Alter Everything

Dr. Ami Bhatt, a cardiologist and innovation leader shaping digital health and policy, joins to discuss AI in clinical care. She explores AI for administrative automation, EKG-based low-cost signals, drug discovery, and ambient documentation. Short, concrete takes on collaborative intelligence, triage vs full diagnosis, and practical paths to scale health tech.

We’re back! In this episode of Alter Everything, Josh Burkhow sits down with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer of AI in sports. From building operating systems as a kid and studying at Caltech to transforming baseball analytics and now shaping enterprise AI strategy, Ari shares how physics-inspired thinking, relentless curiosity, and better data have driven his career. They explore the evolution from databases to generative AI, common mistakes organizations make with GenAI, why data engineering matters more than prompt engineering, and how true evangelism is about planting seeds and not pushing hype.PanelistsAri Kaplan, Head of Evangelism @ Databricks – LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx – @JoshuaB, LinkedInTopicsDatabricksMajor League Baseball analytics & the Moneyball eraAI in sports, healthcare, and enterpriseGenerative AI & data engineering foundationsData + AI governanceRaoul Wallenberg humanitarian investigationAlter Everything podcast

Join Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer at ServiceNow, and Dr. Jupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist at Alteryx, as they explore the future of AI in 2026. They discuss the evolution of AI from being just an answer machine to an autonomous work agent. Key highlights include the importance of modernization and governance before deploying AI, the four defining characteristics of AI agents, and pragmatic examples of AI solutions in action. Discover how organizations can adapt and strategically delegate tasks to maximize the potential of AI.

Join a heartfelt farewell to host Megan Bowers as she reflects on her journey in data analytics. Discover insights on personal branding, the importance of networking, and the evolving landscape of AI and data science. Megan shares memorable moments from past recordings, funny mishaps, and highlights from standout guests. She emphasizes her pride in amplifying community voices and discusses the future of analyst roles. As she wraps up her chapter, the excitement builds for the show's fresh direction ahead.

Join Andrew Merrill, an Alteryx product specialist with a background in math and data science, as he dives into integrating AI into Alteryx workflows. He shares best practices like using feedback loops and RAG architectures, while highlighting common pitfalls such as token overuse. Learn how to leverage Alteryx Co-Pilot for efficient workflow design and explore innovative use cases like weekly status report matching. Andrew emphasizes making AI workflows agentic, accessible, and structured to maximize their potential, transforming mundane tasks into higher-value work.

In this discussion, Ashley Davis, an accounting professor at the University of Oklahoma, and Ahmet Kurt, Bentley University's vice chair of accounting, explore the integration of Alteryx in accounting education. They highlight the importance of data analytics and automation in preparing students for the future. Real success stories illustrate how Alteryx skills have led to internships and job placements. The professors also offer practical advice for educators on implementing Alteryx and emphasize the growing role of AI in transforming accounting practices.

Olga Beregovaya, Vice President of AI at Smartling, shares her extensive experience in language technology, diving into the evolution from rule-based to transformer models. She highlights the advantages of purpose-built AI for translation over general models. Olga also discusses Smartling's multi-model translation stack and the operational challenges of managing various models. The conversation includes tackling biases in translation and the benefits of curated data, particularly in risk-sensitive sectors like life sciences.

Michael Keiffer, an Alteryx training specialist and data analytics veteran, dives into the transformative impact of analytics on internal auditing. He highlights the limitations of traditional sampling and advocates for analyzing complete data populations. Michael also discusses common challenges auditors face in adopting analytics, including data access and aligning with business goals. Hear inspiring success stories of Alteryx in action, showing how automation drastically reduces time spent on audits while enhancing thoroughness.

Nick Schrock, CTO and founder of Dagster Labs, shares insights from his extensive background in developer tools and GraphQL. He discusses the crucial aspects of AI data readiness, emphasizing the importance of metadata and context engineering. Schrock highlights the challenges of context rot and the need for governance in AI workflows. He also provides strategies for balancing speed and quality in data pipelines, while advising teams on grounding AI mandates in real value. With enthusiasm, he predicts a bright future for data engineering, aided by AI.

Christina Stathopoulos, founder of Dare to Data and a former strategist at Google and Waze, discusses the pressing issues of data bias and AI technology’s impact on women and minorities. She highlights the crucial need for diversity in tech teams to foster fairer algorithms. Christina shares her personal journey battling imposter syndrome and emphasizes the role of education and allyship in creating inclusive environments. The conversation stresses the significance of representation in data science and the steps needed to empower underrepresented individuals in this field.