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AI continues to be a hot topic, but how many organizations are actually working smartly with the technology? Not enough. That's why we decided to investigate the world of AI optimization with the help of a trusted partner of Exasol's. TurinTech is a leader in AI optimization, focused on making AI efficient and scalable across organizations. CEO and co-founder, Dr Leslie Kanthan, is perfectly placed to lift the lid on how we can get more from the technology.  

In this episode, Helena Schwenk is joined by Exasol's CTO Mathias Golombek to discuss a new SaaS product from the performance database provider.  The conversation touched upon why choice around deployment decisions is so important for organizations when choosing an analytics partner, what a 'bridge to and from the cloud' is, and included some of the practicalities Mathias' team took on in building a SaaS database from scratch. If you'd like to learn more about the Exasol SaaS Edition – the world's fastest analytics database, now as a fully managed service – please visit: https://www.exasol.com/exasol-saas/    

What are some of the big trends and talking points that will impact data professionals throughout 2022? Helena Schwenk, VP Chief Data & Analytics Office at Exasol, is our latest guest on the podcast and will shed light on some of the key issues she's seeing develop in the market. We'll look into the global impact of the AI regulation proposals from the EU, why more data science automation can be expected and how the ongoing data architecture debates are evolving. If you want to read more from Exasol's experts, about hyperautomation and the role of the CDO in 2022, check out our ebook here: https://www.exasol.com/resource/2022-predictions-5-ways-to-gain-a-competitive-edge/

How can we inspire younger generations to get to grips with data and use it positively in their lives? More to the point - how can they inspire those of us already working in data and analytics? These are just some of the questions that STATWARS, the competition designed to get young people excited about data, sets out to answer. Run by not-for-profit organization, Primary Engineer, the competition enables young people to engage with data in a way that promotes skills, understanding and a love of data, by embedding it into the heart of the educational system. As a supporter of STATWARS at Exasol, we thought there was no one better to bring the project to life than Dr Susan Scurlock, Founder and CEO of Primary Engineer. We talk through why the competition was set up, how it engages young people with data and how organizations and schools can get involved. If you want to find out more, head over to https://www.statwarscompetition.com/ To learn more about the topics discussed on the podcast and other episodes, check out https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dataxpresso/

We've covered a lot of fascinating topics on the podcast this year, with brilliant experts to guide us through what really matters in the world of data. So, we've made a compilation episode that brings together a handful of these guests to take you through everything from the importance of understanding analytics maturity, to the impact of data storytelling and how we educate the next generations. Data leaders from the financial services industry, one of the biggest football associations in the world and the non-profit sector join us in this episode to share their insights and advice. If you want to check out our guests' episodes in full, head over to our podcast homepage https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dataxpresso/

Do you have to come from a purely technical background to make it as a data leader? Abel Aboh, Data Management Lead, Bank of England is proof that you don't.  We speak to Abel in this episode about his transition from working in HR to moving into the data management space. We look at the most important skills he's picked up along the way, how to establish understanding of the value of data in an organization and the specific challenges he faces working in the financial industry. If you want to hear more on these topics from Abel and his peers in data leadership, check out the ‘CDO Journey' ebook we mention in the episode here. And to find out more about the Carruthers and Jackson Summer School for data leaders that Abel participated in, follow this link. Finally, to check out our back catalog of episodes and supporting content, head over to our podcast homepage.

This week, Dr Carsten Bange – Founder and CEO of BARC, the industry analyst, joins Helena Schwenk and Mike Creane to tell the real story behind the biggest trends you will be encountering in the world of data. Carsten takes us through key trends from the recent Data Management Survey, as well as his thoughts on data silos, data culture and investment changes covered in BARC's post-Covid survey. For the latest insights from BARC, head over to: http://barc-research.com/ If you want the inside track on how Exasol has performed in BARC's The Data Management Survey 22, click here  https://www.exasol.com/barc-survey-2022/ Finally, for links to more resources discussed in this episode, check out the podcast homepage at https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dataxpresso/

We've talked about data democratization alone for too long – now, if organizations are to get real value from their data, they need to start thinking about analytics maturity. In this episode, Graham Sharpe, director, strategic solutions at Exasol, takes us through why this concept is so important, what you need to understand about the analytics maturity roadmap and how you can apply this in your organization. If you want to read more from Graham on the topic, you can find his blog here.  To explore this and more of the topics we cover on DataXpresso in greater detail, head over to our homepage. 

Is your organization producing a lot of dashboards each week? More importantly, is anything changing as a result? Data teams in many businesses are failing to land key messages with decision makers meaning that data isn't being turned into action. This week we speak with Peter Jackson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Exasol, who believes data storytelling can provide the answer. Throughout his career, Peter's been at the sharp end of telling stories around data and turning it into a tangible benefit for the organization. If you want to hear some examples of how to do data storytelling well, what skills to look for in your team and tips for getting started in your organization, this episode has you covered. To explore the topic further, check out Exasol's latest research looking at how enterprise organizations are communicating insights from data and where they're falling short: https://www.exasol.com/resource/from-the-what-to-the-why-how-data-storytelling-is-key-to-success/ To hear more from the podcast, head over to our homepage: https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dataxpresso/

There's one area of the tech community that simply has to grow if we're to feel safe online – Safety Tech. To lift the lid on why this is such an important issue, Mike Creane is joined by Suki Fuller. As a competitive strategic advisor, analytical storyteller and acclaimed keynote speaker, Suki's career has taken her from the US Department of Defense to teaching students in China and she's perfectly placed to guide us through the big questions relating to Safety Tech. How does it differ from data privacy or cybersecurity? Where do we start with ingraining this thinking into organizations' day to day operations? And what does the future hold for Safety Tech? Suki covers all of this and more in this episode. If you want to hear more from Suki, head over to https://sukifuller.com/ For more insights and the latest thinking from leaders in the world of data and technology, check out our podcast library at https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dataxpresso/

How is data being used effectively to drive improvements throughout German football? Helena Schwenk and Mike Creane caught up with Tobias Haupt, Head of the DFB-Akademie, to find out about the role data is playing. Tobias lifts the lid on how technology is driving performance improvements across multiple areas, all the way from fitness to psychology and neuroscience.   The conversation moves on to cover how the human side of sport can be balanced with the use of data, as well as looking into how the football industry compares to the rest of the economy with regards to digitization. Want the inside track on the use of data in sport? Check out Exasol's sports analytics hub. For more on the DataXpresso podcast, you can head over to  The Data Dreamer.  

The high levels of performance we're seeing during Euro 2020 is not just down to the players – there's a crucial role being played by the teams working with data off the pitch. This week, Helena Schwenk is joined by Graham Sharpe, Director Strategic Solutions at Exasol, to look more deeply into the use of data in the beautiful game. They explore how companies actually gather sporting data in the first place, what difference data storytelling is making and how the big brands sponsoring the tournament will be working with data to win in their respective fields. If you want to get the inside track on the use of data in sport, check out Exasol's sports analytics hub. For more on the DataXpresso podcast, you can head over to The Data Dreamer. 

Euro 2020 is finally here but how is the use of data and technology behind the scenes going to make a difference on the pitch? Helena Schwenk catches up with Dr Sebastian Koppers, Project Lead, TechLab at the DFB-Akademie (German Football Association) to find out. The conversation covers how the DFB uses tech to inform decision-making, how football compares to other industries in this regard and, of course, what Sebastian's looking forward to at the tournament. If you want to hear more from us throughout the tournament, head over to www.exasol.com for the latest insights.  And, if you want to explore our podcast library in more depth, check out our homepage here.

Is the data lakehouse more than just a buzzword? Why has the term sprung up and are there any use cases where a lakehouse might make sense? Join Helena Schwenk and Graham Sharpe, director of strategic solutions at Exasol, as they explore the term and provide practical advice for data pros and organizations trying to get to grips with what it really means. If you want to explore more of our podcasts and extra talking points and resources, check out the DataXpresso homepage.

We all know about STEM, but what is STEAM-focused learning? This week Helena Schwenk is joined by Sally Eaves, CTO, founder and strategic advisor, to answer this question and more. Together they explore why this issue is so important, where STEAM can have an impact on building diverse workforces, and how this new way of learning can be made a reality. If you want to dig further into this podcast and other big issues in the world of data, check out The Data Dreamer website.

Machine Learning (ML) is a word we hear day in day out but it provokes a wide range of reactions from businesses trying to understand its benefits and pitfalls. So, is ML more accessible than you may realize? Is it touching our lives in ways that we don’t recognize yet? In this episode, Helena Schwenk explores these questions with Graham Sharpe, director, strategic solutions at Exasol and together they look into how you can make ML a reality for you and your data and analytics communities. If you want to find out more from the podcast check out our homepage on The Data Dreamer website.

How data literate do students believe they are? What needs to change to give young people more confidence in this area? How can businesses help guide and inform changes to improve data skills amongst students?   These are some of the big questions Helena Schwenk explores this week with Ferdinand Doepel, Head of Economics and Business at a school in the UK. If you want to find out more about this topic, check out our recent podcast with Adah Parris and Exasol’s research into data literacy over at The Data Dreamer website or read the D/NATIVES report yourself at https://www.thedatadreamer.com/dnatives 

This week, Helena Schwenk welcomes futurist and cultural strategist, Adah Parris to discuss the role of data in the lives of D/NATIVES – the generation who’ve grown up immersed in digital culture. If you want to find out more about this topic, you can read the related report and hear from the people who are working with the data that shapes our lives, over at www.thedatadreamer.com  

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), Helena chats with Deborah Thomas about the realities of being a CCO, the relevance of IWD today and views on progress around equality and diversity. The conversation also covers important role models, both male and female, and how to tackle the challenge of attracting more women into tech. To find out more, visit www.exasol.com

People who love data and want to help organizations make the most of their information can truly have an impact. We speak with Glen Rabie, CEO of Yellowfin, about how he and his team are supporting businesses in transforming their use of data, democratizing it and enabling professionals across the world to discover, understand, and act faster on opportunities.If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage here.

Giving more people - if not everyone - access to the data they need to perform their job more effectively, is something many organizations aim for. Data democratization can be transformational for a business, but without the foundation of data literacy among employees, it may not lead to the desired outcomes. Join Eva and Helena as they explain why in this week's episode. If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage here.

What’s a pathway to a career in data and analytics in the football industry? We chat with Hannah Roberts who kicked off her own journey by landing her dream job at Everton FC before forging her path as an independent consultant, advising clubs and sporting organizations on their data strategy and information systems. Hannah also talks us through her experience as a woman in the world of data and football and the lessons she has learnt throughout her career.If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage, here.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) benefits from the use of data to drive actions into the right direction and to ensure they have a genuine impact. In this episode we explore what difference data can make for organizations looking to improve their impact on environmental, social and corporate matters.If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage here.

Progress in the field of AI is unstoppable and has reached every industry, including sports. This podcast features a discussion with Pascal Bauer, Manager Data Science and Machine Learning at the DFB Academy, the place where innovation starts in German football.If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage, here.

Is data democratization just another buzzword? Or is there real substance behind it? In this week's episode, we look into how important it is for organizations to consider how they can democratize more of their data to draw on the collective wisdom and intelligence of their data analysts, data scientists and business experts. If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage here.

Welcome to the new year we’ve all been waiting for eagerly. How do you plan to approach 2021? Do you have specific resolutions for your work with data? In this episode we share what we expect to see organizations focus on as they emerge from a turbulent 2020. We’ll also throw our own resolutions into the mix, so join us as we kick off the new year.If you want to find out more, visit our podcast homepage here.

Data literacy is an important skill to develop for ourselves and the people in our teams. Many organizations are recognizing its value but are struggling to take clear steps to achieving their goal. In this episode we talk with Ben Jones from dataliteracy.com about putting plans into action so that data literacy can help organizations drive business outcomes and result in real change.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here. 

Data analytics is pivotal to how elite football clubs gain a competitive advantage, but how is data actually impacting organizational structures within these clubs? After his introduction in last week’s podcast, we talk again with Richard Battle, Founder of Left Field Football Consulting to find out how to build a data-driven culture within an organization but also, how clubs can use technology to drive innovation.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

An information strategy is not just important in business, it’s also a critical element for football clubs that want to focus more on data and less on guesswork. In this episode we speak with Richard Battle, Founder of Left Field Football Consulting, about the need for clubs to understand and utilize the opportunities that come with data and it all begins with the right strategy. If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

As we enter the last month of 2020, it’s time to reflect and look ahead to the new year. In this episode we take stock of the challenges this year brought us as well as the opportunities. We emerge from 2020 a more digitally transformed world, so we look ahead to 2021 and the key trends we predict will shape how we work and live in the future.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Whether you’ve watched Moneyball or are actively managing a team in the Fantasy Football Premier League, we can all agree that data and sports truly belong together in 2020 and beyond. Moving from the traditional approach where coaches rely on their experience and expertise to a more data-driven approach, how is this balance shifting? And how big of a game changer has data become?We talked to Matthieu Lille-Palette, Senior Vice President, Opta at Perform Group, to find the answers.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

The financial services industry has embraced artificial intelligence and machine learning to better understand and serve its customers. In this episode we continue our conversation with Stuart Heyworth, a digital transformation consultant who has been working in financial services in London for the past 10 years and has undertaken engagements with Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group and HSBC. He shares his perspective on what the future of banking could look like for customers and the role of ethics in the development of digital products.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

The era of digital transformation has changed and shaped the financial services industry. This change has become even more apparent with the emergence of challenger banks that were born in the digital space. In this episode we are joined by Stuart Heyworth, a digital transformation consultant who has been working in financial services in London for the past 10 years and has undertaken engagements with Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group and HSBC. We talk to Stuart about what data leadership means for financial services organizations.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Diversity in leadership remains a hot discussion topic in the media and in (virtual) offices everywhere. We look at six women who are leaders in data-driven companies and discuss the opportunities for organizations that have, and develop, female leaders.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

The global pandemic has put data front and center and has also refreshed discussions about data literacy. How important is it to be data literate? How can you measure it? Does it even matter? And what responsibilities do leaders have for the data literacy of their staff as well as their own? Those are some of our discussion points for this episode and we’ll also share our practical tips for improving data literacy in your organization.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Humans have done a lot of damage to our planet and the ecosystems that sustain us. And it’s up to us to fix things. Data plays a crucial role in our efforts to right our wrongs and there are many initiatives underway to rebuild our ecosystem quickly and sustainably for ourselves and future generations. In this episode we look at a project that puts data at the core of fighting climate change and creating a better tomorrow.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Technology and innovation constantly shape and change the world of data and analytics, requiring data leaders to adapt if they want to lead their projects effectively. In this episode we explore the ideas of effective data leadership, how to get it right, who is already leading effectively and what role our mindset plays in all of this.To explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Non-profit organizations are becoming increasingly data-focused and have taken innovative approaches in working with the private sector, using best in class technology solutions to address their analytics challenges. We talk to Operation Fistula about the team's mission to end obstetric fistula for every woman, everywhere. Hear about their data-driven approach and their initiative, ‘Visualize Gender Equality’, which brings together data analytics professionals with non-profits and gives those organizations new ways to tell their story through data and visualization.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

We face a quicker pace in our work and personal lives and have to decide in unfamiliar situations, often without having comprehensive information. We can build skills, however, that help us make better decisions under pressure or during a crisis. In this episode we talk about what those skills look like, how we can structure the decision-making process and why a mindset shift is necessary to take full advantage of the confidence our leaders place in us.To explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.If you want to find out more about our recent decision-making research, read the full report.

Data-driven decision-making combined with empathetic leadership has shown to be effective during the COVID-19 crisis. Insights enable leaders to accelerate decision-making cycles, which is essential in the rapidly changing business environments we face today. Join us for a discussion on the human side of data and how the nature and pace of decision-making are changing.If you want to explore these topics in more detail, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

Some leaders stand out from their peers for all the right reasons and 2020 has shown us clearly what makes a great leader. In this episode we look more closely at who they are, what makes them different and how they lead. We identify their skills and mindsets so we can all take some of these attributes into our personal and professional lives to become better leaders ourselves.