Data Tech Talks

Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Himanshi Juneja. We explore the importance of starting AI projects with a clear focus on creating measurable business value, ensuring initiatives are tied to metrics like revenue, cost, or customer outcomes. Himanshi shares insights on avoiding costly experiments and aligning AI with tangible results. We also discuss the critical role of decision-ma...

Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Ben Nguyen, a data leader with experience in finance and healthcare. We discuss the challenges of leveraging data analytics in healthcare, including building modern data infrastructure, ensuring governance and security, and using AI to improve processes and outcomes. Ben shares insights from his journey transitioning into healthcare data and the str...

In our latest episode of the Data Tech Talks podcast, we dive deep into the critical role of data quality in modern data platforms with Melvin Widodo, a seasoned data leader with over 20 years of experience. Discover how data quality underpins successful analytics and platform development and learn about the evolving landscape of data governance and AI integration. Melvin shares insights on buildi...

Joining Raed on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Thomas Winsnes, a technology leader. In this episode, they explore the evolving relationship between AI, data privacy and compliance and how it’s impacting modern business processes. Thomas offers a deep dive into designing AI systems with compliance in mind, ensuring accountability in AI development and navigating the role of government regulatio...

Joining Raed on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Alexander Fetisov , a BI analytics leader with extensive experience across the construction and infrastructure sectors. In this conversation, they explore the complexities of managing data in industries with varying levels of maturity and the critical role communication plays in successful BI delivery. Alex reflects on his career journey from bank...

Joining Raed on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Shubhankar Thatte, a technology leader with deep experience in the hospitality industry. In this episode, they explore the transformative journey of modernising legacy systems and how a data-driven approach is reshaping hospitality operations from enhancing guest experiences to driving operational efficiency and business growth. Shubhankar offers...

Joining Raed on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Avijit Chowdhury, a seasoned data analytics leader with deep expertise in the financial services sector. This conversation, dives into the complex landscape of data in finance, exploring the unique challenges of deriving actionable insights while ensuring strong data quality and governance. Avijit shares his perspective on the evolving role of dat...

Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Janani Hari, a seasoned expert in data and insights, with deep experience in the insurance sector. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of customer analytics and how it’s reshaping the insurance industry - from shifting perceptions to enhancing customer experiences. Janani offers a deep dive into the challenges of data quality, the n...

Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Sunil Dhurve, a seasoned expert in data platforms and engineering. In this episode we explore the evolution and impact of Databricks in the modern data landscape, diving into its architecture, key features, and why it has become a go-to platform for data engineering. Sunil shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing the organisational...

Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Senior Data Engineering Professional Abhilash Kale. Abhilash has extensive experience in consulting, financial services and banking, working on various data-initiatives with well-known Australian companies. We explore AWS from a data engineering perspective, delving into Abhilash’s journey into the field, the tools and services offered by AWS, and h...

Joining me on this episode is seasoned Data Engineering Professional Sebastian Guerra. During our conversation, we explore how Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has shaped the landscape of cloud computing and data engineering. We’ll discuss the evolution of data engineering, the tools and methodologies that drive GCP, and hear Sebastian’s expert insights on how organisations can optimise cost management...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the art and science of data modeling – a vital process for successful business intelligence! Lead Data Modeler Jeff He will walk you through different modeling strategies, highlighting the benefits of each in real-world scenarios to equip you with insights and refine your data strategy. Whether you’re just entering the field or looking to upgrade your skil...

Tableau is a powerful tool that has revolutionised data visualisation. With Senior Data Analytics Consultant Arpan Dey joining us in this episode, discover how Tableau enables users to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. We’ll discuss key features, share innovative techniques for designing engaging dashboards, and hear Arpan’s expert opinions on how organisations can successfull...

In this episode, we dive deep into the best practices for leveraging Snowflake’s robust capabilities. Join me as I discuss all things Snowflake with Lead Data Engineer Anto Raic, including efficiency and cost, Snowpipes, tasks and Anto’s extensive personal experience with snowflake throughout his successful career. Whether you’re looking to streamline your data pipeline or unlock advanced analytic...

Are you an Azure user? Or are you interested in learning more about the technologies that make it such a well-rounded data engineering solution? Then you don’t want to miss this episode of Raed’s Data Tech Talks as we go through a detailed chat on popular technologies such as ADF, Synapse and Azure Data Lake. Joining me is Joseph Yalla, a highly experienced data engineering professional who comes...

Data transformation has changed dramatically over the past few years with the introduction of modern data platforms. There has been a shift from traditional ETL to ELT, and DBT has been a tool that has been at the forefront of not only modern technology stacks but also in transforming the way we do Data transformation. No pun intended. In this episode Mohamed Ali delves into his extensive experien...

Power BI is at the centre of many conversations when it comes to reporting and dashboarding in medium-to-large enterprises. Tune in to this insightful conversation with Gaurav Ghai, a seasoned BI professional, who has worked with some of Australia’s most well-known organisations. He has been pivotal in establishing Power BI best practices as well as assisting organisations to migrate into Power BI...