In this episode of #DataTalk, we welcome back Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer at Experian Decision Analytics, as we dive into Experian's annual Future of Fraud forecast. Kathleen gives us an in-depth look into the 2024 forecast, highlighting the role of generative AI in today's fraud landscape. She also walks us through the most prevalent types of fraud attacks and shares invaluable advice on how consumers and businesses can protect themselves against fraudsters. Kathleen is Chief Innovation Officer for Experian’s Decision Analytics business in North America. Kathleen and her team are continuously looking for new ways to solve customer challenges, by defining product strategies, new paths to market and investment priorities for Experian’s decisioning, analytics and identity capabilities. Having lived and worked in Silicon Valley for nearly two decades amidst fast-paced innovation, leading-edge technology breakthroughs and business model disruption has influenced Kathleen’s approach to strategy and business thinking at Experian. The last two years, Kathleen has been named a “Top 100 Influencer in Identity” by One World Identity (OWI), an exclusive list that annually recognizes influencers and leaders from across the globe, showcasing a who’s who of people to know in the identity space.

In this #DataTalk episode, we chat with Rachel Keane, founder and Chief Data Inspirer of the Data Inspiration Group based in the U.K., about inspiring young students to pursue careers in data. Rachel has worked in data recruitment for the past 12 years, and during that time she has gained first-hand experience with the challenges faced by the data industry in building diverse and inclusive teams. Motivated by these experiences, Rachel founded The Data Inspiration Group to promote different career opportunities offered by the data industry, and she started the Digdata program to inspire young people to consider careers in data.

In this #DataTalk episode, we’ll hear from three Asian-American Experian leaders: Debbie Chamkasem, Vice President of Global Technology Programs, John Ken, Vice President of Customer Relationship Management, and Jimmy Cheung, Senior Vice President of Technology and Engineering. These leaders spoke at a panel to provide advice for those who are considering a career in tech. Together, Debbie, John, and Jimmy engage with their audience by answering questions about their views on Experian, as well as career advice, highlighting their talents and recipes to success.

In this #DataTalk episode, we chat with Lloyd Pitchford, Global Chief Financial Officer at Experian, about hybrid workplaces, employee mental health, sustainability, financial inclusion, and ways Experian is using data to improve our world.  Lloyd Pitchford is the Global Chief Financial Officer at Experian, which operates in 44 countries and has 17,800 employees. Lloyd leads Experian’s global finance operation and serves as the executive sponsor of Experian’s ESG program, which looks at how our organization can improve its performance across a wide range of environmental, social, and governance matters. This includes the work Experian does to support financial inclusion, financial accessibility, delivering on the company’s carbon-neutral commitments, and creating a more diverse and inclusive organization.

In this week’s #DataTalk, Genevieve Juillard, President of Experian Marketing Services, chats with us about the future of third-party cookies and how digital identity is used in advertising. Genevieve has held leadership roles across several global markets, and she currently leads Experian Data Quality which provides software and related services to improve enterprise data quality and management. Genevieve walks us through some of the future trends and challenges that advertisers and marketers will face with the impending elimination of third-party cookies, as well as her future vision for Experian Marketing Services since its recent acquisition of TapAd. Genevieve Juillard is the President of Experian Marketing Services, which now includes the recent acquisition of Tapad. Together, these businesses deliver data, technology, and analytical insights to support customer engagement across the lifecycle and help enable advanced advertising strategies while fostering innovation in a privacy-forward way. She also leads Experian Data Quality which provides software and related services to improve enterprise data quality and management. Since joining Experian in 2006, Genevieve has held leadership roles across several global markets, leading joint ventures, overseeing the strategic development of new data assets, heading business expansion, and driving innovation to leverage Experian’s proprietary data assets, analytics and software capabilities.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we chat with Harpreet Sahota, Lead Data Scientist at Price Industries based in Winnipeg, Canada. He is also the host and creator of The Artists of Data Science podcast, the only self-development podcast for data scientists. During this episode, Harpreet talks about his morning routine, the positive impact of journaling and meditation, and how he prepares for data science guests that come on his podcast. He also teaches us about how he manages time between his day and nighttime endeavors, having time for himself, and taking care of a family.  Host of The Artists of Data Science podcast, Harpreet is a thought leader in the Data Science space with over a decade of education and in the field. With his strong business acumen, statistical background, modeling capabilities, data engineering, and machine learning engineering know-how, he feels right at home both working with engineering teams to deploy models to production and distilling complex data science concepts for business stakeholders. By day, Harpreet works with leadership to define and execute strategies that demonstrate the value of the data at Price Industries while maintaining a rigorous set of principles. By night, he mentors nearly 2,000 up-and-coming data scientists by providing thoughtful mentorship and technical guidance. He is always looking to connect with driven, focused, and experienced data professionals and leaders from around the globe.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we chat with Slater Victoroff, Founder and CTO of Indico Data, about making STEM more accessible to all. Slater talks with us about his career journey leading up to starting a tech company, he talks about intuitive machine learning techniques being used at Indico, and how organizations can contribute to making the STEM field more inclusive to underserved communities. Slater Victoroff is the Founder and CTO of Indico Data, an enterprise AI solution for unstructured content that emphasizes document understanding. Slater has been building machine learning solutions for startups, governments, and Fortune 100 companies for the past seven years and is a frequent speaker at AI conferences. Indico’s framework requires 1000x less data than traditional machine learning techniques, and they regularly beat the likes of AWS, Google, Microsoft, and IBM in head-to-head bake-offs. Indico recently announced a $22 million Series B raise.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer for Experian Decision Analytics North America, about how Experian protects businesses and consumers from fraud. Kathleen discusses current trends in identification, common types of fraud that consumers should look out for, and how Experian is helping companies combat fraud and identity theft. Kathleen also discusses the red flags consumers should look for when shopping online to ensure that financial transactions are secure. Kathleen Peters is an Experian leader, with the title of Chief Innovation Officer for Experian Decision Analytics North America. Kathleen joined Experian late in 2013 as the head of business development and international sales for the recently acquired 41st Parameter business in San Jose, California. In 2015, Kathleen was named head of Product Management for the newly formed Fraud and Identity group within Global Decision Analytics. She led her internationally based team to define product strategies, roadmaps, and priorities for Experian’s global fraud and identity portfolio, working in cooperation with regional product teams across the globe. Kathleen was named the interim head of the Global Fraud and Identity business in April 2017 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in June of the same year. In April 2018, she transitioned into the title she has today at Experian.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Dr. Rebecca Pope, who is transitioning to a new role at Roche as their UK Digital & Data Science Innovation Lead. In today's episode, Rebecca talks about her career journey as she decided to become a data scientist after studying neuroscience, she gives advice to teens considering a STEM career path, and she discusses ways to support LGBTQ+ colleagues beyond pride month. Dr. Rebecca Pope (she/her) is a Clinical Neuroscientist and previous Director of Data Science & AI for KPMG UK. In July, Rebecca will be joining the global biotechnology healthcare company, Roche as their ‘UK Digital & Data Science Innovation Lead;' working with an ecosystem of partners towards personalized healthcare within Oncology and Rare Diseases. Rebecca is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences, and she was voted as ‘The Most Influential Women in UK Tech' in 2019 and 2020. Rebecca has published a number of academic research papers, written several scientific commentaries in The Times and The Guardian, and is the recipient of National awards for her research. Rebecca is a passionate advocate of diversity and inclusion. She is an active member of a number of networks that encourage an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Jesson Bradshaw, CEO and co-founder of Energy Ogre, an electricity management company based in Houston. Energy Ogre has helped over 100,000 Texans save over $150M in electricity bills since its founding. In today’s episode, Jesson discusses some of the challenges and opportunities faced in his industry, the innovative product and technology trends he’s seen in the electricity market, and how using data to predict business outcomes can lead to success. Jesson Bradshaw began his career in the mid 90's trading power in the WECC, ERCOT, and SERC before taking commercial responsibility for Dynegy's Midwest and Southeast generation portfolio. In 2003, Jesson co-founded Fulcrum Energy. Fulcrum's focus was based upon commercially managing generation resources nationwide with a particular focus on ERCOT while having both generation assets and LSE companies in its portfolio. Following a sale of the retail businesses in 2011, Jesson co-founded Energy Ogre in 2013. Energy Ogre is an electricity agent/management company using applied technologies to secure tailor-made plans for its members. Energy Ogre manages the entire contract process, including renewals, and handles any issues that may arise—saving members time and money. Energy Ogre is a private organization headquartered in Houston with 83 employees.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Karly Rowe, Vice President of Patient Access, Identity, and Care Management Product at Experian Health, about the ways Experian leverages real-world data to help healthcare organizations today, especially while tackling COVID-19. Karly discusses the three main roles Experian Health takes on; including revenue cycle management, creating tools for patient engagement, and cure management for patients. She also talks about the future of health data and Experian's innovative healthcare solutions. Karly Rowe is responsible for the Patient Access, Identity, and Care Management product portfolios at Experian Health. With a diverse background across credit, retail, and healthcare, Karly is responsible for finding new ways to leverage Experian’s data and analytical capabilities to develop new, innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. Karly holds a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and Retail Management from Syracuse University.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we welcome back Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a consulting firm that empowers leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters. Dr. Tsipursky talks to us about the concept of adopting a hybrid model when returning to the office as COVID-19 comes to a gradual end. He also discusses the ways leaders should strategically address challenges related to working from home, and the different biases these leaders may face. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a best-selling author, internationally recognized thought leader, and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts. He is a neuroscientist & behavioral economist who consults, coaches, and trains leaders on disaster avoidance, risk management, strategic planning, truth-seeking, and decision-making. Gleb is co-author of "Pro Truth: A Practical Plan for Putting Truth Back into Politics," published in 2020. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we welcome back Dr. Wendy Ng, Cloud Security Architect Lead at OneWeb, as we chat about the importance of boosting Asian womens' representation in tech leadership. Wendy also discusses being bold in your career despite cultural barriers faced and being a woman of color of influence in the tech field. Dr. Wendy Ng is the Cloud Security Architect Lead at OneWeb. She has honed her technical consulting skills through a number of industries, including aerospace, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, transport logistics, and critical national infrastructure. She is a thought leader with over 60 articles and has a Ph.D. in Medical Genetics from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Having started her career as a technical consultant at Cisco, she also worked at PwC and Deloitte. Wendy completed her doctoral studies at the University of Oxford and has contributed to the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications. She has been sharing her experience and expertise and addressing key challenges in her blogs since 2016.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we chat with Jillian Kowalchuk, CEO & Founder of Safe & the City, about her app, safety & violence trends happening today against women, and how to be an active ally for vulnerable groups of people. She also discusses the latest bill passed in the U.K. that deems misogyny as a hate crime, and how this change has impacted her work on the app. Jillian Kowalchuk, BA, MSc is an award-winning entrepreneur as the Founder & CEO of Safe & The City, technology designing safety in digital and physical spaces. She was given the Exceptional Talent in Technology by the U.K. Home Office, was listed as the Top 20 Women in Data in the U.K., sits on the Commonwealth Businesswomen Executive Team and the Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneurial Programme Female Founders Advisory Board. Jillian is a TEDx speaker and business coach sharing her knowledge and experience of traveling to over 50 countries and breadth of knowledge on gender equality, tech4good, women in STEM to inspire and motivate others to take innovative action to solve meaningful problems. She holds an MSc in Public Health from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and a BA in Psychology and currently resides in London.

In this week’s #DataTalk, we chat with Steve Shwartz, co-founder of Device42 and author of the book: “Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and the Future of Humanity." We learn about Steve’s new book, as he dispels myths and fears surrounding artificial intelligence. Steve also discusses A.I. trends in sports, ways data scientists can decrease bias in A.I. algorithms, and the future of self-driving vehicles.  Steve Shwartz is the Author of “Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and the Future of Humanity." Steve runs a website that serves as a resource to educate individuals on artificial intelligence, as it contains a free 400-page A.I. 101 book. Steve started his Post-Doctoral career in the Yale University Computer Science Dept. of Artificial Intelligence program. He is the founder/co-founder of three companies in the A.I. field, including Esperant, which became one of the leading business intelligence tools of the 1990s, and Steve co-founded Device42, which is one of the fastest-growing software companies in the country.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Eric Haller, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Identity, Fraud & DataLabs at Experian, about the race to digital identification. We talk about how Eric’s role has evolved at Experian, what Experian is doing to mitigate fraud and identity theft for consumers, and the meaning of digital identification. Eric also discusses the digital shift every industry is facing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of digital identification, and recent innovations in deepfake technology.

In this week's #DataTalk, we chat with Dr. Djamila Amimer, founder of Mind Senses Global, about trends in artificial intelligence during the age of COVID-19, challenges in the global supply chain, recommendations for data scientists, and recent achievements in A.I. During our conversation, Dr. Djamila Amimer also dispels common misconceptions, myths, and fears surrounding artificial intelligence. Dr. Djamila Amimer is the founder and CEO of Mind Senses Global, a management consultancy that helps businesses and organizations integrate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their decision-making. She graduated from the University of Dundee with a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Energy Economics. She is a business leader with a broad range of experiences across AI, machine learning, commercial deals, business strategy, energy, supply chain, shipping & trading, business resilience, and climate change. Djamila has developed frameworks and novel AI techniques in the area of investment decisions dealing with uncertainty in project evaluation. She is passionate about AI and would like to make AI accessible to everyone.

In this week’s #DataTalk​, we chat with Serena King, Software Engineer at Altair, about the importance of diversity in the STEM field, ways companies can create an inclusive environment for employees, and what it is like being a Black woman in the field. Serena also discusses the importance of mentoring people of color and fostering those mentorship relationships. Serena has worked for Altair for 5 years and graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Oakland University. She was also honored as a finalist for the WomenTech Global Awards.

We're celebrating International Women's Day with a powerful woman, Alana Karen, who is  not only the Director of Search Platforms at Google, but also an award-winning tech leader, speaker, and author. Alana discusses her latest book, "The Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay," which highlights the stories of women in the tech industry and provides advice to help women in their own careers. Check out her book: https://www.alanakaren.com/adventures-of-women-tech-alana-karen

In this week’s #DataTalk, we chat with Amy Eddins Hughes, Sr. Director of Sales Enablement, Experian about automotive data and auto industry trends. In this episode, Amy discusses: Auto Market Trends in 2021Economic Factors Impacting Auto SalesFinance Trends in Auto MarketImpact of Credit Scores by StateAuto Registration Trends During COVID-19 Amy Hughes is Experian’s senior director of dealer intelligence and is focused on collaborating with dealers to transform their marketing operations through data.