In this exciting first episode of Leading with Data for the new year 2025, we are honored to host Navin Dhananjaya, Chief Solutions Officer at Merkle. With over 27 years of expertise in data, analytics, and technology for Fortune 1000 companies, Navin has been at the forefront of transforming customer experiences. He played a pivotal role in developing Merkle GenCX, leveraging generative AI to redefine customer engagement. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: ➡️Navin's incredible journey in data...
Jan 08, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week, we sat down with Anand Ranganathan, Chief AI Officer and Co-founder of OneByZero. A seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at IBM and multiple startups under his belt, Anand now leads global consulting projects in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Data Platforms, while building a talented team of over 50 professionals across three countries. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in this insightful episode: ➡️ Anand’s journey into data science and AI, and wha...
Dec 18, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week, we have Alan Nichol, Co-founder & CTO of Rasa, a leading open-source conversational AI company that empowers developers to create advanced bots capable of more than just answering simple questions. With a rich academic background and a passion for innovation, Alan has built a thriving product, maintained an open-source version, and fostered a strong community around it. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover in this episode: ➡️ Alan’s early journey and key milestones that shaped...
Dec 13, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Celebrating 50 episodes of Leading with Data, this time, we’re joined by Didier Rodrigues Lopes, Founder and CEO of OpenBB, a company revolutionizing the space of open-source financial tools. Before founding OpenBB, Didier worked as a sensor fusion engineer at NURVV, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing the GNSS receiver’s time-to-first-fix, re-imagining altitude estimation with Kalman Filters, and designing a GPS filtering algorithm to improve accuracy. Here’s a sneak peek of what you ca...
Dec 13, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week, we’re joined by Mark Landry , Director of Data Science & Product at H2O.ai and a top-ranked Kaggle Grandmaster. With extensive experience supporting data science for various H2O.ai products and award-winning applications developed with PwC, Mark’s journey spans data science, business intelligence, and data warehousing roles across healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: ➡️Mark’s early competition days and how they shaped his role at H2O....
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We’re thrilled to feature Eleni Verteouri, AI Tech Lead and Director at UBS, who has over a decade of experience in model development and innovation in the financial sector. A recognized leader in responsible AI, Eleni has helped shape modern financial technologies as an advisor, lecturer, and recipient of the Forbes Cyprus 20 Women in Tech Award 2024. She holds an MSc in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich and an MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras. Here’s...
Nov 13, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Join us as we talk with Bob van Luijt, CEO & Co-Founder of Weaviate, a rapidly growing database company pioneering AI-native applications through an open-source cloud platform. Bob is a recognized thought leader on open-source, digital technology, software business, and business philosophy. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect: ➡️ Bob’s inspiring journey into AI and key milestones along the way. ➡️ The inception and growth of Weaviate, along with its innovative AI use cases. ➡️ Understand...
Nov 13, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Join us as we sit down with Rohan Rao, Principal Data Scientist at H2O.ai, for an exciting episode of Leading With Data. With his vast expertise in AI and machine learning, Rohan helps build cutting-edge solutions across industries. In this podcast, the Quadruple Kaggle Grandmaster and 9-time Indian Sudoku Champion shares with us his roadmap for selecting LLMs. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: ➡️ His early journey in data science, competition wins, and hackathon experiences. ➡️ Practical fra...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 46
In our latest episode, we’re thrilled to host Gaurav Agarwal, the Founder and CEO of RagaAI, a pioneering AI testing platform. With over 15 years of experience in the AI industry, Gaurav is a recognized thought leader. Before founding RagaAI, he served as Vice President and Head of Software Product, Engineering, and AI at Ola Electric Mobility and held key positions at NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, and Ola. In this episode, we delve into: ➡️ Gaurav’s Journey in AI: How his early interest in compute...
Aug 14, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 45
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES In our latest episode, we're excited to host Dr. Geeta Manjunath, founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix. With over 25 years of experience in AI and a PhD from IISc, Dr. Geeta has led Niramai to develop a breakthrough, non-invasive, radiation-free test for early-stage breast cancer detection. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🔹 The story behind Niramai and its AI-driven solution for early breast cancer detect...
Jul 24, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 44
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES In our latest episode, we're excited to host Ines Montani, a developer specializing in AI and NLP technology. She is the cofounder and CEO of Explosion and a co-developer of spaCy, the leading open-source library for NLP tasks in Python, as well as Prodigy, a cutting-edge annotation tool for creating training data for machine learning models. During our discussion, we explore: 1️⃣ The focus areas fo...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 43
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES Explore the realm of AI and GenAI as we delve into Data Leadership, AI initiatives, and the future of technology with Dr. Kirk Borne, a prominent AI Thought Leader and Advisory Board Member at various organizations. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect: 1️⃣ Insights on the pivotal role of data leadership 2️⃣ Deep dive into specific AI initiatives 3️⃣ The upcoming generation of AI technologies and t...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES Get ready for an inspiring journey from aspiring cricketer to fintech trailblazer with Jaydev Janardhan , CEO of Zopa Bank . In our latest episode of "Leading with Data," we dive deep into the world of fintech and AI with a remarkable leader who has redefined the banking landscape. Key Highlights: - From Cricket Dreams to CEO - Peer-to-Peer Lending vs. Traditional Banking - AI in the Building Phases...
Jun 27, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 41
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES In our latest podcast episode, Manish Gupta brings a wealth of experience, having led teams across India, Australia, and the US. Previously, Manish spearheaded VideoKen, a pioneering video technology startup, and directed research centers for Xerox and IBM in India. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect: 1️⃣ Exploring His Early Career Journey and Influences 2️⃣ Delving into Cutting-Edge Research Pro...
Jun 19, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES Get ready for an enlightening journey into the world of AI and natural language understanding with Dr. Matthew Honnibal, Founder of Explosion.ai! In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Honnibal, armed with a Ph.D. in computational linguistics from the University of Sydney and boasting over 20 peer-reviewed publications, takes us on a deep dive into the future of data and the challenges facing current La...
Jun 12, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In our latest Leading with Data episode, join us for an enlightening conversation with Rodolphe Katra. Dr. Katra is the Global VP of AI at Medtronic, working in the Research & Technology group of the Cardiac Rhythm Business. In this episode, Rodolphe shares his journey and delves into: ➡️ His professional experiences and insights on AI in the medical industry ➡️ Changing use cases with advancing technologies ➡️ Hiring frameworks that the new medical industry follows ➡️ The need for responsib...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 38
In our latest Leading with Data episode, join us in an enlightening conversation with Ravit Dotan Ravit is dedicated to making data technologies, especially AI, safe and beneficial for all. She specializes in AI responsibility, assisting companies, investors, and procurement teams with ethical AI practices. As the leader of AI ethics efforts at Bria.ai, a generative AI startup, Ravit also consults, writes, and speaks on various aspects of AI ethics. In this episode, Ravit shares her journey and ...
May 29, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In our latest Leading with Data episode, join us in an enlightening conversation with Aamod Sathe. Aamod currently serves as the Director and Analytics Lead at Meta and drives analytics strategies for Metaverse products, leveraging his experience from roles at Google and Facebook. With a career spanning tech giants like PayPal and eBay, Aamod's expertise in risk analytics and consumer insights is unparalleled. In this episode, Aamod shares his journey and delves into: ➡️ His professional experie...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In our latest Leading with Data episode, join us in an enlightening conversation with Xander Steenbrugge, YouTuber at @ArxivInsights , and a versatile civil engineer turned machine learning maven. From delving into the depths of brain-computer interfaces during their master's thesis to Co-founding Eden Art (https://eden.art/), his journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dive into a wealth of insights with Xander as he explores: ➡️ Discover Xander's journey and thoughts on the COVID era ➡️ Explore...
May 16, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In the latest episode of Leading with Data, we're thrilled to feature Joshua Starmer, the brilliant mind behind the StatsQuest YouTube channel and a talented musician! 📈🎵 Join us on an insightful journey as we delve into: ➡️ Joshua's professional journey and what led him to start StatsQuest ➡️ The breakthrough moments on YouTube that inspired him to become an entrepreneur ➡️ His vision for StatsQuest and upcoming books ➡️ Discover the art of storytelling behind his engaging videos ➡️ Plus, a r...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode of Leading with Data, we have Dr. Kiran R with us. Kiran is the Partner-level General Manager at Microsoft. He has built out a high-impact and high-innovation group at Microsoft. Kiran has 30+ filed/granted US patents. He is a Kaggle competition grandmaster (one of ~100 WW) with the highest WW rank of 7. Embark on an exciting journey with us as we explore: ➡️ Kiran's journey from the early days of Data Science to his role at Microsoft, leading teams in DSaaS. ➡️ Insights on GenAI...
May 02, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode of Leading with Data, we have with us Vijay Karunamurthy, the field Chief Technology Officer at Scale AI, where he works to democratize the capabilities of Generative AI and Large Language Models, partnering with large model providers, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to Scale, Vijay was a Director of Engineering at Apple and Google, where he worked on AI applications for personalizing human interfaces. Join us as Vijay takes us through his journey on some fascinatin...
Apr 25, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today, we welcome Vijay Gabale, a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned tech leader known for his innovative approach to data science. With a passion for empowering teams and driving impactful solutions, Vijay brings a wealth of expertise to our podcast, Leading with Data with Kunal Jain. Sit back and relax as we: 👉 Explore his educational background 👉 Gain insights into deep learning technologies 👉 Discover key lessons learned at IBM 👉 Learn what motivated him to become an entrepreneur 👉 Und...
Apr 17, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Meet Goda Ramkumar, a seasoned expert with 17 years of experience crafting ML-based decision support systems for diverse business challenges. She's a force to reckon with in the tech world, from setting up successful data science teams to training global airlines! 💡 Join us for an insightful journey with Goda and Kunal as they discuss: 🔍 Her problem-solving prowess at Sabre and Ola 💖 Discover her passion and what keeps her going 🌱 Valuable advice for new-age startups and curating data scienc...
Apr 03, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join us for an insightful journey in the latest episode of Leading with Data! 🚀 We're thrilled to have Dr. Anand Rao, Professor of Applied Data Science and AI at Carnegie Mellon University and former Global AI Lead at PWC, as our special guest. Tune in as Anand explores: 🔍 The evolving phases of AI throughout the years 🌿 Nature’s Calling and Swardharma – discovering what brings joy naturally 📚 Transitioning back to academia 💡 His groundbreaking venture, Golden Sparrow, focused on AI Funding...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join us on Leading with Data as we delve into the journey of Rajat Monga, Co-founder and CEO at Inference.io and Ex-TensorFlow luminary! 🚀 Discover the visionary behind TensorFlow, shaping modern machine learning with transformative AI initiatives. With a rich computer science and engineering background, Rajat has spearheaded transformative initiatives in AI research and development, shaping the landscape of modern machine learning. ➡️ The evolution of TensorFlow at Google Brain ➡️ OpenAI’s app...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Join us in this captivating episode of Leading with Data as we delve into the fascinating journey of Sarabjot Sighh, Co-founder and Chief Data Scientist at Tatras Data. 📈 Discover how Sarabjot pioneered recommendation systems and technology using sequence patterns and clustering of click-stream data, even before the Internet bubble burst in the early 2000s. 🌍 Learn the origin of 'Tatras Data' and its profound meaning derived from Punjabi roots, signifying the essence of problem-solving and tas...
Mar 13, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode of Leading With Data, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the Data Science industry by featuring Mathangi Sri Ramachandran, the Chief Data Officer at YUBI. With over two decades of experience, Mathangi is a distinguished expert in her field, boasting 100+ patents and authoring two influential books, "Practical Natural Language Processing with Python" and "Capitalizing Data Science." Join us as she explores: 🔍 Witnessing the shift from human-centric to data-driv...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode of Leading With Data, we interact with Prithvi Chandrasekhar, CEO of Consumer Finance at InCred. In this captivating episode of Leading with Data, join us as we engage with Prithvi Chandrasekhar, the CEO of InCred and a leading figure in consumer finance. With a distinguished career path that includes roles at Capital One, Experian, Accenture, and McKinsey, Prithvi's leadership at InCred shines. Explore his global insights and commitment to fostering growth in socially responsibl...
Mar 06, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join us for an insightful conversation with Harshad Khadilkar, Principal Research Scientist at Franklin Templeton, as we delve into the world of reinforcement learning and Generative AI trends. Watch as he delves into: https://community.analyticsvidhya.com/c/leading-with-data/harshad-khadilkar 🌟 Explore the dynamics of decision-making as Harshad shares his experiences transitioning from the US to India, shedding light on the personal and professional trade-offs and the research environments in ...
Feb 28, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 24
