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By TAG Data Science & Analytics

This is TAG Data Talk where we discuss news, trends, and ideas in the world of Data Science and Analytics. TAG Data Talk is hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia's Data Science and Analytics society.
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Encouraging Model Adoption among the Executive Suite and Beyond

TAG Data TalkNov 16, 2020

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The Role of the CAIO

The Role of the CAIO

<ul>
<li>What is this</li>
<li>How this interacts with other C”suite</li>
<li>Technical business culture</li>
<li>What can this solve for us</li>
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Mar 15, 202419:04
Reducing Barriers to Complex Data Science Entry by Leveraging AI

Reducing Barriers to Complex Data Science Entry by Leveraging AI

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Hua Ai:


  • What are the types of data science work able to get automated, managed with AI?
  • How can AI help, what steps are reduced 
  • How does this change the necessary skill set?
  • Are we writing ourselves out of a job?
  • Final piece of advice for leveraging AI to reduce data science barriers 
Feb 16, 202418:08
Defining and Adapting your Data Science Career

Defining and Adapting your Data Science Career

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Giang Do:

  • What is a Data Science career?
  • Value of Experience, Exposure and Knowledge.
  • What are the tricks to a successful career?
  • Tips you wish you had known.
Jan 22, 202425:41
Building Data Science and AI Capabilities to Last

Building Data Science and AI Capabilities to Last

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Deepac Jose:

  • what are some of the capabilities
  • importance of challenging status quo
  • breaking silos
  • how to know you’ve won
  • final piece of advice
Jan 22, 202422:14
Applying a Data-Informed Approach to Influence Leaders and Business Decision-Makers

Applying a Data-Informed Approach to Influence Leaders and Business Decision-Makers

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Ned Caron:

  • What do we mean by data-informed?
  • How does this differ from data-driven or other philosophies?
  • What are the challenges and benefits for adopting data-informed decision making?
  • What advice would you offer to someone trying to move in the data-informed direction?
Nov 24, 202324:03
Evolution of Data Science: Enhancing Productivity, Not Replacing You

Evolution of Data Science: Enhancing Productivity, Not Replacing You

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Jorge Figueroa:

AI Monopoly - Join or fight. Some developers are scared about AI being monopolized instead of thinking about the possibilities and opportunities new AI platforms represent in their projects.

AI - A new danger to some professions or a new tool?  
Will use reporting as an example. Reports were created by IT specialists and were fixed and timely to create. These were mostly replaced by BI tools. Surely there were report-experts how thought BI was a danger to their work at some point in time that later migrated to using BI tools and found them a great evolution from basic reporting. Even when integrating ML or Data Science projects is faster and easier with newly available platforms and resources, experts are still needed to work out these integrations. You should not consider your expertise replaced but empowered by these new tools. Millions of research hours and dollars in investment are now at your disposal to expedite your work. I recently had a talk with some friends from the art community and they feel threatened by tools like Dall-e, Stable Diffusion, Craiyon, etc. I explained new tools often look threatening to some professions but are an opportunity. Those who learn to use them faster and better have an advantage over others. As an example, Prompt Engineering is now an important competence.

Oct 19, 202317:40
Ensuring Scalable Data Science Solutions

Ensuring Scalable Data Science Solutions

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Dinakar Deshmukh:

  • what does it mean for a solution to be scalable
  • how have we lacked in this area as an industry 
  • why it’s important to make solutions that last
  • the future of data science products and scalability
Sep 15, 202315:52
Successfully Leveraging AutoML to Solve Complex Problems

Successfully Leveraging AutoML to Solve Complex Problems

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chad Harness:

  • describe automl to the business person
  • how do these types of tools work
  • what are the right ways to leverage automl
  • expectations for the future of automl tools
Sep 07, 202321:18
Getting the Education Right: Choosing academic programs to stimulate a successful career in data

Getting the Education Right: Choosing academic programs to stimulate a successful career in data

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, host Dr. Beverly Wright talks with Justin Grieshop:

  • Describe the backgrounds and disciplines in data science and analytics
  • How to show the importance of diversity of thought
  • Advice for understanding the right education and how to extract value from those resources
Sep 07, 202316:28
Building and Managing the Data Science Product Development Process

Building and Managing the Data Science Product Development Process

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Patrick Halpin about Building and Managing the Data Science Product Development Process

May 18, 202318:43
Evolution of Data Scientists: The Transitioning Role of Data Scientist

Evolution of Data Scientists: The Transitioning Role of Data Scientist

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Lyndsey Padden about the Evolution of Data Scientists: The Transitioning Role of Data Scientist

May 18, 202323:25
Dispelling the AI Hype

Dispelling the AI Hype

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Nan Li about Dispelling the AI Hype

May 18, 202321:15
Developing and delivering a quick data science project

Developing and delivering a quick data science project

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kevin Enyekwe and Chanyong Yoo about Developing and Delivering a Quick Data Science project

Dec 15, 202226:30
Enabling an Analytics Culture through Transformative Processes

Enabling an Analytics Culture through Transformative Processes

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Stephanie Dean about Enabling an Analytics Culture through Transformative Processes

Nov 17, 202221:47
Leading Data Scientists

Leading Data Scientists

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Ken Viciana about Leading Data Scientists

Oct 15, 202222:51
Power Up with Data

Power Up with Data

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Johnny Howze on how to Power Up with Data

Sep 14, 202218:02
Leveraging Data Science for Actionable Insights

Leveraging Data Science for Actionable Insights

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Eric Friedman about Leveraging Data Science for Actionable Insights

Sep 01, 202217:47
Connecting and Leveraging Academic Partnerships in Data Science

Connecting and Leveraging Academic Partnerships in Data Science

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Anqi Zou about connecting and leveraging academic partnerships in data science 

Jul 14, 202231:41
Unlocking Data along the Value Chain in Manufacturing

Unlocking Data along the Value Chain in Manufacturing

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Frank Borovsky about Unlocking Data along the Value Chain in Manufacturing

Jun 13, 202220:53
Identifying the Why Why: Strategies to understand true problems and questions for data science projects

Identifying the Why Why: Strategies to understand true problems and questions for data science projects

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Selma Dogic about strategies to understand true problems and questions for data science projects

May 14, 202218:46
Building and Advancing a Data Science Career

Building and Advancing a Data Science Career

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Christina Stathopoulos about building and advancing a data science career.

Apr 04, 202224:44
Aligning IT data function with data science efforts

Aligning IT data function with data science efforts

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Scott Taylor about Aligning IT data function with data science efforts.

Mar 12, 202227:04
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from a CTO's perspective

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from a CTO's perspective

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Manuj Aggarwal about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from a CTO's perspective.

Jan 19, 202219:36
The Many Faces of Data Science

The Many Faces of Data Science

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Alex Yurchenko, SVP, Chief Data Science Officer at Black Book, about The Many Faces of Data Science.
Dec 15, 202120:56
Enabling AI Efforts by Improving Data Governance

Enabling AI Efforts by Improving Data Governance

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Peggy Tsai about Enabling AI Efforts by Improving Data Governance. 

Nov 11, 202123:55
Enterprise Data Literacy to Scale Analytics Solutions

Enterprise Data Literacy to Scale Analytics Solutions

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jerry DiMaso and Ryan Gertenbach about enterprise data literacy to scale analytics solutions.

Oct 04, 202128:19
Making Analytics a Business as Usual Function

Making Analytics a Business as Usual Function

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Monica Kedzierski about Making Analytics a Business as Usual Function.

Sep 02, 202129:43
Data Ops for Dynamic Business Needs

Data Ops for Dynamic Business Needs

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Arvind Prabhakar, Chief Technology Officer at StreamSets, about Data Ops for Dynamic Business Needs.

Aug 06, 202116:44
Importance of Involving Analytics Stakeholders Early

Importance of Involving Analytics Stakeholders Early

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jason Poovey, Director of Data Science and Analytics at Greenlight Financial Technology, about the Importance of Involving Analytics Stakeholders Early.

Jul 13, 202121:43
Advanced Analytics for Financial Functions

Advanced Analytics for Financial Functions

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jim Haller about advanced analytics for financial functions.

Jun 01, 202118:50
The Lost Art of Listening for Improved Analytics

The Lost Art of Listening for Improved Analytics

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with LaRae Bennett, Sr. Director, Data & Analytics at Premier Research, about the lost art of listening for improving analytics.

May 11, 202117:03
Leveraging Workforce Analytics for Strategic Advantage

Leveraging Workforce Analytics for Strategic Advantage

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of experts about leveraging workforce analytics for strategic advantage.

Apr 02, 202131:07
Stimulating Data Science Innovation

Stimulating Data Science Innovation

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Doug Laney about the stimulating data science innovation and getting beyond the process.

Mar 02, 202119:26
The Value of Imperfection: Embracing the Realities of Model Building

The Value of Imperfection: Embracing the Realities of Model Building

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Shelly Kunkle about the challenges and imperfections encountered during the model building process, and how to derive value despite the imperfections within the models.

Feb 01, 202120:25
Landing a career in the AI field

Landing a career in the AI field

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Jason Schlachter about landing a career in the AI field.

  • Describe the AI field
  • What are some of the roles within the AI field
  • Skills and strategies for gaining access to a career in AI
Jan 04, 202124:59
The Criticality of Understanding Business Context in Analytics

The Criticality of Understanding Business Context in Analytics

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Winn Martin, Chief Data Officer at Steady about The Criticality of Understanding Business Context in Analytics.

Dec 01, 202018:36
Encouraging Model Adoption among the Executive Suite and Beyond

Encouraging Model Adoption among the Executive Suite and Beyond

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with T. Scott Clendaniel, Lead Data Scientist at Franklin Templeton Strategic Artificial Intelligence Labs, about Encouraging Model Adoption among the Executive Suite and Beyond.

Nov 16, 202025:26
Data Management in a Global Marketplace

Data Management in a Global Marketplace

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Juan Gorricho, Executive Data Science Leader in Financial Services, about Data Management in a Global Marketplace.

Oct 20, 202021:43
 The Importance of a Data Science Community

The Importance of a Data Science Community

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kate Strachnyi, Founder, Story by Data, and DATAcated Academy about The Importance of a Data Science Community.

Sep 01, 202021:08
History, Future, and Concerns with Artificial Intelligent Solutions

History, Future, and Concerns with Artificial Intelligent Solutions

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Tony Hoang, Director of Machine Learning at AudioEye, Inc., about the History, Future, and Concerns with Artificial Intelligent Solutions.

Aug 10, 202030:30
Measuring the Effectiveness of Data Science Solutions.

Measuring the Effectiveness of Data Science Solutions.

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of data science and analytics professionals from AT&T about Measuring the Effectiveness of Data Science Solutions. Joining us from AT&T is Mark Austin, Jeremy Fix, and Prince Paulraj.

Jun 01, 202026:54
Application of Data Science for Cause Based Initiatives

Application of Data Science for Cause Based Initiatives

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Harry Banks, Director, Technology Services at Southern Company about Overcoming Cultural Barriers for Implementation of Analytics Solutions.

May 09, 202021:49
Data Science for E-Commerce

Data Science for E-Commerce

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Khalifeh Al Jadda, PhD, Sr. Manager, Data Science at The Home Depot, about Data Science for E-Commerce.

  • The motivations for data science in e-commerce
  • Examples of how data science can benefit e-commerce
  • Data science to provide serendipitous recommendations
Apr 07, 202023:44
Human Behavior Side of Data Science

Human Behavior Side of Data Science

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Kaushik Datta, Lead - IT Innovation Hub at Mercedes-Benz USA, about the Human Behavior Side of Data Science.

Feb 01, 202022:40
Creating a Data Mindset

Creating a Data Mindset

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Eric Schmidt, Global Director - Revenue Management Operations Research at IHG about Creating a Data Mindset

  • What does it mean to have a data mindset (Company? Individuals?)
  • Why is a data mindset important?
  • What sort of things might prevent a data mindset?
  • How do you know when you’ve gotten a data mindset ?
Jan 02, 202018:37
Application of Data Science for Cause Based Initiatives

Application of Data Science for Cause Based Initiatives

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with a panel of experts about the application of data science for cause based initiatives. Our panel includes Dr. Andreea Popescu, General Manager, Operations Decision Sciences at Delta Air Lines, Julie Grantier, Manager, Analytics and Decision Sciences at DRUM Agency, and Scott Radcliffe, Managing Director, Master of Science in Business Analytics Program at Emory University, Goizueta Business School.


Dec 02, 201928:06
Understanding Data Science Skillsets and Roles

Understanding Data Science Skillsets and Roles

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Renata Rawlings-Goss, Executive Director of the South Big Data Innovation Hub, IDEaS, Georgia Tech about understanding data science skillsets and roles.

  • What are the types of data science skills and roles
  • How do different data science roles connect with each other
  • Describe some of the commonly neglected skills needed by data scientists
  • What's the business value of different data science skillsets
Nov 02, 201924:55
Forming Solid Business and Analytics Partnerships

Forming Solid Business and Analytics Partnerships

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Greg Jones, Head of Data Analytics and Product at Themis Data Solutions, about Forming Solid Business and Analytics Partnerships.

  • Why is it important to form strong business and analytics partnerships
  • Describe strategies to develop solid working relationships
  • How do you know when you’ve succeeded at forming solid large shops between business and analytics
Oct 03, 201921:52
True Understanding Versus Prediction in Data Science

True Understanding Versus Prediction in Data Science

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Dr. Joel Sokol, Professor and Director of the Master of Science and Analytics program at Georgia Institute of Technology at about True Understanding Versus Prediction in Data Science .

Sep 02, 201919:31
Bridging the Academic - Industry Gap: Applying Analytics Principals to Problem Solving

Bridging the Academic - Industry Gap: Applying Analytics Principals to Problem Solving

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, we talk with Ayush Sharma, Chief Data Scientist at Mogean, Inc about bridging the academic - industry gap and applying analytics principals to problem solving 

  • Describe the gap for new data science hires transitioning from academia to industry 
  • What are the consequences of the gap
  • How can we fill and adjust for common deficiencies 
Aug 01, 201919:16