Dr. Beverly Wright, Host
Dr. Beverly Wright, PhD, CAP, serves as Vice President of Data Science & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions, and Executive Director for Data Science Programs for University of Georgia, Executive Education.
Beverly is a sought-after professional speaker at established conferences, presenting on topics related to data science, consumer insights, and marketing analytics. She also operates a nonprofit that leverages data science talent, tools, and resources for community betterment, tackling tough issues like human trafficking, opioid and other addictions, mental health, and other causes.
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The opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or affiliated organizations.
Latest Episodes:
Leveraging AI to optimize energy consumption of renewable energy
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chelsea Lamar, VP, Global Sustainability @ AIT Worldwide Logistics:
- Tell us about the world of energy – and what’s considered renewable
- How is AI related to renewable energy? Where is AI applied to help with renewables?
- What are the problems we need to solve more effectively with AI to help with renewable energy?
- Help us understand what companies can do to leverage AI as a way of helping advance renewable energy?
- What do you see for the future of AI in relation to renewables?
- What do you see for the future of knowledge work as it relates to GenAI?
Chelsea Lamar, VP, Global Sustainability @ AIT Worldwide Logistics
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Exploration of When and Where to Leverage GenAI in Knowledge Work
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Brian Burns, Senior Manager of AI, Sprout Social:
- Talk about knowledge work – what does the term mean?
- Describe a few examples of how we might leverage GenAI
- What are the challenges when trying to incorporate AI and GenAI for knowledge work?
- How can we make this collaboration successful between human and machine?
- What do you see for the future of knowledge work as it relates to GenAI?
Brian Burns Senior Manager of AI, Sprout Social
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AI in the Real World: Balancing Innovation & Risk in a Regulated Landscape
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Raghu Kulkarni:
• Tell me about what we mean by AI in this context?
• Let’s talk about regulation.. What does that really mean? How does it limit or support organizations?
• Regarding the notion of innovation, can you give some examples of how that might look in a regulated sense?
• The possibilities with AI are endless! Are we having to compromise on innovation, especially being in a regulated environment because of responsible AI? How can we balance our pace for creating new cutting edge ways of doing things while staying responsible and aligned with regulatory requirements?
Raghu Kulkarni Chief AI Officer Equifax
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Back to basics: Essentials for Product Development in the Age of AI
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Marcy Cunningham:
• The goal is to get more data, solutions, and AI into the hands of our consumers… Does this present certain difficulties?
• What are some of the issues associated with not meeting the prerequisites for new AI tools?
• Are we trying to use AI to fill gaps?
• How can we improve our way of hitting the basics?
• What advice would you give for the future efforts of streamlining these processes and ultimately leveraging AI to improve our data inspired decision-making?
Marcy Cunningham, Head of Information Governance, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Top challenges and opportunities GenAI brings to the retail experience
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Andrew Simmons:
- What are some examples of GenAI for retail?
- Let’s talk about the difficulties and challenges GenAI can bring.
- How about the positive opportunities presenting from GenAI?
- Is the juice worth the squeeze?
- What do you see for the future of retail with GenAI?
Andrew Simmons, CPractice Lead – Retail & CPG at Wavicle
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Being Human in the AI Era
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Tamara Lambert:
- Evolution of what it means to be human
- Biological factors and AI emulation
- Anything we can do, can AI do better?
- What does the future hold for defining us as humans
Tamara Lambert, CobiCure MedTech Innovation Fellow- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
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AI for the Rest of Us
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Andrew Simmons:
- What are some examples of GenAI for retail
- Let’s talk about the difficulties and challenges GenAI can bring
- How about the positive opportunities presenting from GenAI
- Is the juice worth the squeeze
- What do you see for the future of retail with GenAI
Geneva Taylor, Director of Data Analytics and Insights
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Analytics Challenges Specific to the Manufacturing Sector
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Prateek Shrivastava:
- Describing some of the use cases in manufacturing.
- What sorts of specific challenges do manufacturing companies face?
- How can analytics adjust to take these issues into account?
- What does the future hold for advancing analytics in manufacturing?
Prateek Shrivastava, Principal Data Scientist at Cummins Inc.
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The Criticality of Mature data and AI for Accurate GenAI
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Aparajit Agarwal, Kao Corporation:
- What is analytics maturity as it relates to GenAI?
- Discussing relationship between a solid machine learning strategy and developing GenAI capabilities.
- Finding the applicable use cases for GenAI given maturity levels.
- Advice for getting GenAI implemented in your organization.
Aparajit Agarwal, Enterprise Data and AI Architect at Kao Corporation
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How AI Impacts How We Develop and Grow Data Teams
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & Gamble:
- What are some of the core skill of traditional data teams?
- How is AI modifying the way we work in data?
- Describe ways to upskill, re-skill, or hire data teams of the future.
Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & Gamble
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Leveraging AI Technology in Healthcare
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Bhavna Mehta , Assistant Vice President at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center:
- What are some examples of ways AI technology can support healthcare operations and decision making?
- Describe some of the challenges specific to healthcare when thinking about leveraging AI.
- How do you think AI will work with us in the future to support and improve community health?
Bhavna Mehta, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home Depot
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Applying AI Technologies for Business Operations
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Huzaifa Sayed, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home Depot:
- What are some business operations solvable via AI?
- How can AI technologies help streamline, improve, or otherwise support operations?
- What does the future hold for leveraging AI as part of operational activities?
- What final piece of advice would you give to someone trying to find ways to leverage AI technology used to support business functions?
Huzaifa Sayed, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home Depot
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Getting the Absolute Best Data Science Talent to Solve Marketing Problems
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Bindu Chellappan, SVP marketing insights Fleetcor:
- Describe the marketing / data science dance -do we need data science for successful marketing?
- What are the types of jobs for data scientists in marketing?
- What are the key skills for a marketing data scientist?
- What about other types of non-technical skills? Like domain knowledge or personal attributes?
- How should data science talent vary based on Marketing context?
- Describe your final piece of advice for anyone getting into the marketing data science space?
Bindu Chellappan, SVP marketing insights Fleetcor
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The role of the CAIO
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Rachel Stuve:
- What is a CAIO?
- Tips on interacting with C-suite individuals.
- Technical business cultural background.
- What can this solve for us?
Rachel Stuve, Sr Director Data Science & AI – Elevance Health
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Reducing Barriers to Complex Data Science Entry by Leveraging AI
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Hua Ai:
- What are the types of data science work able to get automated, managed with AI?
- How can AI help, what steps are reduced?
- How does this change the necessary skill set?
- Are we writing ourselves out of a job?
- Final piece of advice for leveraging AI to reduce data science barriers?
Hua Ai, General Manager – Predictive Modeling, Delta Air Lines
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Defining and Adapting your Data Science Career
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Giang Do:
- What is a Data Science career?
- Value of Experience, Exposure and Knowledge.
- What are the tricks to a successful career?
- Tips you wish you had known.
- Final piece of advice.
Giang Do, Global Sr. Dir & Head of One Demand Data and Analytics Solutions
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Building Data Science and AI Capabilities to Last
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Deepak Jose:
- what are some of the capabilities
- importance of challenging status quo
- breaking silos
- how to know you’ve won
- final piece of advice
Deepak Jose, Global Sr. Dir & Head of One Demand Data and Analytics Solutions
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Applying a Data-Informed Approach to Influence Leaders and Business Decision-Makers
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Ned Caron:
- What do we mean by data-informed?
- How does this differ from data-driven or other philosophies?
- What are the challenges and benefits for adopting data-informed decision making?
- What advice would you offer to someone trying to move in the data-informed direction?
Ned Caron, SVP Marketing, Gray Decision Intelligence
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Evolution of Data Science: Enhancing Productivity, Not Replacing You
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Jorge Figueroa:
- Possibilities and opportunities of new AI platforms
- AI as a new danger to some professions or a new tool?
- Advantages of AI and the new competencies that come with it
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Ensuring Scalable Data Science Solutions
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Dinakar Deshmukh:
- What does it mean for a solution to be scalable?
- How have we lacked in this area as an industry?
- Why it’s important to make solutions that last.
- The future of data science products and scalability
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Successfully Leveraging AutoML to Solve Complex Problems
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chad Harness:
- what AutoML is for business people,
- how do these types of tools work,
- what are the right ways to leverage AutoML, and
- expectations for the future of AutoML tools.
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Getting the edu Right: Choosing academic programs to stimulate a successful career in data
In this episode of TAG Data Talk, host Dr. Beverly Wright talks with Justin Grieshop:
- the backgrounds and disciplines in data science and analytics,
- how to show the importance of diversity of thought, and
- advice for understanding the right education and how to extract value from those resources.
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