Stacked Data Podcast

Navigating Data Transformation in Traditional Organisations: Insights from Matt Webb , CIO As the modern data stack continues to evolve, traditional organisations are embarking on journeys to unlock the full potential of their data assets. Join us in our latest podcast episode as we delve into this fascinating topic with Matt Webb, the CIO at UK Power Networks . 🔍 Here's What You'll Learn in This...

In our latest episode of The Stacked Data podcast, I’m joined by Veronica Saha, Head of Analytics at Zoopla (part of Houseful), as she shares real-world examples and strategies on data monetization. In 2024, data teams need to evolve beyond being mere support functions; they must become strategic drivers. Many data teams have struggled to show/prove their true value. The monetisation of data comes...

In the digital era, where data is the new gold, understanding how to unlock its full potential is crucial. For data to be truly valuable it needs to be actionable, across the industry we are seeing a change in mindset to see “Data as a Product” That's precisely what we dive into in our latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant @Mohit, Director of Data Platforms at @Collison. With a vast exper...

Self-serve BI was one of the trailblazers for the modern data stack. The ability to allow business stakeholders to not only see reports but also start exploring their own data was truly a seismic shift in data. What is next for BI? Join me in the latest episode of the Stacked Data podcast as I sit down with Collin Zima, the Co-founder and CEO of Omni, for an insightful discussion on the future of...

🎙️ In this week's episode of @the stacked data podcast, we dive deep into the world of data modelling and uncover strategies for success with our special guest Nieves Gorriti the Head of Data and Insights The Dot Collective Here's a sneak peek into the insightful discussion: 🔍 Introduction to Data Modelling: What exactly is data modelling, and why is it crucial for effective data management? Nive...

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚? The ability to influence is pivotal for success in data. After all, the role of a data function is to inform business decision-making. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through Storytelling. Excited to share the latest episode of The Stacked Data Podcast , where I had the privilege of chatting with Phil Thirlwell , the Director of An...

🔍 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐀𝐈/𝐌𝐋 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝? 🎧 In this episode of The Stacked Data Podcast , we dive deep into understanding the strategies for implementing ML/DS effectively and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to a lack of ROI and missed opportunities. 👥 J...

🌟 New episode on The Stacked Podcast featuring an incredible guest, Joao, the Head of Data at Plum. We dive deep into the Challenges of Building a Data Team in a Start-up. 🎙️✨ 🌐 Introduction: In this episode, we take a journey with Joao, exploring key milestones in his career that led him to leadership in the dynamic world of data. 🚀 Building from the Ground Up: When stepping into a scale-up a...

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭! 🚀 This week on the Stacked Data Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with McKinley Muir Hyden , the Director of Data Value & Strategy at the Financial Times . We dive into the critical topics of data adoption and culture change in today's data-driven world. 🌐 McKinley brings a wealth of experien...

In our latest episode of The Stacked Data podcast, we're thrilled to have Thomas, CEO and co-founder of Tasman Analytics, sharing insights on "Maximizing ROI in Data & Analytics." 🔍 Episode Highlights: Uncover      the common reasons why data teams are often perceived as cost centers. Learn      strategies to transform your data team into a va...

In this episode on Stacked Data Podcast, we explored how the team at Carbon Underwriting use  the modern data stack to innovate and revolutionized the way they operate in a the traditional industry of Insurance, allowing them to swiftly deliver top-tier data products that can exponentially improve work in the insurance space. We dive into there leading data product “Graphene”, taking an old s...

AI and LLM’s have soared into the mainstream, but did you know @Cleo has been pioneering in this space for years? Join me on @stacked as I dive into conversation with Andrea, the Lead Analytics Engineer at Cleo. He unveils his fascinating journey from Data Science to Analytics Engineering, a transition many can resonate with. Discover how Analytics Engineering is transforming data reliability, acc...

This week on The Stacked Data Podcast , I had the pleasure of hosting Simone Spinalbelli from Phoenix Group . Simone, the Head of Analytics Engineering, shared invaluable insights into implementing DataOps, taking us beyond the standard definitions. He delved into a real narrative on how Phoenix Group successfully implemented a DataOps strategy, unblocking vast and diverse data, effectively proces...

In Richard's own words, a data platform serves as a horizontal service—a team and platform that supports various vertical pillars across a business, enabling them to operate as efficiently as possible. Large enterprises are often notorious for lacking speed, agility, and efficiency. Richard tackled this challenge head-on at VMO2 by combining cutting-edge technology with impeccable processes to con...

🌱 Our planet is getting warmer, and the undeniable impact of climate change is a stark reminder that we all need to take action. But as individuals, it's easy to feel powerless in the face of such a monumental challenge. That's where modern data teams come in, with the potential to drive positive change and make businesses greener and more efficient. 🎙 In our latest episode of the The Stacked Dat...

Is dbt lowering the bar for data modelling having a negative effect on data quality? Data modeling is the cornerstone of data-driven decision-making. It's the art of translating a business's concepts, definitions, and activities into data structures. When done right, it empowers you to answer the crucial "why" questions by capturing the "who, when, how, and what" of a business. Moreover, it paves...

This week I’m joined by Leon Tang the VP of Data from @fresha. Leon shares his unique career, from frying fish and chips to building and leading data teams at some of the world's most well-known tech companies. Leon stresses the importance of relationship building and business understanding as a key attributes to success in data. We speak about how to make sure your data team is a driver of the bu...

Uncovering a Data Mesh Self-Serve Data Platform. This week I’m joined by Sandeep from Dojo. We discuss how Dojo is implementing a data mesh, first conceptualised by Zhamak Dehghni in her book “Delivering Data-driven Value at Scale” Dojo’s self-serve platform empowers their distributed domains to own their data with the goal of increasing the velocity and quality of data products. Dojos platform ha...

I'm joined by Sami Rahman as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Modern Data, covering topics around maximising your stack and the power of a semantic layer. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sami, who has a truly unique path into data. Together, we explore the intricacies of the semantic layer and modern data stack, unearthing its transformative potential and its vi...

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