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Data Analytics Chat

Data Analytics Chat

Ben Parker 74 Episodes Oct 6, 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

They Tried 3 Times. Then AI Changed the Enterprise Data Build
They Tried 3 Times. Then AI Changed the Enterprise Data Build Oct 6, 2026 2782 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Mary Alfheim, VP of Data and Analytics, and Joseph Kroon, Data Architect, both from Headspace. Mary previously led analytics teams at Amazon Prime Video and HBO, while Joseph spent time in Cigna's data organisation and, earlier, as a Black Hawk helicopter crew chief in the National Guard.Mary and Joseph share how Headspace reb
Why Trust Is the Missing Link Between AI and ROI
Why Trust Is the Missing Link Between AI and ROI Sep 29, 2026 3558 Send us Fan MailTrust in AI: How Do You Build Trust That Creates Real Business Value?Companies are pouring billions into AI, but investment alone doesn't deliver value. In this episode, Ben Parker sits down with Paul Drennan to unpack why trust is the missing link between AI spending and real business outcomes. They explore what builds — and breaks — trust in AI systems, how organisations can
From Legacy to AI: The Playbook for Transformation
From Legacy to AI: The Playbook for Transformation Sep 22, 2026 2697 Send us Fan MailFrom Legacy to AI: The Playbook for TransformationIn this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker interviews Echeyde Cubillo, a veteran technologist with experience from eBay to multiple startups, now leading AI transformations in enterprises. They explore why large organizations struggle with AI adoption despite greater resources than startups. The real barrier isn't
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 Send us Fan MailWith 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 ho
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 Send us Fan MailWith 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 alignme
How To Make Successful Decisions In AI
How To Make Successful Decisions In AI Jan 21, 2026 1425 Send us Fan MailWith 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 techno
What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale
What It Really Takes to Adopt Generative AI at Scale Jan 14, 2026 2362 Send us Fan MailWith 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 is
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 Send us Fan MailWith 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, s
 The Reality of AI Today: Beyond the Hype
 The Reality of AI Today: Beyond the Hype Dec 17, 2025 2027 Send us Fan MailWith 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. Ca
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 Send us Fan MailWith 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 in
The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Quality
The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Quality Dec 4, 2025 1427 Send us Fan MailWith 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,
AI Agents: From Hype to Enterprise Value
AI Agents: From Hype to Enterprise Value Dec 3, 2025 2942 Send us Fan MailWith 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 di

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