LEAD WITH DATA Podcast

Joining me in this weeks episode is Shehan, a seasoned data leader with extensive experience in guiding organisations through data-driven transformations. In this episode, Shehan discusses the critical importance of proving the value of data initiatives within organizations. He reflects on his career journey in data leadership, sharing insights on how to demonstrate both tangible and perceived val...

On this weeks episode, I was joined by Ben Pattison, an experienced executive data leader with a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, transportation, and, most recently, the travel sector. With extensive expertise in data strategy, analytics, and governance, Ben has a proven track record of driving data-driven decision-making, scaling advanced a...

On this epsiode of the Lead with Data podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zak Khan, Director of AI and Data, to explore what it really means for AI to drive business value. Zak brings a wealth of experience as a senior data leader, having worked across industries to help organisations harness the power of AI and data to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable outcomes. In our...

Lead with Data Podcast – Season 4 - Episode 22 – “The Evolving Data Scientist in an AI-Driven World” A question that comes up often is whether the role of a Data Scientist is changing or disappearing in the age of AI. To unpack this, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Maruf Hossain, one of the Global Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics 2024. As a pioneering leader in AI and data science in Australia,...

In this episode of the Lead with Data podcast, I’m joined by Amit Agarwala to discuss the key topic of data migration, with a focus on governance and transformation. As more businesses shift to cloud environments, moving data between systems becomes increasingly complex. Amit is an experienced leader who brings a wealth of experience across a range of industries driving data and digital migration...

On this episode, I was delighted to sit down with Nagender Chetti from Suncorp to unpack his remarkable career journey and gain insights into the strategies that have driven his success. With over 20 years of expertise in the Insurance, Financial Services, and Technology sectors, Nagender has made significant contributions to Suncorp over the past 16 years, where he has thrived in various senior d...

On this episode, I am excited to share a fireside discussion on Data Security. It’s quite scary when you realise how the amount of data available on us is making it easier for cybercriminals, which only highlights why this role will become more prominent. As data security becomes a crucial priority for organisations, we’re seeing the rise of dedicated data roles that focus entirely on safeguarding...

In this episode, our conversation dives into the role of Business Intelligence (BI) in driving strategic value within organisations. We explore how to align BI with broader business goals, the essential roles for building a high-performing BI team, and the importance of balancing technical expertise with business insight. Our guest shares insights on where BI fits within the wider data ecosystem,...

Ever wondered what it really takes to deliver a large-scale data transformation? I had the privilege of sitting down with Bryn Goodey (Head of APAC Data Delivery for SEEK), who led the data transformation as part SEEK's Unification Program—a massive initiative that consolidated all of SEEK's online product and corporate systems for eight countries across the APAC region. In this episode, Bryn take...

Highly recommend listening to this episode of the Lead with Data Podcast where we have a fantastic discussion on the successes and challenges of leadership. Join me as I sit down with Simon Herbert – Group GM of Data & Insights at Ramsay Health Care, a seasoned leader with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. Simon has held leadership roles across various disciplines, including s...

If you've ever wondered what analytics looks like within the industrial manufacturing sector, don't miss this episode. We're joined by Stephen Jarvis an experienced leader with extensive expertise in digital transformation and data science. Stephen has held significant roles in various well-known organisations, where he has led innovative global data and AI projects. In this episode, Stephen share...

We're delighted to bring you another engaging discussion with @Antony Ugoni. Antony is a seasoned Data Science Leader who has had a diverse career, starting as a biostatistician, then transitioning to lecturing, and ultimately establishing himself as a respected data leader. In this episode, our focus is on how, as a leader in data science or advanced analytics, you can demonstrate value. Antony s...

Super excited to have been able to get some time with Craig Rowlands – GM of Data – Australian Unity to share his experience and talk through a range of topics. Craig has led large data transformation strategies with some of the largest organisations both here and overseas. One of my curiosities is once you get into leadership, how do you continue to have an impact each time you join a new organis...

Join us for an insightful and candid discussion with Arjun Shankar, a seasoned data professional and leader. Arjun has a diverse background, having worked in a variety of roles across different data functions, and has implemented numerous cloud data platforms. In our conversation, Arjun shares his experiences and provides practical approaches for transitioning from on-premises to the cloud. He ope...

A great discussion with Jeremiah Mannings, founder of Futuregrip AI, a data consultancy established to provide advisory and strategic support for introducing AI initiatives and incorporating AI into existing data strategies. Our conversation centres around a recent keynote that Jeremiah presented, but here we unpack the topic in more detail: The key challenges when it comes to Gen AI How data lead...

We’re really excited to have had Christian Biggs join us on the podcast to talk about the importance of preparing for the emergence and adoption of AI, especially with GEN AI in the picture. Christian is a seasoned data leader with years of consultancy experience and a track record of driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance data capabilities. He shares some of the ch...

Welcome to another episode of the Lead with Data podcast. Today, we're joined by Antony Perera, a seasoned Chief Data Officer with a wealth of experience across a diverse range of organisations. Antony has worked in various industries, including health, telecommunications, and more recently, the education sector. Our topic of discussion today is cloud computing and managing costs. - We discuss the...

In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Bhavisha Sharma, a seasoned Data Strategy and Transformation Specialist. With a robust background in implementing data transformation strategies across various sectors such as financial services, insurance, government, healthcare, and retail. Bhavisha is well-equipped to share useful insights gained from her extensive experience in both industr...

Join us as we delve into the topic of driving value through real-time analytics with Andre Easom, a seasoned Data Science Leader. With an academic background in research & statistics, Andre has dedicated the past decade to working with a well known organisation, playing a pivotal role in enhancing customer experience using data science to solve interesting problems and build leading products.&...

Join us as we sit down with seasoned data leader Fred Herselman who has spearheaded transformative initiatives for well-known global organisations. With a focus on robust governance and risk management, Fred has driven tangible results by leveraging AI to unlock new revenue streams and deepen customer connections. As an executive, Fred is committed to breaking down silos, fostering collaboration,...

In our most recent episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Guy Inbar, Group Product Manager at Littlepay. With over two decades of experience in product management, innovation, and strategic leadership, Guy Inbar is a seasoned professional known for his dynamic approach to driving growth and spearheading transformative initiatives across a range of industries. Drawing upon Guy's extensi...

Join us as we sit down with Chris Doyle, a seasoned Data Strategist, to explore the intricacies of implementing an effective data strategy. With over two decades of experience collaborating with prominent organisations, Chris brings invaluable insights into driving and delivering data strategies. Having worked across various industries such as technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, his has dev...

Our guest on this episode is Alex Russo, Program Manager of Data and Analytics at Chisholm Institute, one of Victoria's largest TAFEs, serving over 35,000 students. With a rich history across various roles at IBM, Alex brings extensive experience in spearheading technology and data projects across diverse domains. As the Program Manager of Data and Analytics, Alex is at the forefront of driving st...

Angela Anthony shares her journey into leadership, drawing on over three decades of experience as an inspiring female leader in technology. She is currently the Executive General Manager of IT & Digital at DuluxGroup, Angela's career includes leadership roles at major corporations in Australia and across Asia. She provides invaluable insights into her path to leadership, inspiring listeners wi...

In our latest episode, we delve into the importance of Data Storytelling with our esteemed guest, Ivan Dennis. With over two decades of expertise in business intelligence and analytics, Ivan thrives on the challenge of transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive growth and innovation. Ivan is currently the Head of BI and Analytics at LMG, a prominent player in broker financial servic...