What happens when technically inclined people work with non-technical individuals? Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks, says that is where the most valuable contributions come from. Robin shares her journey from repairing Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army to holding prominent roles at Microsoft, and her contributions to the field of data strategy and AI. She discusses the importance of using data in everyday decisions, the challenges of implementing data-driven transformations in organizations with legacy systems, and the crucial role of data engineering. Robin also emphasizes the need for greater diversity in data roles and highlights her involvement with Women Leaders in Data and AI, an initiative aiming to increase gender representation in the field. The conversation provides valuable insights on the evolving landscape of data and technology and the importance of bridging technical capabilities with domain expertise.
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