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Michelle Boston, Chief Information Officer, Bank of America

Michelle Boston is Chief Information Officer at Bank of America, where she leads technology strategy and execution to support the bank’s global operations and business lines. Based in Dallas, she brings more than a decade of leadership experience within the organization, with a strong focus on data, architecture, and enterprise technology. Prior to being […]

Vishal Talwar, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, FedEx Corporation; President of FedEx Dataworks, FedEx Corporation

[…] and Information Officer at FedEx Corporation, and President of FedEx Dataworks. He brings nearly three decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformations and helping global enterprises apply data, AI, and technology to drive competitive advantage. His career has shaped a clear perspective: successful AI leadership is not defined by technical sophistication alone, but by strong business alignment, […]

Scott Richardson, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, First Citizens Bank

[…] sustained enterprise value. Scott Richardson is Chief Data and Analytics Officer at First Citizens Bank, bringing more than three decades of experience at the intersection of technology, data, and business leadership. He began his career as a financial systems consultant at a leading global consulting firm, working in more than 20 countries and […]

Debasish Patnaik, Senior Partner, UK Leader, QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

[…] Patnaik is a Senior Partner and UK Leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey. He studied Computer Science and began his career as a software engineer, building data and technology solutions for financial institutions. Those early roles shaped his systems-thinking approach and exposed him to the realities of legacy technology, complex data estates and competing organisational […]

Dr Peter Appleby, Head of Data Science and Analytics, Autotrader

[…] him close to many of the formative discussions in the field, many years before the resurgence of large-scale neural networks and the emergence of architectures such as transformers, the technology that underpins large language models like ChatGPT. Peter then transitioned into industry, taking on commercial data science leadership roles and, more recently, broader AI leadership positions as the […]

Building a data lab

[…] do data scientists understand the needs of the wider organisation? A: Any understanding of the business develops informally among data scientists. Q: To what extent is suitable technology provided to the data science function? A: Technology provision for the data science is limited by the IT constraints of the function it serves. As is […]
BigID explaining AI preparations to DataIQ members.

Frontline lessons for organisational AI preparation

Laying the groundwork for AI adoption The first step in preparing for AI involves aligning organisational processes with the demands of this selected AI technology. Dennis described to the audience the initial efforts his team undertook, including building and adopting specific onboarding processes. These initial steps were essential to ensure that data, tools, and […]
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A failure in training is failing digital transformations

[…] A critical first step for data leaders is to conduct a comprehensive skills assessment to identify gaps between employees’ current capabilities and the requirements of the new technology. DataIQ members can take advantage of a range of assessments to identify their capabilities and comparison to other organisations. Ideally, the analysis should involve collaboration […]
Martin Aylward, Head of Data and CRM, EDF, and Cici Whitcomb, Data Engineer, EDF, discussing their data office wins.

Winning awards – How EDF energised its data office vibe

[…] alongside the development of new concepts that could have been missed otherwise. One other aspect that data leaders need to focus on for developing data culture is technology. Aylward explained how choosing the appropriate technology stack can significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of data initiatives, as well as supporting users – even outside […]

2024 DataIQ Awards – The Yusuf Mumtaz New Talent or Data Apprentice (Brand): Clementine Whitcomb, EDF

[…] energy usage across the nation. The platform reduced data preparation time by 70%, enabling EDF’s analysts to focus on value-adding tasks. Simultaneously, Whitcomb pioneered EDF’s data and technology LinkedIn page, amassing 1,187 followers, and fostering diversity in recruitment. As a volunteer for Code Your Future, she provided refugees with digital skills training through mentorship […]
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AI in Formula E: Winning on the racetrack – and against climate change

Formula E is defined by cutting-edge technology and fine margins. All participating vehicles are built on the same chassis and powered by the same battery. Uniformity of hardware means that teams rely on data and insight to gain strategic advantages. The Envision Virgin Racing Team has partnered with professional services firm Genpact to maximise […]

Merkle Aquila – from Edinburgh kitchen to global player

[…] – 2016: Bigger and more business-like Right from the start, Aquila has been an advocate of the democratisation of data and analytics. But analysts also needed a technology platform to run their projects which could then become a product in its own right. “We had the crazy idea that you could automate the analyst.” […]
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NetApp and Aston Martin F1 – Driving data to the top

[…] a longer time than competitors which means they have a better chance to solidify their racing setup and extract the most performance from the vehicle. Furthermore, SnapMirror technology allows the UK-based engineers and simulator racers to use real-time data from the ongoing race to devise strategies, predict environmental changes (which can have drastic effects […]
Thomas Lee-Warren

Thomas Lee-Warren, Chief Technologist – R2 Data Labs, Rolls-Royce

[…] I ended up running the applications and support function for the Food Group, which turned over $10 billion annually. As we had been at the frontier of technology and business building, I moved into a consultancy role after leaving M&S, helping to guide corporates with setting up development teams and how to implement a […]
Rob Davis

Rob Davis, Vice-President of Product Management EMEA, MicroStrategy

[…] data consumption experiences that involve everyone in the organisation providing just in time trusted information for key decisions, with little friction or context switching. Data and technology are changing business, the economy and society – what do you see as the biggest opportunity emerging from this? Data and technology are only useful insofar […]
Mark Ramsey

Mark Ramsey, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, R&D, GlaxoSmithKline

Path to power Ramsey’s 30-year plus career has focused at the intersection of business and technology. His first 11 years were in the insurance industry, leading the selection and implementation of new technologies for the organisation. He then was one of the pioneers in data and analytics during his 18 year career with […]
Lyndsay Wise

Lyndsay Wise, Director of Market Intelligence, Information Builders

[…] is the proudest achievement of your career to date? I don’t have one memorable moment over others. I enjoy helping organisations and always feel most rewarded when technology is used to make businesses more efficient. I am also a published author. Who is your role model or the person you look to for inspiration? […]