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Lights On Data Show

George Firican

The Lights On Data Show brings practical, insightful conversations with leading voices in data, analytics, AI, and governance.Hosted by George Firican, each episode helps data professionals turn complex ideas into clearer decisions, stronger foundations, and real-world impact. Expect engaging interviews on data strategy, data management, data quality, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, storytelling, AI and data governance, and the ideas shaping what comes next.Let’s keep putting the Lights On Data.

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181 episodes

  1. Why AI Works in a Demo but Struggles With Your Data - Interview with CUBIG 36:50
  2. How to Recover Trust After an Identity Breach 37:20
  3. The Math Problem With Human-in-the-Loop AI 23:53
  4. Data Governance 2.0: Transforming Control into Collaboration with AI 29:51
  5. Blockchain's Impact on Banking: Interview with Investor Matthew Le Merle 20:37
  6. NCOA: The Key to Accurate CRM Address Data 23:51
  7. How To Redefine Your Role Before AI Does It For You 23:05
  8. What Really Drives Career Growth in Data Analytics 22:35
  9. How Is AI reinventing MDM and Data Governance? 32:29
  10. Why Data Sovereignty Matters for AI Innovation (Interview with Vinay Samuel from Zetaris) 32:49
  11. Changing Student Recruitment and Retention with AI 22:59
  12. ROI Framework for Data Teams 23:25
  13. Unlocking the Future of Enterprise AI with Salesforce Agentforce 22:23
  14. How to Get Your KPIs Without the Data Hassle 24:55
  15. How to Master the New Era of Data Management - with Kamal Hathi 26:14
  16. How AI Agents Are Reshaping Data Observability 26:12
  17. Machine Learning in Complex Systems and Non-Linear Systems: Interview with Dr. Chris Kulp 22:01
  18. AI Compliance & Risk Management: Best Practices with Santosh Kaveti 24:39
  19. Unpacking DevOps Bull: Challenges, Solutions, and the Future 26:34
  20. Data Lineage Best Practices: Interview with Caitlyn Truong 20:58
  21. How to Start and Thrive as a Freelance Data Scientist 21:16
  22. Creating Immersive Experiences with AI 24:31
  23. How to Future-Proof Your Career and Thrive in the AI Industry with Dr. Joan Bajorek 18:04
  24. Industrial AI: Transforming Manufacturing 28:47
  25. Business 101 for the Data Professional 20:29
  26. How Organizational Culture Impacts Data Governance Success 29:39
  27. Simplifying AI for Non-Tech Leaders 27:38
  28. Why Copilot Is An Illusion 38:10
  29. Optimizing Retail Operations Through Data Strategy 29:28
  30. Harnessing Data Governance to Boost Marketing Efficiency 36:21
  31. Data Governance in the World of AI / ML 31:17
  32. Unlocking IBM WatsonX and Code Assistant with IBM and NOVIPRO 30:48
  33. AI Leadership: Advice and Best Practices on AI Implementations 21:31
  34. The Future of Conversational AI in Business Intelligence with Zoho's Clarence Rozario 9:54
  35. Addressing AI Implementation Challenges: Insights from Dr. Gurpinder Dhillon 6:50
  36. Enhancing Security & Efficiency: Scotiabank's Shift to Cloud and AI with VP Andrew Cheeatow 5:03
  37. Unlocking AI's Potential: Insights from IBM's Rob Dunlap 5:05
  38. How BMO’s AI is Transforming Banking: Interview with Eric Morrow 5:38
  39. Exploring the Future of Generative AI Form Factors 25:38
  40. How is Your AI Readiness? 30:49
  41. Future of Machinery: Data-Driven Transformation 19:54
  42. Data Trends Shaping the Payments Industry 26:35
  43. AI & The Future of Work 22:50
  44. The Three Part Strategy That's Building Tomorrow's AI 28:15
  45. Stories of Preventable Data Breaches & The Power of Secrets 24:22
  46. Countering AI Deepfakes with Identity Data 24:51
  47. The Future Of Work: Predictive Models in HR Analytics 19:58
  48. How to Improve Collaboration Between Enterprises and AI/ML Teams 31:54
  49. Generative BI 30:48
  50. Why Data Teams Must Adopt Empathy 26:50