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Mar 27, 20259 AM – 3 PM EDT

New technology calls for new skills. Join us for RADAR: Skills Edition, exploring how data and AI skills can future-proof your organization in an era of rapid technological change.

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NYU SternGoogleDataRobotJPMorgan ChaseKNIMEGE HealthcareSwiss ReSnowflakeAccentureCapital One SoftwareWayfairBBC & Associate Professor, University of SurreyAbhijit Bhaduri LLCNEAAstraZenecaPurdue UniversityGraytree ConsultingAzurelib AcademyNortheastern UniversityTabnineUC Berkeleygrid.isUniversity of Central FloridaFurtherDatum CafeInsight NarratorIndiciumBayerDataCampCornell UniversityPayPal
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March 27

Opening Session: Entering the Skills Era

Jonathan Cornelissen
Jonathan CornelissenCEO, DataCamp

Join us as we welcome you to Radar: Skills Edition, highlighting why we are entering the golden age of skills.

AI Literacy at Scale: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Conor Grennan
Conor GrennanChief AI Architect, NYU Stern
Jan Beger
Jan BegerGlobal Head of AI Advocacy, GE Healthcare
Lauren Carpenter Kroes
Lauren Carpenter KroesManaging Director, Accenture
Bahareh Heravi
Bahareh HeraviBRAID Fellow, BBC & Associate Professor, University of Surrey

As AI continues to reshape industries, AI literacy has become essential for maintaining competitiveness and resilience. In this session, Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, Jan Beger, Global Head of AI Advocacy at GE Healthcare, Lauren Carpenter Kroes, Managing Director at Accenture, and Bahareh Heravi, BRAID Fellow at the BBC & Associate Professor at the University of Surrey, will explore strategies for scaling AI literacy across diverse teams, bridging the gap between technical expertise and business understanding. They will discuss the role of leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning, the critical skills needed to futureproof your workforce, and actionable steps to ensure AI literacy becomes a cornerstone of your organization’s success.

Building High Performing Data Engineering Teams

Neha Tharani
Neha TharaniVP of Data Engineering, Swiss Re
John Keane
John KeaneVP of Engineering, Wayfair
Daniel Avancini
Daniel AvanciniCDO and Co-founder, Indicium

Now more than ever, the success of analytics and AI initiatives depends on the quality, scalability, and availability of data—driven by the expertise and efficiency of your data engineering teams. In this session, Neha Tharani, VP of Data Engineering at Swiss Re, John Keane, VP of Engineering at Wayfair, and Daniel Avancini, Chief Data Officer & Co-founder at Indicium, will outline key strategies for building and sustaining high-performing data engineering teams. They will share insights on fostering technical excellence, creating a culture of innovation and collaboration, and aligning engineering efforts with broader business goals.

Does Coding Have a Future in Data Science?

Immanuel Trummer
Immanuel TrummerAssociate Professor, Cornell University
Michael Berthold
Michael BertholdCEO, KNIME
Eran Yahav
Eran YahavCTO, Tabnine

The rise of low-code and no-code tools has reduced the barriers to entry for data science. At the same time, generative AI is making coding even easier, letting more people write more code. So, do you want more code or less? In this session, Michael Berthold, CEO at KNIME, and Eran Yahav, CTO at TabNine, will discuss strategies to empower data practitioners and non-technical stakeholders to collaborate meaningfully on data projects. They will discuss the evolving landscape of these platforms, share real-world use cases, and offer guidance on integrating AI-assisted coding and no-code solutions into your organization’s data strategy.

Transforming AI Into Value: Driving Business Growth and ROI

Natasha Gray
Natasha GrayOwner, Graytree Consulting
Joyce Shen
Joyce ShenAI Investor & Machine Learning Faculty, UC Berkeley
Christina Sandema-Sombe
Christina Sandema-SombeData Strategist & CDAIO, Datum Cafe

The pace of AI innovation is outstripping its adoption in the workplace, creating a widening gap between potential and value. Organizations that act quickly have a unique opportunity to drive significant ROI and gain a competitive edge. In this session, Natasha Gray, Owner at Graytree Consulting, Joyce Shen, Investment & Operating Partner at Tenfore Holdings, and Christina Sandema-Sombe, Data Strategist & CDAIO at Datum Cafe, will explore the strategies and frameworks needed to harness AI effectively. Discover how to drive adoption of AI, build clear alignment with business goals, and unlock the ROI of your AI investments.

Building a Learning Culture in the Age of Generative AI

Abhijit Bhaduri
Abhijit BhaduriTalent Management Advisor & Former GM of Global L&D at Microsoft, Abhijit Bhaduri LLC
Oliver Patel
Oliver PatelHead of Enterprise AI Governance, AstraZeneca
Colleen Young
Colleen YoungData Science & Digital Fluency Instructor, Bayer

Generative AI is reshaping industries and redefining the skills required to succeed, making a robust learning culture more critical than ever. In this session, Abhijit Bhaduri, Brand Evangelist & Former General Manager of Global L&D at Microsoft, Oliver Patel, Head of Enterprise AI Governance at AstraZeneca, and Colleen Young, Data Science & Digital Fluency Instructor at Bayer, will explore how organizations can foster continuous learning and adaptability in the age of AI. They will discuss strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, embracing curiosity and experimentation as core values, and empowering teams to adapt and thrive in an evolving technological landscape.

AI and the Workforce: How Will AI Reshape Data and Technology Roles?

Susan Gracia
Susan GraciaSenior Associate Director of Data Literacy, Northeastern University
Hjalmar Gislason
Hjalmar GislasonCEO, grid.is
Mindy Shoss
Mindy ShossProfessor, University of Central Florida
Keith McCormick
Keith McCormickPrincipal Data Scientist, Further

AI is transforming the future of work, with data and technology roles set to experience the most change. In this session, Susan Gracia, Senior Associate Director of Data Literacy at Northeastern University, Hjalmar Gislason, CEO at grid.is, Mindy Shoss, Professor at University of Central Florida, and Keith McCormick, Principal Data Scientist at Further, will explore how AI is reshaping the skills, responsibilities, and opportunities within the tech industry. They will discuss the growing demand for hybrid skill sets, the evolution of traditional roles, and the potential for entirely new functions driven by AI.

Bridging the Divide: Driving Product Sense in Data Teams

Marily Nika
Marily NikaGen AI Product Lead for Google Assistant, Google
Venky Veeraraghavan
Venky VeeraraghavanChief Product Officer, DataRobot
Vanessa Larco
Vanessa LarcoPartner, NEA

In many organizations, data teams and business leaders often operate in silos, limiting the impact of driving ROI with data. In this session, Marily Nika, Gen AI Product Lead for Google Assistant at Google, Venky Veeraraghavan, Chief Product Officer at DataRobot, and Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, will explore how fostering business acumen within data teams can bridge this gap and unlock greater value. They will share strategies for aligning data work with business objectives, enhancing communication skills, and empowering data professionals to act as strategic partners.

Scaling Smart: Best Practices in Cloud Cost Management

Josh Klahr
Josh KlahrHead of Data Warehousing, Snowflake
Salim Syed
Salim SyedVP & Head of Slingshot Engineering, Capital One Software
Deepak Goyal
Deepak GoyalCEO, Azurelib Academy

As organizations scale their cloud usage, managing costs effectively becomes a critical priority for maintaining agility and maximizing ROI. In this session, Josh Klahr, Head of Data Warehousing at Snowflake, Salim Syed, VP & Head of Engineering at Capital One Software, and Deepak Goyal, CEO at Azurelib Academy, will share best practices for balancing scalability with cost efficiency. They will explore strategies for implementing robust cost governance, leveraging automation to optimize resource utilization, and fostering a culture of cost-conscious decision-making across teams.

Building a Data Storytelling Culture

Nate Makdad
Nate MakdadDirector of Data Storytelling & Visualization, PayPal
Paulina Davila
Paulina DavilaVP & Head of Data Visualization & Storytelling, JPMorgan Chase
Sorin Adam Matei
Sorin Adam MateiProfessor & Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Purdue University
Caroline Florence
Caroline FlorenceDirector, Insight Narrator

As AI democratizes technical skills and makes data more accessible than ever, the ability to craft compelling stories with data has become essential. In this session, Paulina Davila, VP & Head of Data Visualization & Storytelling at JPMorgan Chase, Sorin Adam Matei, Professor & Associate Dean of Research at Purdue University, and Caroline Florence, Director at Insight Narrator, will explore how organizations can foster a data storytelling culture to bridge the gap between insights and action. They will discuss strategies for empowering teams with the skills and tools to create impactful narratives, fostering collaboration between data and business functions, and embedding storytelling as a core organizational competency.

Closing Session & AMA

Cornelius Lejeune
Cornelius LejeuneVP of Product, DataCamp
Maggie Remynse-Chou
Maggie Remynse-ChouVP of Curriculum, DataCamp
Ryan Meuse
Ryan MeuseHead of Product for DataLab, DataCamp

Join DataCamp's executives Cornelius Lejeune, VP of Product, Maggie Remynse-Chou, VP of Curriculum, and Ryan Meuse, Head of Product for DataLab, for closing words to cap off the day. Followed by an "ask me anything" with all of them.

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