Data Leaders in Conversation

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Lorcan Malone, Chief Executive of the Analytics Institute in conversation with leading industry figures in the data analytics, data science and Ai sector.

Data Leaders in Conversation


    • Sep 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    12: Francesca Kay, Chief Information Officer with Ireland's Central Statistics Office.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 25:43


    Lorcan interviews Francesca Kay, Chief Information Officer with Ireland's Central Statistics Office. Francesca discussed how the organisation produces vital data analytics to support decision making in Government. We also discuss Francesca's career and the importance of having women in key positions in the data sector.

    11: Dara Canavan, Global Analytics Director of Quidel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 28:37


    In this episode we chat with Dara Canavan, Global Analytics Director of Quidel

    10: Kieran Towey, Applied Intelligence Lead with KPMG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 32:31


    In this episode we chat with Kieran Towey, Applied Intelligence Lead with KPMG. We discuss the surging demand for data analytics which has accelerated through the pandemic. We look at where the technology is moving and how KPMG is investing in talent for the future.

    9: Ailbhe McMackin, Head of Insights and Services with the McKesson Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 41:54


    Lorcan is joined by Ailbhe McMackin, Head of Insights and Services with the McKesson Group – one of the world's biggest companies. Ailbhe shares her unique journey into the world of data and how she has helped to create a culture of data supported decision making throughout the group leading to improved efficiency.

    8: Dr James Mc Cabe, Storytelling Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 36:04


    A lifetime imaginative author and award-winning poet, James is classically trained to Oxford doctorate level and commands over two decades of international corporate insight. James and Lorcan discuss the role of data in creating compelling narrative and how the Covid 19 pandemic is a game changer for many industries and organisations.

    7: Tom Christensen, CTO and Customer Advocacy, Northern EMEA, Hitachi Vantara.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 29:48


    Tom Christensen is CTO and Customer Advocacy, Northern EMEA with Hitachi Vantara. Based in Denmark, Tom is responsible for aligning technology vision with business strategy for Hitachi Vantara customers. In this discussion, we explore technical advances such as Edge Computing, Data Ops and AI in the data centre. We also look at how organisations can get started in AI and how data management is key to building the foundation of a digital organisation.

    6: Sorcha Healy, Principal Engineer and Lead Data Scientist, McAfee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 42:22


    Sorcha Healy is Principal Engineer and Lead Data Scientist with McAfee. In her current role she leads Machine and Deep Learning research in Big Fast Cybersecurity data. Her role also incorporates real time streaming analytics and business intelligence. A brilliant mathematician, she has a PhD in Computational Physics and spent over 7 years undertaking post doctoral research on quantum computing in materials science. This is a fascinating discussion which explores the role of analytics in the fight against cyber crime.

    5: Eoin O'Reilly, Partner and Head of EY's Data Analytics Practice, Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 28:44


    Eoin is Partner and Head of EY's Data Analytics Practice in Ireland.  He focuses on providing consulting and assurance services to listed, multinational, Government and large private companies, and is responsible for driving the growth of EY Ireland's Data Analytics practice. Eoin has deep experience delivering analytics and AI projects including reporting and visualisation, predictive analytics, simulation modelling, machine learning and text/image processing. In this podcast, we discuss how Eoin established EY's analytics practice and has grown a team of over 170 data professionals.

    4: John Donnelly, Oracle Country Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 25:34


    As Oracle Country Leader, John has responsibility for maximising the success of Oracle and its customers in Ireland. Leading an organisation of over 1,000 professionals is a challenging role and we discuss how John is meeting that challenge, particularly in a time of uncertainty and rapid change brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. We discuss John's career to date and he shares his thoughts on howt data is central to underpinning critical business decisions in challenging times.

    3: Darren O'Neill, Advisory Partner, Data & Analytics, PwC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 33:22


    In conversation with Darren O'Neill, Advisory Partner, Data & Analytics, PwC. We discuss Darren's deep interest in analytics and how it can inform business performance. We also explore Darren's career to date and how he sees the industry evolving in the future

    2: Patrick Callinan, Head of Insights and Data Science at CarTrawler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 44:01


    Pat is a veteran of the data industry with a long and varied international career. He has worked with organisations as diverse as Forrester, Accenture, Mc Kinsey, Vodafone and Channel 4. In this Podcast, we discuss his work in Car Trawler and his career to date. We also chat about what are the important values when building a successful data team.

    1: Jennifer Cruise - Head of Data Science, ACIA (Aon Centre for Innovation and Analytics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 36:40


    Lorcan meets Jennifer Cruise, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Leader, Musician and Mum. She manages a large international data team in Aon, operating at the cutting edge of analytics. She reflects on her career to date and the her life outside of work.

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