Episodes
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
- tools that can help you create effective visualizations
- how to measure success in this field
- what it's like to work with clients as a data visualization consultant
- how data practitioners can bring more creativity into their lives and work.
Move beyond the spreadsheet, deliver actionable findings, and ensure alignment with stakeholders
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Bridging the Gap Between Data Science and Business
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
"There's a gap between the technical side and the business side. You need to bridge that gap with a common understanding of what's predicted, how well, and what's done about it."
– Eric Siegel
In this insightful Data Chats episode, we explore the critical intersection of business and machine learning with Eric Siegel, a renowned expert in the field. Eric’s insights offer a roadmap for organizations seeking to leverage the power of AI to drive their business forward.
Eric Siegel is the founder of Machine Learning Week, former Columbia professor, and bestselling author of his new release, “The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment.” He has a talent for bridging the gap between complex data science concepts and the practical application of machine learning in the business world.
Check out Eric’s new release, “The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment” here.
With his remarkable insights, Eric Siegel sits down with host, Chris Richardson, as he guides us through the exciting yet challenging landscape of AI's role in business. They discuss:
- Aligning with Business Objectives: Success comes from defining clear goals and understanding how AI can contribute to achieving them.
- Measuring Deployment Success: Companies must define meaningful metrics that reflect the project's impact on the business.
- Human Involvement: While AI and ML hold great potential, there’s still a need for human involvement to validate AI-generated results and maintain quality control.
- New Roles and Responsibilities: As AI's role in business continues to evolve, new job titles and roles, such as machine learning business liaisons, are emerging.
Want to learn more from Eric? Tune in to his previous interview with us here.
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Friday Nov 03, 2023
Mastering the Art of Data Visualization with Nadieh Bremer
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
“Data visualization is about adding a visual channel to make the data more memorable and comprehensible. We remember things in images and stories; we are not number creatures."
– Nadieh Bremer
In this episode of Data Chats, host Chris Richardson and data visualization expert Nadieh Bremer explore the world of data visualization and unravel its intricacies, offering practical tips and insights into the fusion of art and data science.
Nadieh Bremer is a data visualization designer and artist, working to captivate and engage an audience with the insights that the data reveals, to convince them of the lessons hidden within the numbers, and to take readers along on a journey told through the lens of data.
During this episode with Chris and Nadieh, you will:
- Learn the art of maintaining brand consistency while crafting data visuals
- Understand the importance of providing detailed explanations for data variables
- Delve into the challenge of quantifying return on investment (ROI) for data visualization
- Explore the evolving role of AI in data visualization and its potential impact
- Gain insights into tailoring data visuals for different audiences
- Discover the shift from interactivity to purposeful interaction in data visualization
Learn more about Nadieh here.
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Turning Chaos Into Clarity: The Underrated Value of Data Cleaning
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
- How clean data drives profitability, improves efficiency, and enables smarter business decisions
- Why budgeting for data cleaning is crucial and how to factor it into project timelines
- An interesting take on how redefining traditional roles within a team could unearth hidden data-cleaning talents
- How can dirty data adversely affect AI and machine learning outcomes, and why human intervention in data cleaning remains indispensable?
Our Data Maturity Scale and Assessment is a powerful tool for organizations that want to measure—and grow—their level of data maturity.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
- What to expect in the transition from data science in academia to data science in business
- What it means to practice data science in an Agile environment
- Why AI and autoML won’t replace data professionals any time soon
- How to approach ethics in machine learning
- New roles for data professionals
As discussed in this podcast, transitioning to a business environment requires a different lens to interpret and analyze data.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Data, Design, and Accessibility with Amy Cesal
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
- Why dual encoding helps with accessibility
- Alt text strategies
- How to gain buy-in for style guides
- Balancing simplicity with unique and memorable ways to present information
- Places to find data visualization inspiration
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Data Visualization Strategies & Best Practices with Jonathan Schwabish
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
- The art of creating titles for charts and graphs
- Why your goal should be clarity over quantity
- The role of the audience in data visualization
- How interactive data and scrolly-telling has evolved
- Why and how to incorporate accessibility into data viz
- An ethical approach to data visualization
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Friday Aug 04, 2023
Cracking the Code on Airline Loyalty Programs
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
- The business model behind the profitability of airline loyalty programs
- The disproportionate value of top-tier elites and credit cardholders
- How customer data reveals motivations and future behaviors
- Why loyalty innovation has stagnated and advice to spur progress
- How better use of data ultimately benefits customers’ lives
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Data with Creativity and Visualization Techniques
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
“I'm interested in stretching what you can do with data and coming up with ideas of representing it that people haven't thought of before. I think there's a whole spectrum of possibilities here.”
– Miriam Quick
Miriam Quick, an accomplished journalist, author, and musician renowned for her innovative approach to data communication, underscores the importance of visualizations and unconventional methods in data journalism. Her work explores beyond the conventional to make data more engaging, breaking the stereotype that data is dull or mundane.
In her conversation with host Chris Richardson, Miriam reflects on her unique journey into the data world, combining her passion and strengths with her expertise in computer science to craft a distinctive narrative. She delves into the art of making data accessible and engaging, especially for a broader audience, emphasizing the value of a beginner's mindset when exploring interesting aspects within datasets.
So how do you take a creative leap with data?
- Develop narratives mindful of the presentation format (infographic, dashboard, animation), audience, and tone
- Use spreadsheets as a starting point to structure information and create visual formats
- Engage with interactive elements like charts and games to tell a compelling data story
- Focus on accuracy and value judgments, regardless of the project's creative or conventional nature
- Draw inspiration from various sources like Information is Beautiful Awards Showcase and unconventional chart types from repositories like Xenographics
Miriam also discusses her book, "I Am a Book. I Am a Portal to the Universe," a love letter to book design shared through fascinating data measurements. This conversation ultimately aims to inspire listeners to rethink how they visualize data, striving for creativity and impact in their presentations to overcome the prevalence of poorly designed ones.
Do not miss this riveting conversation—hit play now to uncover insights that will reshape your perspective on data visualization.
Want to dive deeper into this topic? Check out the resources below for insights on how to use data visualizations to communicate critical insights.
- Article | Maximizing the Impact of Your Data with Compelling Data Visualizations
- Article | How to Avoid Bad Data Visualizations
- Article | Data Visualization Best Practices
- Podcast | Tell Your Data Story
- Podcast | Put Down the Pie Chart and Other Data Visualization Strategies
- Podcast | Data Visualization and How to Stop Your Charts From Lying
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
- Gábor Békés
- Detailed process of data analysis
- The most important methods, tools, and skills for future data analysts
- Real life case-studies included in the book
- Implications of data analysis on public policy
- Humility required for the data interpretation process
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Friday Jun 23, 2023
How to Build a Stand-Out Tech Resume with Risesmart
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
This episode is from our recent webinar >> watch the webinar
Looking to spruce up your resume and stand out in the data field? We understand that there are some major changes happening in the tech industry and those changes can be daunting. In light of the recent layoffs happening in our industry, we wanted to help all our fellow tech comrades get hired and put their best foot forward.
In this skills-driven episode, RiseSmart will review the key competencies you’ll want to have before you apply and how to make them pop on a resume. RiseSmart will teach you how written branding materials open doors and help individuals:
- Get market-ready faster
- Generate more interview invitations
- Establish a competitive advantage
- Project an image as a good fit for target companies
- Shorten job searches • Produce better job offers
- Receive higher starting salaries
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
“Generative AI is a real thing, and it's going to become a must for companies to have some AI within their product.”
– Natalia Shuliak, COO at DoubleCloud
In this episode of Data Chats, we're joined by Natalia Shuliak, the innovative COO of DoubleCloud, whose visionary work during Microsoft's transition to Azure and Databricks' pre-IPO phase has propelled her to the cutting edge of the data industry.
Our host, Chris Richardson, leads an insightful conversation exploring the transformative potential of generative AI in today's business landscape.
In her discussion with Chris Richardson, Natalia offers an exploration of her career journey and reflects on how groundbreaking technologies have transformed businesses over time – just as AI is revolutionizing the current business environment. However, in a world where AI access is commonplace, can it truly deliver a competitive edge? What does it take to use data effectively to drive a significant business impact?
Natalia and Chris discuss the following tips to help get businesses on the right track:
- How to avoid getting overwhelmed by numbers or analytics
- The importance of tracking the right KPIs and why businesses should shift their focus from solely revenue to the key factors that generate it
- Recognizing the potential of smaller data sets in yielding quality insights
- The criticality of collecting data in one place for swift analysis and decision-making
Don't miss this insightful conversation — press play to unravel how you can leverage data and AI to level up your business.
Learn more about DoubleCloud here.
Explore Valuable Resources
For those eager to delve even deeper, we've curated a list of valuable resources below. These resources are designed to guide you in harnessing data for insightful and informed decision-making. Explore them and start your journey towards becoming a data-driven organization today.
- Article | Transforming AI Insights Into Actions
- Article | The Future of AI in the Workplace
- Article | Leveraging Data as a Tool for Business Growth
- Podcast | How to Avoid an AI Project Failure
- Podcast | How Organizations Can Better Leverage Data by Focusing on Structure and Scalability
- Podcast | Should You Delegate to ChatGPT? Insights from Nils Janse
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