Inside Look at HR Data Science at Intel
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Sarah Kalicin from Intel shares insight on how data science can positively impact the way teams work on this episode. As an HR Data Scientist at Intel Corporation, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our discussion. Her journey is a fascinating blend of industrial statistics and diverse industry experience, including roles at Ford Motor Company, Nabisco Craft Foods, and medical device companies.
Her current role in HR data science showcases her ability to bridge the gap between business problems and data solutions. Join us as we explore Sarah's insights into the ever-evolving landscape of data science and how it can transform organizations.
Key Takeaways
🔹The importance of fully understanding a business problem before determining a data-driven solution
🔹How effective training of team members can lead to tangible business results
🔹 Why data literacy and clear communication with stakeholders is crucial for successful adoption and impact of a data-driven solution
🔹The importance of considering the user experience of new solutions that are implemented
Quotes
💬 “It's really about identifying that data that you need and then trying to figure out how do you get that data to your stakeholders in a way that they can consume it, and then start managing success.”
💬 “Understand that business problem and then be able to translate that to a data problem so that we can figure out what the value is for the company.”
💬 “Just because you took a class and you like the class doesn’t necessarily mean it translates into skills or behaviors or business impact … What kind of measurements do we need to do in order to be able to showcase that these classes are having impact …?”
Featured in This Episode
Sarah Kalicin, HR Data Scientist, Intel Corporation
Sarah is a skilled statistical leader with deep analytical expertise and a strong background in strategic thinking and business management. With almost twenty years at Intel Corporation, she now works as an HR Data Scientist.
Sarah loves helping cross-functional teams find ways to improve commercial profitability for their organizations. And as the founder of Achieve More with Data, she is focused on helping organizations better leverage data assets to achieve greater success.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahkalicin
Evan Wimpey, Director of Analytics Strategy, Elder Research
Company website: elderresearch.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-wimpey
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Sarah’s diverse career background and journey to becoming an HR data scientist
03:23 Sarah’s love for helping organizations get more value from their data
04:52 An example of an HR data scientist project
06:11 The need for effective team training to achieve business goals
10:37 The balance of data analytics, privacy, and ethical considerations
12:19 Getting buy-in from key stakeholders
16:06 Data scientists at Intel and the importance of training teams based on their experience
20:22 The impact of AI at Intel
22:30 The importance of considering the user experience of a new application
24:56 Building a data-driven culture within an organization
29:02 Sarah’s desire to help organizations make strategic decisions using data analytics
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