The Data Strategist

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?? In the News

Transformative Trends in Data Science for 2024 – Harnessing Big Data

Source:?CIO Look

Different transformative trends will set the definition as we step into 2024, thus offering innovative solutions and improving our capacity to extract valuable insights from large datasets.

From Words to Insights: How Big Data is Shaping the Future of AI Translation

Source:?IBB Online

Large-scale data collection and analysis have improved the performance of machine learning algorithms, especially in the field of natural language processing.

Generative AI Isn’t Just about Technology; It’s about Business Transformation

Source:?IBM

According to CEO survey, 60% of organizations are not yet developing a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to generative AI.

How Your CEO Is Thinking About AI

Source:?Gartner

The next theme of transformation after digital is artificial intelligence (AI), according to 2024 CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey.

?? Executive Moves

New York Life Names Vikas Sharma and Achuth Rao to Lead Data and AI Initiatives

Source:?Insurance Business Mag

New York Life has announced the appointment of Vikas Sharma as Chief Data Officer and Achuth Rao as Head of AI and Data (AI&D) product management.

Tiffany Perkins-Munn Appointed Head of Data and Analytics for JPMorgan Chase's Connected Commerce Business

Source:?CDO Magazine

This new position builds on her extensive experience within the organization, where she previously served as Head of the Data Science team for the Private Bank in Asset & Wealth Management Marketing and most recently as the Head of D&A for Chase Marketing.

Sun Life U.S. Appoints Maya Beri as CIO

Source:?The Digital Banker

Sun Life U.S. has named Maya Beri chief information officer (CIO). Beri brings decades of experience in technology and IT strategy to the Sun Life U.S. business, most recently serving as senior managing director, CIO, for SLC Management, a Sun Life company.

?? What's Trending

What Generative AI Means for Business

Source:?Gartner (LinkedIn)

Many GenAI technologies have already found their way to the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the Gartner Hype Cycle? for Generative AI.

Solve People Silo Problems to Solve Data Silo Problems

Source:?CDO Magazine (LinkedIn)

Learn why bridging the gap between teams is the key to breaking down data silos and unlocking the full potential of your organization.

Global Analytics and Business Intelligence Software Market Impact of AI and Automation

Source:?Zeb Data Insights (LinkedIn)

The market is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 11% from 2023 to 2028, driven by increasing demand for data-driven decision-making tools across various industries.

?? Career Opportunities

Vice President Data Analytics

Source:?LinkedIn

Directly reporting to the Group Vice President of Data Analytics, this position is primarily responsible for generating complex health care data reports.

Head of Technology and Emerging Tech

Source:?LinkedIn

Drive innovation ideas and propose a forward-looking advanced technology and analytics (AI/ML, tokenization, blockchain) roadmap that enables the firm’s key initiatives and long-term strategy.

Chief Data Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

Establishes, directs, and oversees the corporation's data strategy, governance infrastructure, policies, standards and practices, while maintaining an overall strategic perspective that guides data acquisitions, organization, analyses and utilization.

Chief Financial Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

Provides leadership in delivering on quarterly financial targets and estimates, building annual operating plans/forecasts, and develops multi-year financial outlooks for ISC & GS aligned to strategic plans.

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