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Beyond the Rate: Unpacking Mortgage Data - Brennan O’Connell - Making Better Decisions - Episode #53
Today we niche down to discuss mortgage data and analytics. Brennan O’Connell, Director of Data Solutions at Optimal Blue joins to dive into how leveraging data can si...
Understanding the 3D Approach to Analytics - Jacquie Bailey - Making Better Decisions - Episode #52
“ I strongly believe that you can take a horse and attach a unicorn by training them to think differently.” Jacquie Bailey, Director of Analytics at Designit, joins th...
The Philosophy of AI Consciousness - Stephanie Shipp - Making Better Decisions - Episode #51
What does AI consciousness mean? Today, Stephanie Shipp, Director of Business Analytics at Beacon Building Products joins to hash out this exact question, drawing from...
The Art of Dodging Disaster - Sashi Tadinada - Making Better Decisions - Episode #50
How can we effectively manage risk? Sashi Tadinada, Vice President of Actuarial and Analytics at NFP joins the show today to hash out risk management and probability. ...
Navigating Data Tides - Parag Shrivastava- Making Better Decisions - Episode #49
“ The focus is on driving the business outcomes and the last mile delivery.” Ryan welcomes Parag Shrivastava, the Global Director and Head of the Data and Analytics Po...
Building Trust and Frameworks in AI - Catalina Herrera- Making Better Decisions - Episode #48
“It’s not just about the cool shiny tool.” Today Ryan welcomes Catalina Herrera, Field Chief Data Officer at Dataiku. She discusses her extensive background in enginee...
Dissecting the Ocean of Data - Yin Warner - Making Better Decisions - Episode #47
We’re going all-in on a customer-centric mindset! Ryan welcomes Yin Warner, Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Data Management at First American to discuss a range...
The Human Touch in Analytics - Bhupi Arora - Making Better Decisions - Episode #46
Today we discuss the human touch in analytics with Bhupi Arora, VP of Business Data Analytics and Insights at Hitachi Vantara. The discussion delves into the challenge...
Driving Data-Driven Change - Robin Sutara - Making Better Decisions - Episode #45
What happens when technically inclined people work with non-technical individuals? Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks, says that is where th...
Embracing Human Elements in Data - John Giaquinto - Making Better Decisions - Episode #44
Biases are the setback to human involvement in data-driven decision-making. This episode with John Giaquinto, VP of Loyalty, Personalization, and Analytics at Rite Aid...
Navigating the Last Mile - Nachiket Mehta - Making Better Decisions - Episode #43
Nachiket Mehta, the Head of Data and Analytics Engineering for Global Operations at Wayfair joins today to discuss navigating the last mile of data decision making. Na...
Diving Into Data: Beyond Lakes and Swamps - Mark Brady - Making Better Decisions - Episode #42
Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer for TRMC at KBR joins the show today to hone in on data knowledge and management best practices. With an extensive background in ...
The Automation Conversation - Keith Aumiller - Making Better Decisions - Episode #41
Keith Aumiller, Director of Advanced Analytics at AmeriGas joins the podcast today to discuss automation within the data field. Keith shares the insights he’s gained f...
Knowing the Data’s Purpose - Charles Link - Making Better Decisions - Episode #40
Today, Ryan Sullivan is joined by Charles Link, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at ReWorld Waste. Charles shares his extensive experience spanning marketing, fin...
Crafting Narratives for Data Storytelling - Jeff Nieman - Making Better Decisions - Episode #39
Today, Ryan interviews Jeff Nieman, Senior Director of Data Strategy and Visualization at Best Buy. Jeff shares his extensive experience in data governance, data liter...
The Trifecta for Better Business Decisions - Nikhar Shah - Making Better Decisions - Episode #38
In this episode of Making Better Decisions, host Ryan Sullivan speaks with Nikhar Shah, VP of Data Analytics and Forecasting at LPL Financial. Nikhar shares his academ...
Data Predictions and Strategies for 2025 - Ryan Sullivan - Making Better Decisions - Episode #37
In this episode of Making Better Decisions, host Ryan Sullivan sets the stage for 2025 with predictions, advice, and insights on using data to drive outcomes. Ryan hig...
2024 Data Reflections - Ryan Sullivan - Making Better Decisions - Episode #36
In the final episode of the year, host Ryan Sullivan answers listener questions and reflects on the biggest data trends of 2024. He emphasizes the significance of unde...
Beyond Quick Wins - Aleks Lazarevic - Making Better Decisions - Episode #35
In this episode of the Making Better Decisions podcast, Ryan Sullivan speaks with Aleks Lazarevic, an experienced analytics professional who is currently a Senior Cons...
Making Data-Driven Healthcare Decisions - Jason Jones - Making Better Decisions - Episode #34
In this episode of the Making Better Decisions podcast, Ryan Sullivan speaks with Jason Jones, the Chief Analytics and Data Science Officer at Health Catalyst. With ne...
Data: A Living, Breathing Thing - Kaushik Meneni - Making Better Decisions - Episode #33
In this episode of the Making Better Decisions podcast, Ryan Sullivan discusses the essential role of data in decision-making with Kaushik Meneni, Director of Commerci...
Data Empathy and Innovation - David Wendt - Making Better Decisions - Episode #32
In this episode of the Making Better Decisions podcast, Ryan interviews David Wendt, the Lead Data Scientist and Manager of Innovation and AI Governance at Sherwin Wil...
The Power of Mental Models in Data - Ashish Singru - Making Better Decisions - Episode #31
In this episode of Making Better Decisions, analytics consultant Ashish Singru joins to discuss optimizing decision-making using data. Ashish shares his extensive expe...
Questions From Our Viewers - Ryan Sullivan - Making Better Decisions - Episode #30
On this week’s episode of making better decisions your host Ryan Sullivan answers the most common questions from the listeners. The discussion highlights the impact of...
The Critical Interface Between Data and Human Decision-Making - Nimisha Morkanda - Making Better Decisions - Episode #29
In this episode, we sit down with our guest Nimisha Morkanda to explore the nuanced relationship between data, technology, and human decision-making. Our guest delves ...
The Evolution of Analytics and Category Management - Michelle Tisdale - Making Better Decisions - Episode #28
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of analytics and category management with Michelle Tisdale, a seasoned data expert and a passionate advocate for ...
Understanding Data's Role in Decision-Making: Insights from Pro Sports - Sam Marks - Making Better Decisions - Episode #27
In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship between data and decision-making, exploring how understanding what data is—and more importantly, what it’s not—lead...
How do you use data to make better decisions? - With Some of our Favorite Guests - Making Better Decisions - Episode #26
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of using data to drive better business decisions with some of our favorite guests. From the challenge of compiling vast amou...
The Balance Between Soft Skills and Data Mastery - Robert Bonovich - Making Better Decisions - Episode #25
In this episode, we explore the critical balance between technical data expertise and essential soft skills, such as communication and stakeholder management. Our gues...
A Look Back With Some of our Favorite Guest - Making Better Decisions - Episode #24
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of using data to drive better business decisions with some of our favorite guests. From the challenge of compiling vast amou...
