LEAD WITH DATA Podcast

Apr 08 2025 56 ep. 42 mins 5
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Where we explore the career stories & experiences of some of the most successful people in the field of Data and Analytics.

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Season 5 - Episode 4 – Making Data Governance Work – My Lessons on Collaboration

Apr 08 2025 30 mins  
In this week’s episode, Simone Occulate, a seasoned data management leader, joins Rina Gami to discuss the complexities of data governance and cross-department collaboration. Simone shares her extensive experience in the field, emphasising the importance of identifying data pain points and fostering strong relationships across teams. She reflects on common misconceptions about da

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Making Data Teams Indispensable

Mar 31 2025 36 mins  
Joining me in this week’s episode is Luke Russell, a data analytics leader who transitioned from electrical engineering to the world of data. In this episode, Luke shares his journey and highlights the critical role of data teams in driving business value beyond just generating reports.Our conversation explores the challenges data teams face in proving their impact, the shift fro

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Think Your Tech Is Enough? Without Change, It Won't Deliver

Mar 17 2025 37 mins  
Joining me in this week’s episode is Luis Harringhton, an expert in data leadership with extensive experience in building scalable and adaptable data environments. In this episode, Luis discusses the importance of establishing strong data foundations and the significant costs of poor data strategies. He emphasises the critical role of change management in ensuring successful data

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Proving Value in Data Leadership

Mar 03 2025 40 mins  
Joining me in this weeks episode is Shehan, a seasoned data leader with extensive experience in guiding organisations through data-driven transformations. In this episode, Shehan discusses the critical importance of proving the value of data initiatives within organizations. He reflects on his career journey in data leadership, sharing insights on how to demonstrate both tangible a

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Navigating data across industries: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities with Ben Pattison

Dec 11 2024 49 mins  
On this weeks episode, I was joined by Ben Pattison, an experienced executive data leader with a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, transportation, and, most recently, the travel sector. With extensive expertise in data strategy, analytics, and governance, Ben has a proven track record of driving data-driven decision-making, sc

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Unlocking Business Value with Data & AI with Zak Khan

Nov 26 2024 39 mins  
On this epsiode of the Lead with Data podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zak Khan, Director of AI and Data, to explore what it really means for AI to drive business value.Zak brings a wealth of experience as a senior data leader, having worked across industries to help organisations harness the power of AI and data to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable ou

Season 4 - Episode 22 – “The Evolving Data Scientist in an AI-Driven World”

Nov 19 2024 36 mins  
Lead with Data Podcast – Season 4 - Episode 22 – “TheEvolving Data Scientist in an AI-Driven World”A question that comes up often is whether the role of a Data Scientist is changing or disappearing in the age of AI. To unpack this, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Maruf Hossain, one of the Global Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics 2024. As a pioneering leader in AI and da

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Mastering Data Migration with Amit Agarwala

Nov 12 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of the Lead with Data podcast, I’m joined by Amit Agarwala to discuss the key topic of data migration, with a focus on governance and transformation. As more businesses shift to cloud environments, moving data between systems becomes increasingly complex. Amit is an experienced leader who brings a wealth of experience across a range of industries driving data and

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Navigating Innovation and Growth into Data Leadership with Nagender Chetti- Suncorp

Oct 30 2024 52 mins  
On this episode, I was delighted to sit down with Nagender Chetti from Suncorp to unpack his remarkable career journey and gain insights into the strategies that have driven his success. With over 20 years of expertise in the Insurance, Financial Services, and Technology sectors, Nagender has made significant contributions to Suncorp over the past 16 years, where he has thrived in

Lead with Data Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 19 – Exploring the Role of a Data Security Specialist

Oct 22 2024 28 mins  
On this episode, I am excited to share a fireside discussion on Data Security. It’s quite scary when you realise how the amount of data available on us is making it easier for cybercriminals, which only highlights why this role will become more prominent. As data security becomes a crucial priority for organisations, we’re seeing the rise of dedicated data roles that focus enti