In this episode, Andy Davis sits down with Daniel Tibble, Data Product Director at Mobilize (Renault), to unpack what it really means for organisations to be "AI ready." From building a data-driven culture to leveraging GenAI for operational efficiency and natural language querying, Daniel shares grounded insights and real-world examples from his time at Booking.com, Wejo, and Mobilize. Whether you're navigating your first AI use case or scaling intelligent data products, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways for data leaders and digital transformation teams.

• Why data governance still rules
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• How to identify high-value use cases
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• The myth of hiring "magic" AI developers
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• GenAI's real-world role in product and customer insight

Join James Hickey, Head of Data Science and AI at esure Group, as he explores AI readiness and the challenges of deploying AI into production. From data governance and risk management to model updates and fairness in AI, James shares insights into creating responsible, user-focused AI. Learn how cross-functional collaboration and tools like Databricks have transformed esure's AI projects, streamlining processes and ensuring measurable ROI. A must-listen for anyone passionate about AI and innovation!

Nik Walker, a creative and resilient leader of people in the data space, shares his knowledge on how he creates high-performing, psychologically safe teams working with Agile Methodologies by taking a human-centric approach to leadership.

If you are recruiting your team of data professionals, tune in for advice on how to approach this!

Artificial Intelligence or AI has reached dizzying heights recently. The rise of the General Pre-trained Transformer, or GPT, has taken the world by storm. In this episode of the Databricks Diaries, we’re joined by Strategic Data and AI Advisor at Databricks, Franco Patano, for an eye-opening conversation on the latest in AI. Tune in to discover his challenges, sales hacks, and some timely discussions about US politics!

Whether you're an entry-level data engineer, analyst, or BI developer, mastering Databricks could significantly boost your career.

Tune in to the second episode of the Databricks diaries, with special guest, Holly Smith - Staff Developer Advocate at Databricks! Learn why she bet her career on Databricks and how you can get started.

Hosted by Daniel Thornton, this episode features industry professionals Michael Amadi and Giles Middleton as they delve into the world of data platforms. Join us as we compare Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, sharing their insights and preferences. Discover which platform is the best fit for different data needs and learn about the key factors to consider when making your choice!

Welcome to The Databricks Diaries.

Have you ever wondered how top companies are harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition?

In this podcast, we’ll be speaking to some of the best industry minds and unlocking the secrets to leveraging data like never before.

In each episode of the Databricks diaries, we’re opening the book with stories from data scientists, engineers and industry leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Databricks technology and who are willing to share their experience with you.

From breakthrough case studies to expert tips and cutting-edge trends, we’ll hear from the people in the know to create a go-to resource for everything you need to know in a data-driven world.

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