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Data Analytics Chat

Data Analytics Chat

Ben Parker 74 Episodes Feb 4, 2026

Data Analytics Chat is a podcast that explores key topics in data analytics and the career paths of professionals in the field. Hosted by Ben Parker, each episode features interviews with top experts who share insights on current data trends, challenges they've faced, and advice for aspiring data professionals. The podcast is aimed at anyone passionate about data and the people behind it.

Episodes

From Data Projects to Data Products: Essential Skills for AI Leaders
From Data Projects to Data Products: Essential Skills for AI Leaders Feb 4, 2026 2539 With Elena Alikhachkina — 4x Chief AI & Data Officer and Board Advisor What does it really take to move from data projects to data products? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Elena Alikhachkina about one of the biggest shifts happening across Data and AI and why technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Drawing on more than 25 years in the industry, Elena explores how organisations
The Future of Data Science & Data Engineering in the Age of AI
The Future of Data Science & Data Engineering in the Age of AI Jan 29, 2026 2277 With Phoenix Pei — SVP, Analytics Manager at Truist What will the Data Scientist and Data Engineer of the future look like? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Phoenix Pei about how AI and automation are changing data roles — and why technical expertise alone may no longer be enough. Phoenix explores the growing importance of business understanding, trust and leadership alignment, why many dat
How To Make Successful Decisions In AI
How To Make Successful Decisions In AI Jan 21, 2026 1425 With Durai Rajamanickam — Senior AI Leader How do leaders make better decisions about AI when the technology, risks and expectations are changing so quickly? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Durai Rajamanickam about what it takes to turn AI ambition into something organisations can trust, scale and create value from. They explore why AI initiatives can go wrong before technology is even the
What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale
What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale Jan 14, 2026 2362 With Nayan Paul — Managing Director & Chief Architect, Generative AI at Accenture Why are so many organisations experimenting with Generative AI, but so few turning it into meaningful business impact? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Nayan Paul about what it really takes to move GenAI from experimentation into production and scale. They explore why successful adoption isn't simply
Why Most Organisations Aren’t Ready for AI — Even If They Think They Are
Why Most Organisations Aren’t Ready for AI — Even If They Think They Are Jan 7, 2026 1838 With Sujit Narapareddy — Head of Data & Analytics, AWS Sales What separates organisations experimenting with AI from those actually changing how work gets done? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Sujit Narapareddy about what it really takes to embed AI into an organisation and why technology is only part of the challenge. Sujit explores the importance of human judgement, strong data found
 The Reality of AI Today: Beyond the Hype
 The Reality of AI Today: Beyond the Hype Dec 17, 2025 2027 With Carlos Pineda — Head of Data Analytics & Insight, Diageo North America Where is AI actually creating value today and where are organisations still getting distracted by the hype? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Carlos Pineda about the reality of implementing AI inside large organisations and what separates experimentation from meaningful business transformation. Carlos explores wh
Why Hiring and Retaining Top AI Talent Has Become Harder Than Ever
Why Hiring and Retaining Top AI Talent Has Become Harder Than Ever Dec 12, 2025 4275 With Misha Trubskyy — Head of Claims Data Science, Mercury Insurance Why is hiring exceptional AI and Data talent still so difficult even in a market full of candidates? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Misha Trubskyy about what organisations are getting wrong when hiring, assessing and retaining AI and Data professionals. Drawing on his experience leading Data Science in insurance, Misha e
The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Quality
The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Quality Dec 4, 2025 1427 With Carol Kim — Executive Director, IBM Can an organisation really be data-driven if its data can't be trusted? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Carol Kim about why Data Governance and Data Quality are fundamental to better decision-making and what happens when organisations fail to get them right. Carol explores how poor-quality data affects far more than technology, creating hidden
AI Agents: From Hype to Enterprise Value
AI Agents: From Hype to Enterprise Value Dec 3, 2025 2942 With Ilya Meyzin — SVP, Head of AI Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet Are AI agents genuinely the next major shift in enterprise AI or are many still sophisticated workflows wrapped around LLMs? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Ilya Meyzin about what AI agents can actually do today and what it takes to turn experimentation into real business value. Ilya explores how agents differ from tradit
The Power of Personalisation: How AI Influences What We Buy
The Power of Personalisation: How AI Influences What We Buy Nov 26, 2025 2659 With Allison Olson — SVP, Analytics Solutions at Merkle How much of what we buy is influenced by AI without us even realising it? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Allison Olson about how AI and real-time data are transforming personalisation and changing the way brands understand, influence and interact with their customers. Allison explores the shift from static recommendations to dynamic
What It Really Takes to Scale Generative AI
What It Really Takes to Scale Generative AI Nov 19, 2025 3452 With Viji Krishnamurthy — VP & Head of AI and Generative AI at Oracle Why do some organisations turn Generative AI into real business value while others struggle to move beyond experimentation? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Viji Krishnamurthy about what it really takes to implement and scale Generative AI inside the enterprise. Drawing on more than two decades across research, startu
How to Measure the Real ROI of Data & AI
How to Measure the Real ROI of Data & AI Nov 12, 2025 3929 With Michael Shaw — SVP, Data & AI at Dow Jones How should organisations measure the real value of their Data and AI investments? In this episode, Ben Parker speaks with Michael Shaw about one of the biggest challenges facing Data and AI leaders: defining what success actually looks like. Drawing on experience at Dow Jones, Google, Facebook and Instacart, Michael explores how organisations can

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