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Data Science Conversations
by Damien Deighan and Philipp Diesinger
Welcome to the Data Science Conversations Podcast hosted by Damien Deighan and Dr Philipp Diesinger. We bring you interesting conversations with the world’s leading Academics working on cutting edge topics with potential for real world impact. We explore how their latest research in Data Science and AI could scale into broader industry applications, so you can expand your knowledge and grow your career.Every 4 or 5 episodes we will feature an industry trailblazer from a strong academic background who has applied research effectively in the real world. Podcast Website: www.datascienceconversations.com
Episodes
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Bringing intelligence to steel: How SHS Group Is reshaping a traditional industry with AI
Steel has been shaped by fire and force for centuries. What happens when you add intelligence to that equation? This episode goes inside the AI operation at SHS, a major German steel group, where a 20-person interdisciplinary team is embedding AI across production, research, and administration....
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Understanding Cause and Effect: Is Causal Discovery The Missing Layer in Artificial Intelligence?
Michael Haft, founder of xplain Data, discusses causal discovery and causal AI, explaining how understanding cause-and-effect relationships goes beyond predictive modeling to enable truly intelligent interventions. He explores the technical foundations of object analytics, real-world applications...
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Predicting the Next Financial Crisis: The 18-Year Cycle Peak and the Bursting of the AI Investment Bubble
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Akhil Patel, a globally recognized expert in economic cycles, discusses the 18-year boom-bust pattern and warns that we're approaching the peak of the current cycle in 2026, with a major financial crisis likely in 2027. He analyzes the AI...
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"Insuring Non-Determinism”: How Munich RE is Managing AI's Probabilistic Risks
Peter Bärnreuther from Munich RE discusses the emerging field of AI insurance, explaining how companies can manage the inherent risks of probabilistic AI systems through specialized insurance products. The conversation covers real-world AI failures, different types of AI risks, and how insurance...
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How AI is Transforming Data Analytics and Visualisation in the Enterprise
Chris Parmer (Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder, Plotly) and Domenic Ravita (VP of Marketing, Plotly) discuss the evolution of AI-powered data analytics and how natural language interfaces are democratizing advanced analytics. Key Topics Discussed AI's Market Category Convergence Domenic…
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Enterprise Data Architecture in The Age of AI - How To Balance Flexibility, Control and Business Value
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Nikhil Srinidhi from Rewire. Nikhil helps large organizations tackle complex business challenges by building high-performing teams focused on data, AI, and technology. With practical experience in data and software engineering, he drives...
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Key Principles For Scaling AI In Enterprise: Leadership Lessons With Walid Mehanna
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Walid Mehanna, Chief Data and AI Officer at Merck Group. Walid shares deep insights into how large, complex organizations can scale data and AI and create lasting impact through thoughtful leadership. As Chief Data & AI Officer of Merck…
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Maximising the Impact of Your Data & AI Consulting Projects
In our latest episode of the Data Science Conversations Podcast, we spoke with Christoph Sporleder, Managing Partner at Rewire, about the evolving role of consulting in the data and AI space. This conversation is a must listen for anyone dealing with the challenges of integrating AI into business...
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KP Reddy: How AI is Reshaping Startup Dynamics and VC Strategies
KP Reddy, founder and managing partner of Shadow Ventures, explains how AI is set to redefine the startup landscape and the venture capital model. KP shares his unique perspective on the rapidly evolving role of AI in entrepreneurship, offering insights into: GENAI adoption in large companies is...
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The Evolution of GenAI: From GANs to Multi-Agent Systems
Early Interest in Generative AI Martin's initial exposure to Generative AI in 2016 through a conference talk in Milano, Italy, and his early work with Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). Development of GANs and Early Language Models since 2016 The evolution of Generative AI from visual…
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Future AI Trends: Strategy, Hardware and AI Security at Intel
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Orrin, Federal Chief Technology Officer at Intel Corporation. Steve shares his extensive experience and insights on the transformative power of AI and its parallels with past technological revolutions. He discusses Intel’s pioneering role in enabling these...
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Enhancing GenAI with Knowledge Graphs: A Deep Dive with Kirk Marple
In this episode we talk to Kirk Marple about the power of Knowledge Graphs when combined with GenAI models. Kirk explained the growing relevance of knowledge graphs in the AI era, the practical applications, their integration with LLMs, and the future potential of Graph RAG. Kirk Marple a veteran...
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Using Open Source LLMs in Language for Grammatical Error Correction (GEC)
At LanguageTool, Bartmoss St Clair (Head of AI) is pioneering the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for grammatical error correction (GEC), moving away from the tool's initial non-AI approach to create a system capable of catching and correcting errors across multiple languages. LanguageTool...
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The Path to Responsible AI with Julia Stoyanovich of NYU
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Julia Stoyanovich delves into the world of responsible AI, exploring the ethical, societal, and technological implications of AI systems. She underscores the importance of global regulations, human-centric decision-making, and the proactive management of biases…
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Transforming Freight Logistics with AI and Machine Learning
Luis Moreira-Matias is Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence at sennder, Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. At sennder, Luis founded sennAI: sennder’s organization that oversees the creation (from R&D to real-world productization) of proprietary AI technology for the road logistics...
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The future of LLMs, ELMs and the semantic layer
In this episode Tarush Aggarwal, formerly of Salesforce and WeWork is back on the podcast to discuss the evolution of the Semantic layer and how that can help practitioners get results from LLMs. We also discuss how smaller ELMs (expert language models) might be the future when it comes to...
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Data Strategy Evolved: How the Biological Model fuels enterprise data performance
In this episode Patrick McQuillan shares his innovative Biological Model - a concept you can use to enhance data outcome in large enterprises. The concept takes the idea that the best way to design a data strategy is to align it closely with a biological system. He discusses the power of...
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Mapping forests: Verifying carbon offsetting with machine learning
In this episode Heidi Hurst returns to talk to us about how in her current role at Pachama she is using the power of machine learning to fight climate change. She discusses her work in measuring the capacity of existing forests and reforestation projects using satellite imagery. Episode Summary…
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How Science is (mis)communicated in Online Media
Ágnes Horvát is an Assistant Professor in Communication and Computer Science at Northwestern University. Her work focuses on understanding how online networks induce biased information production, sharing and processing across digital platforms. - The new Post-normal era for science - Having an...
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How Observability is Advancing Data Reliability and Data Quality
Modern Data Infrastructures and platforms store huge amounts of multidimensional data. But - data pipelines frequently break and a machine learning algorithm's performance is only as good as the quality and reliability of the data itself. In this episode we are joined by Lior Gavish and Ryan…
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The Pitfalls of Using AI Systems for Hiring
In this episode we are joined by Julia Stoyanovich from NYU, to talk about her work into how AI is being used in the hiring process. Whether you are responsible for hiring on behalf of a business or are a job seeker, you will find this podcast very interesting, but for very different reasons....
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Using Time Series Analysis to Uncover Why Gun Sales Increase After Mass Shootings - Maurizio Porfiri
In this episode we are joined by Professor Maurizio Porfiri from NYU, to talk about his latest academic research which is using data science to uncover why sales of guns in the USA increase after a mass shooting event. His interest and research was borne from a very personal experience 14 years…
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Perry Marshall - Why Evolutionary Biology Has Big Implications For Future AI Development
In this episode we are joined by Perry Marshall to talk about his latest scientific paper entitled “Biology Transcends the Limits of Computation”. We also discuss his $10 million Evolution 2.0 Science Prize, which is the largest prize in the world in science currently. His paper pushes the...
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How AI Is Driving The Eradication Of Malaria
In this episode we are joined by Arnon Houri Yafin, an Israeli entrepreneur who is the founder of a company called Zzapp Malaria, which recently won the AI XPRIZE sponsored by IBM Watson. Their work in using AI to eliminate malaria in Africa is both interesting and inspirational. Episode Summary...
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How XPRIZE is enabling AI for social good
In this episode we are joined by the Director of AI and Data Operations at XPRIZE whose career path into the world of AI is fascinating. Neama Dadkhahnikoo shares his journey from his early days at Boeing back in 2005, through start up ventures, Techspert and Caregivers Direct, and re-training...
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How to Leverage Data For Exponential Growth - Tarush Aggarwal
In this episode we are joined by an industry veteran who has worked for some of the biggest names in the enterprise Data world. Tarush Aggarwal shares his journey from his early days at Salesforce and then WeWork, right through to the present day. He reveals how to set Data Science & Engineering…
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How AI Imaging Is Transforming Satellite Imagery
In this episode we discuss the rapidly developing field of Satellite Imaging. Our guests on this show are Heidi Hurst & Jerry He. They are two remarkable industry Data Scientists with a strong academic pedigree and experience in the field of Satellite Image Processing. Heidi is based in…
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AI V Humans (Part 2) - Esports Legends Battle With AlphaStar (Google DeepMind)
Every so often on the podcast we will bring you something a little bit different. This episode is part two of our conversation with Esports Legends TLO & MaNa. They are professional Starcraft II players and they tell us the story of what it was like to compete against Google DeepMinds AlphaStar…
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AI V Humans (Part 1) - Esports Legends Battle With AlphaStar (Google DeepMind)
Every so often on the podcast we will bring you something that is a little bit different. This episode is part one of a conversation with Esports Legends TLO & MaNa. They are professional Starcraft II players and they tell us the story of what it was like to compete against Google DeepMinds...
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Deep Fakes (Part 2) - Technological Advancements & Impact on Society
This is Part Two of our conversation about Deep Fakes with two experts in their respective fields. We talk to Dr Eileen Culloty of the Institute for Future Media and Journalism at Dublin City University and Dr Stephane Lathuiliere of Telecom Paris. EPISODE SUMMARY: The implications of...
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Deep Fakes (Part 1) - Technological Advancements & Impact on Society
This is Part one of our conversation about Deep Fakes with two experts in their respective fields. We talk to Dr Eileen Culloty of the Institute for Future Media and Journalism at Dublin City University and Dr Stephane Lathuiliere of Telecom Paris. Stephane reveals what is possible and what is…
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Philipp Koehn (Part 2) - How Neural Networks have Transformed Machine Translation
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Philipp Koehn of Johns Hopkins University. Professor Koehn is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Machine Translation & NLP. In this episode we delve into commercial applications of machine translation, open source tools available…
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Philipp Koehn (Part 1) - How Neural Networks Have Transformed Machine Translation
Professor Philipp Koehn of Johns Hopkins University discusses the evolution of machine translation and the fundamentals for using Neural Networks to deliver Machine translation. Episode Summary: Philipp Koehn Bio What is Machine Translation? Adequacy & Fluency How to Quantify the performance of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Data Science Conversations Podcast hosted by Damien Deighan and Dr Philipp Diesinger. We bring you interesting conversations with the world’s leading Academics working on cutting edge topics with potential for real world impact. We explore how their latest research in Data Science and AI could scale into broader industry applications, so you can expand your knowledge and grow your career.Every 4 or 5 episodes we will feature an industry trailblazer from a strong academic background who has applied research effectively in the real world. Podcast Website: www.datascienceconversations.com
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