Episode description
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:
- David's Background and Journey in Data (0:30)
- Transition to Time Series Forecasting (2:03)
- Working on Time Series Forecasting at Amazon (2:55)
- Challenges and Experience in Time Series Forecasting (4:32)
- Transitioning to a New Role at Amazon (5:52)
- Tools and Methods for Time Series Forecasting (8:17)
- Forecasting Impact and Accuracy (15:30)
- Explaining Variance and Lessons Learned (18:58)
- Understanding Downstream Consumers and Empathy for Business Leaders (20:36)
- Amazon's Culture and Decision-Making Process (24:27)
- Assimilating into Amazon's Culture (26:04)
- Interpreting Data for Business Stakeholders (28:34)
- Consulting for Small Businesses (30:28)
- Challenges in Automation and Maintenance (32:18)
- Analyzing Financial Metrics for Small Businesses (34:51)
- Tooling and Data Solutions for Small Businesses (39:52)
- Empowering Small Businesses with Data (46:02)
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