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• #321 Developing Financial AI Products at Experian with Vijay Mehta, EVP of Global Solutions & Analytics at Experian

  Financial institutions are racing to harness the power of AI, but the path to implementation is filled with challenges. From feature engineering to model deployment, the technical complexities of AI adoption in finance require careful navigation of both technological and regulatory landscapes. How do you build AI systems that satisfy strict compliance requirements while still delivering business value? What skills should teams prioritize as AI tools become more accessible through natural language interfaces? With the pressure to reduce model development time from months to days, how can organizations maintain proper governance while still moving at the speed modern business demands?Vijay is a seasoned analytics, product, and technology executive. As EVP of Global Solutions & Analytics at Experian, he runs the department that creates Experian's Ascend financial AI platform. Promoted multiple times in eight years, Vijay now leads a team of more than 70 at Experian. He is one of the youngest execs at Experian, believing strongly in understanding and accepting risk. He has built and run data, engineering, and IT teams, and created market-leading products.In the episode, Richie and Vijay explore the impact of generative AI on the finance industry, the development of Experian's Ascend platform, the challenges of fraud prevention, education and compliance in AI deployment, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:ExperianExperian AscendConnect with VijayCourse: Implementing AI Solutions in BusinessRelated Episode: How Generative AI is Transforming Finance with Andrew Reiskind, CDO at MastercardRewatch RADAR AI New to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• #320 The Next Industrial Revolution is Industrial AI | Barbara Humpton, CEO at Siemens USA and Olympia Brikis, Director of Industrial AI at Siemens USA

  The manufacturing floor is undergoing a technological revolution with industrial AI at its center. From predictive maintenance to quality control, AI is transforming how products are designed, produced, and maintained. But implementing these technologies isn't just about installing sensors and software—it's about empowering your workforce to embrace new tools and processes. How do you overcome AI hesitancy among experienced workers? What skills should your team develop to make the most of these new capabilities? And with limited resources, how do you prioritize which AI applications will deliver the greatest impact for your specific manufacturing challenges? The answers might be simpler than you think.Barbara Humpton is President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, responsible for strategy and engagement in Siemens’ largest market. Under her leadership, Siemens USA operates across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with 45,000 employees and generated $21.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2024. She champions the role of technology in expanding what’s humanly possible and is a strong advocate for workforce development, mentorship, and building sustainable work-life integration. Previously, she was President and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, leading delivery of Siemens’ products and services to U.S. federal agencies. Before joining Siemens in 2011, she held senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin, where she oversaw programs in national security, biometrics, border protection, and critical infrastructure, including the FBI’s Next Generation Identification and TSA’s Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential.Olympia Brikis is a seasoned technology and business leader with over a decade of experience in AI research. As the Technology and Engineering Director for Siemens' Industrial AI Research in the U.S., she leads AI strategy, technology roadmapping, and R&D for next-gen AI products. Olympia has a strong track record in developing Generative AI products that integrate industrial and digital ecosystems, driving real-world business impact. She is a recognized thought leader with numerous patents and peer-reviewed publications in AI for manufacturing, predictive analytics, and digital twins. Olympia actively engages with executives, policymakers, and AI practitioners on AI's role in enterprise strategy and workforce transformation. With a background in Computer Science from LMU Munich and an MBA from Wharton, she bridges AI research, product strategy, and enterprise adoption, mentoring the next generation of AI leaders.In the episode, Richie, Barbara, and Olympia explore the transformative power of AI in manufacturing, from predictive maintenance to digital twins, the role of industrial AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of empowering workers with new technology, real-world applications, overcoming AI hesitancy, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:Siemens Industrial AI SuiteConnect with Barbara and OlympiaCourse: Implementing AI Solutions in BusinessRelated Episode: Master Your Inner Game to Avoid Burnout with Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO at Alcoa and SiemensRewatch RADAR AI where...

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• #319 Building & Managing Human+Agent Hybrid Teams with Karen Ng, Head of Product at HubSpot

  The line between human work and AI capabilities is blurring in today's business environment. AI agents are now handling autonomous tasks across customer support, data management, and sales prospecting with increasing sophistication. But how do you effectively integrate these agents into your existing workflows? What's the right approach to training and evaluating AI team members? With data quality being the foundation of successful AI implementation, how can you ensure your systems have the unified context they need while maintaining proper governance and privacy controls?Karen Ng is the Head of Product at HubSpot, where she leads product strategy, design, and partnerships with the mission of helping millions of organizations grow better. Since joining in 2022, she has driven innovation across Smart CRM, Operations Hub, Breeze Intelligence, and the developer ecosystem, with a focus on unifying structured and unstructured data to make AI truly useful for businesses. Known for leading with clarity and “AI speed,” she pushes HubSpot to stay ahead of disruption and empower customers to thrive.Previously, Karen held senior product leadership roles at Common Room, Google, and Microsoft. At Common Room, she built the product and data science teams from the ground up, while at Google she directed Android’s product frameworks like Jetpack and Jetpack Compose. During more than a decade at Microsoft, she helped shape the company’s .NET strategy and launched the Roslyn compiler platform. Recognized as a Product 50 Winner and recipient of the PM Award for Technical Strategist, she also advises and invests in high-growth technology companies.In the episode, Richie and Karen explore the evolving role of AI agents in sales, marketing, and support, the distinction between chatbots, co-pilots, and autonomous agents, the importance of data quality and context, the concept of hybrid teams, the future of AI-driven business processes, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:Hubspot Breeze AgentsConnect with KarenWebinar: Pricing & Monetizing Your AI Products with Sam Lee, VP of Pricing Strategy & Product Operations at HubSpotRelated Episode: Enterprise AI Agents with Jun Qian, VP of Generative AI Services at OracleRewatch RADAR AI New to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• #318 Master Your Inner Game to Avoid Burnout with Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO at Alcoa and Siemens

  The modern workplace often glorifies constant productivity and hustle culture, but at what cost? More professionals are burning out earlier in their careers, while elite athletes are extending their peak performance years. What can business leaders learn from high-performance sports about energy management and sustainable success? How do you distinguish between your 'inner game'—managing your energy and purpose—and your 'outer game' of business skills and execution? Could simple techniques like compartmentalization, breathing exercises, and finding deeper purpose transform your professional effectiveness? What if the key to avoiding burnout isn't working less, but working differently?Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is an international executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of K2Elevation, which develops and invests in technology and biotech ventures across Germany, Austria, and the U.S. He serves as Chairman of KONUX and FERNRIDE, sits on the supervisory boards of GreyOrange, Fero Labs, and NEOM, and is an Advisory Partner at EMH Partners. Previously, he was the first CEO of NEOM, where he remains on the board and advises the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on economic development. Earlier in his career, Dr. Kleinfeld was Chairman and CEO of Alcoa/Arconic, leading the company through a major transformation and successful split, and spent two decades at Siemens, ultimately becoming CEO of Siemens AG. He has also served on numerous global boards and advisory councils, including the Brookings Institution, Council on Foreign Relations, and World Economic Forum, and advised U.S. Presidents and international leaders. Born in Bremen, Germany, he holds an MBA from the University of Göttingen, a PhD from the University of Würzburg, and dual U.S.-German citizenship.In the episode, Richie and Klaus explore the causes of workplace burnout, the parallels between high-performing workers and athletes, the importance of managing energy and purpose, practical techniques for emotional and mental control, the role of downtime in productivity, and strategies for creating a supportive work culture, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:Klaus’ Book - Leading to ThriveConnect with KlausCourse: Understanding Prompt EngineeringRelated Episode: Becoming Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki, Author and Chief Evangelist at CanvaRewatch RADAR AI New to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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• Industry Roundup #6: GPT-5 Launch & Scaling Limits, Meta’s Chatbot Guidelines Leak, and AI Safety Concerns

  Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, we sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, with special guest, DataCamp Editor Alex, we touch upon the launch of GPT-5, scaling limits in AI, Meta’s leaked chatbot guidelines, trust in AI tools from the Stack Overflow survey, why OpenAI and Anthropic are giving models away to the US government, AI safety concerns around reasoning, and much more.Links Mentioned in the Show:GPT-5 Is an Evolution, Not a RevolutionMeta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical infoAI | 2025 Stack Overflow Developer SurveyOpenAI, Anthropic, both giving AI to federal workers for $1/agencyNew to DataCamp?Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

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