Data Analytics Chat

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  From Data Projects to Data Products: Essential Skills for AI Leaders 04.02.2026 42min

  With Elena Alikhachkina — 4x Chief AI & Data Officer and Board Advisor What does it really take to move from data projects to data products? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Elena Alikhachkina about one of the biggest shifts happening across Data and AI and why technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Drawing on more than 25 years in the industry, Elena explores how organisations can build more customer-focused, commercially relevant Data and AI products ...
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  The Future of Data Science & Data Engineering in the Age of AI 29.01.2026 37min

  With Phoenix Pei — SVP, Analytics Manager at Truist What will the Data Scientist and Data Engineer of the future look like? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Phoenix Pei about how AI and automation are changing data roles — and why technical expertise alone may no longer be enough. Phoenix explores the growing importance of business understanding, trust and leadership alignment, why many data initiatives still struggle to create meaningful impact, and how organisati...
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  How To Make Successful Decisions In AI 21.01.2026 23min

  With Durai Rajamanickam — Senior AI Leader How do leaders make better decisions about AI when the technology, risks and expectations are changing so quickly? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Durai Rajamanickam about what it takes to turn AI ambition into something organisations can trust, scale and create value from. They explore why AI initiatives can go wrong before technology is even the problem, the danger of hype-driven decisions, and why clear business object...
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  What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale 14.01.2026 39min

  With Nayan Paul — Managing Director & Chief Architect, Generative AI at Accenture Why are so many organisations experimenting with Generative AI, but so few turning it into meaningful business impact? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Nayan Paul about what it really takes to move GenAI from experimentation into production and scale. They explore why successful adoption isn't simply a technology challenge. It requires business ownership, the right operating model...
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  Why Most Organisations Aren’t Ready for AI — Even If They Think They Are 07.01.2026 30min

  With Sujit Narapareddy — Head of Data & Analytics, AWS Sales What separates organisations experimenting with AI from those actually changing how work gets done? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Sujit Narapareddy about what it really takes to embed AI into an organisation and why technology is only part of the challenge. Sujit explores the importance of human judgement, strong data foundations and leadership alignment, alongside the organisational changes requir...
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   The Reality of AI Today: Beyond the Hype 17.12.2025 33min

  With Carlos Pineda — Head of Data Analytics & Insight, Diageo North America Where is AI actually creating value today and where are organisations still getting distracted by the hype? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Carlos Pineda about the reality of implementing AI inside large organisations and what separates experimentation from meaningful business transformation. Carlos explores why successful AI starts with understanding the business problem, having the r...
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  Why Hiring and Retaining Top AI Talent Has Become Harder Than Ever 12.12.2025 1t 11min

  With Misha Trubskyy — Head of Claims Data Science, Mercury Insurance Why is hiring exceptional AI and Data talent still so difficult even in a market full of candidates? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Misha Trubskyy about what organisations are getting wrong when hiring, assessing and retaining AI and Data professionals. Drawing on his experience leading Data Science in insurance, Misha explores the disconnect between companies struggling to find the right skills...
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  The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Quality 04.12.2025 23min

  With Carol Kim — Executive Director, IBM Can an organisation really be data-driven if its data can't be trusted? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Carol Kim about why Data Governance and Data Quality are fundamental to better decision-making and what happens when organisations fail to get them right. Carol explores how poor-quality data affects far more than technology, creating hidden costs across decision-making, operations and the wider business. Drawing o...
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  AI Agents: From Hype to Enterprise Value 03.12.2025 49min

  With Ilya Meyzin — SVP, Head of AI Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet Are AI agents genuinely the next major shift in enterprise AI or are many still sophisticated workflows wrapped around LLMs? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Ilya Meyzin about what AI agents can actually do today and what it takes to turn experimentation into real business value. Ilya explores how agents differ from traditional AI systems, where the strongest use cases are emerging, and why many p...
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  The Power of Personalisation: How AI Influences What We Buy 26.11.2025 44min

  With Allison Olson — SVP, Analytics Solutions at Merkle How much of what we buy is influenced by AI without us even realising it? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Allison Olson about how AI and real-time data are transforming personalisation and changing the way brands understand, influence and interact with their customers. Allison explores the shift from static recommendations to dynamic experiences that adapt to customer behaviour in real time, the data required...
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  What It Really Takes to Scale Generative AI 19.11.2025 57min

  With Viji Krishnamurthy — VP & Head of AI and Generative AI at Oracle Why do some organisations turn Generative AI into real business value while others struggle to move beyond experimentation? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Viji Krishnamurthy about what it really takes to implement and scale Generative AI inside the enterprise. Drawing on more than two decades across research, startups, Samsung and Oracle, Viji explores the technical, cultural and organisati...
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  How to Measure the Real ROI of Data & AI 12.11.2025 1t 5min

  With Michael Shaw — SVP, Data & AI at Dow Jones How should organisations measure the real value of their Data and AI investments? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Michael Shaw about one of the biggest challenges facing Data and AI leaders: defining what success actually looks like. Drawing on experience at Dow Jones, Google, Facebook and Instacart, Michael explores how organisations can connect Data initiatives to business objectives, balance quick wins with lo...
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   How to Build Effective Data Standards in Pharma 05.11.2025 45min

  With Priya Gopal — Founder, Inferential Data LLC | Former Takeda & GSK Why are strong data standards so important in pharma and why are they so difficult to implement consistently? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Priya Gopal about what it takes to build and implement effective data standards across complex pharmaceutical organisations. Drawing on her experience across clinical research and major pharma companies including Takeda and GSK, Priya explores the imp...
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  Core Data Principles That Drive Business Value 29.10.2025 50min

  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 Chubb and JPMorgan Chase. Shourabh shares his journey from starting a small enterprise in India to working with senior executives in the United States. The discussion examines his career milestones, key challenges, and the vital leadership skills required in the industry. The data topic explores essential data management principles, t...
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  How Hard Is It to Get Things Done in Data Projects 22.10.2025 56min

  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, Visa, and TD Bank. Now the founder of Strategic Data Transformation, Juan shares his journey in the data field, the challenges of delivering data projects, the importance of aligning data projects with business goals, and managing expectations amid the AI hype. He also provides leadership lessons, emphasising the value of empathy...
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  How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping The Game 15.10.2025 42min

  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 from his career journey, emphasising the importance of learning from failures in the AI space. He discusses his transition from a non-technology background to leading AI and data initiatives, the role of continuous learning, and the significance of setting a vision and promoting a risk-taking culture in leadership. The conversation h...
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  How Agentic AI Will Impact Business 08.10.2025 56min

  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 shares insights from his expansive career journey, which spans across various industries like banking and manufacturing, and discusses how agentic AI is revolutionising business. He offers insight into AI strategy, the challenges of adopting AI, and the importance of striking a balance between technology and ethics and social responsibilit...
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   How a Measured Data Stack Can Impact Business Decisions 01.10.2025 38min

  In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben welcomes Matthew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data and AI Architecture Engineering at Sanofi, to discuss the evolution of data technology from single-box systems to agent AI. They explore Matthew's career journey, the importance of solving business problems with technology, and the significant moments that shaped his approach to data. Topics include the layered data stack, overcoming technical and organisational challenges, the role of tru...
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  Choosing The Right Signal on Human Intuition or AI Insight 24.09.2025 46min

  In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, we welcome Sameer Sethi, Chief AI Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss his exciting career journey and the evolving balance between human intuition and AI-driven decision signals. Sameer offers his perspective on the maturation of data analytics, the acceleration of technology adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of AI in transforming healthcare delivery. He also examines the risks associated with over-r...
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  Personalised Medicine & Why The Right Data Matters 17.09.2025 40min

  In this episode of the Data Analytics Chat podcast, host Ben Parker welcomes Steve Labkoff, Vice President for Development and Medical Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb. Steve shares his incredible career journey, from starting as a traditional physician to pioneering roles in medical informatics and analytics across various pharmaceutical companies. The discussion explores the intricacies of personalised medicine, highlighting the importance of identifying the right data and the ...