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Creators of Intelligence

By : Dr. Alex Antic
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Creators of Intelligence

By: Dr. Alex Antic

Overview of this book

A Gartner prediction in 2018 led to numerous articles stating that "85% of AI and machine learning projects fail to deliver.” Although it's unclear whether a mass extinction event occurred for AI implementations at the end of 2022, the question remains: how can I ensure that my project delivers value and doesn't become a statistic? The demand for data scientists has only grown since 2015, when they were dubbed the new “rock stars” of business. But how can you become a data science rock star? As a new senior data leader, how can you build and manage a productive team? And what is the path to becoming a chief data officer? Creators of Intelligence is a collection of in-depth, one-on-one interviews where Dr. Alex Antic, a recognized data science leader, explores the answers to these questions and more with some of the world's leading data science leaders and CDOs. Interviews with: Cortnie Abercrombie, Edward Santow, Kshira Saagar, Charles Martin, Petar Veličković, Kathleen Maley, Kirk Borne, Nikolaj Van Omme, Jason Tamara Widjaja, Jon Whittle, Althea Davis, Igor Halperin, Christina Stathopoulos, Angshuman Ghosh, Maria Milosavljevic, Dr. Meri Rosich, Dat Tran, and Stephane Doyen.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
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Chapter 1: Introducing the Creators of Intelligence

Summary

Althea had so many important tips, insights, and advice to share. I agree with her on the importance of senior data leaders needing credibility and to be seen as trusted advisers. This helps win support from both colleagues and the broader organization. Leaders need to continually make sure that the data function is relevant and providing value to the business. As Althea points out, data is a team sport, requiring input and investment across an organization. To be truly successful, it can’t be seen as an independent or siloed part of the business.

Regarding increasing diversity and inclusion, Althea encourages women to use their voices to be seen and heard and to be present. It is the responsibility of senior management to support and promote this.

Althea also raised some important points about leveraging technology to help deliver on your data strategy. Specifically, she advises you to look at your existing technology stack and capabilities and identify gaps before...