EXPLORE - The Future
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Have you ever wanted to make a difference; to change the world? We talk to people doing exactly that. Amazing People, doing amazing things.
Data science is one of the fastest growing career choices in the world nowadays. Shaun Dippnall, founder of Africa's largest data science academy talks to industry heavyweights and bright young minds in this thought provoking series. These deep dive conversations will dispel many of the myths surrounding data science and what it means for the future and the problems we face. Where there are problems there are solutions, where there are solutions there is opportunity.
The most important job of a data scientist is to be able to predict the future trends of a system accurately. In fact, they answer the questions about the future. Data science is about solving problems, it's about making things better. These are the pioneers of the future.
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Episodes
Data science and development - can SA reboot for 4IR? | Ayabonga Cawe (WITS and Metro FM)
August 27, 2020 11:18 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBData science and development - can SA reboot for 4IR? — We chat to development economist Ayabonga Cawe Ayabonga Cawe (WITS and Metro FM) In this episode host Shaun Dippnall has a thought-provoking discussion with development economist, lecturer, radio personality Ayabonga Cawe about where South Africa finds herself as we accelerate into the 4th Industrial Revolution. How does this technological advancement translate, transcend and transform the most divergent economy in the world? How do...
Where data science and fintech meet | Sylvester Manganye (Olova | Co-Founder)
August 06, 2020 14:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhere data science and fintech meet — Solving South Africa's public transport nightmare with data science Sylvester Manganye (Olova | Co-Founder) *WARNING* THIS EPISODE WILL INSPIRE YOU! In this episode Sylvester Manganye talks host Shaun Dippnall about how he came to win a R2 million entrepreneurial grant by trying to solve the problem of South Africa's difficult to navigate public transport system. Data Science isn't just about coding and algorithms, it's about solving problems. Sylve...
How data is redefining our business? | Stefan Steffen (Telkom Group | Executive for Data Science)
July 31, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHow data is redefining our business? — Where Telkom is heading in the future Stefan Steffen (Telkom Group | Executive for Data Science) EXPLORE Group founder Shaun Dippnall, chats to Stefan Steffen (who heads up the data science teams across the Telkom group of companies) about how to move a legacy organisation into the future using tech led capabilities. Stefan talks about how to recruit and build teams of data scientists from junior to senior roles and the challenges that come with that...
A day in the life of a data scientist | Milton Ntlatleng (Old Mutual South Africa | Junior Data Scientist: Digital Analytics)
July 10, 2020 17:47 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA day in the life of a data scientist — One man's journey to find his ultimate passion in unexpected places Milton Ntlatleng (Old Mutual South Africa | Junior Data Scientist: Digital Analytics) In this episode Milton Ntlatleng (Explore Data Science Academy alumnus and now a rising star at Old Mutual) talks to host Shaun Dippnall about his journey to becoming a data scientist. He shares some serious wisdom for those seeking a similar path, and even for those who are already on the same traj...
How do I become a data scientist? | Byron Roelofsz (Explore AI | Technical Lead)
July 03, 2020 17:46 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBHow do I become a data scientist? — From aspiring fighter pilot, to astronaut, to data scientist. Lift Off! Byron Roelofsz (Explore AI | Technical Lead) Have you ever wanted to change the world? In this episode one of our very own EXPLORERS Byron Roelofsz talks to host Shaun Dippnall about his journey to becoming a data scientist. From his childhood dreams of being a fighter pilot, to hitting is first big job at Discovery, and finally landing up in the UK working on a groundbreaking projec...
How to integrate data science into a business | Pete Kropman (Nedbank | Head of Quant Talent Analytics)
June 26, 2020 17:44 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBHow to integrate data science into a business — Tips and tricks for integrating valuable skills into your business Pete Kropman (Nedbank | Head of Quant Talent Analytics) In this episode quants guru Pete Kropman (head of Quant Talent Analytics at Nedbank) talks to host and founder of the Explore Data Science Academy Shaun Dippnall about his passion for analytics and people and how this intersection is vital to the successful integration of data science into a business. They explore some of...