This week we were joined by Philipp Deutsch, Head of Data Science for Capricorn Capital Partners UK.  In his role Philipp advises on Data Science strategy and initiatives across a number of different companies within Capricorn’s portfolio. Giving him a truly unique perspective when it comes to assessing the similarities and differences in companies’ data initiatives.  In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Phil’s experience of Data Science in the Private Equity space? ✅ What hygiene factors are there...

This week we were joined by James Yorston, Head of Engineering.  James is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing technical teams in multiple start-ups over the years. He is very passionate about creating environments where technology professionals can thrive.  In this new world we now live in, where remote working has fundamentally been proven to work, James and I discuss the importance of creating flexible work cultures moving forward. In this episode, we...

This week we were joined by Bhairav Patel, CTO of Atom Ventures. It was great fun talking to Bhairav and hearing more about his story.  Bhairav is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing technical teams in multiple different countries globally throughout his career. In this new world we now live in, the idea of colocated vs internationally distributed teams and the strategic use of external partners is now more of a hot topic than ever before. In this episode,...

The Python People Podcast - This week we were joined by Stylianos Taxidis, Head of Data Science and Products at CDP. It was great fun talking to Stylianos and hearing more about his story. In this episode, Stylianos and I discuss: ✅ How to demonstrate 'business value' from a Data Science function ✅ Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams ✅ What methodologies can be employed to successfully execute a Data Science projects ✅ How to create a successful DS culture

➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Liana Vinersan, founder of Coding a Story. This week, I speak with the deeply inspiring Liana about her journey founding a company which is teaching children to code in a highly creative and unique way. In this episode, Liana and I discuss: ✅ Why it is important for children to learn coding ✅ How Liana approaches this process ✅ The state of the curriculum taught in the majority of schools today ✅What more can parents be doing from home ✅Deep fakes and...

The Python People Podcast with Carlos Olivet, Data Science Manager at VISA. This week, I speak with the incredibly interesting Carlos about his journey into Data Science. And we discuss being aware of bias in data. In this episode, Carlos and I discuss: ✅Growing a data science function in a large organisation  ✅The role AI can play in customer experience within Financial Services ✅Bias that exists in the world and how this impacts our data ✅Deep fakes and the landscape of AI in 2021 and beyond

➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Natalia Lyarskaya, Chief Data Officer at ZestMoney. This week, I speak with the wonderful Natalia about her journey into Data Leadership. She share’s her experiences on what it takes to build a successful Data function with a start-up company. In this episode, Natalia and I discuss: ✅Growing a data science function in a start-up ✅Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams ✅How do you ensure you keep teams evolving over time ✅The biggest mistakes made...

This week, I had a fascinating chat with David about the HealthTech world and how he successfully built and sold a Computer Vision based Healthcare business, sharing all the lessons he learned along the way. In this episode, David and I discuss: ✅How to the value proposition / validity of a the business model for a HealthTech product ✅Accountability of HealthTech companies to the end consumer ✅ The HealthTech customer experience, acquisition and retention ✅The landscape of HealthTech in...

➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with William Hayes, Head of Engineering for Iwoca. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Will about how he has navigated the last 12 months as a leader through the turbulent times of the pandemic. In this episode, Will and I discuss: ✅ How the pandemic impacted your company's business model / altered focus ✅ Effective ways to inspire and manage teams during periods of transition ✅ Key things to be aware of as a leader when pivoting...

➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Tamer Qtaish, Chief Technology Officer for LuckyTrip. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with highly inspirational CTO, Tamer Qtaish, as he shares his experiences of just what it takes to create a successful high-performing start-up technology business. In this episode, Tamer and I discuss: ✅ Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams in a start-up environment. ✅ Implementing structure at the early stages and turning chaos...

➡️➡️➡️NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Maddie Armitage, Chief Data & Digital Product Officer for Dentsu International. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with the downright lovely and inspirational Maddie Armitage about the future of marketing as we head in to a world of more stringent privacy policy and legislation. And the role that technology and data will play in shaping customer experience within marketing. In this episode, Maddie and I discuss: ✅ What...

The Python People Podcast with Guy Maskall, Ph.D. - Head of Data Science for Rezatec. This week's episode was quite. frankly a couple of great 'Guys' hanging out. It was a real pleasure to talk with Guy about his experience in Data Science to date and hear his thoughts on how businesses can implement an effective Data Science strategy. In this episode, Guy and I (forever more to be known as Guy² ; ) discuss: ✅ Why Data Science has had a huge uptake / rise in popularity over the last few...

The Python People Podcast with Rav Roberts Exec MBA, CEO of PharmaSentinel.com, a HeathTech focused AI company. It was a real pleasure to talk with Rav about his global experience in tech and the great work being done at PharmaSentinel.com. In this episode, Rav and I discuss: ✅ The inherent differences between the USA Tech scene and the rest of the world ✅ Why these differences exist ✅ What can be done to narrow the gap ✅ The impact education plays in a countries tech culture

The Python People - Tiago Pereira - How to get into Data Science from another career path by TrueNorth

This week we speak to Manish Patel, CEO of Jiva.AI, an innovative Healthtech AI company. We discuss multi-model machine learning models and what role they will play in the future of AI.

In this episode Mariana and I discuss what it is like to come into the world data science from the non STEM /technical background. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of this. We also discuss the current landscape for 'women in technology'.

In this interview, Ben kindly shares with us his perspective on the role data plays within marketing these days; specifically how data transformation can revolutionise marketing and customer communications. Customer experience is a really hot topic for many companies right now. With the rise of concepts such as "omnichannel communications" and "real time interaction management" , it really does feel like we are on the cusp of a new hyper-personalised way of companies and brands interacting...

The Python People Podcast - Firas Khnaisser - The Value of Data by TrueNorth

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In this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Matleen Makko-Boronad, Data Science Manager at Deliveroo. Matleen shares with us her perspective on why she believes Diversity Is so important for creating teams. Not only in terms of gender, race, education etc but also from a data science skill-set point of view.

In this episode Paul Davison, Head of Data for Royal Mail very kindly talks to us about 'Data For Good'. What it means from the perspective of both businesses and consumers, and how it is shaping our society.

The Python People Podcast - Jo Taylor - Women In Technology by TrueNorth

In this episode, Christina Finlay (Director Data and Insight of the National Trust)discusses what it takes to create a 'Data Culture' within a business. From being aware of key factors for success to not overlooking potential pitfalls, Christina draws upon her wealth of experience as a Senior leader in Data and shares some highly valuable insights.

In this episode we discuss the much changing landscape due to the Covid-19 pandemic, what this has meant for technology and the world in general. And what role data will play on the road to recovery.

The Python People Podcast - Fionnuala O'Conor - AI Entrepreneur by TrueNorth