This is Bringing Data and AI to Life: the podcast you want to listen to for practical advice and insights into the latest innovations in data management and AI. You’ll learn how to realize transformative business outcomes by managing data to become a living and trusted asset, fueling your AI and data-driven initiatives. We aim to bring data clarity to the chaos and complexity surrounding Data and AI, speaking to industry experts and addressing head-on the many challenges of data management a ...
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From 35 Siloed Systems to One Unified Experience with Joseph Pellissery & Desigan Reddi
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19:36In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, hosts Amy Horowitz and Nick Dobbins sit down with Joseph Pellissery, CIO, Head of Technology, Digital and Payments at Wescom Credit Union and Chairman of Wescom Resources Group, and Desigan Reddi, VP of IT Operations and Architecture at Wescom Credit Union, to explore their groundbreaking journey fro…
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Staying Optimistic About the Revolutionary Power of AI and Data with Jonas Christensen
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24:11Efficient data and AI are often perceived as the end goal for businesses. The truth is that they’re just the tools that get you to the finish line. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, sits with Jonas Christinsen, Head of AI Innovation at SkillsGPT and Chief AI Officer at…
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A Futurist’s Perspective on Visualising Data with AI with Cathy Hackl of Future Dynamics
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23:53Who said data was just invisible strings of numbers? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life our host and GVP of Solution Specialist Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, is joined by Cathy Hackl, CEO and Founder of Future Dynamics. Cathy is a globally recognized futurist, an expert in deep tech and a speaker on AI - and this conversation loo…
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Using AI to Build Your Competitive Advantage with John Thompson of Marketing Sciences, LLC
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24:27What good are AI and Data if you don’t use them to YOUR competitive advantage? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes John Thompson, Principal and Owner of Marketing Sciences LLC and author of multiple data and AI books, for a deep dive into practical strategies for AI impl…
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The Strategy Playbook on AI & Data with Kayvaun Rowshankish of McKinsey
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23:08When it comes to the use of AI and data, one question must be asked - do you want to do it well or do it big? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica sits down with Kayvaun Rowshankish, Senior Partner at McKinsey to explore the intricacies of getting data management right, on a large-sc…
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Finding the Balance Between Creativity and Security: The AI Governance Question with Gaurav Pathak of Informatica
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11:06Responsible governance doesn’t always have to be a death knell for innovation. In fact, if done right, it can be the thing that helps you thrive. In part 2 of the conversation between Gaurav Pathak, VP of Product Management for AI and Metadata at Informatica and host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy …
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Inside Informatica: How AI is Automating & Scaling Enterprise Data Management with Gaurav Pathak
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25:10In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica Amy Horowitz welcomes Gaurav Pathak, VP of Product Management for AI and Metadata at Informatica and DataIQ 2025 Data and AI Leader of the Year nominee, to unravel how AI is transforming data management at scale. Togeth…
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The Secrets Behind Happy Data with Sudeep Regmi of Takeda
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22:50The value of data is rarely questioned in the fast-moving world of AI. And yet, using data in a way that is truly useful for your organization is a concept that is less understood. On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica, welcomes Sudeep Regmi, Head of Enterprise Data Management In…
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Making the Most of AI in Cybersecurity Today with Mark Lynd of Netsync
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16:31From the military to cybersecurity - the conversation on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life is as dynamic as the very industry it spotlights! Tune in as host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, welcomes Mark Lynd, Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync and a promine…
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Decoding the Magic of AI with Scott Holcomb of Deloitte
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15:21The once magical nature of GenAI and related technologies is wearing off and what lies ahead is a world of potential that needs to be better understood. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz, VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica welcomes Scott Holcomb, Transformation Consulting Leader…
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The Year in Data and AI: Key Insights, Learnings and How To’s from 2024
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10:27The end of the year is a great time for reflection and that’s exactly what we’re doing on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. Tune into our holiday special as hosts Amy Horowitz, VP for Solution Sales for Data Integration and Data Governance and Nick Dobbins, Field CTO at Informatica look back on the year in AI, through past convers…
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Unlocking AI and Not Getting Left Behind with William McKnight of McKnight Consulting Group
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22:58Nick Dobbins, host and Field CTO at Informatica enjoyed the company of William McKnight in this fantastic new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. William, President of McKnight Consulting Group has made an impact in data management and when he speaks, people take note. His work has spanned consulting, leadership, and groundbreaking research in…
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The Human Value of Data with Amy McNee of Informatica
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23:05Nick Dobbins, Field CTO at Informatica, played host to Amy McNee on this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. Amy is the Senior Vice President of Solution Architecture and Technical Go-To-Market at Informatica and has gathered a wealth of expertise over the course of her 25-year career. She’s able to share with Nick and listeners some very comp…
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The Evolution of Data Governance with Kenneth Landry of the Toyota Financial Services Corporation
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15:32Host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales Amy Horowitz is joined by Kenneth Landry on this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. Kenneth is the National Manager of Data and Technology Governance and Controls at the Toyota Financial Services Corporation and someone with an extensive background engaging and driving the inf…
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The Emergence of an Agentic Workforce with Jim Rowan from Deloitte
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25:58Amy Horowitz, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, is joined by the esteemed Jim Rowan, Principal and Head of AI Practice at Deloitte US on this week's episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. Jim came on to share some insights on the evolving landscape of AI adoption and the challenges organizations fa…
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Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage with Willem Koenders, Global Leader in Data Strategy at ZS Associates
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25:35Vice President, Worldwide Field CTO Nick Dobbins is your host on this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life and his guest this week is the esteemed Willem Koenders, the Global Leader in Data Strategy at ZS Associates. In their conversation, Willem shares his passion for data-driven transformation and its crucial role in achieving business goals. …
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The Power of Data Governance and Responsible AI with Salema Rice, Chief Executive Officer at CDO Today
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22:02In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales, Amy Horowitz sits down with Salema Rice, Chief Executive Officer at CDO Today. Together, Amy and Salema discuss not only Salema’s journey with data, but the journey of data itself and how its relevance to companies has changed over S…
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Data Quality Over Quantity and the Human Element, with Tanja Ubert from Rotterdam University
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15:32Join host Nick Dobbins and his guest Tanja Ubert in this new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life where they delve into the fascinating world of AI, data management and education. Tanja demonstrates her commitment to the future of data science as they discuss: The limited perspective of data How the consequences of faulty data can spiral when da…
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Why Do We Still Struggle to Trust AI? with Graeme Thompson from Informatica
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25:14In this first episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz is joined by Graeme Thompson, the Chief Information Officer at Informatica. Join them as they ask the big questions facing Data and AI usage today: Why are we struggling to trust AI? Is your business data AI-ready? How do you know Gen AI is giving a reputable answer to your qu…
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This is Bringing Data and AI to Life: the podcast you want to listen to for practical advice and insights into the latest innovations in data management and AI. You’ll learn how to realize transformative business outcomes by managing data to become a living and trusted asset, fueling your AI and data-driven initiatives. We aim to bring data clarity…
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