Mining Your Own Business Podcast

Sep 25 2024 35 ep. 29 mins
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The Mining Your Own Business podcast explores how AI, machine learning, and data mining are employed to drive effective business decisions through conversation, stories, and humor. Host Evan Wimpey chats with data leaders from across industries to learn how their data gets from bits in storage to actionable insights on the ground. The show is inspired by, and the namesake of, the illuminating book Mining You Own Business, which has guided executives in their understanding and employing of analytics for the past 5 years. Join Evan and his guests as they seek to uncover how data science teams are solving complex problems and getting tangible solutions implemented within their organization.

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Brewing Solutions: Analytics at Milo’s Tea with Derek Camp

Sep 25 2024 25 mins  
In this podcast episode, we sit down for a chat with Derek Camp from Milo’s Tea Company. Derek is the Senior Manager of Operational Analytics at Milo's Tea. Tune in as he shares his journey at Milo's, where he's grown from a replenishment analyst to leading a team of analysts across logistics, supply chain, operations, and quality. Derek discusses how his team leverages data to d

Betting on AI: Industry Insights with Frazier Seay-Rad

Aug 28 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of the Mining Your Own Business podcast, we’re joined by Frazier Seay-Rad, a leader in AI and machine learning within the sports betting and casino industry. Frazier dives into how AI is transforming everything from enhancing customer experiences to driving revenue growth. Tune in as Frazier and host Evan Wimpey chat about practical applications of AI, the challen

Data-Driven Hospitality at Marriott with John Cook

Jul 24 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of Mining Your Own Business, John Cook shares his unconventional journey to leading a data science team at one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. As Senior Director of Data Science and Reporting at Marriott International, John guides a talented team supporting U.S. and Canada sales, marketing, and revenue management for Marriott. Tune in as John shares

Bringing Data Innovation to a 150-Year-Old Industry

May 08 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of Mining Your Own Business, Data Scientist Xhoana Laska shares how she and her team are bringing data innovation to the field of industrial paint and coatings, an industry that became prominent in the late 1800s. With her background in mathematics and statistics, Xhoana’s knack for numbers has come in handy in her role at National Coatings & Supplies | Single

Blueprint for Impact: Data Products at Lowe’s Home Improvement with Sravan V.

Apr 03 2024 27 mins  
Explore the dynamic world of retail data analytics with Sravan Vadigepalli, Senior Director of Products and Engineering at Lowe’s. In this episode you’ll learn about the unique analytics challenges and opportunities in the home improvement space and how Lowe’s approaches product development. During the chat Sravan also shares his thoughts on the future of data-driven innovati

Debate: One Metric to Rule Them All? AUC for Classification Models

Mar 20 2024 30 mins  
When considering evaluation metrics for classification models, is it possible for one metric to rule them all? Join us for a lively debate between Aric LaBarr, Associate Professor of Analytics at NC State's Institute for Advanced Analytics, and Robert Robison, Elder Research Senior Data Scientist. During the debate Robert champions AUC’s comprehensive measure of model performance

Guarding the Future: Data Science-Powered Security at Microsoft with Nirmal B.

Mar 06 2024 29 mins  
In this episode Evan Wimpey sits down to chat with Nirmal Budhathoki. A seasoned data scientist at Microsoft, Nirmal has extensive experience in both cybersecurity and the tech industry. During the conversation Nirmal discusses his unique career journey, from unexpected detours, including serving in the Army, to becoming a data scientist. He also talks about applications of machine

No Code—No Problem: Breaking Silos and Empowering Teams with Bill Shube

Feb 21 2024 32 mins  
Kicking off Season 3 of Mining Your Own Business, Evan Wimpey sits down to chat with Bill Shube. A supply chain analytics expert with over 11 years at the LEGO Group, Bill is also the founder of Supply Chain Watchtower. Through his company Bill’s goal is helping small businesses effectively manage their inventory. Grab a chair and tune in as he shares his story. Bill talks about

Computer Vision and Pickleball: Game-Changing AI Insights

Dec 06 2023 32 mins  
In this episode Evan Wimpey chats with Mike Arney, founder of PB Vision, a company helping pickleball players gain game-changing insights. Tune in as he shares how his company got started and how his team is applying AI, machine learning, and computer vision in new ways. Mike also shares why it’s important to value the thoughts and ideas of end users and how that collaboration ma

Deploying Machine Learning for Real Results with Eric Siegel

Nov 01 2023 33 mins  
In this episode of Mining Your Own Business, Evan Wimpey chats with Eric Siegel, bestselling author and founder of Machine Learning Week. Tune in as he shares why businesses need to focus on machine learning projects that work in the real world. Eric also dives into the importance of measuring the impact of machine learning projects, the need for business professionals to understan