https://simplecast.com Data Heads Finding data and business intelligence leaders to discuss the data strategy, how to develop a data culture/ data literacy, how to manage ad hoc requests, how to create data empathy in the organization, how to navigate centralization and decentralization of data, and other data management topics 2022 - 2025 Salient Insights - All Rights Reserved en Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com Data Heads https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/248c39f9-b2cc-4163-9d08-88695b264738/046d8f32-55c4-4e70-b722-837f37a77f49/3000x3000/data-20heads-20podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com episodic Finding data and business intelligence leaders to discuss the data strategy, how to develop a data culture/ data literacy, how to manage ad hoc requests, how to create data empathy in the organization, how to navigate centralization and decentralization of data, and other data management topics Ian Allison false https://feeds.simplecast.com/oN5nr_bM business intelligence, chief data officer, data analytics, data architecture, data culture, data driven, data empathy, data governance, data innovation, data leadership, data literacy, data management, data science, data strategy, data transformation, data trends Salient Insights info@salientinsights.com 2b1d8ceb-2d62-4620-ac87-75701183d5f6 Balancing AI and Human Expertise - Cynthia Pekron - Ep18  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Cynthia Pekron) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/balancing-ai-and-human-expertise-cynthia-pekron-ep18-Eqw9t0r0  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Balancing AI and Human Expertise - Cynthia Pekron - Ep18 Cynthia Pekron 00:29:07 In this insightful podcast episode, Cynthia Pekron discusses the impact of AI and machine learning on knowledge workers, focusing on a study that evaluated the outcomes of analysts using machine learning predictions. The conversation delves into the importance of balancing automation with human expertise, the potential erosion of institutional knowledge, and the need for effective change management strategies. Pekron emphasizes the value of experience and critical thinking in decision-making, while also exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies. In this insightful podcast episode, Cynthia Pekron discusses the impact of AI and machine learning on knowledge workers, focusing on a study that evaluated the outcomes of analysts using machine learning predictions. The conversation delves into the importance of balancing automation with human expertise, the potential erosion of institutional knowledge, and the need for effective change management strategies. Pekron emphasizes the value of experience and critical thinking in decision-making, while also exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies. ai, institutional knowledge, machine learning, decision-making, critical thinking, emerging technologies, change management, automation, knowledge workers false full 18 52441060-9d2d-487c-bfb4-e30499349f3b Future of Data Quality: Insights and Innovations - Susan Walsh - Ep17  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:57:59 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Susan Walsh) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-data-quality-insights-and-innovations-susan-walsh-ep17-uMII1E_p  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Future of Data Quality: Insights and Innovations - Susan Walsh - Ep17 Susan Walsh 00:43:45 Susan dives into the evolving landscape of data quality, emphasizing the increasing importance of expertise in this area as AI technologies develop. She discusses the challenges faced in data cleaning, share real-world stories that highlight the impact of poor data quality, and provide practical tips for effective data management. The conversation also touches on the future of data quality in the context of AI, underscoring the need for human oversight and the ongoing relevance of traditional data management skills. Susan dives into the evolving landscape of data quality, emphasizing the increasing importance of expertise in this area as AI technologies develop. She discusses the challenges faced in data cleaning, share real-world stories that highlight the impact of poor data quality, and provide practical tips for effective data management. The conversation also touches on the future of data quality in the context of AI, underscoring the need for human oversight and the ongoing relevance of traditional data management skills. sameification, ai, procurement, data cleaning, data standards, data expertise, data quality, data management, data challenges, data insights false full 17 21fa887f-517d-4439-8e85-ce8e6855fe77 Crafting Dynamic Data Strategies - Erica Howard - Ep16  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:06:11 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Erica Howard) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/crafting-dynamic-data-strategies-erica-howard-ep16-dGge47Zs  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Crafting Dynamic Data Strategies - Erica Howard - Ep16 Erica Howard 00:39:05 Erica discusses the importance of having a well-defined data strategy to enable organizational growth and scalability. The conversation covers challenges faced by both new and established organizations in implementing data strategies, the role of technology and data architecture, and the decision-making process between data centralization and data mesh. They emphasize the need for flexibility, understanding organizational needs, and the importance of aligning data strategies with business operations and talent mix. Erica discusses the importance of having a well-defined data strategy to enable organizational growth and scalability. The conversation covers challenges faced by both new and established organizations in implementing data strategies, the role of technology and data architecture, and the decision-making process between data centralization and data mesh. They emphasize the need for flexibility, understanding organizational needs, and the importance of aligning data strategies with business operations and talent mix. #businessgrowth, #techinnovation, #datamesh, #organizationaldevelopment, #dataarchitecture, #datacentralization, #datastrategy false full 16 f6949243-f2b4-4bd8-a992-5eaf6c2b385a Challenges and Strategies in Implementing AI with Data Governance - Miguel Guillen - Ep15  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:20:31 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Miguel Guillen) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/challenges-and-strategies-in-implementing-ai-with-data-governance-miguel-guillen-ep15-BoZD6i4l  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Challenges and Strategies in Implementing AI with Data Governance - Miguel Guillen - Ep15 Miguel Guillen 00:37:21 Miguel dives into the intricate world of AI implementation, focusing on the pivotal role of data governance. Discover the challenges organizations face in managing data integrity, privacy, and compliance, and explore effective strategies to overcome these hurdles. Join us as we uncover insights from industry experts on balancing innovation with responsibility in the AI landscape. Miguel dives into the intricate world of AI implementation, focusing on the pivotal role of data governance. Discover the challenges organizations face in managing data integrity, privacy, and compliance, and explore effective strategies to overcome these hurdles. Join us as we uncover insights from industry experts on balancing innovation with responsibility in the AI landscape. ai, compliance, aichallenges, innovation, dataprivacy, techstrategy, datagovernance false full 15 ea442c62-4729-4eb7-a198-eff5e885d893 New Data Leadership Mentality - Malcolm Hawker - Ep14  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:07:28 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Malcolm Hawker) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/new-data-leadership-mentality-malcolm-hawker-ep14-waxv28Oj  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> New Data Leadership Mentality - Malcolm Hawker - Ep14 Malcolm Hawker 01:06:40 In this conversation, Malcolm Hawker discusses his journey in podcasting, the insights from his upcoming book 'Data Hero Playbook', and the challenges faced by Chief Data Officers in articulating the value of data and a shift in mindset is necessary for data leaders to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric approach in data management and the role of AI in transforming data practices. The discussion also touches on the concept of data democratization and the future of data roles in organizations. In this conversation, Malcolm Hawker discusses his journey in podcasting, the insights from his upcoming book 'Data Hero Playbook', and the challenges faced by Chief Data Officers in articulating the value of data and a shift in mindset is necessary for data leaders to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric approach in data management and the role of AI in transforming data practices. The discussion also touches on the concept of data democratization and the future of data roles in organizations. ai, business value, growth mindset, data value, data democratization, leadership, data analytics, data literacy, customer focus, customer definition, data management, chief data officer, automation, business processes, data governance, semantics false full 14 69d47f94-7ff9-46ee-99fa-087efd997512 Bridging the Data and Finance Gap - Chris Scholz - Ep13  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Chris Scholz) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/bridging-the-data-and-finance-gap-chris-scholz-ep13-C1Q9dt3q  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Bridging the Data and Finance Gap - Chris Scholz - Ep13 Chris Scholz 00:34:36 Chris Scholz, a seasoned finance and data consultant shares his expertise on bridging the communication gap between data teams and CFOs, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and understanding the business language. Discover how data teams can enhance their collaboration with finance departments to drive better decision-making and unlock transformative value. Tune in to learn practical strategies for fostering synergy and improving data-driven insights in your organization. Chris Scholz, a seasoned finance and data consultant shares his expertise on bridging the communication gap between data teams and CFOs, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and understanding the business language. Discover how data teams can enhance their collaboration with finance departments to drive better decision-making and unlock transformative value. Tune in to learn practical strategies for fostering synergy and improving data-driven insights in your organization. cfoinsights, financeleadership, businessstrategy, dataanalytics, datadrivendecisions false full 13 afdbb88d-649a-48cf-b3c5-de796ab04575 Godfather of Data Analytics - Bill Inmon - Ep12  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:31:43 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Bill Inmon) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/godfather-of-data-analytics-bill-inmon-ep12-PApjbWMX  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Godfather of Data Analytics - Bill Inmon - Ep12 Bill Inmon 00:46:53 Bill Inmon discusses the evolution of data analytics, the importance of data quality, and the need for industry-specific taxonomies. He emphasizes the challenges of processing textual and analog data, and shares insights on sentiment analysis and the future of data processing. Bill Inmon discusses the evolution of data analytics, the importance of data quality, and the need for industry-specific taxonomies. He emphasizes the challenges of processing textual and analog data, and shares insights on sentiment analysis and the future of data processing. datawarehousing, sentimentanalysis, datadistillation, dataanalytics, industry-specificmodels, textualdata, salientinsights, datamaturity, analogdata, godfatheranlatyics, datarecruiting, datarecruiting, nlp, taxonomies false full 12 bfb15ffe-9757-4d8f-9d10-39141c92ae2c Measuring Value in Data Teams - Jolie Vitale - Ep11  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2025 16:30:48 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Salient Insights) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/measuring-value-in-data-teams-jolie-vitale-ep11-siMJguEm  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Measuring Value in Data Teams - Jolie Vitale - Ep11 Salient Insights 00:36:22 Jolie discuss the challenges and strategies of building a value-centric data team. They emphasize the importance of forming close relationships with business partners, identifying value propositions, and effectively communicating the value of data initiatives. The conversation also touches on the balance between technical debt and delivering timely solutions, as well as the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in data practices. Jolie discuss the challenges and strategies of building a value-centric data team. They emphasize the importance of forming close relationships with business partners, identifying value propositions, and effectively communicating the value of data initiatives. The conversation also touches on the balance between technical debt and delivering timely solutions, as well as the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in data practices. technical debt, scaling, businesspartnerships, self-service, data initiatives, data team, salientinsights, communication, value-centric, datastrategy, relationshipbuilding, datarecruiting, metrics, collaboration false full 11 c0a3e5df-ebf4-425f-8942-4523a45f371f Data Empathy - Ken Tingle - Ep10  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2025 13:53:28 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Ken Tingle) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/data-empathy-ken-tingle-ep10-WclrEy8y  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Data Empathy - Ken Tingle - Ep10 Ken Tingle 00:28:46 Ken Tingle discusses the concept of data empathy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the needs and experiences of stakeholders in the business intelligence field. He shares his journey from sales to business intelligence, highlighting the challenges he faced in understanding data and the significance of building relationships with stakeholders. Ken provides practical tips for cultivating data empathy within teams, balancing organizational goals with stakeholder needs, and navigating office politics. He stresses the importance of communication and the potential impact of technology on empathy in the workplace. Ken Tingle discusses the concept of data empathy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the needs and experiences of stakeholders in the business intelligence field. He shares his journey from sales to business intelligence, highlighting the challenges he faced in understanding data and the significance of building relationships with stakeholders. Ken provides practical tips for cultivating data empathy within teams, balancing organizational goals with stakeholder needs, and navigating office politics. He stresses the importance of communication and the potential impact of technology on empathy in the workplace. datarepresentation, organizationalgoals, dataempathy, salientinsights, stakeholderengagement, officepolitics, communication, businessintelligence, technology, datastrategy, relationshipbuilding, datarecruiting false full 10 1bd8a1e1-54d8-4439-9f7b-adb2326d6467 Data Storytelling - Brent Dykes - Ep9  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Brent Dykes) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/data-storytelling-brent-dykes-ep9-rFHfQdYu  Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Data Storytelling - Brent Dykes - Ep9 Brent Dykes 00:35:32 Brent discusses the critical role of data storytelling in organizations, emphasizing that effective storytelling goes beyond mere data visualization. He outlines the importance of insights, the narrative arc, and the psychological aspects of visuals in engaging decision-makers. Brent also shares practical recommendations for crafting compelling data stories that resonate with audiences and drive actionable outcomes. Brent discusses the critical role of data storytelling in organizations, emphasizing that effective storytelling goes beyond mere data visualization. He outlines the importance of insights, the narrative arc, and the psychological aspects of visuals in engaging decision-makers. Brent also shares practical recommendations for crafting compelling data stories that resonate with audiences and drive actionable outcomes. data storytelling, audience engagement, insights, narrative arc, effective communication, data analysis, salientinsights, recruiting, storytelling techniques, data visualization, decision making, business intelligence, datarecruiting false full 9 7fc61d16-c068-432f-a76a-c8beb3193d1f Building and Scaling a Data/AI COE - Charles Boyle - Ep8 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Charles Boyle) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/building-and-scaling-a-data-ai-coe-charles-boyle-ep8-IfVy1XS0 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Building and Scaling a Data/AI COE - Charles Boyle - Ep8 Charles Boyle 00:36:35 Charles Boyle, former Chief Data Officer/Chief Data Scientist, discusses the essential components of building and scaling a Data and AI Center of Excellence (COE). He emphasizes the importance of aligning team goals with corporate objectives, the critical role of technology, and the balance between insourcing and outsourcing resources. The discussion also covers strategic decisions regarding building versus buying technology solutions and the importance of measuring the value of data initiatives in relation to business goals. Charles Boyle, former Chief Data Officer/Chief Data Scientist, discusses the essential components of building and scaling a Data and AI Center of Excellence (COE). He emphasizes the importance of aligning team goals with corporate objectives, the critical role of technology, and the balance between insourcing and outsourcing resources. The discussion also covers strategic decisions regarding building versus buying technology solutions and the importance of measuring the value of data initiatives in relation to business goals. ai, dataculture, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, excel, data, centerofexcellence, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, snowflake, businessintelligence, datadrivendecisions, machinelearning, powerbi, datastrategy, datagovernance, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 8 9f64dd92-a8f4-43f5-97a6-b6c66eba2906 Empowering Decisions With Data - Dawar Dedmari - Ep7 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:26:50 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Dawar Dedmari) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/empowering-decisions-with-data-dawar-dedmari-ep7-dom8kMx8 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Empowering Decisions With Data - Dawar Dedmari - Ep7 Dawar Dedmari 00:37:02 Dawar shares insights on how data teams can drive business value by engaging with executives, understanding organizational goals, and measuring success through relevant metrics. They also explore the impact of AI on data teams, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overselling AI capabilities. Dawar also reflects on his career journey, offering advice on learning strategies and the importance of being a problem solver in the workplace. Dawar shares insights on how data teams can drive business value by engaging with executives, understanding organizational goals, and measuring success through relevant metrics. They also explore the impact of AI on data teams, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overselling AI capabilities. Dawar also reflects on his career journey, offering advice on learning strategies and the importance of being a problem solver in the workplace. ai, dataculture, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, excel, data, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, snowflake, businessintelligence, powerbi, datastrategy, datagovernance, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 7 6672734b-6d06-4ece-933b-991fe0c66bd5 Building Trust in Analytics - Wyatt Larsen - Ep6 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:49:07 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Wyatt Larsen) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/building-trust-in-analytics-wyatt-larsen-ep6-U23DN3Dv Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Building Trust in Analytics - Wyatt Larsen - Ep6 Wyatt Larsen 00:28:52 Wyatt discusses the importance of building trust within organizations, particularly in the context of data analytics. They explore how analytics teams can drive value through cost savings, incremental improvements, and effective communication of their impact. The discussion emphasizes the need for a decentralized model, shared learning environments, and the significance of counter metrics in measuring success. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the challenges analytics teams face in demonstrating their value and the importance of strategic communication in fostering trust and collaboration within organizations. Wyatt discusses the importance of building trust within organizations, particularly in the context of data analytics. They explore how analytics teams can drive value through cost savings, incremental improvements, and effective communication of their impact. The discussion emphasizes the need for a decentralized model, shared learning environments, and the significance of counter metrics in measuring success. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the challenges analytics teams face in demonstrating their value and the importance of strategic communication in fostering trust and collaboration within organizations. dataculture, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, excel, data, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, datatrust, snowflake, businessintelligence, powerbi, datagovernance, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 6 d20bc39c-8e3b-4d0c-9e41-4646abbc2d45 Building Success With Emotional Intelligence - Alex Ingram - Ep5 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:37:53 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Alex Ingram) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/building-success-with-emotional-intelligence-alex-ingram-ep5-Lu4miEYY Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Building Success With Emotional Intelligence - Alex Ingram - Ep5 Alex Ingram 00:20:53 Alex Ingram explores the importance of building emotional capital in the workplace, cultivating trust through relationships, and the process of selecting projects that add value to organizations. They discuss how genuine interest in colleagues can lead to better collaboration and project outcomes, as well as the emotional challenges that come with adopting new technologies and processes. Alex Ingram explores the importance of building emotional capital in the workplace, cultivating trust through relationships, and the process of selecting projects that add value to organizations. They discuss how genuine interest in colleagues can lead to better collaboration and project outcomes, as well as the emotional challenges that come with adopting new technologies and processes. careerdevelopment, dataculture, datascience, datastructures, emotionalintelligence, trust building, dataanalytics, data, salientinsights, data analytics, recruiting, workplace relationships, emotional capital, businessintelligence, business intelligence, datagovernance, datarecruiting, project selection, customer experience, workplace culture, collaboration, dataanalyst false full 5 d733833f-fc0f-4b30-ba53-a5dd5e476f41 Business Intelligence Experience Management - Preethi Singh - Ep4 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 18:10:46 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Preethi Singh) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/business-intelligence-experience-management-preethi-singh-ep4-ImSfjWVy Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Business Intelligence Experience Management - Preethi Singh - Ep4 Preethi Singh 00:26:32 Preethi explains how ensure and enrich customer (business stakeholders) experience in the realm of business intelligence, and how these relate to the onboarding of AI initiatives. Preethi is currently holding a title of Chief of Staff, and on the advisory board of Lady of the Lake University and a member of the International Association of Women. Preethi explains how ensure and enrich customer (business stakeholders) experience in the realm of business intelligence, and how these relate to the onboarding of AI initiatives. Preethi is currently holding a title of Chief of Staff, and on the advisory board of Lady of the Lake University and a member of the International Association of Women. careerdevelopment, dataculture, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, excel, data, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, snowflake, businessintelligence, jobsearch, powerbi, datagovernance, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 4 4dcd9f93-03ca-4297-8c9e-511062a95e66 Building a Data Culture - Dr. Miriam Morales - Ep3 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:27:50 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Dr. Miriam Morales) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-data-culture-dr-miriam-morales-ep3-pmRuZmcO Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Building a Data Culture - Dr. Miriam Morales - Ep3 Dr. Miriam Morales 00:29:58 In this podcast Dr. Morales covers how to create a data culture within your organization. Dr. Morales has spent the last 20 years helping executives navigate analytics products and actionable insights to improve patient outcomes. Over and above her corporate influences she has leveraged 11 million in USDA and NIH funding for Children’s Nutrition, and Neurosurgery studies and has an Endowment scholarship named after. In this podcast Dr. Morales covers how to create a data culture within your organization. Dr. Morales has spent the last 20 years helping executives navigate analytics products and actionable insights to improve patient outcomes. Over and above her corporate influences she has leveraged 11 million in USDA and NIH funding for Children’s Nutrition, and Neurosurgery studies and has an Endowment scholarship named after. careerdevelopment, dataculture, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, excel, data, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, snowflake, businessintelligence, jobsearch, powerbi, datagovernance, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 3 55d4180e-4b41-4337-9abf-a12ac77e8a51 Building a Pragmatic Data Foundation - Eric Gonzalez - Ep2 Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:46:47 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Eric Gonzalez) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-pragmatic-data-foundation-eric-gonzalez-ep2-Ogm7_yja Follow on social media @salientinsights:  

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]]> Building a Pragmatic Data Foundation - Eric Gonzalez - Ep2 Eric Gonzalez 00:31:29 Eric Gonzales has been providing data advisory services for fortune 500 companies on building a data pragmatic data foundation. It is with no surprise than that we ask Eric to discuss building a pragmatic data foundation to help provide some initial framework on how to do this at your respective organization. Eric Gonzales has been providing data advisory services for fortune 500 companies on building a data pragmatic data foundation. It is with no surprise than that we ask Eric to discuss building a pragmatic data foundation to help provide some initial framework on how to do this at your respective organization. careerdevelopment, datascience, datastructures, sql, dataanalytics, data, salientinsights, tableau, python, recruiting, snowflake, businessintelligence, jobsearch, powerbi, datarecruiting, databricks, dataanalyst false full 2 be18ed55-b639-4214-80ee-d74220e2c16a Business Intelligence Centralization vs Decentralization - Jennah James Jennah James has been in data and analytics for over a decade with a plethora of experience across numerous industries including supply chain management, education, and media. In this podcast Jennah discusses how to determine what level of centralization or decentralization of data / business intelligence your organization should have and how to scale this at your respective organization.

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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:28:58 +0000 info@salientinsights.com (Jennah James) https://data-heads-ed111321.simplecast.com/episodes/business-intelligence-centralization-vs-decentralization-jennah-james-NBOXmBc8 Jennah James has been in data and analytics for over a decade with a plethora of experience across numerous industries including supply chain management, education, and media. In this podcast Jennah discusses how to determine what level of centralization or decentralization of data / business intelligence your organization should have and how to scale this at your respective organization.

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]]> Business Intelligence Centralization vs Decentralization - Jennah James Jennah James 00:41:54 Jennah James has been in data and analytics for over a decade with a plethora of experience across numerous industries including supply chain management, education, and media. In this podcast Jennah discusses how to determine what level of centralization or decentralization of data / business intelligence your organization should have and how to scale this at your respective organization. Jennah James has been in data and analytics for over a decade with a plethora of experience across numerous industries including supply chain management, education, and media. In this podcast Jennah discusses how to determine what level of centralization or decentralization of data / business intelligence your organization should have and how to scale this at your respective organization. decentralization, data analytics, data architecture, centralization, data management, business intelligence false full 1