Optimizing Data Processes - Ash Tiwari - Making Better Decisions - Episode # 008

Making Better Decisions: Leaders in Data

Welcome to another episode of the Making Better Decisions podcast! This week, host Ryan Sullivan sat down with Ash Tiwari, Managing Director – KPMG Tax Ignition, to discuss the importance of context for data professionals, the collaborative relationship between business and technology teams, the challenges of data siloing, and the transformative impact of low code and no code tools. They also explore the evolving role of generative AI in data analytics and its potential benefits across different industries. It’s an enlightening episode you don’t want to miss!

Takeaways:

• It's crucial for data professionals to understand the business context in which they operate to make more effective and relevant decisions.
• Business teams need to recognize the inherent complexities involved in integrating data to fully appreciate the efforts and challenges faced by their technology counterparts.
• A strong, collaborative relationship between business and technology teams is essential for developing efficient and innovative solutions.
• The use of low code and no code tools empowers 'citizen developers' to engage in data analytics without needing deep technical expertise, making data usage more accessible across the organization.
• Embracing generative AI and investing in continuous learning and upskilling are key strategies for leaders to balance centralization and democratization of data practices, thereby enhancing data processing and business insights.
• Investing in continuous learning, upskilling, and embracing new technologies is essential for improving data processing and deriving business insights.

Quote of the Show:

• “Understanding the bigger picture can sometimes get neglected because we, as data people, get overindulged in our technology side and forget the business side.” - Ash Tiwari

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutoshtiwari/
• Company Website: http://www.kpmg.com/US

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