Welcome to episode two in a very special “Getting Generative AI Ready” series of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.
Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.
In the second episode of this five-part podcast series, we’re joined by Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland and Keith Hinde, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic.
In this podcast, Patrick and Keith discuss the challenges that organisations face in implementing data strategies, in particular focusing on governance and accessibility.
Governance involves ensuring accurate and correct data reaches the right people at the right time, while accessibility pertains to the ability to use data effectively. Frustration, low morale and a divide between business and IT teams arise when these challenges persist.
The importance of cultural alignment with data strategy is also emphasised, with successful organisations defined by effective management, clear success definitions and a culture aligned with the business goals. The manifestation of alignment issues includes shadow IT and data duplication.
Metrics for measuring effective data strategy implementation include data utilisation, sharing, security and alignment with business priorities. Agility is crucial to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment, with an emphasis on starting small, scaling fast and maintaining a focus on the long-term vision.
The conversation also touches on the relevance of metrics in the context of a marathon rather than a sprint. Additionally, the discussion addresses the potential use of Generative AI, highlighting the importance of a solid data strategy as a foundation for leveraging such advanced technologies.
The risks of technology-driven approaches without a clear business goal or data culture are emphasised, as they may lead to uncontrollable and unpredictable outcomes.
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