The Data Cloud Podcast

In this episode, Moin Haque, SVP of Architecture and Engineering, and Vlad Barkov, VP of Data Architecture & Engineering at Warner Music Group, discuss the transformation of the music industry during the pandemic, choosing the right business partners, making data independent, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scien...

This episode features an interview with Zach Sippl, Senior Director of Data and Business Intelligence at Chipotle. In this episode, Zach talks about the evolution of the restaurant industry throughout the pandemic, how to create accessible data, the secrets to successful leadership, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, dat...

This episode features an interview with Volker Ossendoth, Head of Data and Analytics at Douglas. Volker has spent the last 20 years leading the world of Business Intelligence in Europe, previously working at Unitymedia and EY In this episode, Volker shows us how data supports the beauty industry. He talks about the intersection of business and technology, e-commerce data strategies during the pand...

This episode features an interview with Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head of Data Products & Infrastructure Engineering at PepsiCo. Vaibhav has spent over ten years working his way up from an engineer, to a founder, and now to a thought leader in the tech industry. In this episode, Vaibhav talks about the transfer of e-commerce to the cloud, what data transformation looks like on a massive scale, how to incr...

This episode features an interview with Anita Lynch, Vice President of Data Governance at Disney Streaming. Anita has a really impressive background, having held leadership positions at some of tech’s biggest companies, including Apple, Yahoo!, and Amazon. In this episode, Anita talks about the importance of first-party data, the nuances of data governance and privacy, how to prioritize data, and...

This episode features an interview with Tamás Földi, Co-founder and CEO of Starschema. Tamás has previously been a white hat hacker and professional consultant for fortune 500 clients. In this episode, Tamás talks about distributing data, centralizing data, how the pandemic accelerated digitization, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Da...

This episode features an interview with Loïc Giraud, Head of Digital Delivery at Novartis. He has spent the last 9 years revolutionizing how Novartis deals with data. In this episode, Loïc talks about technology transformations, the importance of listening, COVID’s impact on the healthcare system, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data...

This episode features an interview with Matthew Scullion, Founder, and CEO of Matillion. Matthew has spent more than 20 years revolutionizing IT and software development, and just raised $100M in Series D funding. In this episode, Matthew dives deep into data transformation. He shares how Matillion is pushing the world of software forward, how their partnership with Snowflake is advancing the indu...

This episode features an interview with Mani Gopalakrishnan, VP of Digital Transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company. In this episode, Mani talks about turning technical skills into commodities, how to digitally transform your company, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host...

This episode features an interview with Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Anthem. In this episode, Ashok gives us a peek into the world of AI and healthcare. He shares how shifting to the cloud impacts patients, how the pandemic has affected digital adoption, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scie...

This episode features an interview with Biba Helou, the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data at Capital One.  In this episode, Biba  talks about the agility the cloud provides, how data can help personalize customers’ experiences, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host...

This episode features an interview with Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake. In this episode, Frank gives us an update on the transition of Snowflake from a private startup to a public company, the impact of the Data Cloud over the past year for organizations across industries, and the future of data sharing. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engin...

This is a special episode, featuring a wrap up of insights from top data leaders across industries, about one of the worlds biggest questions: what is the future of AI? -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to th...

This episode features an interview with Sunny Bedi, CIO of Snowflake. Sunny has previously held senior positions at Deloitte, VMware, and NVIDIA. In this episode Sunny talks about how Snowflake is a data-driven company, data security in the cloud, how to use AI to minimize data threats, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers...

This episode features an interview with Randy Wigginton, Director of Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Square. Randy was the first programmer at Apple and has experience working at PayPal, eBay, Google, and Chegg. In this episode, Randy talks about what it takes to produce world-changing innovations, how to use data to fully understand your customers, insights into how to compete with tech gi...

This episode features an interview with Peter Bailis, Founder and CEO of Sisu Data and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. Peter’s research focuses on the design and implementation of post-database data-intensive systems. In this episode Peter talks about how Machine Learning can inform reopening strategies amidst the Covid crisis, cutting edge Machine Learning research...

This episode features an interview with Dustin Pearce, Vice President of Infrastructure at Instacart. Dustin was previously the Director of Service Engineering at Slack, as well as the Head of Platform for Life360. In this episode, Dustin talks about the advances online shopping has made during the pandemic, where startups should place their priorities, the future of infrastructure, and much more....

This episode features an interview with Jeff Richardson, Chief Data Officer for Bentley Systems. Jeff has been with Bentley Systems for over 17 years working on enterprise data and data strategies. In this episode, Jeff talks about how Bentley Systems has avoided disruption during the COVID crisis, having a “cloud-first strategy”, how to use AI to build sustainable infrastructure, and much more. -...

This episode features an interview with Mark Stange-Tregear, Vice President of Analytics at Rakuten Rewards. Mark was previously the Director of Analytics at Ebates and the Director of Analytics Services at RealPage, Inc. In this episode, Mark talks about how to successfully communicate with both merchants and consumers, the nuances of analyzing consumer data, the future of cloud data analytics, a...

This episode features an interview with Tony Rojas, President of Slalom, a consulting firm focused on technology, strategy, and business transformation. Slalom has organically grown to 8,500 team members in 40 markets and 8 build centers around the world. Prior to Slalom, Tony held several positions including President and Co-CEO at Corbis, a digital media startup by Bill Gates, and he began his c...

This episode features an interview with Scott Holden, CMO at ThoughtSpot. Scott was previously a VP of Marketing at Salesforce and a Senior Manager of Logistics at Walmart.com. In this episode, Scott talks about how ThoughtSpot is revolutionizing the relationship between Artificial and Business Intelligence, the importance of leaders using data in decision making, the future of self-driving analyt...

This episode features an interview with Dan Wright, President, and COO of DataRobot. Dan has deep experience driving growth and operational excellence at disruptive technology companies like DataRobot, AppDynamics, LogDNA, People.ai, and more. In this interview, Dan talks about machine learning, neural networks, how to get value from AI systems, and much more. -------- How you approach data will d...

This episode features an interview with Frank Farrall, AI Ecosystems and Snowflake Alliance Leader at Deloitte. Frank has been at Deloitte for over 12 years and has previously been the Global Leader of Consulting Assets and Solutions and the Chief Strategy Officer of Consulting.  In this episode, Frank talks about how to help your clients become data-driven, AIs impact on streamlining clinical tri...

This episode features an interview with Warren Breakstone, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at S&P Global. Warren has previously been the Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology at Thompson Reuters and has also served as a Vice President at The Chase Manhattan Bank. In this episode, Warren talks about the versatility of movement data, the role S&P’s data plays in informing COVI...

This episode features an interview with Babu Kuttala, Chief Data and Analytics Officer of ABB, a large multinational manufacturing company. Previously, Babu has served as an executive at companies like The Hartford, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Honeywell.  In this episode, Babu talks about how he has used analytics to drive growth at ABB, what’s next for cloud analytics, and much more. -------- Ho...