Jen Tedrow, Executive Director of Pathfinder Product - A Testdouble Operation, joins us to discuss The State of Data as a Product in the Real-World Study.

Our new series, 5 Minute Feature, highlights impactful projects, use cases, and innovations in five minutes or less.

About Jen

Jen Tedrow is an accomplished product leader with over ten years of experience across a diverse range of industries, in companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500.

As Executive Director at Pathfinder Product, Jen leads a team of product managers while helping clients achieve successful business outcomes. Her expertise spans multiple industries such as logistics, retail, and healthcare IT, including innovative work at companies such as Gap, Inc., Updox, and CoverMyMeds. Her ability to apply data-driven insights to decision-making has been critical to realizing success for organizations, including two startup exits.

Some of Jen’s most notable achievements as a data-driven product professional include a data mesh implementation for a large healthcare IT enterprise, supporting internal BI & analytics for a large retailer, and managing the customer-facing analytics product for a transportation management system.

Relevant Links

- Pathfinder Product [https://pathfinderproduct.com/]

- The State of Data as a Product in the Real-World Survey [https://pathfinderproduct.com/DAAP]

Follow Jen

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentedrow/]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

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5 Minute Feature: The State of Data as a Product in the Real-World Study with Jen Tedrow

Joy Zhao, AVP of Advanced Analytics at Nationwide, shares her transformative journey in the tech world, illustrating how cultivating "thick skin," embracing self-empowerment, and mastering confidence can turn workplace challenges into career milestones and self-satisfaction into job satisfaction. She also shares her thoughts on executive presence and her path into public speaking.

About Joy

Joy Zhao, AVP, Advanced Analytics and High-Performance Computing. In her role in the Enterprise Analytics Office (EAO), Joy acts as a key liaison to the Telematics teams. She oversees modeling efforts for the most demanding business applications requiring extremely high-performance and/or extreme computing for statistical and machine learning models (e.g., telematics).

Joy holds an MD in Preventive Medicine and a PhD in Epidemiology. She joined Nationwide in February 2017 as a Director of Data Science. Before that, she worked at Chase for 5.5 years, following the Nationwide Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Research Institute and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Joy has led and delivered projects to support businesses at NF Retirement Solutions, Investment Structured Product, Commercial Small Market Underwriting models, and most recently EAO Telematics models. Joy had a great impact in forming ONE team and fostering broad collaborations on telematics efforts. Among all the accomplishments of the team, the delivery of the new version of Nationwide’s SmartRide Mobile Model enabled the new features of the product, improved customer experiences, and adopted the advancement of technology through the deployment. She also designed and launched the Data Science Learning Curriculum, the early version of Data Science & Advanced Analytics Learning.

Joy lives in Dublin, Ohio with her family. In her personal time, she spends time coaching professionals to reach their potential as a Trained and Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) for Leadership. She's held over 35 webinars in the last three and a half years to help people in the community, reaching an audience of more than 6,000. She likes to read, travel, watch movies, listen to music, and spend fun time with her family and friends.

Relevant Links

- Toastmasters [https://www.toastmasters.org/]

- Emerging Speaker Showcase [https://www.articulationinc.com/emerging-speaker-showcase-august-2023/]

- Dare to Lead [https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520] (Book)

Follow Joy

- LinkedIn

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

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Ep 19: Strategies for Career Growth and Leadership with Joy Zhao

Jen Tedrow, Executive Director of Pathfinder Product, joins us to share how leveraging data as a product benefits organizations and allows them to get the most out of their data.

We also discuss the motivation for The State of Data as a Product in the Real-World Survey [https://pathfinderproduct.typeform.com/to/nVBuso1A], a partnership between Pathfinder and DataConnect with the goal of understanding the evolving landscape of 'data as a product' across industries. Respondents will gain early access to survey results and will be entered to win special prizes, like one of 4 passes to the 2024 DataConnect or a free workshop/coaching session from Pathfinder Product.

About Jen

Jen Tedrow is an accomplished product leader with over ten years of experience across a diverse range of industries, in companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500.

As Executive Director at Pathfinder Product, Jen leads a team of product managers while helping clients achieve successful business outcomes. Her expertise spans multiple industries such as logistics, retail, and healthcare IT, including innovative work at companies such as Gap, Inc., Updox, and CoverMyMeds. Her ability to apply data-driven insights to decision-making has been critical to realizing success for organizations, including two startup exits.

Some of Jen’s most notable achievements as a data-driven product professional include a data mesh implementation for a large healthcare IT enterprise, supporting internal BI & analytics for a large retailer, and managing the customer-facing analytics product for a transportation management system.

Relevant Links

- Pathfinder Product [https://pathfinderproduct.com/]

- The State of Data as a Product in the Real-World Survey [https://pathfinderproduct.typeform.com/to/nVBuso1A]

- Data: A Hoarder’s Storage Locker, Not a Magical Museum [https://kozyrkov.medium.com/data-a-hoarders-storage-locker-not-a-magical-museum-a67703f2c7da]

- Fogg Behavior Model [https://behaviormodel.org/]

- Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story [https://www.amazon.com/Presenting-Win-Telling-Expanded-paperback/dp/0134093283]

Follow Jen

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentedrow/]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

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Ep18 - The State of Data as a Product with Jen Tedrow

Kate Strachnyi, Founder of DATAcated and Author of ColorWise, joins host Lauren Burke live on stage at the 2023 DataConnect Conference to discuss the value of a strong personal brand and how to get started in growing your own.

About Kate

Kate Strachnyi is the Founder of DATAcated, providing brand amplification for companies focused on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science. She’s also the founder of the DATAcated Circle – a community of data professionals and hub for courses on data visualization best practices, data storytelling, and dashboarding. She’s delivered several courses on data storytelling, dashboard techniques and visual best practices.

Additionally, Kate is the host of the DATAcated Conference and the DATAcated On Air Podcast. She is the author of ColorWise: A Data Storyteller's Guide to the Intentional Use of Color. Kate was appointed a LinkedIn Top Voice of Data Science & Analytics in 2018 & 2019; she is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor. Kate is on the DataIQ 100 USA list in 2022. She’s the mother of two girls and enjoys running, hiking, and obstacle course races.

Relevant Links

- ColorWise: A Data Storyteller's Guide to the Intentional Use of Color [https://www.amazon.com/ColorWise-Storytellers-Guide-Intentional-Color/dp/1492097845/ref=asc_df_1492097845/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598359496472&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13794809140796226391&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003591&hvtargid=pla-1694254273883&psc=1]

- Use of Data Analytics in Running [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/use-data-analytics-running-kate-strachnyi-/]

- TCS NYC Marathon Recap 2021 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dHtseHgLyU]

- Humans of Data Science [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM33HPD3134&list=PLelJ8nAMVEgpW5ZVTy3NPjBuoOyeU4Lle&pp=iAQB]

- Canva [https://www.canva.com/]

- StreamYard [https://streamyard.com/]

Follow DATAcated

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/datacated_]

- Website [https://www.datacated.com/]

- YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DATAcated]

Follow Kate

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/%20]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

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Ep 17: Live - Building and Growing a Personal Brand in Data with Kate Strachnyi

Supreet Kaur, AVP at Morgan Stanley, joins us to discuss how explainable AI drives responsible AI, and the role of each when developing AI products. We cover the key steps in building a data-driven culture and how data democratization and data literacy support understanding. Supreet also shares the inspiration behind the Databuzz community and how she has leveraged LinkedIn in building her personal brand.

About Supreet

Supreet is an accomplished AVP at Morgan Stanley, where she leads the development of cutting-edge AI products that will define the next generation of financial technology. Her innovative approach to problem-solving and her expertise in leveraging the latest technologies have been instrumental in positioning Morgan Stanley as a leader in the fintech industry.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Supreet honed her skills as a data science consultant at ZS Associates, where she automated complex workflows and created data-driven solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Her work on impactful use cases such as predicting SKUs for rare disease patients has been highly lauded by her peers and clients.

Supreet is a prolific speaker and has delivered nearly 40 talks on the intersection of technology, AI, and business. She is a passionate advocate for democratizing AI and actively shares her insights and perspectives on industry trends through her engaging content on LinkedIn and her personal blog.

Driven by her passion for technology and AI, Supreet founded DataBuzz, a vibrant community that serves as a platform for sharing the latest industry trends and mentoring individuals who are eager to pivot into this exciting field. Her commitment to empowering others and her vision for a more equitable and inclusive tech industry make her a true trailblazer in her field. She was also recognized as the Top 100 Women in AI in 2023.

Relevant Links

- Databuzz [https://www.linkedin.com/company/databuzz-club/]

- Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6XLt_hu4viTohxyyX2j7w]

- Allie K. Miller [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliekmiller/]

- Smriti Mishra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/smritimishra/]

- Isha Rani [https://www.linkedin.com/in/isharanimicrosoftleader/]

- Serena H. Huang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenahhuangphd/]

Follow Supreet

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/supreet-kaur1995/]

- Medium [https://medium.com/@supreetkaur_66831]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

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Episode 16: How to Develop Responsible and Explainable AI Products with Supreet Kaur

Jerrie Kumalah, Analytics Engineer at SeatGeek, joins us to discuss how data strategy can benefit those in analytics roles and its part in improving stakeholder management and empowering others. We also cover the emerging space of analytics engineering.

About Jerrie

Jerrie Kumalah is a data detective with expertise in business intelligence, data science, and analytics engineering. She has a deep passion for democratizing data and empowering new data users. Jerrie believes in the power of data and finding ways to make it approachable and useful for all.

Relevant Links

- Chem Ph.D. to Social Impact Data Science with Leah Bowers [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep12]

- Locally Optimistic Blog [https://locallyoptimistic.com/]

- Data Angels Twitter [https://twitter.com/data_angels]

- Operational Analytics Club [https://www.operationalanalytics.club/]

Follow Jerrie

- LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/jerriekumalah/]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

CLICK HERE [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep15#transcript]

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Episode 15: Influencing Data Strategy as an Analytics Engineer with Jerrie Kumalah

Kathleen Brunner, CEO of Acumen, joins us to discuss enabling AI adoption and digital transformation in the life sciences.

About Kathleen

Kathleen has nearly 30 years implementing forward-focused technologies and solutions as entrepreneur, executive, investor and board member. She has an extensive network of senior executives and professionals. As a CEO and CIO leader she brings her work experience for many of the top life science and Fortune 500 companies coupled with go-to-market experience, technical, strategic and execution capabilities to contribute to the success of organizations.

Over the past decade she has built solutions resulting in multi-million-dollar exits and acquisitions, for customers and her company, with well-known leaders in the life science industry. Her team works tirelessly in pursuit of their mission to increase value for Life Science companies by accelerating the transformation of manual processes to digital through innovation, collaboration and by leveraging technology to accelerate outcomes. Her company has received awards as a Top Philadelphia Life Science Company, Top Philadelphia Women-Owned Business, Best Places to Work and has ranked in INC 5000, INC 5000 Regionals Northeast. Kathleen attended St. Joseph’s University for her BS in Finance and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program. Kathleen is the host of Life Sphere Podcast which features conversations with prominent life science leaders.

Relevant Links

- Acumen [https://acumenanalytics.com/]

- Life Sphere Podcast [https://acumenanalytics.com/lifesphere-podcast-2/]

Follow Kathleen

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-brunner/]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/kbrunner1]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

CLICK HERE [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep14#transcript]

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Episode 14: Enabling AI & Digital Transformation in the Life Sciences with Kathleen Brunner

Jenn Schilling, Founder of Schilling Data Studio, joins us to discuss data visualization and her best practices. We also cover how she applies a design thinking process to visualization and how we can bring empathy into our data communication.

About Jenn

Jenn Schilling loves data! Over the past 10 years, she’s worked with data as a statistician, engineer, and analyst in a number of fields. Jenn also has experience as a middle school teacher and adjunct faculty member. She founded Schilling Data Studio to share her knowledge of data visualization design, analyzing data, and R so more people can build skills in data analysis and visualization.

Relevant Links

- Tidy Tuesday [https://www.tidytuesday.com/]

- Viz for Social Good [https://www.vizforsocialgood.com/]

- COVID-19 Dashboard [https://covid19.arizona.edu/dashboard]

- 2022 Books Visualization [https://github.com/jennschilling/books-2022]

- Dear Data Project [http://www.dear-data.com/theproject]

- Giorgia Lupi &OtherStories Collaboration [http://giorgialupi.com/giorgia-lupi-otherstories]

- Jenn's Beverage Data Collage [https://nightingaledvs.com/making-a-data-collage-for-dear-nightingale-paper-and-no-pencil/]

- Nightingale Magazine [https://nightingaledvs.com/]

- Sándor Petőfi Exhibit in Hungary [https://pim.hu/hu/kiallitas/kolto-lenni-vagy-nem-lenni]

- Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization [https://www.functionalaestheticsbook.com/]

- Data Visualization Society [https://www.datavisualizationsociety.org/]

Schilling Data Studio

- Website [https://www.schillingdatastudio.com/]

- Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/schillingdata/]

Follow Jenn

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennschilling/]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/datavizjenn]

- GitHub [https://github.com/jennschilling]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

CLICK HERE [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep13#transcript]

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How to Design Impactful Data Visualizations with Jenn Schilling

Leah Bowers, Lead Consultant of Data-driven Strategy at Sangfroid Strategy, joins us to discuss her transition from a PhD in Physical Chemistry to her newest role using data to drive social impact in the non-profit space. We also cover her advice for job searching and finding a role you are truly passionate about.

You can find episode notes, including transcript, relevant links, and Leah's Social Media profiles at womeninanalytics.com/podcast [http://womeninanalytics.com/podcast]. Thanks for listening!

About Leah

Leah Bowers is a solution-driven data strategy analyst with 7+ years of computational research and data analysis experience. In grad school, Leah led a graduate rights group that developed a survey assessing how chemistry and physics students and postdocs felt in their depts and lab groups. The results were striking, forcing the dept to create dept-funded support groups.

Seeing the power of people-centered analytics, going through COVID, and experiencing the renewed fire of the BLM Movement, Leah graduated with her PhD in the summer of 2020 and shifted her career aspirations from academics to one creating an immediate positive impact. Leah's helped grassroots direct democracy ballot initiatives, renovate community spaces, carry out COVID vaccine drives, and expand transportation access for senior neighbors.

After a very intentional job search, Leah works at Sangfroid Strategy as a Lead Consultant in data-driven strategy for social impact, non-profit clients in Cleveland. Every day, she uses her mutual aid experience with her expertise in research, data analytics, and programming to help grow Sangfroid's own data infrastructure and that of its clients to drive further positive, sustainable impact.

Relevant Links

- Sangfroid Strategy [https://www.sangfroidstrategy.com/]

- Photochemical Degradation of the Carmine Dye Molecule in Artist Media [https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/5733/]

- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture [https://nmaahc.si.edu/]

- Braiding Sweetgrass [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/17465709]

- Futureproof [https://www.kevinroose.com/futureproof]

- The Long Game [https://dorieclark.com/longgame/]

- Range [https://davidepstein.com/the-range/]

Follow Leah

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmrb/]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

CLICK HERE [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep12#transcript]

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Episode 12: Chem Ph.D. to Social Impact Data Science with Leah Bowers

Riesling Walker, Data Science Manager at Home Depot, joins us to discuss her data career path and the insights she's learned along the way. She shares her advice on how and when to change roles, and her recommendations to set yourself up for success when planning to make a move. We also explore how analytics differs across industries.

Learn, connect, and collaborate with the global data community at the 2023 DataConnect Conference on July 20th and 21st in Columbus, OH. DataConnect brings together industry leaders, technical experts and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest in data, analytics, machine learning, and AI. Use promo code WIAAfterHours for a 15% discount off Regular or Virtual Conference passes.

About Riesling

Riesling Walker is a Data Science Manager at Home Depot within the Merchandise Execution Team. Riesling was previously a Senior Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft and is a recent graduate of the Georgia Tech Online Masters in Analytics. In her analytics and data science career, she has worked in online retail, store-side retail, credit cards, B2B, SaaS, product, and marketing, giving her a diverse set of experiences.

Riesling's Articles on Medium

- Changing roles: Good or bad for your data career? [https://medium.com/data-science-at-microsoft/changing-roles-good-or-bad-for-your-data-career-6498bf7ab668]

- Networking 101: Make the Most Out of Your LinkedIn Connection Requests [https://medium.com/@rieslingfyi/networking-101-make-the-most-out-of-your-linkedin-connection-requests-f672b4f5e669]

- How to initiate changing roles internally [https://medium.com/data-science-at-microsoft/how-to-initiate-changing-roles-internally-94489d4ce143]

- Writing a resume for a data science role [https://medium.com/data-science-at-microsoft/writing-a-resume-for-a-data-science-role-345b98bdf80b]

Relevant Links

- Georgia Tech Online Master of Science in Analytics [https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/analytics]

- MeasureCamp [https://www.measurecamp.org/]

- Marketing Analytics Summit [https://marketinganalyticssummit.com/]

- MeasureChat [https://www.measure.chat/]

Follow Riesling

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/riesling/]

- Medium [https://medium.com/@rieslingfyi]

- Website [https://www.riesling.fyi/]

Follow Lauren

- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-burke]

- Twitter [https://twitter.com/lauren_e_burke]

- Website [https://laurburke.github.io/]

Transcript

CLICK HERE [https://www.womeninanalytics.com/podcast-episodes/ep11#transcript]

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Episode 11: How to Advance Your Data Career with Riesling Walker

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