Best Eric Dodds Podcasts (2024)

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210: From Reporting Basics to AI Automation with Eric Dodds and John Wessel: Navigating the Complexities of Data Standardization, Observability, and Business Alignment 1:05:45

1d ago1:05:45

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Reporting and Analytics Discussion (1:09) Automation in Reporting (3:16) AI's Impact on Analytics (5:00) Data Quality Challenges (6:56) Reinventing Reporting (9:23) Automated Reporting Services (14:35) Growth Trajectory of Reporting Tools (16:01) Market Size Comparison (18:04) Static vs. Time Series…

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The PRQL: Back to the Basics: The Importance of Solid Reporting and Analytics 4:06

2d ago4:06

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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Carrots, sticks and the near-Arctic state narrative: China’s influence strategies in the Arctic 41:26

5d ago41:26

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How does China exert influence in the Arctic, and has it already peaked? A new in-depth report published by the Wilson Center analyzes Chinese information and influence operations in each of the eight Arctic Council member states. The report’s co-author Adam Lajeunesse, associate professor at St. Francis Xavier University, joins the podcast to expl…

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209: Storytime with Cynical Data Guy: Data Projects, $50K Web Scraping Fails, and the Role of CDOs 30:57

7d ago30:57

30:57

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing the Next Cynical Data Guy Episode (0:13) Story Time: Coolest Data Project You’ve Worked On (1:13) Failed Web Scraping Project (3:40) Building a Neural Net for Matching (5:22) Rebuilding the Project Strategy (7:04) Project Completion and Politics (9:35) Agreeable Data Guy's Pricing Story (…

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The PRQL: Data Projects Gone Wrong 1:13

9d ago1:13

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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Analyzing ATCM 46: Current issues and dynamics in the governance and geopolitics of Antarctica 41:56

13d ago41:56

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From geopolitical posturing surrounding the status of Belarus and Canada inside the Antarctic Treaty, to diverging views on science, environmental protection and the regulation of tourism, the 46thAntarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Kochi, India provided, in an era of great power competition and new constellations within the international syst…

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208: The Intersection of AI Safety and Innovation: Insights from Soheil Koushan on LLMs, Vision, and Responsible AI Development 44:04

14d ago44:04

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Soheil’s Background and Journey in AI (0:40) Anthropic's Philosophy on Safety (1:21) Key Moments in AI Discovery (2:52) Computer Vision Applications (4:42) Magic vs. Reality in AI (7:35) Product Development at Anthropic (12:57) Tension Between Research and Product (14:36) Safety as a Capability (17:…

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The PRQL: Balancing Safety and Innovation for AI with Soheil Koushan of Anthropic 1:37

16d ago1:37

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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Arctic nation, or not? The Geopolitics of Arctic state identity 39:54

21d ago39:54

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The eight member states of the Arctic Council each draw upon geography, history and other factors to promote their identity as an Arctic nation, while non-Arctic states seeking influence in the region use different—although sometimes similar—arguments to foster an image of being an Arctic stakeholder or, as in one prominent example, a “near-Arctic …

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207: Why Niche Data Tools Fail, Broken Hiring Processes, and the GUI vs. Command Line Showdown with The Cynical Data Guy 27:12

21d ago27:12

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome to another episode of the Cynical Data Guys (0:24) Post on Short Sellers in Data (1:36) Investment Areas in Data (4:04) Teaching Git with GUI (9:00) Understanding Data Scientist Roles (12:25) Interview Process Critique (15:39) Hiring Process Challenges (19:19) Defining Team Fit (21:05) Effec…

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The PRQL: Open Source Data Tools: Buying or Selling? 1:48

23d ago1:48

1:48

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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206: Reviving Old-School Customer Experiences Through Modern Data Strategies, Featuring Edward Chenard, Seasoned Data Leader and Analytics Officer 48:26

30d ago48:26

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Edward's Background and Journey in Data (0:44) P&L Ownership Discussion (1:15) Challenges in Profit Ownership (3:38) Data Team Dynamics (5:52) Role Clarity Between CFO and CDO (7:31) Nuances of Data Leadership (11:24) Focus on Relevance in Data Work (14:05) Best Buy's Personalization Project (18:39)…

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Pseudoanonymization of Data with Jack Godau 45:44

28d ago45:44

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In this episode, Sean sat down with Jack Godau to dive deep into the world of pseudoanonymization. They started by discussing Jack's career trajectory working with highly sensitive data and how that experience shapes his engineering mindset. Jack shared how pseudoanonymization differs from anonymization, explaining its value for maintaining data ut…

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The PRQL: Modern Data, Old-School Customer Focus: A Winning Strategy with Edward Chenard 1:55

1M ago1:55

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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205: How to make LLMs Boring (Predictable, Reliable, and Safe), Featuring Nicolay Gerold 48:52

1M ago48:52

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Nicolay’s Background and Journey in AI (0:39) Milestones in LLMs (4:30) Barriers to Effective Use of LLMs (6:39) Data-Centric AI Approach (10:17) Importance of Data Over Model Tuning (12:20) Capabilities of LLMs (15:08) Challenges in Structuring Data (18:28) JSON Generation Techniques (20:28) Utiliz…

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The PRQL: What are LLMs Actually Good At? Featuring Nicolay Gerold 1:40

1M ago1:40

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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Spotlight on Svalbard: Realities and myths in a microcosm of Arctic geopolitics 1:32:52

1M ago1:32:52

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Although a unique set of circumstances characterize Svalbard, belonging to Norway under a 1920 treaty, the situation there reflects many of the major trends—and faultlines—in Arctic geopolitics. From science diplomacy and security to geoeconomics and great power competition, the High Arctic archipelago, where both Norway and Russia maintain permane…

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204: Will a Duck DB-Like Excel Emerge by 2075? And Is Data Every Company’s Most Valuable Asset? Featuring Benn Stancil of Mode 53:36

1M ago53:36

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Benn's Background and Journey in Data (0:48) Reflection on Strategy and Vision (2:10) The Importance of Doing It Your Way (4:10) Early Experiences and Blogging (6:27) Self-Imposed Pressure in Startups (8:24) The Challenge of Decision-Making (12:11) Key Decisions in a Startup's Trajectory (15:48) Und…

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The Evolution of Certificate Management with Anchor Security's Ben Burkert 40:16

1M ago40:16

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In this episode, Sean sits down with Ben Burkert, Co-founder and CTO of Anchor, to dive into the world of certificate management and internal TLS. We explore how certificates and TLS function, the inherent difficulties in managing internal TLS certificates, and why nearly every engineer has a horror story related to it. Ben also shares insights int…

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The PRQL: Will Excel Exist in 50 Years? Featuring Benn Stancil of Mode 2:21

2M ago2:21

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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203: From Data Dreams to Practical Marketing Outcomes with Spencer Burke of Braze 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Spencer's Background at Braze (1:54) The Early Days of Braze (2:41) Finding Product-Market Fit (4:44) First Major Customer (6:33) Unique Aspects of Braze's Growth Team (8:07) Startup Culture Experience (10:40) Data and Marketing Perspectives (12:50) Common Marketing Data Challenges (15:50) Changing …

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The PRQL: Get Better at Data, Get Better at Marketing with Spencer Burke of Braze 2:03

2M ago2:03

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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202: Predicting the Impact of Competitive Entrants With Synthetic Controls with Evan Wimpey of Elder Research 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Evan's Background and Journey in Data (0:40) Discussion on Synthetic Controls (1:04) Evan's Educational Journey and Marine Corps Experience (2:54) Joining Elder Research (4:38) Synthetic Controls Explained (6:54) Measuring Impact with Synthetic Controls (9:05) Building the Control Group (12:54) Qual…

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What is a Data Lakehouse with Upsolver's Ori Rafael 31:59

2M ago31:59

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In this episode, we sit down with Ori Rafael, CEO and Co-founder of Upsolver, to explore the rise of the lakehouse architecture and its significance in modern data management. Ori breaks down the origins of the lakehouse and how it leverages S3 to provide scalable and cost-effective storage. We discuss the critical role of open table formats like A…

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The PRQL: Data Comedy and Synthetic Controls with Evan Wimpey of Elder Research 1:37

2M ago1:37

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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201: AI Real-Talk: Uncovering the Good, Bad and Ugly Through Prototyping with Eric, John, and Matt 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Current State of LLMs (1:12) Historical Analogy to the iPhone (3:32) Limitations of Early iPhones (5:02) Comparing LLMs to Historical Technologies (6:08) Skepticism About LLM Capabilities (9:11) Broad Nature of AI Innovations (10:12) User Input Challenges (14:32) Transcription and Unstructured Data …

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The PRQL: AI Roundtable: Putting AI in Historical Context and Real-Life Learnings Through Prototyping, with Eric, John, and Matt 2:00

2M ago2:00

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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200: Data Team Struggles: Telling Stakeholders the Truth vs. What They Want to Hear (How to Tell The Truth, Tactfully) 29:01

2M ago29:01

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lightning Round Discussion (1:21) Data Team's Truthfulness (2:21) Culture as a Blocker (9:10) Misconceptions about Data Jobs (10:32) Cultural and Technological Influences (11:51) Challenges in Data Science Projects (15:19) Embracing the Process (17:23) Barriers to Entry (19:36) Hiring Data Leaders (…

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Top 10 Security Issues for LLM Applications with F5's Aubrey King 51:31

2M ago51:31

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In this episode, Sean Falconer is joined by Aubrey King, solutions architect and community evangelist at F5, to discuss the top 10 security issues for LLM applications. They explore critical threats such as prompt injections, insecure output handling, and training data poisoning, among others. Aubrey provides insights into why these issues arise, t…

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The PRQL: Jaded Takes on Data Linkedin 2:00

2M ago2:00

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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Tua Tagovailoa contract extension special: Full Show 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

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The drama looming over Miami Dolphins training camp has officially ended as the Dolphins and QB Tua Tagovailoa came to an agreement Friday on a team record contract extension. Hollywood is joined by Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly to discuss the importance of locking Tua in. Locked On Dolphins podcast host, Kyle Crabbs, explains the decision to maxim…

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Tua Tagovailoa contract extension special: Kyle Crabbs Interview 11:52

3M ago11:52

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The host of the Locked On Dolphins podcast joins Hollywood to break down the Dolphins agreeing to a contract extension with Tua Tagovailoa and how the organization had to maximize their current talent on the roster by inking Tua to this type of deal.By Audacy

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Tua Tagovailoa contract extension special: Omar Kelly Interview 15:34

3M ago15:34

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Miami Dolphins columnist for the Miami Herald, Omar Kelly, joins Hollywood to react to the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa contract extension. Omar explains how the Dolphins have made a commitment to stay relevant and competing for Super Bowls by signing their QB to a lucrative extension.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Benjamin Watson 10:07

3M ago10:07

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Former NFL and Alabama Safety, Benjamin Watson, dishes on how different the college football season will look with a 12-team playoff and what it was like playing with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Omari Thomas 8:08

3M ago8:08

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Tennessee defensive tackle entering his 5th season, Omari Thomas, explains his love for being a hometown kid playing at Tennessee, his experience playing in the Orange Bowl with the Vol's and his week in Miami.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days Interviews: Andrea Adelson 12:09

3M ago12:09

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ESPN College Football reporter, Andrea Adelson, connects with Solana to reminisce about her childhood growing up in the Kendall area. Plus, while live at SEC Media Days, discusses the potential future of the ACC without FSU and Clemson and expectations for Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes this season.…

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SEC Media Days interviews: Cooper Mays 4:45

3M ago4:45

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All-SEC performer and preseason All-American & Tennessee’s starting center shares his favorite parts about visiting Miami this Summer and how important winning the Orange Bowl was for him and his teammates.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Dennis Dodd 13:43

3M ago13:43

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National college football writer for CBS Sports, Dennis Dodd, joins the Hoch and Crowder Show live from SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX to discuss the changing college football landscape and what the future of the ACC could look like without FSU and Clemson.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Kirby Smart 5:23

3M ago5:23

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Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart joins Solana at the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX to discuss the direction of the newly changed landscape of college football and how his staffs approach to the season changes. Plus, revisiting his time coaching in Miami with the Dolphins.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Orange Bowl CEO Eric Poms 10:21

3M ago10:21

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Orange Bowl Committee, Eric Poms, joins Solana at the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX to highlight the impact the Orange Bowl continues to make in South Florida.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Roman Harper 10:03

3M ago10:03

10:03

Former Alabama and NFL Safety, Roman Harper, revisits his fondest memories of winning Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints in Miami back in 2010.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days interviews: Gunnar Hansen 5:29

3M ago5:29

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Vanderbilt Senior OL, Gunnar Hansen, sits down with Solana at the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX to discuss his motivation entering his Senior season and his favorite experience playing college football.By Audacy

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SEC Media Days Interviews: Mason Taylor 5:42

3M ago5:42

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LSU Tight End and South Florida native, Mason Taylor, sits down with Solana at SEC Media Days in Dallas to discuss his expectations entering his Junior season and how playing in South Florida helped him prepare for college football.By Audacy

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199: How To Use Data Analytics and AI To Increase Profitability With Smarter Procurement, Featuring Cameron Jagoe of ProcureVue 49:29

3M ago49:29

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Cameron's Background and Journey in Data (1:49) Running a Bakery (3:03) Applying Analytics to Bakery Operations (7:07) Reevaluating Business Operations (18:08) Optimizing for Profitability (19:09) Working at Newell Rubbermaid (20:11) Value Engineering Projects (22:11) Starting a Center of Excellence…

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The PRQL: Better Analytics, Smarter Purchasing, and Improved Profitability with Cameron Jagoe of ProcureVue 2:39

3M ago2:39

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

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198: Building AI Search and Customer-Enabled Fine-Tuning with Jesse Clark of Marqo.ai 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Jesse’s background and work in data (0:35) E-commerce Application for Search (1:23) Ph.D. in Physics Experience Then Working in Data (2:27) Early Machine Learning Journey (4:35) Machine Learning at Stitch Fix (7:28) Machine Learning at Amazon (10:39) Myths and Realities of AI (13:49) Bolt-On AI vs. …

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