Data Dojo Podcast

In this episode, Adam sits down with Jason Tan, Founder of Engage.ai, Fractional AI Advisor, and one of Australia’s thought leaders in data, AI, and analytics. Jason shares his journey from data scientist in corporate Australia to founder and AI innovator, revealing the challenges of transitioning from technical roles to entrepreneurship, marketing, and personal branding. We talk about: 💡 Overcom...

In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Sandeep Mathur, Head of Data and Engineering at Greenpeace Australia Pacific and one of Corinium’s Global Top 100 Innovators in Data, Analytics & AI for 2025. Sandeep shares an inside look at how Greenpeace is delivering a full digital transformation across data, CRM and AI — all within the constraints of a mission-driven, values-led nonprofit environme...

In this episode, I’m joined by Alex, Head of Analytics at SiteMinder, the leading global hotel distribution and revenue platform. Alex shares his journey from a commercial and strategy background into data and analytics, learning on the job, and building cross-functional analytics teams at high-growth Aussie tech companies like Safety Culture and SiteMinder. We dive into what it really takes to le...

In this episode, I’m joined by Victor Bajanov, AI Transformation Lead at Quantium who are one of Australia’s most respected data science and AI consultancies. Victor has been with Quantium since the early days (employee #19!) and now leads their enterprise-wide shift into AI. From building internal tools and training programs to delivering external AI strategy for clients, he’s at the face of real...

Everyone says they want to “build a data function.” Very few have actually done it. Even fewer have done it well — and at scale. This week Adam is joined by, Jonathan Mak , Director of Business Data at Nearmap . For those who don’t know, Nearmap is a leading Australian geospatial tech company — think high-resolution aerial imagery, location intelligence, and cutting-edge AI powering decisions for...

In this episode, Adam sits down with Chris Simusokwe, the visionary GM of the Data Center of Excellence at TPG Telecom, to dive into his incredible journey—from starting out in tech in Zambia to spearheading groundbreaking data transformation efforts in Australia. Chris takes us behind the scenes of TPG's dynamic data journey, revealing how they’re reshaping the telecommunications landscape by sim...

Overview: In Episode 5 of the Data Dojo Podcast , host Adam Massey sits down with Stephen Du, Partner Technical Specialist for Data and AI at IBM. The discussion dives into Stephen's career trajectory, his role at IBM, and how enterprises can harness data and AI effectively. Key Highlights: Career Evolution: Stephen's journey started in bioinformatics, merging biology and computing. His path evolv...

In Episode 4 of The Data Dojo Podcast, host Adam Massey is joined by Daniela Elia, a leader in AI and ethics with over 15 years of experience across Australia and the UK. Currently leading the AI practice at Barrenjoey, Daniela shares her insights on the transformative power of generative AI, the challenges of implementing scalable AI systems, and the critical role of ethics and trust in AI adopti...

This week, Adam sit's down with James Hartwright , a seasoned data professional with over 30 years of experience . James is the Co-Founder of Pragmaticians , a company dedicated to helping organisations refine their data and analytics strategies. But that's not all! He’s currently juggling FOUR roles as a fractional C-suite leader , working with various companies to drive their data strate...

In this episode of Data Dojo, Adam sits down with Yanir Seroussi, founder of a consultancy firm and a leader in the data and AI space, particularly within the climate and nature tech sector. Yanir shares his journey and the unique challenges startups face when implementing data, AI, and ML projects. From bridging the gap between data science and engineering to ensuring data quality and managing ex...

Maria Patrakova, a data professional with over 20 years of experience, discusses her journey in the data and engineering field, her work with startups, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. She talks through her experience adopting fractional leadership and splitting her time between different start ups to lead data engineering functions. She emphasises the importance of data quali...

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