Archives: Podcast

Dean Malmgren cut his teeth as a chemical and biological engineer. In grad school, he studied complex systems and began telling stories about them through the lens of data algorithms. That led him to co-found Datascope Analytics, a data science consulting company which was purchased by IDEO, a global design firm. Today, Dean is an … Read more025 – Treating Data Science at IDEO as a Discipline of Design with Dean Malmgren

David Stephenson, Ph.D., is the author of Big Data Demystified, a guide for executives that explores the transformative nature of big data and data analytics. He’s also a data strategy consultant and professor at the University of Amsterdam. In a previous life, David worked in various data science roles at companies like Adidas, Coolblue, and … Read more024 – How Empathy Can Reveal a 60%-Accurate Data Science Solution is a Solid Customer Win with David Stephenson, Ph.D.

Dr. Murray Cantor has a storied career that spans decades. Recently, he founded Aptage, a company that provides project risk management tools using Bayesian Estimation and machine learning. He’s also the chief scientist at Hail Sports, which focuses on applying precision medicine techniques to sports performance. In his spare time, he’s a consulting mathematician at … Read more023 – Balancing AI-Driven Automation with Human Intervention When Designing Complex Systems with Dr. Murray Cantor

Scott Friesen’s transformation into a data analytics professional wasn’t exactly linear. After graduating with a biology degree and becoming a pre-med student, he switched gears and managed artists in the music industry. After that, he worked at Best Buy, eventually becoming their Senior Director of Analytics for the company’s consumer insights unit. Today, Scott is … Read more[🔊 Ep. 22] – Creating a Trusted Data Science Team That Is Indispensable to the Business with Scott Friesen of Echo Global Logistics

John Purcell has more than 20 years of experience in the technology world. Currently, he’s VP of Products at CloudHealth, a company that helps organizations manage their increasingly complex cloud infrastructure effectively. Prior to this role, he held the same position at SmartBear Software, makers of application performance monitoring solutions. He’s also worn several hats … Read more[🔊 Ep. 21] – Turning Complex Cloud IT Data Into Useful Decision Support Info with John Purcell of CloudHealth

Ahmer Inam considers himself an evangelist of data science who’s been “doing data science since before it was called data science. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the data science and analytics field at companies including Nike and Cambia health, Ahmer knows a thing or two about what makes data science projects … Read more[🔊 Ep. 20] – How Human-Centered Design Increases Engagement with Data Science Initiatives, Products, and Solutions with Ahmer Inam

Dr. Bob Hayes, will be the first to tell you that he’s a dataphile. Ever since he took a stats course in college in the 80s, Bob’s been hooked on data. Currently, Bob is the Research and Analytics Director at Indigo Slate. He’s also the president of Business over Broadway, a consultancy he founded in … Read more[🔊 Ep. 19] – The Non-Technical (Human!) Challenges that Can Impede Great Data Science Solutions with Dr. Bob Hayes

Jana Eggers, a self-proclaimed math and computer nerd, is CEO of Nara Logics, a company that helps organizations use AI to eliminate data silos and unlock the full value of their data, delivering predictive personalized experiences to their customers along the way. The company leverages the latest neuroscience research to model data the same way … Read more[🔊 Ep. 18] The Business Value of Showing the “Why” in AI Models with Jana Eggers (CEO, Naralogics)

John Cutler is a Product Evangelist for Amplitude, an analytic platform that helps companies better understand users behavior, helping to grow their businesses. John focuses on user experience and evidence-driven product development by mixing and matching various methodologies to help teams deliver lasting outcomes for their customers. As a former UX researcher at AppFolio, a … Read more[🔊 Ep. 17] John Cutler on Productizing Storytelling, Measuring What Matters, and Analytics Product Management

Today we are joined by Dinu Ajikutira, VP of Product at CiBO Technologies. CiBO Technologies was founded in 2015. It was created to provide an objective, scientifically-driven insights in support of farmland economics. Dinu is currently leading an effort to productize what I found to be some very impressive analytically-driven simulation capabilities to help farmers … Read more[🔊 Ep. 16] Farming with Data: How Advanced Analytics are Transforming the Agriculture Industry with Dinu Ajikutra