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Procurement: The Unsung Hero of Business Success with Dr. Elouise Epstein
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Oct. 3, 2024

Procurement: The Unsung Hero of Business Success with Dr. Elouise Epstein

This episode of How I Met Your Data welcomes Dr. Elouise Epstein, a digital futurist, to discuss the often overlooked world of procurement. Listeners will learn what procurement is and why it's essential to business success. Dr. Epstein provides insights into the challenges that procurement teams face, including a lack of spend transparency, reliance on outdated technology, and the struggle to keep up with a rapidly evolving digital landscape. She also shares her vision for the future of procure...
Transforming Data Culture: A Conversation with Malcolm Hawker
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Aug. 7, 2024

Transforming Data Culture: A Conversation with Malcolm Hawker

Welcome to another episode of How I Met Your Data! In this episode, hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal are thrilled to welcome Malcolm Hawker, a seasoned expert in data and analytics with over 25 years of experience. Currently the Chief Data Officer at Prophecy, Malcolm shares his insights on master data management and data governance. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the recent CDOIQ conference in Boston, where Anjali and Malcolm co-hosted a session. They delve into the topics c...
Unraveling Data Partnerships: Insights with Stephanie Gervasi of Alation
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July 8, 2024

Unraveling Data Partnerships: Insights with Stephanie Gervasi of Alation

This week, Anjali Bansal and Sandy Estrada, welcome Stephanie Gervasi, the Director of U.S. Partnerships and Alliances for Alation. Alation is a leading provider of data cataloging and governance solutions designed to empower organizations to harness the power of their data effectively. In this episode, they dive into the intricate relationships between software companies, consulting firms, and data executives. They also discuss the importance of mutual benefit in partnerships, the role of cons...
Navigating AI with Junaid Farooq
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June 12, 2024

Navigating AI with Junaid Farooq

Join Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal in this exciting episode of "How I Met Your Data" as they welcome Junaid Farooq, a seasoned expert in data governance and strategy currently leading enterprise data initiatives at First Citizens Bank.  Junaid shar...
Data-Driven Success in Sports with Erin Kelly
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May 29, 2024

Data-Driven Success in Sports with Erin Kelly

Welcome to this episode of "How I Met Your Data." Join hosts Sandy and Anjali as they delve into a captivating conversation with Erin Kelly from Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR). Erin, the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions and Strategy, share...
Navigating the AI Frontier with Laura Grace Ellis
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May 15, 2024

Navigating the AI Frontier with Laura Grace Ellis

Join us for an enlightening episode of "How I Met Your Data" as hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence with Laura Grace Ellis, Vice President of Data and AI at Rapid7. Laura shares her journey and e...
Snowflake, What The Mesh?!  Featuring James Anderson
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April 17, 2024

Snowflake, What The Mesh?! Featuring James Anderson

In this episode of How I Met Your Data, we welcome James Anderson, ex-consultant and current Director of Cloud Data Architecture at Snowflake. Hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal engage in a comprehensive discussion covering Snowflake's advanced ca...
Our First Rodeo
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March 20, 2024

Our First Rodeo

Welcome to our debut episode of "How I Met Your Data," a podcast that aims to break down the complexities of the data world from a human perspective. Today's episode briefly introduces your hosts, Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal. We hope you enjoy it...