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The Art of Data Leadership | A discussion with Synchrony's Head of Provisioning, Ram Karnati

Did you know there are 1.4 million open tech jobs, but global educational institutions only produce 400,000 qualified individuals annually to fill them? In our third episode of The Art of Data Leadership, Synchrony’s Ram Karnati believes the answer lies with #AI, “Day-to-day coding is going to get easier; AI is going to take care of it. So, the next phase of talent transformation will not be focused on being the best coder out there. People will start to look for generalists who also understand business.”

The CEOs of Fivetran & Snowflake discuss Shared Goals in Driving Data Excellence

George Fraser, Co-founder and CEO of Fivetran and Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of Snowflake sit down to discuss how the dynamic, award-winning partnership between the two companies helps to eradicate data silos once and for all. The conversation delves into Fivetran's pivotal role in constructing the vital pathways that seamlessly usher data into Snowflake, encompassing sources like Oracle, SQL Server, SAP Hana, Workday, Salesforce, and a myriad of others.

Keep Calm and Code On

Welcome back to Test Case Scenario! Stress plagues us all, and it is no different for those working in software development. In this mental health-focused episode, we look at the many layers that cause anxiety and stress any why these software-related stress stories are so common across various companies. Join host Jason Baum and our panel Evelyn Coleman and Marcus Merrell as they discuss dealing with anxiety and how to best navigate stress in your professional life.

Why stakeholders are key for prioritizing data workflows

Prioritization is a difficult but vital skill for any data leader. In this segment, Alex Viana, VP of Data at Vercel discusses how he focuses on broad coverage of tasks, involving more team members to build stronger relationships, better understand workflows, and leverage stakeholder input to ensure needs are addressed effectively.

A better way for data leaders to approach generative AI

Generative AI is far more than a passing fad. But it’s still far from flawless. In this segment, Alex Viana, VP of Data at Vercel emphasizes the importance of having a strong data infrastructure and system in place before integrating AI tools, so they can bring value to data leaders as a multiplier rather than a crutch.