Best Ken Jee Podcasts (2024)

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Julie Souza - Transforming Sports: Leveraging Data and Cloud Technology 28:02

7d ago28:02

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Julie Souza is the global head of sports at Amazon Web Services where she drives strategic innovations in data and analytics, generative AI, and next-generation fan experience. She has previously served as vice president of business development and strategy for ESPN and Second Spectrum. In this episode, Jake and Julie discuss the power of working b…

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How Can Data Teams Get Out of Their Own Way (Alex Gold) - KNN Ep. 196 59:00

9d ago59:00

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Gold. Alex is the Director of Solutions Engineering + Support at posit and author of DevOps for Data Science. In this episode we talk about Alex's experience working in data for presidential campaigns, his experience in solutions engineering, and the role that DevOps plays in the data domain. Book: http…

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How She Went From Analytics Executive to Solopreneur (Serena Huang PhD) - KNN Ep. 195 1:14:45

9d ago1:14:45

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Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Serena Huang. She is one of the leaders in the field of people analytics. In this episode, we dive deep into what people analytics are and how companies are evaluating their workforce with data. We also touch on her transition from executive to solopreneur and speaker. Serena's Links: Her LinkedIn: http…

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Michael Parekh - The AI Value Stack: Unlocking the Future of Innovation 32:30

24d ago32:30

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Michael Parekh is a former partner and managing director at Goldman Sachs. Today, he serves those same roles at MKP Capital Management, focusing on AI and the 4th Tech wave. Michael was using the internet in the 1980s, and has closely watched the evolution of all things digital. He regularly shares his insights with the world on his personal Substa…

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Tim Chen - From Idea to Impact: Disrupting Industries with Data and AI 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Tim Chen is a managing partner at Essence Venture Capital and part-time advisor to Bessemer Venture Partners. He was a principal engineer at Grid.ai, which created a high-level interface for the Pytorch deep learning network. Cloudera acquired Tim's machine-learning-based startup, Hyperpilot, in 2018. In this conversation, Tim and Jake drill down o…

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The Journey of a Non-Technical Founder in a Data Company (Jake Schuster) - KNN Ep. 194 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jake Schuster. Jake is the CEO of Gemini Sports Analytics, a company that is making it easier for college and professional sports teams to leverage data into insight. Jake came from a sports science background, and found that his own pain point was making the data he was collecting into something actionable …

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Ben Rosenkranz on Elevating Fan Experience 21:22

3M ago21:22

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Ben Rosencranz spent several years as a strategy and analytics manager with E15 before signing on with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is currently using advanced analytics and technology to drive decision making for the team, on and off the ice. In this conversation, Jake and Ben discuss how he chooses which data problems to tackle, the exciting new ch…

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Ken Jee - Analytics in Action: Bridging Data Science and Sports 19:30

3M ago19:30

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Ken Jee is the head of data science for Scouts Consulting Group. In addition to advising senior sports executives, Ken also hosts his own podcast, He also hosts Ken’s Nearest Neighbors podcast, which he describes as "a quest to compile the most complete study on sports performance ever created." In this episode, Ken discusses what successful data-d…

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Andrew Ehrenberg - Revolutionizing Sports Data: The Power of AI and Automation 20:07

4M ago20:07

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Andrew Ehrenberg is the Head of Business Development at WagerWire. He has ownership stakes in four sports organization and full partnership in Eberg Capital, where he's making big investments in "disruptive sports wagering applications and the commercialization of alternative sports." He recently found himself in the Kentucky Derby winners circle a…

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Inside New York's Most Exclusive Data Community (Derek Larson) - KNN Ep. 193 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Derek Larson. Derek runs New York AI, an exclusive community for data people in New York. Derek also started Kin, a company that designs useful tools for local communities. In this episode we learn how important communities are for innovation, where AI is going based on what he is seeing in his communities, …

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Ben Alamar - Behind the Data Curtain: Insights for Coaches and Decision Makers 25:29

4M ago25:29

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Ben Alamar became Director of Sports Analytics for ESPN a decade ago after the publication of his pioneering book, "Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers" in 2013. Since then, Ben has built and managed analytics teams at StubHub and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and is currently working as a data science manager for …

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4X Kaggle GM Shares His Surprising Secret to Success in Competitions (Chris Deotte) - KNN Ep. 192 49:50

5M ago49:50

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Deotte. He is a member of NVIDIA's KGMON Team (Kaggle Grandmasters of NVIDIA), and one of the greatest kaggle grandmasters of all time. He has been previously ranked first in Discussions, Notebooks, and Datasets. Currently he is ranked 11th in competitions and has been ranked as high as 4th. Chris also…

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Hadi Sotudeh - Precision on the Pitch: The Role of Tracking Data in Soccer 17:26

5M ago17:26

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Hadi Sotudeh ⚽📈 is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich studying team tactical formations such as 4-4-2 and 3-5-2 using tracking data. He has previously worked as a football data science consultant for the Performance & Technology department of KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) and placed in the top 1% of contestants at the Paris Saint-Germain’s …

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Varuna De Silva - Pressure Play: Measuring Athlete Performance with AI 18:46

5M ago18:46

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Varuna De Silva leads the Machine Intelligence Lab at Loughborough University, applying artificial intelligence to engineering problems. This work has included the integration of A.I. and sports data analytics to provide insights for national and international teams and clubs. In this episode, Varuna, Alec, and fellow Loughborough alum Jake discuss…

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The Crappiest Data Company I've Ever Heard Of (Scott Hickle) - KNN Ep. 191 55:41

6M ago55:41

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Today I had the pleasure of Interviewing Scott Hickle. Scott is the co-founder of Throne Science, an innovate company that is looking to measure and evaluate our waste. In the episode we learn about the comical origins of the idea behind Throne, the value of tracking our data, and the importance of N=1 experimentation. Scott's Links: Twitter - http…

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Caribbean Data Scientist Explains How to Go Out and Get Your Career (Mark Moyou) - KNN Ep. 190 1:14:03

6M ago1:14:03

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Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Moyou. Mark is a Senior Data Scientist and the host of the AI portfolio podcast and the Caribbean Tech Pioneers podcast. He grew up in Trinidad and Tobago, and his work is deeply inspired by his family and upbringing there. In this episode, we dive into how he landed his first job in the States, what m…

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Jessica Gelman - From Courtside to the Conference Room: Unlocking the Future of Sports Business 33:20

6M ago33:20

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Jessica Gelman has been an influential player in sports data ever since co-founding the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference all the way back in 2008. She is currently the CEO of Kraft Analytics Group and minority partner in the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League. Jessica has designed analytics to build high-performing teams, but al…

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Keith Goldner - From Draft Boards to Betting Lines: Bridging the Gap Between Sports Teams and Betting Markets 20:42

6M ago20:42

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Keith Goldner is the Vice President of Data Science, Sports Modeling & Innovation at FanDuel, one of the largest sports betting platforms in the U.S. Keith has over a decade of experience as a consultant with numerous national franchises, as well as contributing analysis to ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Kei…

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Lessons from Teaching in North Korea for 4 Years (Andrew Kemp) - KNN Ep. 189 34:54

6M ago34:54

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Kemp. Andrew is the head of product marketing for data science and AI at Z by HP. Andrew recruited me into the Z by HP global ambassador program and is responsible for its creation. In this episode we learn about his experience teaching in North Korea for 4 years as well as how the landscape of hardwa…

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Zack Scott - Decoding Data-Driven Decisions in Winning Organizations 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Zack Scott is the founder and CEO of Four Rings Sports Solutions and adviser for Gemini Sports Analytics. Over the past 20 years, Zack’s data-driven leadership has directly contributed to four Boston Red Sox world championships. He spent one year as General Manager of the New York Mets, and he has advised the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Tigers, an…

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Mathieu Lacome & Sudarshan Gopaladesikan - Touchpoints and Trust: Building Data Culture in Sports 24:45

7M ago24:45

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Suds Gopaladesikan is the director of football intelligence for Italy's Atalanta BC. Mathieu Lacome is the head performance and analytics officer with the Parma Calcio football club in Italy, where he develops on-pitch and scouting strategies. Both teams are greatly outperforming their squad costs and operating in a sustainable manner. Together, Su…

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The Youngest Ever 3x Kaggle GM Explains Why She Switched to Product (Ruchi Bhatia) - KNN Ep. 188 32:42

7M ago32:42

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ruchi Bhatia. Ruchi is the youngest ever 3x Kaggle Grandmaster. She recently started work as a product marketing manager at HP after being a Z by HP global data science ambassador. In this episode we talk about why Ruchi shifted to product, what she has learned from transitioning into the workforce at HP, an…

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Matthew Lynley - From Field Notes to Future Wins: Leveraging Unstructured Data in Sports 28:04

7M ago28:04

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Matthew Lynley has been a journalist covering the tech industry for more than a decade. Four years of this career have been spent covering analytics and data science - tools which he personally used. He is the founder of the Supervised newsletter that aims to help decision-makers sort through the hype and reality of AI tools and the future of big d…

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How Fast is AI Innovation Really Happening? (Tina Huang) - KNN Ep. 187 42:33

7M ago42:33

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Today I brought back my good friend Tina Huang on the podcast! We talked about her continuing venture into content and entrepreneurship as well as our experience and learnings from NVIDIA's GTC conference. Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners: - Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land a…

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Seth Stephens - Beyond the Code: How AI Transformed a Data Scientist's Game 19:27

7M ago19:27

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Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a data scientist who put his Harvard PhD to work at Google, as well as consulting for numerous Fortune 500 companies. His first book, Everybody Lies, was a New York Times bestseller and an Economist Book of the Year. Almost the entirety of his new book, Who Makes the NBA, was written over the course of a single month by …

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How AI Changes the Interview Process (Nick Singh) - KNN Ep. 186 50:09

7M ago50:09

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Singh. He is the author of Ace the Data Science Interview and the Head Lemur at datalemur, a website helping you prepare for interviews. In this episode we learn what Nick has been doing since the publication of his book, how the interview process has changed with new advances in AI, and how you can sta…

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Matt Ober- Bridging Finance and Sports 27:24

7M ago27:24

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Matt Ober is an extremely accomplished data leader turned venture capitalist. After leading Bloomberg's data operations for years, Matt served as chief data scientist for the $20 billion hedge fund Third Point, where he led development and implementation of data and analytics strategies for the entire firm. He is currently general partner at Social…

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The Problem With Developer Advocacy (Daliana Liu) - KNN Ep. 185 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Daliana Liu. Daliana is the host of the Data Scientist Show. She also has experience in developer advocacy and working as a data scientist in large tech companies and startups. Today we talk about why she quit her job in tech, how developer advocacy could be improved, and much more! Podcast Sponsors, Affilia…

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Miles Adkins - Demystifying Data Science Through Automation of Analytics 22:45

7M ago22:45

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Miles Adkins has spent a decade in the data science world, from hedge fund investment models to his current position as A.I. and Machine Learning specialist at Snowflake cloud computing. He has served in both administrative and customer-facing roles, and is intimately familiar with the successful implementation of data strategies. In this episode, …

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Speaking with the Creator of Pandas on the Future of Open Source (Wes McKinney) - KNN Ep. 184 58:21

8M ago58:21

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Wes McKinney. Wes is well known in the open source community for his work building the pandas library. He also has a fascinating background leading the production of other data tooling with a focus on ubiquitous language-agnostic, hardware-optimized analytical computing. In this episode we learn about the o…

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Achille de Rauglaudre & Mathieu Lacome - The Business and Data Strategy Alignment 34:13

8M ago34:13

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Achille de Rauglaudre is a Sports investor and advisor. Mathieu Lacome is author of the book "Football Intelligence" and the head performance and analytics officer with the Parma Calcio football club in Italy, where he develops on-pitch and scouting strategies. Together, Achille and Mathieu bring a substantial body of knowledge and experience to th…

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The Story Behind the Analyst Builder (Alex Freberg) - KNN Ep. 183 41:18

8M ago41:18

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing @AlexTheAnalyst yet again on the podcast. So much has changed for him in a short period of time with his analyst builder platform. In this episode, we talk about his journey creating a product, the changing field of data, and how he dealt with burnout. Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners: - Taro - htt…

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David Spezia - The Direction of Data is MORE 29:21

8M ago29:21

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Self-proclaimed data nerd David Spezia served as one of the original Field CTO's at Tableau, was the Principal Sales Engineer at Snowflake during the largest IPO in software history, and is now a Distinguished Architect at Salesforce. His specialties include problem solving with technology, data visualization, and information system design and arch…

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David Hardoon - Innovating Data Strategy, Building and Sustaining Excellence 30:36

8M ago30:36

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David Hardoon is an executive with more than two decades of international data science experience in multiple fields. In the financial sector, he headed up data and AI strategy for the central bank of Singapore and UnionBank of the Phillipines. In academia, David has served as an Honorary Senior Research Associate with the University College of Lon…

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Should Kids Still Learn to Code? (Hunter Kempf) - KNN Ep. 182 58:39

8M ago58:39

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Kempf for a second time on the KNN podcast. Hunter is a fellow Z by HP global ambassador who works as a Data Scientist at Cloudflare. He is at the intersection of Data and Cyber security. In this episode, we touch on if kids should learn to code, the implications of AI on security, and much more! Podc…

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Jordan Morrow - Implementing (or Ignoring) Analytics-Driven Data on the Field 30:19

8M ago30:19

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Jordan Morrow is the founder and owner of Bodhi Data. Since 2019, he’s won 7 awards for his work on data, analytics, and AI. Bodhi Data is aiming to transfer skills in these fields to individuals and organizations that will allow them to make data-driven decisions without becoming advanced data professionals themselves. In this conversation Jordan,…

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From Auditor to Data Driven Decision Maker (Monica Kay Royal) - KNN Ep. 181 50:53

9M ago50:53

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Monica Kay Royal. She is the host of Data podcast for nerds which can be found here @nerdnourishment ! She went from working as an auditor to leading a team making data driven audit decisions. In this episode we talk about how she made her transition, the benefits and drawbacks of standardization of data sci…

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Andrew Madson - Finding Actionable Insights in Complex Data 19:45

9M ago19:45

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Andrew Madson is the Senior Director of Data Analytics at Arizona State University, while also serving as professor at three other universities. Andrew is a solutions-focused analyst, specializing in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. His team at ASU is working to bridge their academic research with industry for real-wo…

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How Fatherhood Changes Career Goals (Antonio Ivanovski) - KNN Ep. 180 1:01:52

9M ago1:01:52

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Antonio Ivanovski (A.I.) is husband and father of two amazing kids who works as a senior data analyst at Google working on protecting Google's ad ecosystem from invalid traffic. Antonio has experience working at Verizon as an A.I. Product Manager and as a Business Intelligence Analyst. When not working, Antonio is spending time with family, playing…

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Jesse Davis - The Triumphs and Challenges of Modern Sports Analytics 22:01

9M ago22:01

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Jesse Davis is a computer science professor at KU Leuven, Belgium, where he supervises teams of PhD students researching A.I., data science, and machine learning. Jesse is probably best known for co-developing Valuing Actions by Estimating Probabilities (VAEP) framework in soccer, now widely used throughout the game. He is also cofounder of RunEASI…

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Day-Yi - The Passion for Sports, Data and Education 21:17

9M ago21:17

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Day-Yi is a lecturer at Princeton's Center for Statistics & Machine Learning. Yi has taught college-level math courses, trained corporate clients, and built his own consulting practice focused on data technologies. His client list includes companies such as New York Life, Unilever, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of China. He has also taught at Columbia, …

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Edem Spio - International Perspective in the Business of Sports 20:05

9M ago20:05

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Edem Spio, co-founder, co-host and senior producer of the Africa Business of Sport Podcast and co-founder and director of the Africa Sport Business Group. Spio is also the Media Relations Office at Toppem Sports, and the Public Relations Officer at Yong African Leaders in Sports. In this episode, Spio talks about the integration of AI and data anal…

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Eric Siegel - The Myths and Potential of Machine Learning Operations 25:32

9M ago25:32

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Eric Siegel, Ph.D., is a former Columbia University professor, founder of the Predictive Analytics World and Deep Learning World conference series. Siegel authored the bestselling book, "Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die," which is a textbook at university courses worldwide. In this episode, Eric Siegel tal…

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Nancy Hensley: Talking Women's Sports, Data, and the Future of Sports Analytics 18:56

9M ago18:56

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Nancy Hensley is a powerhouse in the sports industry and data-driven technology. After serving as the Chief Digital Officer for IBM's Data and AI division, she revolutionized the AI product offerings at Stats Perform, before going on to co-found women's soccer conglomerate Mercury 13. In this episode, Nancy talks about what it takes to be a part of…

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Jepson Taylor - Data Democratization and Business Success 34:37

10M ago34:37

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Welcome back to the Winning with Data Podcast! Jepson Taylor has 18 years of experience in machine learning. His career journey began at Intel/Micron, and he later transitioned into a pivotal role at a hedge fund. Jepson then served as Chief Data Scientist at the Sequoia-backed HR startup, HireVue. In 2017, Taylor co-founded Zeff.ai with Gemini adv…

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Why He Left His PhD to Pursue His AI Podcast (Louis-Francois Bouchard) - KNN Ep. 179 59:03

10M ago59:03

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Louis-Francois Bouchard! Louis is the host of the @WhatsAI and he just recently left his PhD to pursue the channel and podcast full time. In this episode we dive deep into this decision, how he is choosing to spend his new free time, and how he recovered from the early stages of burnout. Podcast Sponsors, Af…

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From Divinity Student to Data Scientist (Immanuel Tacky) - KNN Ep. 178 41:54

10M ago41:54

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Immanuel Tacky. Immanuel is currently a data scientist at Canadian tire company. In this episode, we talk about why Immanuel decided to pursue a masters degree to break into the data science field. We also talk about how he went from a masters in divinity into his current career in data. Podcast Sponsors, Af…

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How AI Reshaped This Data Analyst's Job (Luke Barousse) - KNN Ep. 177 59:16

11M ago59:16

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend @LukeBarousse ! We dive into how Luke is now using AI for all of his data work, the incredible opportunity he got working for mr. beast, and much more! Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners: - Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land…

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The Past and Future of Healthcare and AI? (Eric Doherty) - KNN Ep. 176 47:24

11M ago47:24

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Doherty. Eric is a global executive leader in the healthcare space. He has held senior executive roles in 5 different companies focused in the pharmaceutical and medical device spaces. In this episode, we will learn a bit more about past and future of healthcare, especially how they relate to AI. Podcas…

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Why His Data Tik-Tok is so Addicting (Elijah Butler) - KNN Ep. 175 1:09:32

11M ago1:09:32

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Elijah Butler. Elijah is a Data Analyst at Humana who has developed an impressive following on tik tok for his short form, informative, data related content. Elijah had a great conversation about how he developed his audience, how he gets over the "overwhelm" associated with the data career, and with how con…

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