Join Raed Mahboub as he discusses trending data tools with expert data professionals within the industry, unlocking real insights and strategies through a thought-provoking conversation on creating real value.
Season 3 - Episode 1 - From AI Pilot to Business Value with Ambrish Kinariwala
In this episode of Data Tech Talks, Raed Mahboub is joined by Ambrish Kinariwala, a senior Data & AI leader with over 15 years of experience across telecommunications, financial services, health, government and consulting.
With organisations investing heavily in AI, the conversation focuses on one of the biggest challenges facing leaders today: how do you move beyond the hype and turn AI investment into measurable business value?
Raed and Ambrish discuss how organisations should prioritise AI use cases, why initiatives need to be anchored to genuine business problems, and the importance of proving value early through focused, practical use cases. They also explore why so many AI pilots struggle to make it into production and what separates an interesting experiment from an AI capability that can actually scale.
The discussion also covers the importance of data foundations, governance, workflow redesign, human-in-the-loop controls and business adoption, as well as why not every process needs AI applied to it.
A practical conversation for Data & AI leaders looking to understand how to approach AI investment with greater discipline and build solutions that deliver genuine value beyond the pilot stage.
9 Dec 2025
Season 2 – Episode 8 – How AI at scale is reshaping operating models and redefining the mandate for data leaders with Himanshi Juneja
Himanshi Juneja discusses how AI implementation reshapes operating models and redefines data leaders' roles by focusing on measurable business value and avoiding costly experiments in this interview.
25 Nov 2025
Season 2 – Episode 7 – The Rise of Modern Data Infrastructure in Healthcare Domain with Ben Nguyen
Data leader Ben Nguyen discusses the challenges of leveraging data analytics in healthcare, including infrastructure, governance, and AI, offering insights into building impactful programs and fostering data-driven decision-making in this interview.
11 Nov 2025
Season 2 – Episode 6 – The Role of Data Quality in Modern Data Platforms with Melvin Widodo
Melvin Widodo explores the pivotal role of data quality in modern data platforms, emphasizing its impact on analytics, governance, and AI integration in this interview.
27 Oct 2025
Season 2 – Episode 5 – The use of Artificial Intelligence in Data Processes and Solutions with Thomas Winsnes
Thomas Winsnes discusses with Raed the intersection of artificial intelligence, data privacy, and compliance, emphasizing the importance of designing accountable AI systems and fostering collaboration between AI and tech teams in this interview.
12 Aug 2025
Season 2 - Episode 4 - The Challenges of Changing Perception and Delivering Value in Immature Data Environments
BI analytics leader Alexander Fetisov discusses with host Raed how to deliver value in immature data environments by managing perception and engaging stakeholders.
17 Jun 2025
Season 2 – Episode 3 – Modernising Data Infrastructure within the Hospitality Domain with Shubhankar Thatte
Technology leader Shubhankar Thatte discusses modernizing data infrastructure within the hospitality domain with host Raed, revealing how data-driven strategies enhance guest experiences and drive operational efficiency in this interview.
2 Jun 2025
Season 2 – Episode 2 – Delivering Insights within the Financial Services Domain with Avijit Chowdhury
Avijit Chowdhury, a data analytics leader, explores the challenges of deriving actionable insights within the financial services domain, emphasizing data quality and governance in this interview with Raed.
20 May 2025
Season 2 – Episode 1 – Customer Analytics, Driving Value within the Insurance Domain with Janani Hari
Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Janani Hari, a seasoned expert in data and insights, with deep experience in the insurance sector. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of customer analytics and how it’s reshaping the insurance industry - from shifting perceptions to enhancing customer experiences. Janani offers a deep dive into the challenges of data quality, the nuances of stakeholder engagement, and the art of effectively communicating insights and recommendations.
We also discuss the rising influence of AI in customer analytics and how the industry is embracing data-driven decision-making. Janani shares practical advice for aspiring data professionals and highlights the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field. This episode provides valuable perspectives on customer analytics, data communication, and the evolving future of data in insurance.
1 Apr 2025
Season 1 - Episode 9 - DataBricks with Sunil Dhurve, Senior Data Engineer
Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Sunil Dhurve, a seasoned expert in data platforms and engineering. In this episode we explore the evolution and impact of Databricks in the modern data landscape, diving into its architecture, key features, and why it has become a go-to platform for data engineering. Sunil shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing the organisational and cultural shifts needed to successfully adopt new technologies. The conversation also emphasises the importance of continuous learning and upskilling for data engineers to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field.
This episode offers valuable perspectives on Databricks, data engineering best practices, and how professionals can future proof their careers.
17 Mar 2025
Season 1 - Episode 8 - AWS with Abhilash Kale, Senior Data Engineer
Joining me on this episode of Data Tech Talks is Senior Data Engineering Professional Abhilash Kale. Abhilash has extensive experience in consulting, financial services and banking, working on various data-initiatives with well-known Australian companies. We explore AWS from a data engineering perspective, delving into Abhilash’s journey into the field, the tools and services offered by AWS, and how it compares to Azure. We’ll also discuss modern data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake and hear Abhilash’s expert insights on how aspiring data engineers can enhance their skills and learn AWS effectively.
This episode offers valuable knowledge on data engineering best practices, the power of cloud tools, and how mastering AWS can help drive impactful data solutions.
4 Mar 2025
Season 1 - Episode 7 - GCP with Sebastian Guerra, Data Engineer
Joining me on this episode is seasoned Data Engineering Professional Sebastian Guerra. During our conversation, we explore how Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has shaped the landscape of cloud computing and data engineering. We’ll discuss the evolution of data engineering, the tools and methodologies that drive GCP, and hear Sebastian’s expert insights on how organisations can optimise cost management, data ingestion, and orchestrate efficient data pipelines.
This episode offers valuable knowledge on data engineering best practices and the importance of understanding the full end-to-end process.
19 Jan 2025
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Data Modeling with Jeff He, Lead Data Modeler
In this episode, we take a closer look at the art and science of data modeling – a vital process for successful business intelligence! Lead Data Modeler Jeff He will walk you through different modeling strategies, highlighting the benefits of each in real-world scenarios to equip you with insights and refine your data strategy. Whether you’re just entering the field or looking to upgrade your skills, this episode is packed with valuable information you won’t want to miss!
1 Dec 2024
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Tableau with Arpan Dey, Senior Analytics Consultant
Tableau is a powerful tool that has revolutionised data visualisation.
With Senior Data Analytics Consultant Arpan Dey joining us in this episode, discover how Tableau enables users to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. We’ll discuss key features, share innovative techniques for designing engaging dashboards, and hear Arpan’s expert opinions on how organisations can successfully implement Tableau into their operations.
Whether you're a data novice or an experienced analyst, this episode offers valuable knowledge and inspiration to enhance your analytical skills and make data-driven decisions.
17 Nov 2024
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Snowflake with Anto Raic, Lead Data Engineer
In this episode, we dive deep into the best practices for leveraging Snowflake’s robust capabilities.
Join me as I discuss all things Snowflake with Lead Data Engineer Anto Raic, including efficiency and cost, Snowpipes, tasks and Anto’s extensive personal experience with snowflake throughout his successful career.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your data pipeline or unlock advanced analytics, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get the most out of Snowflake. Tune in and elevate your data game
3 Nov 2024
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Azure with Joseph Yalla, BI & Analytics Manager
Are you an Azure user? Or are you interested in learning more about the technologies that make it such a well-rounded data engineering solution?
Then you don’t want to miss this episode of Raed’s Data Tech Talks as we go through a detailed chat on popular technologies such as ADF, Synapse and Azure Data Lake.
Joining me is Joseph Yalla, a highly experienced data engineering professional who comes from a strong background in business consulting working with some of Australia’s leading organisations.
Joseph does an amazing job of talking through the various steps in creating valuable datasets with the use of Azure technologies, and provides some real-world examples that really highlight how important a strong data engineering foundation is to delivering insights.
13 Oct 2024
Season 1 - Episode 2 - DBT with Mohamed Ali, Senior Data Engineer
Data transformation has changed dramatically over the past few years with the introduction of modern data platforms.
There has been a shift from traditional ETL to ELT, and DBT has been a tool that has been at the forefront of not only modern technology stacks but also in transforming the way we do Data transformation. No pun intended.
In this episode Mohamed Ali delves into his extensive experience with DBT and how it can be leveraged to provide value within an organisation. Join us to find out how you can make the most out of DBT, whether you are just starting out or an expert user.
24 Sept 2024
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Power BI with Gaurav Ghai, Senior Power BI Specialist
Power BI is at the centre of many conversations when it comes to reporting and dashboarding in medium-to-large enterprises.
Tune in to this insightful conversation with Gaurav Ghai, a seasoned BI professional, who has worked with some of Australia’s most well-known organisations. He has been pivotal in establishing Power BI best practices as well as assisting organisations to migrate into Power BI for their enterprise reporting.
In this discussion, we highlight what Power BI is and how it has been prevalent in driving data-driven decision making as well as establishing self-service reporting.
Make sure to tune in as we deep dive into this popular tool from a technical perspective and discuss the value it can create at an enterprise level.
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