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The Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep9 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Rethinking Our Approach to Data and AI LiteracySend us a textAI literacy is everywhere. But most teams still don’t understand what it actually means.→ And worse - they’re skipping the fundamentals of data altogether.This week on The Data Mix, we’re joined by Angelika Klidas - educator, author of Data Literacy in Practice, and one of the most grounded voices in the space.We get into:⮑ Why AI literacy isn't a standalone skill⮑ How data storytelling beats dashboards (every time)⮑ Mentorship, mindset, and the confidence gap in tech⮑ And what it takes to buil...2025-05-0858 minThe Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep8 - Women Who Qlik: Driving Data DiversitySend us a textTDM - The Data Mix - Season 3 Episode 8 - Women Who Qlik🚀 Leading. Inspiring. EmpowHERing.In this special episode of The Data Mix, we’re celebrating Women Who Qlik - and shining a spotlight on four incredible leaders shaping the future of data.Join @Angelika Klidas, @Stephanie Robinson, @Gwen Stamp, and @Priscila J. Papazissis Paolinelli as they share:→ How community fuels confidence, careers, and change→ Why representation at every level of data matters more than ever→ The power of mentoring, networking, and building without bou...2025-05-0158 minThe Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep7 – Taylor Desseyn: Building Trust in Tech CommunitiesSend us a text🧭 Career switch? Content overwhelm? Community-first hiring?In this episode of The Data Mix, Taylor Dessen, VP of Global Community at Torc, shares how community-led recruitment is transforming tech hiring by focusing on trust, relationships, and long-term engagement rather than transactional interactions.• Community-based recruitment sees 70% response rates compared to traditional recruitment's 25% response rate• Taylor transitioned from traditional recruiting to creating a DevRel approach for the talent industry• Torque connects candidates and employers through a platform that evaluates more than just resumes• The platform integrates GitHub profiles, video interviews...2025-04-1659 minThe Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep6 – Deepak Prasad: Catching the Data Wave Before It BreaksSend us a textJoin us for Season 3, Episode 6 of The Data Mix as we sit down with Deepak Prasad, seasoned consultant and AI strategist with over 15 years in the data world.From Unix terminals to modern-day AI pipelines, Deepak brings a clear-eyed view of how technology stacks have evolved – and how to catch the next wave.We cover:Career shifts from traditional BI to cloud-native stacksWhy consultants should build their own blueprintThe importance of curiosity over credentialsReal talk on whether AI is replacing or enabling engineersThoughts on causal AI and what’s co...2025-04-1055 minThe Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep5 - How Slack is Changing DevRel with AI – Kurtis Kemple (Slack & Salesforce AI)Send us a textAnd just like that, we’re back with another exciting episode of The Data Mix! 🚀 This week, we dive into a candid discussion on how AI can transform your career in 2025 with the brilliant Kurtis Kemple, Senior Director of Developer Relations at Salesforce, focusing on Slack.In this insightful episode, Kurtis shares:His incredible personal journey from incarceration to becoming a leader in tech. A sharp analysis of how AI and data analytics are reshaping the future of work and education. A thoughtful look at the importance of democra...2025-02-0757 minThe Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep4 - Ben Rogojan - Data Engineering Secrets: From Facebook to FreelanceSend us a textAnd just like that, we're back with a candid discussion on the state of data engineering in 2025! Join us as we sit down with Ben Rogojan, aka the Seattle Data Guy, for a sharp analysis of the consulting landscape. With over a decade of experience in data infrastructure and analytics, Ben offers a thoughtful look at:• The evolution of data engineering roles and skills• Challenges faced by consultants in today's market• Navigating the transition from full-time to consulting work• Essential tools and technologies shaping the fieldDon't mi...2025-01-2059 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S3 Ep3 - Mitchell TanSend us a textYour LinkedIn inbox could be costing you valuable business opportunities - but there's a solution. Join us for Season 3, Episode 3 of The Data Mix for an insightful conversation with Mitchell Tan, founder of Kondo, as we explore the hidden costs of poor LinkedIn inbox management and how to maximize your professional networking potential.In this episode, we dive into:• Why traditional LinkedIn inbox management falls short for modern professionals• How missed messages translate to missed revenue opportunities • The importance of maintaining professional relationships through timely responses•...2025-01-0659 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S3 Ep2 - Rosanne WernerSend us a textThe Data Mix - Season 3 Episode 2 - Rosanne WernerAnd just like that, we’re back with Season 3, Episode 2 of #thedatamix.This time, we’re joined by Rosanne Werner, CEO at XcelerateIQ and former Data and Digital Strategy Lead at Coca-Cola, for a candid discussion on the intersection of data, AI, and human behaviour. Rosanne shares insights on:- Why companies struggle with adoption despite investments in AI and data.- How neuroscience and behavioural science can improve data literacy.- The role of storytelling in m...2024-12-1954 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S3 Ep1 - Brendan GradySend us a textSeason 3 Episode 1 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that, we’re back with Season 3, Episode 1 of #thedatamix.This time, we’re joined by Brendan Grady, General Manager of Analytics and AI at Qlik, for a candid discussion on key developments in data analytics, cloud adoption, and AI integration, including:The impact of generative AI on business intelligence.Why cloud migration is crucial for scalability and innovation.What’s next for Qlik's roadmap, including AI and LLM integration.How Qlik is improving user a...2024-12-0459 min
Drinks ’N DataEpisode 19: Unlocking Value in Unstructured Data (ft.Brian Booden)Shawn & Kanon welcome Brian Booden from DataGlowIT in Scotland for an unstructured conversation about Unstructured Data. They also cover the use of data in the recent US presidential election. For the drink segment, when hosting a Scotsman, you talk about Scotch Whiskey.2024-11-151h 12
Breakthrough Moments#005 Brian Booden - Overcoming Challenges in Business GrowthIn this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, Brian Bowden, a seasoned expert in data intelligence, shares his journey from a technical role to becoming a successful consultant. He discusses the importance of specialization, the transition to consultancy, and the critical role of soft skills in bridging the gap between technical and business environments. Brian emphasizes the value of networking, mentorship, and building a personal brand on LinkedIn. He also reflects on the challenges of letting go of control in business and the vision for his company, DataGlow IT, in the coming years.Find Brian on LinkedIn: https...2024-09-2644 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S2 Ep4 - Christopher ChinSend us a textSeason 2 Episode 4 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that (well, almost!), we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!Very excited to announce another absorbing episode, this time with renowned Leadership Communication Coach, Christopher Chin!Chris' goal is to help every data professional and team realize the full potential of their work by visually and verbally delivering it in a way that moves their audience to action. George and Brian look forward to chatting to Chris about...2024-07-1655 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S2 Ep3 - Mike CaponeSend us a textSeason 2 Episode 3 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that (well, almost!), we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!Very excited to announce a super-special episode of TDM - The Data Mix from #QlikConnect with Qlik CEO Mike Capone!It will be an amazing chance to reflect on the hottest things that happened at Connect and hear directly from Mike about what's happening in the Qlik ecosystem.George and Brian are really looking forward to unpacking all...2024-07-091h 03The Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S2 Ep2 - Luke BeckleySend us a textSeason 2 Episode 2 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that, we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!⭐ For Season 2 Episode 2 of "The Data Mix," we are very lucky to have Head of Privacy & Data Governance @ Correla, Luke Beckley!We have so much to talk to Luke about! - Luke has a background in analytics and transitioned into data protection and data governance in 2017.- His role at Correla involves ensuring compliance with regulations, minimizing data co...2024-05-3159 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - S2 Ep1 - Myles SuerSend us a textSeason 2 Episode 1 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that (well, almost!), we are back with another exciting season and installment of #thedatamix!⭐ For Season 2 Episode 1 of "The Data Mix," we are very lucky to have Privacera Product Director, Myles Suer!We have so much to talk to Myles about!Myles discusses the impact of AI on the data industry. We explore how AI is driving value and transforming various sectors, such as marketing and sales.Some of...2024-05-0648 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - Episode 15 - Mike CaponeSend us a textEpisode 15 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that (well, almost!), we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!⭐ For Episode 15 of "The Data Mix," we are very lucky to have Qlik CEO Mike Capone!We have so much to talk to Make about, including:🎙️ Mike discusses his early career in technology and the pivotal moments that shaped his path.🏢 Insights into Mike's leadership roles at notable companies, including his tenure as CEO of Qlik.🧠 Exploring Mike's though...2023-10-1758 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - Episode 14 - Elif TutukSend us a textEpisode 14 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that (well, almost!), we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!⭐ For Episode 14, we are super excited to have Elif Tutuk, Global Head of Product at AtScale and former VP of Innovation and Design at Qlik!We have so much to talk to Elif about, including:🟢 Her life at Qlik and how the cognitive engine became "The Beast"🟢 Her move to AtScale, the role, and a bit about the company.2023-01-0552 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - Episode 13 - "Dr. Joe" PerezSend us a textEpisode 13 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that, we are back with another exciting installment of #thedatamix!For Episode 13, we are super excited to have Dr Joe Perez, a veteran of the IT industry and Internationally Acclaimed Keynote Speaker.In this episode we'll be exploring the following topics: * How to turn your organisation into a data driven organisation * Who's pushing the data agenda (top down v bottom up) * Stories and anecdotes from a career in enterprise data2022-11-1459 minThe Data Mix PodcastThe Data Mix - Episode 12 – Malcolm HawkerSend us a textEpisode 12 Replay (YouTube)Brian Booden (LinkedIn)George Beaton (LinkedIn)And just like that, George and I are back with another exciting instalment of #thedatamix!For Episode 12, we are super excited to have Malcolm Hawker, Master Data Management and Data Governance evangelist, ex-Gartner Analyst and Podcaster.He's a thought leader in the field of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance and has consulted to some of the largest businesses in the world on their enterprise information management strategies.Malcolm's mission is to raise...2022-10-241h 00