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Marc and Christian invite you to join them in their coffee break with guests to discuss their experience in the always-growing data field. From technical discussions to tangible impacts made by data, this podcast guides you in your journey to thrive as a data sales engineer, solution architect, or data analyst/consultant. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-coffee-break-podcast/ Website - https://www.thedatacoffeebreakpodcast.com/This podcast represents our views and not the ...
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#31 - Open vs. Closed LLMs: A Strategic Guide
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Send us a text Ever wondered how cycling from London to Paris could inspire an in-depth discussion about AI? Join us as Marc shares his scenic adventure along the charming Avenue Vert, setting the stage for a captivating exploration into the world of open-source large language models (LLMs). Christian and Marc delve into the heart of AI, examining …
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Send us a text Grab your mug, it's Data Coffee Break time with Christian and Marc! ☕️ This episode, we're brewing up a hot topic: RAG vs. Giant Context Windows. You might be wondering, what in the world is RAG and why should I care? Well, settle in because we're about to break it down for you, no matter if you're an AI rockstar or just dipping your…
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#29 - Data and AI Trends for 2024 with Ivan Coelho
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Send us a text One year after our first attempt to predict the data trends of 2023, we look back into our prediction and reflect on how this year was transformative. Then, we gear back into 2024 with a heated debate with Ivan Coelho, our infamous guest, to dissect what could be a transformative year for the Data and AI space. Tune in and listen to …
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#28 - LangChain, LlamaIndex and RAG - Let's define
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Send us a text Join Marc and Christian in our first episode of 2024 as we dive into an exhilarating discussion exploring the nuances between two groundbreaking frameworks - LangChain and LlamaIndex. ☕📊 In this episode, we've brewed up the perfect blend of insight and clarity for all levels of familiarity with frameworks for GenAI. Whether you're a …
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#27 - Let's talk about AI with Natalia Koupanou
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Send us a text Buckle up for a caffeinated conversation as we dive deeply into the fascinating world of AI with our AI expert guest, Natalia Koupanu! A seasoned AI practitioner and director. In this episode, Marc and Christian switch on their curiosity engines and get Natalia to share her AI wisdom. We kick things off with MLOps – yes, we'll break …
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#26 - The Great Demo Talk with Ivan Coelho
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Send us a text Demos, you see, are more than just showing off cool stuff. They're your secret weapon for getting your message across, winning hearts, and nailing your goals. So, whether you're in pre-sales, consultancy, or want to level up your presentation game, this episode is for you! Ivan, our recurrent guest and a demo legend, spills the beans…
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Send us a text Hey there, coffee lovers! Ready for another awesome episode of the Data Coffee Break Podcast? Get excited because Marc and Christian are back with a data talk on "Mastering Storytelling." Brew a fresh cup, kick back, and join us as we dive into the world of storytelling – the secret sauce that turns bland data into gripping tales. Pr…
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#24 - Asking Your Data the Right Question with David Sigerson
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Send us a text In this episode, Marc and Christian are joined by David Sigerson to explore the critical role of asking the right questions in data-driven decision-making and data literacy, the evolution of Machine Learning models, and the importance of focusing on business problems rather than technology. Are you looking to hone your data-driven sk…
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#23 - Changing job? Here is our data interview advice
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Send us a text As the demand for data professionals continues to skyrocket, organisations need to find the right individuals with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to excel in the field. In this episode, Marc and Christian share their insights and discuss the key factors to consider and best practices when interviewing for data roles. Whether you'…
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#22 - Finding the next Data Unicorn with Andrea Vasco
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Send us a text Andrea joins Marc & Christian to explore the qualities and attributes that make a startup stand out from the crowd, discussing the essential ingredients for creating a unicorn in the data space. In this episode, they touch upon the importance of a strong team, effective leadership, and a clear vision, as well as the significance of t…
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Send us a text Data Mesh and Data Fabric are gaining popularity in the industry, but many people still need to decide which one to choose. In this episode, Marc and Christian will explore the key differences, similarities, pros and cons of these two approaches to managing data within the organisation. Both aim to improve data accessibility and coll…
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Send us a text Data Contracts have become an increasingly important concept in the world of data management, but the term itself is still relatively new for many people. In this episode, Christian and Marc examine the term's origins and explore why this trend has become such a critical concept for data-driven organisations. They discuss the differe…
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#19 - The Data Economy: How to Monetise your Data with Alex Eskinasy
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Send us a text As companies sit on mountains of data, the insights and value generated are reaching new heights for most. But the next level is to take advantage of this private data and monetise it to service clients, partners and customers. Data monetisation is the perfect next step for an organisation to generate substantial insights and new rev…
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#18 - Big Brother? No, just Data Observability
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Send us a text Data Observability is an essential practice for anyone working with data, but many people still need to become familiar with it. In this episode, Marc and Christian introduce the topic and explore what sets Data Observability apart from Data Quality. They discuss the pillars of Data Observability and examine how they work together to…
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Send us a text Marc and Christian explore the exciting world of data engineering. In this episode, we'll introduce data engineering and discuss data engineers' tasks, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and analysis, with tools such as Apache Spark and other data processing and analysis tools. Data engineering is critical to the data…
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#16 - The real challenges in Data Engineering with Denis Zaboronsky
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Send us a text Denis Zaboronsky shares his insights on some of the critical challenges data engineers face in their day-to-day work. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of data quality, the real value of real-time analytics and the critical importance of data security and data opps, particularly in the age of big data and cloud computing. D…
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#15 - Technical Sales? Focus on Delivering Value
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Send us a text A technical sale involves selling products or services that require a high level of technical expertise or knowledge. But how do we stay away from the feature comparison and cost conversation? In this episode, hosts Marc and Christian dive into the world of technical sales to discuss the importance of understanding customer pain poin…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the emerging trend of data products and why they matter in today's business world. Many companies are shifting their focus from traditional data analytics to creating data products that provide tangible value to their customers. We delve into the differences between data products and Data as a Product (Daa…
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#13 - Biotech Analytics, saving the world with Data with Amber Hilton
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Send us a text Amber shares her insights and expertise on the importance of biotech analytics and how it helps drive progress in the medical industry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of biotech and how it differs from Medtech. We also delve into the process of collecting and regulating data in the biotech industry and the skill set neede…
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#12 - Top Data Trends for 2023 with Ivan Coelho
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Send us a text Happy New Year, data community! We wish you a successful and data-driven year in 2023. For this episode, we sit in person with Ivan Coelho (Solution Consultant in the data and work management industry) to discuss some data trends for 2023. As you will discover, not all topics, we are discussing receive the stamp of data trend from ou…
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#11 - Making Data Personal (End of Year Special)
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Send us a text It's the end of the year, and as we reflect on the past 12 months, it's important to consider data's role in our daily lives. From the apps we use on our phones to the websites we visit and the products we purchase, data is constantly being collected and analyzed to shape our experiences and decisions. In this episode, Marc & Christi…
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#10 - A view into Data Journalism with Rachel Costa
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Send us a text Rachel Costa shares her experience as a Data Journalist and Sales Engineer. In this episode, we speak about the importance of cross-checking and cleaning data in journalism, how to lie with statistics and the latest trends in Data Storytelling! Rachel is a journalist turned into an information designer, data consultant, sales enginee…
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#9 - 10 Tips for effective time management
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Send us a text In this episode, Marc and Christian discuss their tips on managing time effectively to increase productivity, reduce stress, and achieve your goals more effectively. From common time management pitfalls to real-life experiences on how to overcome them. The episode will help you improve your time management skills and become more prod…
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#8 - The Pre-sales & Sales symbiosis with Adi Pasharel
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Send us a text In our last episode, we did a deep dive into the role of pre-sales in a technology company. This time, we go a step further to understand the relationship that is created between a pre-sale and a sales professional. Our guest Adi Pasharel has many years of experience working as an Account Executive and shares his perspective on how s…
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Send us a text Marc and Christian do a deep dive into the role of pre-sales in a technology or product company. Often called Solution Engineer, Sales Engineer; Pre-Sales is a relatively new role in the industry. But how is it different from other functions such as Consultancy or Support Engineering, and what are the unique skills needed to be a Pre…
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#6 - Welcome to the Alternative Data with Alex Lokhov
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Send us a text Alternative Data is a rising trend in the data industry. But what is the Alternative Data? What are the use cases? And perhaps most importantly, can anyone leverage this Data within their organisation? Alex Lokhov joins Marc and Christian to answer these questions and demystify the Alternative Data. So let’s begin. Follow Alex: Linke…
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#5 - 10 Life Hacks to stay in the game in this changing tech landscape
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Send us a text The world is changing at a very fast pace, and most of us are facing the need to learn regularly in our roles. So how can you make sure you stay in the game? And what should you consider as part of your learning plan? Let’s uncover the top hacks from Christian and Marc in this episode. And those tips are relevant even if you are not …
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#4 - What you didn't expect from NLP with Martin Staniforth
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Send us a text Martin Staniforth discusses the challenges of dealing with Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Enterprise Software: from small data problems to the power of MLOps. In this episode, you will learn about living in a multimodal NLP world, why adopting an MLOps strategy is a no-brainer for organisations and more! So let's begin. Follow …
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#3 - Top 10 tips to become a presentation master
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Send us a text We have all been there. We are about to present our slides, do a demo, or show a product feature when suddenly... something unexpected happens. Your audience interrupts: “this is not relevant to me”, “I don’t understand what the point is?” or even “I cannot see your screen!” So how can we prepare and prevent this from happening? Marc…
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#2 - Can data really be democratised? With Peter Jönsson
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Send us a text Peter Jönsson shares his experience in enabling organisations to become data-driven. In this podcast, we speak about what should be understood behind “data democratisation”, the importance of building a data culture and developing data literacy among the workforce. Don’t be fooled. This is a long process, and successful organisations…
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#1 - Introducing “The Data Coffee Break Podcast”
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Send us a text Kick-off time! Marc and Christian invite you to join them in their coffee break to discuss all things data. But what is it about? Let’s find out. Follow us on LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok and Youtube ! Music by Skilsel. This podcast represents our views and not the ones of our employers.…
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