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Data Observability vs. Data Quality: A Comprehensive Discussion

George Firican — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:03:38 +0000

In today's data-driven world, organizations rely on data to make critical decisions, gain insights, and drive business growth. However, as data becomes more abundant and complex, ensuring its accuracy, reliability, and timeliness becomes increasingly challenging. This is where data observability and data quality practices come into play. Data observability is a relatively new concept that focuses […]

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3 Data Strategy Pitfalls

George Firican — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:13:48 +0000

Welcome to the Lights On Data Show, where today we delve into the topic of data strategy pitfalls. Joining us is Dora Boussias, an esteemed expert in the field of data strategy. Dora has an impressive background in IT and a deep understanding of the critical role data plays in organizations. Let's explore the three […]

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How to Think as a Business Data Scientist

George Firican — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:28:01 +0000

Our guest today is Ashish Patel, Chief Data Scientist at IBM. He'll share his story, how to get into the field and best practices to follow as a business data scientist. He'll also tell us why the agile methodology is not the best to use for ML/AI projects, what are the important things to follow […]

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How to Become a Data-Driven Organization

George Firican — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:13:46 +0000

A data-driven organization recognizes the importance of collecting raw data and understands that it shouldn’t make business decisions using raw data alone. Instead, they collect, analyze and derive insights from data to address business problems, identify new growth opportunities, and drive profitability. In essence, data-driven organizations use data for several use cases, such as analyzing […]

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Ensuring ROI on Predictive Analytics Projects

George Firican — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 23:56:52 +0000

With the fast-paced growth in data professionals: Data scientists, analysts, engineers, and the lines between data roles being blurred, measuring and communicating the ROI of data teams is no easy feat. But given the large investment in this area, understanding this value presents an existential question for the data industry. Holistically, to understand the ROI […]

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Best Free Resources for Data Science

George Firican — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:51:40 +0000

Learning and acquiring the skills required to be a data scientist can be hard and sometimes cost-prohibitive. Some courses and some tools are definitely expensive. But you shouldn't let this deter you from achieving your goal of becoming a data scientist or improving your existing skill set. There are some great FREE resources out there […]

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Change Management 101: Managing Change in Data Projects

George Firican — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:06:42 +0000

Change is the only constant in business, and it's up to leaders to make sure their employees are on board with it. If your company wants to succeed in today's rapidly changing environment, it's critical that employees learn how to adapt and thrive in the face of change. So, how do you encourage this kind […]

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How to Grow a Data Culture

George Firican — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 01:45:38 +0000

Data is the new oil. It's everywhere and growing fast. The key to success lies in creating a data community that brings together all stakeholders from across the organization and gives them visibility into what each other is doing with data. But with all this excitement surrounding data, how do you make sure that your […]

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How to Create a Data Visualization That Sticks

George Firican — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 03:57:20 +0000

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lee Feinberg, the Chief Data Officer and the creator of the concept, "Intent Before Content." Lee shares tips on how you can create data visualization that sticks with your audience and clearly convey the intended message. But all these, as he puts it, all starts with the intent and […]

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Marketing Analytics vs. Product Analytics

George Firican — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:48:31 +0000

Data is one of the most critical assets for any company, and it is the key to success in many different sectors. Data analysis is a vital part of many companies' business operations. Today, extensive data analysis is a crucial business tool. How businesses run and advertise their products across various industries is continually evolving. […]

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