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• #285 Building an Analytics Production Line with Lee Feinberg, CEO at DecisionViz

  Dashboards are everywhere in the data industry, but are they being used effectively? Many professionals find themselves creating dashboards that end up underutilized or misunderstood. The key is not just in the data presented, but in how it's communicated and used. How can you rethink your approach to dashboarding to ensure it aligns with business goals? What methods can you employ to engage users and drive meaningful actions?Lee is the President at DecisionViz, who provides training and consulting to organizations to improve their people, process, and culture around visualization and storytelling. He's a course creator for the University of Chicago, an instructor for TDWI, and an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for NYU School of Professional Studies. Lee is also a Tableau Certified Associate Consultant, 4 times Tableau Ambassador, and a long-term Tableau Partner. Previously, he was a Research Advisor for the International Institute of Analytics, the Founder of the 501c data community, and a senior manager at Nokia.In the episode, Richie and Lee explore the limitations of traditional dashboards, the importance of a product mindset in data visualization, the role of communication and standardization in analytics, the intersection of AI with dashboarding, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:DecisionVizConnect with LeeCourse: Understanding Data VisualizationRelated Episode: Data Storytelling and Visualization with Lea Pica from Present Beyond MeasureSign up to attend RADAR: Skills EditionNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• Industry Roundup #3: The Rise of Reasoning LLMs, OpenAI Operator, Project Stargate, and Gemini’s Struggle for Recognition

  Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, Adel & Richie sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, we discuss the rise of reasoning LLMs like DeepSeek R1 and the competition shaping the AI space, OpenAI’s Operator and the broader push for AI agents to control computers, and the implications of massive AI infrastructure investments like Project Stargate. We also touch on Google’s overlooked AI advancements, the challenges of AI adoption, the potential of Replit’s mobile app for building apps with natural language, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:YouTube Tutorial: Fine Tune DeepSeek R1 | Build a Medical ChatbotOpenAI Deep ResearchOpen OperatorGemini 2.0Lex Fridman Podcast Episode on DeepSeekRemoving Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial IntelligencePresident's Council of Advisors on Science and TechnologyProject Stargate announcements from OpenAI, SoftbankSam Altman's quest for $7tnReplit Mobile AppSign up to attend RADAR: Skills EditionNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• #284 How Optimization Powers Decision Intelligence with Duke Perrucci & Ed Klotz, CEO and Senior Mathematical Optimization Specialist at Gurobi Optimization

  Optimization and decision intelligence are reshaping industries, from logistics to finance. But what does this mean for professionals navigating daily challenges? Whether you're scheduling employees or managing power grids, finding the optimal solution can mean the difference between success and failure. How do you leverage optimization to make smarter, data-driven decisions? And how do you ensure these solutions are embraced by your team? Join us as we delve into the practical applications of optimization in the workplace.Duke Perrucci is the CEO at Gurobi Optimization. Prior to being appointed CEO, Duke served as CRO and COO since 2018. Perrucci has over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and analytics roles. Before joining Gurobi, he served at Cambridge Analytica, FocusVision, and Unilever. He also spent nine years with Information Resources, Inc., where he worked across the entire PepsiCo enterprise.Dr. Ed Klotz is a Senior Mathematical Optimization Specialist at Gurobi Optimization. Klotz has over 30 years of experience in the mathematical optimization software industry. He is a technical expert who has helped customers solve some of the world’s most challenging mathematical optimization problems. Dr. Klotz works closely with Gurobi's customers to support them in implementing and utilizing mathematical optimization in their organizations. He also interacts heavily with the R&D team based on his experiences with the customers.In the episode, Richie, Duke, and Ed explore decision intelligence, optimization in various industries, the synergy between optimization and machine learning, overcoming challenges in model building, the role of large language models in democratizing optimization, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:Gurobi OptimizationConnect with Duke and EdSkill Track: Artificial Intelligence (AI) LeadershipRelated Episode: Making Better Decisions using Data & AI with Cassie Kozyrkov, Google's First Chief Decision ScientistSign up to RADAR: Skills EditionNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• #283 Data Storytelling With High ROI: How to Create Great Thought Leadership with Cindy Anderson & Anthony Marshall, CMO and Senior Research Director at IBM

  Thought leadership is more than just a buzzword—it's a strategic tool that can significantly influence business decisions and relationships. But what makes thought leadership effective? How do you ensure your insights are not only heard but also trusted and acted upon? What role does generative AI play in enhancing the storytelling process, and how can it be leveraged to create compelling narratives that resonate with your audience?Cindy Anderson is the Chief Marketing Officer/Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence at the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV).  She has co-authored research reports, published numerous articles, and delivered presentations on thought leadership, diversity, strategy implementation, project management, and technology to global audiences. She oversees a team of 30 editors, designers, and social media/email marketers. She is a founding board member of the Global Thought Leadership Institute at APQC, a new association that advances the practice of thought leadership.Anthony Marshall is the Chair of the Board of Advisors for The Global Thought Leadership Institute at APQC and the Senior Research Director of thought leadership at the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), leading the top-rated thought leadership and analysis program. He oversees a global team of 60 technology and industry experts, statisticians, economists, and analysts. Anthony conducts original thought leadership and has authored dozens of refereed articles and studies on topics including generative AI, innovation, digital and business transformation and ecosystems, open collaboration and skills.In the episode, Richie, Cindy, and Anthony explore the framework for thought leadership storytelling, the role of generative AI in thought leadership, the ROI of thought leadership, building trust and quality in research, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:The ROI of Thought Leadership book by Cindy and AnthonyAPQCConnect with Cindy and AnthonySkill Track: Artificial Intelligence (AI) LeadershipRelated Episode: How Generative AI is Changing Leadership with Christie Smith, Founder of the Humanity Institute and Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research InstituteSign up to RADAR: Skills EditionNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• #282 Navigating the Challenges of Product Integrations with Gil Feig, Co-Founder and CTO of Merge

  As the software landscape becomes more fragmented, the importance of product integrations continues to rise. For those working in data and engineering roles, this presents both challenges and opportunities. How do you efficiently manage and scale integrations across diverse systems? What tools and strategies can help you maintain data integrity and streamline workflows? And how can you ensure that your integration strategy aligns with broader business goals and customer expectations?Gil Feig is the Co-Founder and CTO of Merge, the leading unified API platform. Previously, Gil was the Head of Engineering at Untapped and worked as a software engineer at Wealthfront and LinkedIn. A graduate of Columbia University, he lives and works in New York City.In the episode, Richie and Gil explore the complexities of product integrations, the evolution of software ecosystems, the challenges of scaling integrations, the role of data engineers, the impact on business operations, and the future of integration technology, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:MergeConnect with GilCourse: Implementing AI Solutions in BusinessRelated Episode: Building Multi-Modal AI Applications with Russ d'Sa, CEO & Co-founder of LiveKitSign up to RADAR: Skills EditionNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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