«We need source criticism more then ever now.» In the season finale of MetaDAMA, we dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, history, and artificial intelligence with guest Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, tech philosopher with a background in both history and philosophy. Sune introduces the provocative concept of “Promptism”, which is our era’s version of positivism, where we believe that truth can be extracted from language models simply by phrasing the question correctly. But just as historians h...
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«We need source criticism more then ever now.» In the season finale of MetaDAMA, we dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, history, and artificial intelligence with guest Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, tech philosopher with a background in both history and philosophy. Sune introduces the provocative concept of “Promptism”, which is our era’s version of positivism, where we believe that truth can be extracted from language models simply by phrasing the question correctly. But just as historians h...
«We need source criticism more then ever now.» In the season finale of MetaDAMA, we dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, history, and artificial intelligence with guest Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, tech philosopher with a background in both history and philosophy. Sune introduces the provocative concept of “Promptism”, which is our era’s version of positivism, where we believe that truth can be extracted from language models simply by phrasing the question correctly. But just as historians h...
«Hvis folk tror at data faget er forskjellig mellom industrier så er det ikke det. Data er Data. Forretningskunnskapen er forskjellig. / If people think data work is different across industries, it isn’t. Data is data. Business knowledge is what changes.» In this episode of MetaDAMA, we dive into the data strategy of Statens Vegvesen with Bjørn Broum. With 30 years of experience in the data field, Bjørn shares valuable insights. Bjørn takes us on the journey from Statens Vegvesen’s first data...
«A lot of things break with scale.» In our latest conversation with Mikkel Dengsøe, co-founder of SYNQ and former Head of Data, Ops and Financial Crimes at Monzo Bank, we explore the secrets behind effective scaling of data teams. Mikkel reveals surprising statistics based on his analysis of over 10,000 LinkedIn data points and valuable insights from Monzo’s scaling journey, where the data team grew from 30 to over 100 people in just two years. We discuss the critical balance between central ...
«It can’t be a centralized team. That is too dangerous, because you don’t know the business domain.» A deep dive into the complex balance between data, ethics, and commercial operations in a modern media organizations. Robert Børlum-Bach from JP/Politikens Hus takes us on a fascinating journey through the media industry's data landscape, where AI is revolutionizing journalism while simultaneously raising critical questions about democracy and public discourse. What does data management maturi...
«Det at det er en team sport; det tror jeg er i hvert fall noe data verden kan lære av (software development). / The fact that it’s a team sport; that’s definitely something the data world can learn from software development.» Software development is ahead of the data world in many ways, but what can we learn from its methods? Audun Fauchald Strand, Director of Platform and Infrastructure at NAV, shares insights from building autonomous teams and balancing freedom with governance. Here are my...
«I consider this Data Governance as a cure. (…) Data Governance can make things better.» In this clarifying conversation, Finnish data expert Säde Haveri shares her 18 years of experience and introduces a practical framework consisting of five key elements that can guide any organization's data governance journey. Säde, who is a Data Governance Manager at Relax Solutions and co-founder of Helsinki Data Week, first explains the important difference between a framework and a playbook. While man...
«Sometimes it feels like you have CIOs going on Julia Robe’s in Pretty Woman spending sprees.» Have you ever wondered why data governance often becomes so complicated that no one really understands what it’s about? In this episode, we take a refreshing deep dive with data expert Rasmus Bang, who shows how to make data governance simple and relevant. We explore the delicate art of engaging middle management, which is often the key to successful implementation of data governance. Through data g...
«You bring in the knowledge of what works in real life and what doesn’t. That is actually what you are being paid for.» With a year behind him as a solo entrepreneur in his own company, Datakor Consulting, Juha Korpela takes us on a journey through fact-finding-missions at what he calls "the middle layer" of organizations — the strategic area between high-level business strategy and tactical project execution. It is here, he believes, that data consultants can create the most significant and ...
"Dataetik handler også om den måde, vi opfatter brugeren og mennesket, vores demokrati og vores samfund på." / "Data ethics is also about how we perceive the user and the human being, our democracy, and our society." In this episode, we dive into the complexities of data ethics with Gry Hasselbalch, a leading expert on the topic. With experience shaping EU regulations on data and AI ethics, she shares insights on why human values must remain at the core of digital development. We explore the ...
«Leadership is about sowing the common vision and the common way forward, bringing the people with you.» How can a nuclear physicist transform into a data leader in the industrial sector? Kristiina Tiilas from Finland shares her fascinating journey from leading digitalization programs at Fortum to shaping data-driven organizations at companies like Outokumpu and Kemira. Kristiina provides unique insights into navigating complex data-related projects within traditional industrial environments....
"Vi modellerer for å forstå, organisere og strukturere dataene." / "We model to understand, organize, and structure the data." This episode with Geir Myrind, Chief Information Architect, offers a deep dive into the value of data modeling in organizations. We explore how unified models can enhance the value of data analysis across platforms and discuss the technological development trends that have shaped this field. Historical shifts toward more customized systems have also challenged the wa...
"Den største utfordringen, det viktigste å ta tak i, det er å standardisere på nasjonalt nivå. / The biggest challenge, the most important thing to address, is standardizing at the national level."The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to modernize health registries and create a cohesive approach to data governance. At the heart of this transformation is the ambition to harness the power of data to improve decision-making, streamline processes, ...
«Data Management is an interesting one: If it fails, what’s the feedback loop?»For the Holiday Special of Season 4, we’ve invited the author of «Fundamentals of Data Engineering», podcast host of the «Joe Reis Show», «Mixed Model Arts» sensei, and «recovering Data Scientist» Joe Reis. Joe has been a transformative voice in the field of data engineering and beyond. He is also the author of the upcoming book with the working title "Mixed Model Arts", which redefines data modeling for the modern...
«We want to make data actionable.»Join us for an engaging conversation with Shuang Wu, Mesta's lead data engineer. We delve into the concept of platforms and explore how they empower autonomous delivery teams, making data-driven decisions a central part of their strategy.Shuang discusses the intricate process of evolving from a mere data platform to a comprehensive service platform, especially within organizations that aren't IT-centric. Her insights emphasize a lean, agile approach to priori...
«I think we are just seeing the beginning of what we can achieve in that field.»Step into the world of data science and AI as we welcome Victor Undli, a leading data scientist from Norway, who shares his insights into how this field has evolved from mere hype to a vital driver of innovation in Norwegian organizations. Discover how Victor's work with Ung.no, a Norwegian platform for teenagers, illustrates the profound social impact and value creation potential of data science, especially...
«Focusing on the end-result you want, that is where the journey starts.»Curious about how Decision Science can revolutionize your business? Join us as our guest Rasmus Thornberg from Tetra Pak guides us through his journey of transforming complex ideas into tangible, innovative products.Aligning AI with business strategies can be a daunting task, especially in conservative industries, but it’s crucial for modern organizations. This episode sheds light on how strategic alignment and adaptabili...
«We made a transition from being a company that produces a lot of data, to a company which has control over the data we are producing.»Unlock the secrets of optimizing supply chains with data and AI through the lens of TINE, Norway's largest milk producer. Our guest, Olga Sergeeva, head of the analytics department at Tine, takes us on her journey from a passion for mathematics to spearheading digital transformation in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.Ever wondered how organizations can...
"Det er vanskelig å komme seg ut av det jeg kaller: et excel-helvete. / It is hard to escape, what I call: Excel-hell."Are you wondering how medium-sized companies can handle data strategy and data governance effectively? Join us as we talk to May Lisbeth Øversveen, who has over 23 years of experience in the industry, and shares her expertise from Eidsiva Bredbånd. She provides us with insight into how to work with data maturity and the implementation of data strategy.How can mid-sized compan...
«The notion of having clean data models will be less and less important going forward.»Unlock the secrets of the evolving data landscape with our special guest, Pedram Birounvand, a veteran in data who has worked with notable companies like Spotify and in private equity. Pedram is CEO and Founder at UnionAll. Together, we dissect the impact of AI and GenAI on data structuring, governance, and architecture, shedding light on the importance of foundational data skills amidst th...
«Don’t go over to the cloud without truly understanding what you are getting into.»Unlock the secrets of cloud migration with industry expert Jonah Andersson, a senior Azure consultant and Microsoft MVP from Sweden. Learn how to seamlessly transition your data systems to the cloud. Jonah shares her knowledge on cloud infrastructure, AI integration, and the balance between Edge AI and Cloud AI, providing a comprehensive guide to building resilient cloud systems.Explore the intersection of IT c...
«We need source criticism more then ever now.» In the season finale of MetaDAMA, we dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, history, and artificial intelligence with guest Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, tech philosopher with a background in both history and philosophy. Sune introduces the provocative concept of “Promptism”, which is our era’s version of positivism, where we believe that truth can be extracted from language models simply by phrasing the question correctly. But just as historians h...
