Ep32: Will AI Take Your Job? A Chief Data Officer Explains

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Welcome to the Data Neighbor Podcast with Hai, Sravya, and Shane! We’re your friendly guides to the ever-evolving world of data. Whether you’re an aspiring data scientist, a data professional looking to grow your career, or just curious about how data shapes the world, you’re in the right place. Our mission? To help you break in or thrive in the field of data. We dive into: - Personal career journeys and how luck, opportunity, and grit play a role - How to break into the data field even with a non-traditional background - Industry insights through engaging conversations and expert interviews

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Ep32: Will AI Take Your Job? A Chief Data Officer Explains

Data Neighbor Podcast

49 minutes 39 seconds

4 months ago

Ep32: Will AI Take Your Job? A Chief Data Officer Explains

Ercan Kamber, former Chief Data Officer at Angi and seasoned leader from Twitter and Microsoft, joins the Data Neighbor Podcast for a masterclass on scaling data organizations, embracing AI, and navigating C-suite challenges. As the first CXO to appear on the show, Ercan opens up about what it really means to be a CDO, the mindset shift from tech contributor to enterprise-wide leader, and how to build AI-empowered data teams that matter.In this episode, we cover:🏗️ How Ercan built Angi’s first centralized data org after multiple mergers.📈 The real meaning of “data strategy” in complex business environments.🧭 Transitioning from big tech to startup C-suite: lessons in ownership and context switching.🧠 The rise of AI agents: What AI-first and AI-forward really mean - and why it matters.⚖️ Balancing speed, cost, and precision in ML systems.📊 How to create a scalable operating system for modern data teams using Agile.👁️ Communication secrets for working with executive teams.💡 What the future of AI agents might mean for labor, startups, and society.This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and actionable advice, whether you’re a rising data scientist or leading data for a global enterprise. Ercan brings both vision and pragmatism - don’t miss this conversation!Connect with Hai, Sravya, and Shane:Hai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hai-guan-6b58a7a/Sravya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravyamadipalli/Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneausleybutler/#datascience #aiagents #chiefdataofficer #dataleadership #cdorole #bigtechcareer #dataorganization #mlops #datateams #aifuture #agenticai #datastrategy #dataneighborpodcast #aiinbusiness #cdoinsights