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The Data Masterclass Podcast
by Alexander Borek
The Data Masterclass Podcast targets today's and tomorrow's data & AI leaders to help them unleash the power and value of data and AI at scale. We share independent insights and invite data leaders from various backgrounds to talk about their own stories and lessons learned. We cover new and established paradigms and how they influence data strategy in practice. This channel is created by data leaders for data leaders since we all go through very similar challenges. Our aim is to empower you to accelerate your data journey. Join our data masterclass community at http://www.datamasterclass.com.
Episodes
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Podcast #38 AI on the Factory Floor: An Architecture Problem, Not an AI Problem
AI on the factory floor needs more than a smarter model. How do you bring probabilistic AI into an environment where machines must behave predictably? In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, Dr. Nikita Golovko, Principal AI Architect and Portfolio Architect at Siemens, joins Aleksejs...
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Podcast #37 - 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣&𝗟: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
In the latest Data Masterclass Podcast, Aleksejs Plotnikovs talks with Nadiem von Heydebrand, CEO & Co-Founder of Mindfuel, about turning data and AI use cases into measurable P&L impact. Drawing on his experience in data strategy and product management, Nadiem explains why value starts with the...
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Podcast #36 Customer DNA: What AI Still Doesn’t Know About Your Customers
In the latest Data Masterclass Podcast, Aleksejs Plotnikovs talks with Dr. Maryam Ramezani Bartsch about the missing link between customer data and genuine customer understanding. Drawing on almost 20 years in Data & AI and her experience across companies including Adidas, Maryam shares how the...
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Podcast #35 All You Need Is Context: Why AI Apps in 2026 Will Be Won by Data, Not Just Models
In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, Dr. Alexander Borek (Founder & CEO of Data Masterclass) talks with Simba Khadder, Context Engineer at Redis, about why the future of AI won't be defined by larger models—but by better context. As AI agents become more capable, the real…
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Podcast #34 AI in the Middle: Cutting Through the Hype to a Practical Human+AI Operating Model
In this engaging interview, Karthik Ravindran, a Microsoft veteran leading data and AI platforms, shares insights on navigating the AI revolution, the human-AI collaboration, and the evolving data landscape. Discover how to embrace AI's potential while managing trust, context, and data quality in…
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Podcast #33: People First, Data Fueled: Inside the HR Data & AI Journey at Merck
In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, Aleksejs Plotnikovs sits down with Mariana Hebborn, Global Head of HR Data & AI at Merck KGaA, to explore how one of the world's leading science and technology companies is transforming Human Resources through Data and AI. Mariana shares her…
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Podcast #32: How ABN AMRO Bank Is Using AI to Transform Customer Engagement?
In this episode, Dr. Alexander Borek interviews Alexandra Caraghiulea from ABN AMRO, discussing the bank's innovative journey in integrating AI into customer engagement and interactions. They explore the challenges and successes of implementing decision intelligence, generative AI, and the...
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Podcast #31 Data as the Fourth Pillar
In this engaging conversation, Sidd Rajagopal shares insights on the evolving landscape of data leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding business contexts, aligning data supply and demand, and the necessity of data maturity in enterprises. He discusses real-world examples of data...
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Podcast #30 How Europe can win in the Data & AI game - Professional's Edition
In this podcast episode, Dr. Alexander Borek, Aleksejs Plotnikovs and special guest Tiankai Feng discuss the evolving landscape of AI leadership, emphasizing the importance of a human-centric approach. They explore the challenges and opportunities faced by Europe in AI adoption, the need for...
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Podcast #29 Driving data success with people, process & platform at flaconi
In this episode, Agathe Paulin shares her leadership journey of restoring trust within her team while delivering quick and lasting business impact. She explains how trust in data, platforms, and people forms the foundation for high-performing organizations. From assessing team dynamics to making...
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Podcast #28 Defining Data Quality ROI is All About the Why and Who
Discover why defining Data Quality ROI is all about understanding the WHY and WHO behind your technology investments. Gaurave Patole, Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks, reveals the critical mistakes organizations make with data tools and how to ensure successful adoption that actually delivers...
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Podcast #27 How to Put AI into Production at Scale.
Putting AI into production isn’t just about code — it’s about people, leadership, and strategy. In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, host Aleksejs Plotnikovs sits down with Olga Ivina, Partner and Global Data Science Engineering Leader at Microsoft, to discuss what it really takes to...
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Podcast #26 How Companies Can Move From Process Centricity to Data Centricity
In this episode, Malcolm Chisholm shares how the focus in enterprise IT has shifted from automating processes to managing data as a strategic asset. Drawing on decades of experience, he explains why many organizations struggle with data quality and governance—not due to technology, but because of...
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Podcast #25 Data Product Management Life Hacks
In this conversation, Amy Raygada shares her journey from software engineering to data management and governance, discussing the importance of effective communication between data teams and business stakeholders. She emphasizes the role of data product managers as enablers in bridging the gap...
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Podcast #24 Building an AI Factory
In this episode of the Data Masterclass podcast, Alex Borek and Andreas Odenkirchen discuss the evolving role of AI in business transformation. They explore the challenges organizations face in scaling AI solutions, the importance of building an AI factory for efficiency, and the need for synergy...
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Podcast #23 The Crucial Role of Community Building For Making Your Data Strategy Work
In this episode, Dr. Alexander Borek and Patrick Grohmann discuss the critical role of community in making data strategies effective, particularly within the procurement analytics team at Deutsche Bahn. They explore how data is utilized in procurement processes, the importance of building a…
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Podcast #22: How Siemens Scaled Data and AI Innovation
In this episode, Moritz Heimpel, head of Data and AI Operations at Siemens AG, discusses the role of data and AI within Siemens, a leading manufacturing automation company. He explains the structure of the data team, the importance of domain knowledge, and the growing demand for data-driven...
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Podcast #21: Data Management Strategy At Microsoft
In this episode we talked with Alekejes Plotnikovs who spent 15 years at Microsoft building their data capabilities and has just published a book on his data journey at Microsoft. The book is a collection of stories and insights for data professionals. In the conversation, Aleksejs discusses his...
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Podcast #20: The Rising Role of Multi-Agent AI Systems
In this episode, Alexander Borek and Matthias Lein discuss the topic of multi-agent systems and how different AI applications can work together to solve complex problems. They talk about the rise of Gen.AI and the impact of models like ChatGPT. They also explore the two main methods used in AI...
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Podcast #19: The Data Journey at Bentley Motors: Scaling Data Literacy and Governance inside a Luxury Brand
In this episode, Andy Moore, Chief Data Officer of Bentley Motors, discusses Bentley's data journey and its crucial role in the luxury automotive industry. He explains how, since joining the Volkswagen Group, Bentley has focused on hyper-personalization through data to better understand and serve...
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Podcast #18: Mastering the art of building a powerful analytics solution for retail B2B customers
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Sofia Vergara and Viviana Ortiz Ruiz from Parcel Lab, detailing their path to developing a scalable analytics solution. They share insights on starting with a self-service model and extending analytics to their customers, focusing on meeting customer...
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Podcast #17: Transformational Leadership in Data & AI Strategy Programs
In this episode, Tina Rosario, Chief Data Officer, Europe at SAP, discusses the importance of aligning data strategy with business goals and engaging business leaders. She emphasizes holistic data strategies, effective communication, and collaboration between data and business teams. Tina also...
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Podcast #16: Building The Data Marketplace Enabled By Metadata
In this episode, we sit down with Mahmoud Yassin, Senior Data Manager at Booking.com, to delve into the details of building a thriving data marketplace Enabled by Metadata. Mahmoud shares his insights, strategies, and secrets that led to the success of Booking.com data initiatives. Don't miss out...
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Podcast #15: How To Market AI Products To Internal Customers
Welcome to our Data Masterclass Christmas Edition. In our last episode of the year, we talked to Jack Lampka, the Head of Data Science at a global pharmaceutical company and keynote speaker. We talked about how to market AI products to internal customers. He shared his lessons learned applying…
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Podcast #14: Uniting People and Data to Transform Your Business
Welcome to another insightful episode of our Data Masterclass! In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Tom Redman, a renowned data strategy thought leader and advisor. Join us as we delve into the key learnings from his latest book, "People and Data: Uniting to Transform Your...
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Podcast #13: Implementing Data Mesh at a Large Utility Company
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Ugo Ciracì, an esteemed engineering and business unit leader at Agile Lab. Ugo brings a wealth of knowledge in implementing Data Mesh at a large utility company, and he's here to share his insights with us. Join us as we delve deep into Ugo's...
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Podcast #12: Telling Your Data Story For Data Management
In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, we're delighted to have Scott Taylor, the Data Whisperer & Principal Consultant at MetaMeta Consulting, as our featured guest. Scott, a renowned expert in Data Management Storytelling, will be sharing his expertise and practical tips for…
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Podcast #11: The Role of IoT For Data Analytics
In this podcast episode, host Alex Borek engages in a compelling conversation with Kim Kordel, Co-Lead of Data & Insights and IoT at LeadSwiss Post. Join them as they explore the realm of the world of data analytics, shining a spotlight on the game-changing Internet of Things (IoT). Discover how...
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Podcast #10: The Rising Role of Data Contracts
In this podcast episode, host Alex Borek talks with the brilliant Chad Sanderson, Chief Operator at Data Quality Camp and former Head of Product and Data Platform at Convoy. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of data contracts and their ever-growing importance in modern data...
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Podcast #9: Federated Data Governance and Data Quality
In this podcast episode, join host Alex Borek as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Kinda El Maarry, Director of Data Governance at Prima, a leading Italian insurance company. Explore the fascinating world of federated data governance and data quality, as Kinda shares her unique...
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Podcast #8: How Analytics Empowerment Drives Data Culture
In this episode, join host Alex Borek as he sits down with Viviana Ortiz Ruiz, the head of data at Parcel Lab, a logistics tech ScaleUp. Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of analytics empowerment and discover how Viviana created a thriving data culture within her organization. In this...
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Podcast #7: The Journey from MLOPS to Generative AI
In this episode, Alex Borek engages in a captivating conversation with Jordi Casanellas, the esteemed Head of Decision Science for MPV and R&D at Bayer. Join us as we delve into Jordi's remarkable journey, tracing his team's transformation from the realm of data science to the dynamic landscape…
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Podcast #6: Product Management Practices for Data & AI
Welcome to another insightful episode of our Data Masterclass Podcast Series 2023, where we bring you exclusive conversations with data leaders. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Nadiem von Heydebrand, the CEO of Mindfuel, who shares his invaluable expertise on product management…
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Podcast #5: Operationalizing Data Strategy
In this episode, we welcome Boyan Angelov, the lead data strategist at Exxeta. He is the author of the O'Reilly book "Python and R for the Modern Data Scientist" and his newest book "The Elements of Data Strategy". We had a great conversation about his practical experiences in implementing data...
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Podcast #4: Leveraging Generative AI in Corporate Environments
In this episode, there will be a discussion on the topic of risks and opportunities when leveraging Generative AI within a corporate environment and on the future of AI. Our guest is Detlef Nauck, the Head of AI & Data Science Research and Distinguished Engineer at the British Telecom Group.
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Podcast #3: Scaling Self Service Analytics to 3000 Users
In this engaging podcast episode, Alexander Borek, Founder and CEO of Borek Data Ventures, sits down with Philipp Behre, Head of Data Strategy & Management at Sartorius, to delve into the captivating world of self-service analytics. They explore the crucial role of data strategy and management in...
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Podcast #2: Understanding Data as a Product
Treating data as a product is a paradigm shift from big data to lean data. Traditional data management has problems scaling. Data warehouses created bottlenecks, while data lakes quickly turned into chaotic places with not much quality assurance. Applying product thinking to data in a domain…
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Podcast #1: Introducing Data Leadership in Berlin
Over the past decades, Berlin has transformed from a quiet city to a thriving hub for startups. It took off around 2011 as a fast copy cat of bringing ideas from the US to Europe supported by the two major local Venture Capital firms Team Europe and Rocket Internet. 2014-2018 things got…
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The Data Masterclass Podcast targets today's and tomorrow's data & AI leaders to help them unleash the power and value of data and AI at scale. We share independent insights and invite data leaders from various backgrounds to talk about their own stories and lessons learned. We cover new and established paradigms and how they influence data strategy in practice. This channel is created by data leaders for data leaders since we all go through very similar challenges. Our aim is to empower you to accelerate your data journey. Join our data masterclass community at http://www.datamasterclass.com.
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