busy, it is difficult to take a story from that information.” “Consider where the eye goes first when creating a presentation.” Thank you to our sponsors: Fyrebox - Make Your Own Quiz! RMIT Online Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership Gain the advanced strategic, leadership and data science capabilities required to influence executive leadership teams and deliver organisation-wide solutions. Visit online.rmit.edu.au for more information And as always, we appreciate your Reviews, Follows, Likes, Shares and Ratings. Thank you so much for listening. Enjoy the show!

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