

Lights On Data Show
George Firican
Each episode puts the lights on various data topics with renowned industry experts. We cover the following topics in a fun and informative interview format: data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, data storytelling, data governance, data management, data quality, data strategy, and much more.
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Sep 10, 2021 • 54min
How to Measure Your Data Governance Maturity
Let's learn what a data governance maturity model is, what types are out there, and how you can measure your own maturity level - in particular with OvalEdge's. Let's get these insights from Sharad Varshney, CEO of OvalEdge.

Aug 27, 2021 • 33min
How You Can Tokenize Your Work
Have you ever thought of tokenizing your skills, digital and physical assets? What is tokenization anyways?
Tooba Durraze, Lead of Growth Strategies and Digital Membership at the World Economic Forum, will address the:
- Tokenization of economy
- How you can tokenize your work
- NFTs, tokenization case studies and more

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Aug 20, 2021 • 50min
Augmented Intelligence
Join our today's guest, Ben Taylor - Chief AI Evangelist at DataRobot, as we'll talk about augmented intelligence and how AI and humans can work together. Plus interesting projects that include AI and lasers :).

Aug 13, 2021 • 45min
All Things Holographic
Our guest, Joel Solloway - Partner at EventWorks4D will tackle the topic of holograms. What are they, what are their benefits, and of course, their applications. Step into the future and join us on this very captivating episode.

Aug 5, 2021 • 45min
The 4 Levels of Analytics & Data Literacy
Join the Lights On Data Show with guest Jordan Morrow, Head of Data at Pluralsight, as he discusses the four levels of analytics and the importance of data literacy. They explore data's impact on business strategy, the need for a data-driven culture, and the significance of data literacy in education.

Jul 24, 2021 • 57min
Seek, Solicit, & Speak Data: How to Align Your Data Strategies
Learn how to seek, solicit, & speak data (and 2 hidden Ss). Plus, how should you align your data strategies accordingly?
We are joined by Kimberly Herrington, Data Journalist & Creator of #BuffaloBusinessIntelligence.

Jul 17, 2021 • 51min
How a Business Glossary Can Help with Data Literacy
Data literacy is the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information. I think in today's world any organization needs to invest in their employees to gain this ability. But how should that be done?
Join us and Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge CEO, to learn how a Business Glossary can help with Data Literacy. Yes, a business glossary - the gift that keeps on giving.

Jun 25, 2021 • 49min
How Data Drives Decision Making
Do you want to hear great stories on how data drives decision making? Then join this episode of the Lights On Data Show with international keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Perez.
Our guest has more than 35 years of experience to the stage as an IT/higher ed professional.
He has served as a Business Intelligence Specialist at NC State University and is currently serving as Senior Systems Analyst at the NC Department of Health & Human Services, as well as Chief Technology Officer at SolonTek Corporation
Additionally, he stays active in the IT community with more than 11,000 LinkedIn followers.
We are happy to have him as our guest, as he is a highly recommended and critically acclaimed international keynote speaker, data viz/analytics expert, and specialist in efficiency/process improvement
He is indeed a much sought-after resource and speaks at dozens of conferences each year.
He "Brings Data to Life and Life to Data!"

Jun 18, 2021 • 47min
The Artist of Data Science
Data scientist, statistician, podcaster, and an ARTIST of data science. Join us for this live Q&A episode with a thought leader in the data science space, Harpreet Sahota.
If you've joined any of his open office hours for data science you will understand why he's such a valued mentor of over 2,500 up-and-coming data scientists. Harpreet is a data science unicorn with strong business acumen, statistical background, modelling capabilities, data engineering, and machine learning engineering know-hows. His knowledge of these topics and passion for data are showcased at every step. As the host of the Artists of Data Science podcast he's putting the most interesting topics into focus and continuously gives back to the data community.

Jun 11, 2021 • 58min
How to Overcome Data Storytelling Challenges
Nate Nichols, Chief Scientist, and Cassidy Shield, VP of NarrativeScience will address:
- how to overcome data storytelling challenges
- the impediments of bringing data to people
- how to create a narrative to drive action
Tune in to learn from these two experts.


