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The Data Cloud Podcast

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The data revolution is here. Leaders who don’t adapt will be left behind. In this podcast, we interview business leaders who have made their companies more data-driven. They share their stories and the strategies they have used to drive results.

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How to Give Your Data a Makeover with Volker Ossendoth, Head of Data and Analytics at Douglas

August 10, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

This episode features an interview with Volker Ossendoth, Head of Data and Analytics at Douglas. Volker has spent the last 20 years leading the world of Business Intelligence in Europe, previously working at Unitymedia and EY In this episode, Volker shows us how data supports the beauty industry. He talks about the intersection of business and technology, e-commerce data strategies during the pandemic, re-educating your workforce, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define...

How to Make Your Data Pop with Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head of Data Products & Infrastructure Engineering at PepsiCo

July 27, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

This episode features an interview with Vaibhav Kulkarni, Head of Data Products & Infrastructure Engineering at PepsiCo. Vaibhav has spent over ten years working his way up from an engineer, to a founder, and now to a thought leader in the tech industry. In this episode, Vaibhav talks about the transfer of e-commerce to the cloud, what data transformation looks like on a massive scale, how to increase your ROI, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for ...

The Wonderful World of Data Governance with Anita Lynch, VP of Data Governance at Disney Streaming

July 01, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Anita Lynch, Vice President of Data Governance at Disney Streaming. Anita has a really impressive background, having held leadership positions at some of tech’s biggest companies, including Apple, Yahoo!, and Amazon. In this episode, Anita talks about the importance of first-party data, the nuances of data governance and privacy, how to prioritize data, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. ...

Using Your Data for Good with Tamás Földi, Co-founder and CEO of Starschema

June 29, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Tamás Földi, Co-founder and CEO of Starschema. Tamás has previously been a white hat hacker and professional consultant for fortune 500 clients. In this episode, Tamás talks about distributing data, centralizing data, how the pandemic accelerated digitization, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals...

The Value of Listening with Loïc Giraud, Head of Digital Delivery at Novartis

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Loïc Giraud, Head of Digital Delivery at Novartis. He has spent the last 9 years revolutionizing how Novartis deals with data. In this episode, Loïc talks about technology transformations, the importance of listening, COVID’s impact on the healthcare system, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals w...

Reinventing the Cloud with Matthew Scullion, Founder and CEO of Matillion

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

This episode features an interview with Matthew Scullion, Founder, and CEO of Matillion. Matthew has spent more than 20 years revolutionizing IT and software development, and just raised $100M in Series D funding. In this episode, Matthew dives deep into data transformation. He shares how Matillion is pushing the world of software forward, how their partnership with Snowflake is advancing the industry, his predictions for 2021 data trends, and much more. -------- How you approach data wil...

Making Your Data Delicious with Mani Gopalakrishnan, VP of Digital Transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Mani Gopalakrishnan, VP of Digital Transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company. In this episode, Mani talks about turning technical skills into commodities, how to digitally transform your company, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to thrive thanks...

The Data Differentiator with Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Anthem

May 04, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Anthem. In this episode, Ashok gives us a peek into the world of AI and healthcare. He shares how shifting to the cloud impacts patients, how the pandemic has affected digital adoption, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snow...

What's in Your Data Cloud? with Biba Helou, SVP of Enterprise Data at Capital One

April 20, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Biba Helou, the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data at Capital One.  In this episode, Biba  talks about the agility the cloud provides, how data can help personalize customers’ experiences, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to thrive thanks ...

The Time Value of Data with Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake. In this episode, Frank gives us an update on the transition of Snowflake from a private startup to a public company, the impact of the Data Cloud over the past year for organizations across industries, and the future of data sharing. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who dep...

The Future of AI: A Collection of Answers From Our Guests

November 24, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This is a special episode, featuring a wrap up of insights from top data leaders across industries, about one of the worlds biggest questions: what is the future of AI? -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to thrive thanks to a decade of technology breakthroughs. But that journey is only the beginning. ...

Our Customer Zero with Sunny Bedi, CIO of Snowflake

November 17, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

This episode features an interview with Sunny Bedi, CIO of Snowflake. Sunny has previously held senior positions at Deloitte, VMware, and NVIDIA. In this episode Sunny talks about how Snowflake is a data-driven company, data security in the cloud, how to use AI to minimize data threats, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend ...

Prioritizing Your People with Randy Wigginton, Sr. Director, Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Square

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

This episode features an interview with Randy Wigginton, Director of Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Square. Randy was the first programmer at Apple and has experience working at PayPal, eBay, Google, and Chegg. In this episode, Randy talks about what it takes to produce world-changing innovations, how to use data to fully understand your customers, insights into how to compete with tech giants, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your org...

Deciphering Your Data with Peter Bailis, Founder and CEO of Sisu Data

November 03, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Peter Bailis, Founder and CEO of Sisu Data and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. Peter’s research focuses on the design and implementation of post-database data-intensive systems. In this episode Peter talks about how Machine Learning can inform reopening strategies amidst the Covid crisis, cutting edge Machine Learning research taking place at Stanford, the future integration of AI in our day-to-day lives, and much more....

Putting Data in Your Shopping Cart with Dustin Pearce, Vice President of Infrastructure at Instacart

October 27, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Dustin Pearce, Vice President of Infrastructure at Instacart. Dustin was previously the Director of Service Engineering at Slack, as well as the Head of Platform for Life360. In this episode, Dustin talks about the advances online shopping has made during the pandemic, where startups should place their priorities, the future of infrastructure, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engin...

Pushing the Digital Envelope with Jeff Richardson, Chief Data Officer of Bentley Systems

October 20, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

This episode features an interview with Jeff Richardson, Chief Data Officer for Bentley Systems. Jeff has been with Bentley Systems for over 17 years working on enterprise data and data strategies. In this episode, Jeff talks about how Bentley Systems has avoided disruption during the COVID crisis, having a “cloud-first strategy”, how to use AI to build sustainable infrastructure, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data enginee...

Cash Back on Your Data Stack with Mark Stange-Tregear, VP of Analytics at Rakuten Rewards

October 13, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

This episode features an interview with Mark Stange-Tregear, Vice President of Analytics at Rakuten Rewards. Mark was previously the Director of Analytics at Ebates and the Director of Analytics Services at RealPage, Inc. In this episode, Mark talks about how to successfully communicate with both merchants and consumers, the nuances of analyzing consumer data, the future of cloud data analytics, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organizati...

Consulting with the Cloud with Tony Rojas, President of Slalom

October 06, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Tony Rojas, President of Slalom, a consulting firm focused on technology, strategy, and business transformation. Slalom has organically grown to 8,500 team members in 40 markets and 8 build centers around the world. Prior to Slalom, Tony held several positions including President and Co-CEO at Corbis, a digital media startup by Bill Gates, and he began his career with Deloitte. In this interview, Tony talks about the future of the AI-driven enterprise...

Your Personal AI Search Engine with Scott Holden, CMO of ThoughtSpot

September 29, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Scott Holden, CMO at ThoughtSpot. Scott was previously a VP of Marketing at Salesforce and a Senior Manager of Logistics at Walmart.com. In this episode, Scott talks about how ThoughtSpot is revolutionizing the relationship between Artificial and Business Intelligence, the importance of leaders using data in decision making, the future of self-driving analytics, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organ...

Unlocking the Power of AI with Dan Wright, President and COO of DataRobot

September 22, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

This episode features an interview with Dan Wright, President, and COO of DataRobot. Dan has deep experience driving growth and operational excellence at disruptive technology companies like DataRobot, AppDynamics, LogDNA, People.ai, and more. In this interview, Dan talks about machine learning, neural networks, how to get value from AI systems, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application dev...

The AI Ecosystem with Frank Farrall, AI Ecosystems and Snowflake Alliance Leader at Deloitte

September 15, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

This episode features an interview with Frank Farrall, AI Ecosystems and Snowflake Alliance Leader at Deloitte. Frank has been at Deloitte for over 12 years and has previously been the Global Leader of Consulting Assets and Solutions and the Chief Strategy Officer of Consulting.  In this episode, Frank talks about how to help your clients become data-driven, AIs impact on streamlining clinical trials, the benefits of moving data to the cloud, and much more. -------- How you approach data ...

Leveraging Data For Your Clients with Warren Breakstone, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at S&P Global

September 08, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

This episode features an interview with Warren Breakstone, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at S&P Global. Warren has previously been the Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology at Thompson Reuters and has also served as a Vice President at The Chase Manhattan Bank. In this episode, Warren talks about the versatility of movement data, the role S&P’s data plays in informing COVID-19 decisions, the future of financial services, and much more. So please enjoy this conversat...

Amplifying Your Digital Value Chain with Babu Kuttala, Chief Data and Analytics Officer of ABB

September 01, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

This episode features an interview with Babu Kuttala, Chief Data and Analytics Officer of ABB, a large multinational manufacturing company. Previously, Babu has served as an executive at companies like The Hartford, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Honeywell.  In this episode, Babu talks about how he has used analytics to drive growth at ABB, what’s next for cloud analytics, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data s...

Selling Corona During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Ari Margalit, Global VP of Architecture & Data Solutions at Anheuser-Busch InBev

August 25, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

This episode features an interview with Ari Margalit, Global Vice President of Architecture & Data Solutions at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Ari was previously the CTO & Head of Solutions at WeissBeerger and Vice President of R&D and Israel site general manager at Jive Software. In this episode Ari talks about ABI leading the CPG industry in AI, the importance of being cloud-agnostic, the impact Coronavirus has had on Corona sales, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’...

Keeping Humans in the Loop with Yves Caseau, Group Chief Information Officer at Michelin

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Today’s episode features an interview with Yves Caseau, Group CIO at Michelin. Yves also previously served as the President of the ICT Commission at the National Academy of Technology in France. Yves is a global thought leader on organization theory, social networks, and computer-mediated communication.  In this episode, Yves talks about the importance of keeping humans involved in AI systems, adaptations Michelin has made to its supply and distribution chains amidst the COVID-19 crisis, in...

Deploying AI Solutions with Michael O'Rourke, Senior Vice President of Machine Intelligence and Data Services Technology at Nasdaq

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Today’s episode features an interview with Michael O’Rourke, Senior Vice President of Machine Intelligence and Data Services Technology at Nasdaq. In this episode, Michael talks about deploying AI to detect stock market abuse, Nasdaq’s innovation in the alternative data space, rising AI expectations from consumers, and much more. So please enjoy this conversation between Michael O’Rourke, Senior Vice President of Machine Intelligence and Data Services Technology at Nasdaq, and your host, St...

Navigating the Analytics Pipeline with Andrew Fong, Vice President of Infrastructure at Dropbox

August 04, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

This episode features an interview with Andrew Fong, Vice President of Infrastructure at Dropbox. Previously, Andrew has served  as a senior system administrator at a number of technology companies including YouTube and AOL. In this episode, Andrew talks about how to use data storage to create better workflows, the future of cloud data storage, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application deve...

The Data Behind Binge Watching with Jaya Kolhatkar, Chief Data Officer of Hulu

July 28, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Jaya Kolhatkar, Chief Data Officer at Hulu. Jaya previously served as Senior Vice President at Data and Analytics Platform at Walmart and has more than 30 years of career experience with companies like Amazon, eBay, and PayPal. In this episode, Jaya talks about using data to improve and grow Hulu, the future of analytics and cloud data management, and much more. So please enjoy this interview between Jaya Kolhatkar, Chief Data Officer at Hulu, and you...

Big Data In Everyday Decision Making with Florian Douetteau, CEO of Daitaiku

July 21, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

This episode features an interview with Florian Deautteau, CEO of Dataiku. Florian is an expert data scientist, he as a degree in maths and computer science from ENS, one of the most prestigious universities in France, and he previously served as the vice president of research and development of Exalead.   In this interview, Florian talks about Machine Learning and Deep Learning, how to bring big data analytics to everyday decision making, data visualization, and much more. So please enjoy...

Navigating the Data Economy with Jennifer Belissent, Principal Analyst at Forrester

July 14, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Jennifer Belissent works for the market research firm Forrester Research as an analyst focused on the data economy. Her research and analysis have appeared in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Time, Computer Weekly, and CIO Magazine. She also has industry experience having worked 8 years at Sun Microsystems. In this episode, Jennifer dives deep into the data economy. She talks about where the industry goes from here, the evolution of data cloud solutions, data commercialization...

The Data-Driven Strategy Advantage with Jon Hyman, Co-Founder and CTO of Braze

July 07, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This episode features an interview with Jon Hyman, Co-Founder, and CTO of Braze. In this interview, Jon talks about migrating data to the cloud, why data-driven companies outperform competitors, improving email marketing with data, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to thrive thanks to a...

Integrating Data and Business with Didier Le Tien, Vice President at US Foods

June 30, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

This episode features an interview with Didier Le Tien, Vice President of  App Development at US Foods. Didier has nearly 20 years of experience strategizing and executing digital and Big Data transformations.  In this episode Didier talks about integrating data into US Foods’ business process and innovation strategy, COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry, the new technology landscape the cloud provides, and much more.  -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for...

Developing a Long-Term Data Strategy Minna Karha, Head of Data at Finnair

June 23, 2020 22:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Minna Karha, Head of Data at Finnair, joins us for this episode of Rise of the Data Cloud. She came to Finnair two and a half years ago as the first person in that role. The company considers data expertise to be essential for its ongoing digital transformation.  She built a team and developed a long-term data strategy through 2025. A key element of the strategy is moving much of Finnair’s data to the cloud so it can be more easily integrated. Right now, Finnair is beginning to share data v...

The Future of Data and Visualization with Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer at Tableau

June 16, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode, Steve Hamm sits down with Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer at Tableau, and a leader in the data analytics industry. They discuss the ins and outs of data visualization, how Francois approaches data integration at Tableau, and the future of artificial intelligence. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflak...

The Past, Present, and Future of the Data Cloud with Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of Snowflake

June 09, 2020 08:05 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

As founder and CEO of Snowflake, Frank Slootman, has had a first-hand look at the rise of the data cloud. In fact, he helped coin the very term "data cloud." He is a pioneer in helping organizations migrate their data to the cloud, manage it there, and make it accessible for machine learning and other sophisticated analytics techniques. In this episode, Frank speaks about some of the powerful new capabilities enabled by the cloud data platform, including the ability to share data with ease ...

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May 22, 2020 20:40 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

There is a data revolution. Data strategy is being written and rewritten each year and business leaders are struggling to keep up.  Data-driven companies aren’t just succeeding, they’re driving non-data-driven companies to the point of extinction.  You don’t want to be a dinosaur. You want to be a data leader, who takes your organization to new heights. That’s why we created this podcast: to bring you insights from the cutting edge. Rise of the Data Cloud is a show for data and business ...