Episodes
Today your host Yves Mulkers brings you an exciting episode titled 'How AI Is Transforming Data Management and Decision Making' and Matthieu Jonglez, VP of Technology at Progress is here to share his wealth of knowledge. In this enlightening discussion, Matthieu elaborates on the capabilities of MarkLogic in data and metadata management. He explores the crucial balance between IT stability and agile data projects.
Our conversation takes a deep dive into the intersection of AI and data, how...
Published 09/23/24
Welcome to a riveting episode of "Data Strategy Guru's!" In today's episode, our host Yves Mulkers is joined by Rob Roemers, a leader in the data analytics space specializing in public transport operations. Rob provides profound insight into how digital twins are transforming the management of people flow in public transportation, the challenges associated with transitioning to electric buses, and the exciting potential of large language models in data management. He also discusses innovative...
Published 08/26/24
In this insightful episode of Data Strategy Guru's, host Yves Mulkers talks with Jay Gopalakrishnan from Knowi.com.
They delve into a comprehensive dialogue on leveraging Slack and Teams for efficient data interaction, setting up datasets as business entities, and the prowess of using large language models for digital transformation.
They further discuss the challenge of unifying structured and unstructured data, and the crucial concept of data strategy involving runtime queries and...
Published 06/12/24
Join us on this episode of Data Strategy Guru's as we sit down with Tanya Bragin, VP of Product at ClickHouse, to unpack her insights on the evolving data analytics landscape.
We delve into the shift to realtime analytics, the impact of cloud data warehouses like Redshift and Bigquery, the challenges and potential of generative AI, and the impassioned world of open source innovation.
Tanya also shares her personal work-life balance strategies for distributed teams. Tune in for a deep dive...
Published 01/08/24
In this episode of the Data Strategy Guru's podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Christopher Chin, a communication coach for tech professionals.
Christopher shares insightful tips and strategies on mastering the art of data storytelling and presentation.
He emphasized the importance of active listening, consistent communication, and understanding the audience to effectively convey the value of data to business users.
Drawing from his experience in the music world, Christopher...
Published 12/04/23
In this exciting episode of Data Strategy Guru's, host Yves Mulkers sits down with Roman Gebhardt, the founder of Cyanite, to explore the fascinating ways in which AI is revolutionizing the music industry. From transforming music search and categorization to optimizing energy in DJ sets and even creating seamless flow in playlists, Roman delves into the power of AI algorithms in understanding and enhancing our connection to music. Join us as we discuss the potential of large language models,...
Published 10/09/23
In this episode of the Data Strategy Guru's podcast, join host Yves Mulkers as he interviews Bill Inmon, the renowned expert on data warehousing.
Get ready to explore the past, present, and future of data warehousing as Bill shares his insights and experiences.
Key themes discussed include the untapped potential of text data, the value of listening to customer feedback, the role of text in the medical field, the importance of reviewing corporate contracts, and the evolution of data...
Published 10/02/23
Welcome to the Data Strategy Gurus podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest joining us. We are pleased to welcome Martin Tombs, Vice President of Market Readiness at Qlik.
Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping customers navigate the ever-evolving data landscape. In this interview, we dive into the power of co-creation and how market readiness is putting customers first.
Martin shares insights on how his team works closely with sales, customers, and product...
Published 09/25/23
In this episode of the Data Strategy Gurus podcast, we sit down with Kevin Ryan, the Director of Business Intelligence at Wolters Kluwer. Join us as we delve into the world of ad hoc data analysis, self-service business intelligence, and the challenges of scaling data strategy across an organization. Kevin shares valuable insights on building a data culture, finding champions within the company, and the importance of strategic thinking in leveraging advanced analytics. Don't miss out on this...
Published 09/18/23
Welcome to the Data Strategy Gurus podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Simon Mortimore, the assistant director of Business Information at the South Central Ambulance Services in the UK. Simon shares his journey of using data to improve patient care and how they collaborated with technology partner, Qlik, to develop solutions that align better with the business needs. From creating user-friendly dashboards to teaching supervisors about data analysis, Simon emphasizes the...
Published 09/11/23
🎙️ Welcome back to the Data Strategy Guru's podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us - Yali Sassoon, the co-founder of Snowplow. Yali is an industry expert with over 20 years of experience working with data. As a thought leader in the field, Yali has witnessed firsthand the challenges that organizations face in effectively utilizing data to drive meaningful insights and optimize customer experiences. In this interview, Yali shares their insights on the importance of...
Published 08/28/23
In this episode of the Data Strategy Guru's podcast, our host Yves Mulkers sits down with data expert Phil Husbands to explore the crucial steps involved in building a data-driven organization. From overcoming data chaos to achieving data comfort, they delve into key themes such as aligning organizational structure with data principles, addressing compliance and governance challenges, and the significance of data cataloging. They also discuss the importance of a value chain mindset in data...
Published 08/21/23
In this episode of the Data Strategy Guru's podcast, our host Yves Mulkers engages in a compelling conversation with Kevin Hanegan from Qlik. They delve into the importance of soft skills in data literacy and how practical experiences can transform perspectives. As they explore the power of critical thinking and the challenges of the evolving data landscape, you'll gain valuable insights into staying ahead in the data-driven world
Kevin shares his insights on engaging customers and...
Published 08/09/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we explore the challenges organizations face when moving data from on-premises to the cloud, working with cloud-based data sources, and dealing with data literacy. Automation is an underused key component in analytics and data technology. We'll also discuss the democratization of data through embedding analytics workflow and providing more users with access to data. Our guest shares insights into AI's role in serving a broader community of users if...
Published 08/02/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, our guest Jan Birkholz discusses the power of process mining in analyzing and improving processes within a company. Process mining is an automatic method of reconstructing processes using digital footprints in source systems, allowing for an objective analysis and quantification of process efficiency. Jan highlights the importance of efficiency and automation in a process, as well as the measurement of key metrics such as the automation rate and rework...
Published 07/19/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we dive into the world of data strategy, management, and disruptive technologies. Our guest, Ed Ost, shares his expertise and insights on topics such as data lakes, collaborative governance, and the evolving landscape of data analytics. Ed discusses the power of treating data as a product and the importance of streamlining data operations. We also explore the role of visualization tools like Qlik in data quality and the integration of semi-structured...
Published 07/12/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we dive deeper into the 4dDX framework for success with our special guest Phil Husbands. The framework revolves around three key principles: understanding the organization's goals, identifying the data goals that will drive the business to achieve those goals, and understanding the data capabilities needed to achieve those data goals.
We explore how data capabilities are essential for organizations to be truly data-driven and achieve their goals....
Published 07/05/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we dive into the world of cloud tools for cost management and predictable pricing.
Our guest, Brendan Grady from Qlik, discusses the three main motivations for customers to move to the cloud: saving money, leveraging predictive analytics for profit, and reducing risks associated with infrastructure ownership.
Brendan emphasizes the importance of respecting data location and highlights how Qlik's product, Qlik, allows customers to keep their data...
Published 06/28/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, host Yves Mulkers welcomes guest Angelika Klidas, who shares her expertise on data and analytics in a minor program. The program covers various aspects of the business, and students learn to align KPIs with organizational goals, write business cases for BI, run a project, write measure plans, and analyze data. Angelika emphasizes the importance of creating "beautiful insights" and how being perceived as an expert in a field they are still learning...
Published 06/21/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, our guest Phil Husbands discusses the importance of a data-driven mindset within an organization. He emphasizes the need for leadership teams to focus on what jobs the data can do to help the organization rather than just acquiring tools. He also talks about the three ways organizations can benefit from data and suggests a mindset called "know what, so what, now what" to ensure organizations are driven by data insights. The podcast also covers reducing...
Published 06/15/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, host Yves Mulkers and guest James Fisher discuss the potential of Generative AI and its impact on the data and analytics industry. They cover the importance of good data governance, testing, and ethics in AI deployments. Fisher emphasizes the need to get the data right to manage the opportunity and risk of Generative AI. He also shares how organizations can apply this technology to automate workflows and drive transformation. They both discuss how...
Published 06/12/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we welcome Dan Potter, VP of Product Marketing, an expert in the data space and current Qlik employee. Dan discusses how Qlik and Attunity have been helping customers with data integration and making data analytics-ready.
The partnership between Qlik and Attunity has been successful because it helps organizations unlock the value of their data. As businesses become more data-driven, automation is necessary to meet real-time data needs.
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Published 06/08/23
On this episode of Data Strategy Guru's, we explore the topic of trust in the relationship between customers and organizations when it comes to handling customer data. Regulations are changing and it is up to organizations to prioritize respecting customer preferences and avoiding excessive communication while balancing personal goals.
Our guest, Axel Schaefer from Adobe emphasizes the importance of respect and adherence to core principles in building a good relationship with customers and...
Published 05/24/23