In this episode of Figure it out with Fatema, Jeff and I will be discussing data science between the past, the present and the future. We will chat about data science as a profession, data science projects, analytics, sustainability and more. Jeff started as a data scientist decades before the job title was popularised in… Continue reading Data Science – the past, present and future
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Do you have the passion for data strategy?
There is a video by Steve Jobs which I came across during a pivotal moment in my life and helped me take the decision to move into data strategy and analytics, a decision to change careers and follow my passion - link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PznJqxon4zE Video transcript: "People say you have to have a lot of… Continue reading Do you have the passion for data strategy?
No, don’t want to break this to you but technology is not the answer 👎
Have been working on data products for years now, been doing that as an academic, a practitioner and NED advisor. One of the things that I could see was the thinking that technology is the answer. Lets use this tool or use AI, ML or whatever. If you are working in data strategy, make sure… Continue reading No, don’t want to break this to you but technology is not the answer 👎
Week 8 Mindset
It is Monday, sharing my Mindset Monday’s thought of the week with you✍🏼 I use my Monday mindset thoughts to set my intentions for the week, feel free to use them and let's all grow! Have a great Monday and a successful week ahead🤩 #motivationalmonday#career#mentoring#data#analytics#leadership
IMA Board Meeting 18th Feb
One of the great things about volunteering for IMA | Institute of Management Accountants as a Global Board of Director is seeing the impact of education on the profession and professionals!Last week I flew to New Jersey to attended the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Board meeting, my first in person meeting after more… Continue reading IMA Board Meeting 18th Feb
How to create a successful data product roadmap?
A question I got asked the other day and would like to share my thoughts with you here. Engaging with the business is my number one priority when building a successful product roadmap. By actively listening to the business, you can gain insights into their needs and pain points, and use that information to inform… Continue reading How to create a successful data product roadmap?
Data Strategy Community
The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge data strategy community is finally going live with the first event taking place soon! Sharing this with my network if you would like to be part of the community (link is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RQSlSfq9eUut41R7TzmG6ZiryTvIUcpIu55qmrxvHGhURVo2OTVHSzFLM1NBOVFISlY5U0JZTE9UVy4u). Do you work in data strategy and want to be part of the Institute for… Continue reading Data Strategy Community
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life" Working from home breakfast order today to celebrate working in a career I love. So blessed to have a career that reflects my passion for data strategy, analytics and future technologies. Between being a practitioner and an academic, I am grateful to have… Continue reading “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”
Mindset Mondays Week 7 2023
It is Monday, sharing my Mindset Monday’s thought of the week with you✍🏼 I use my Monday mindset thoughts to set my intentions for the week, feel free to use them and let's all grow! Have a great Monday and a successful week ahead🤩 motivationalmonday #career #mentoring #data #analytics #leadership
Have you planned your week yet?
As a data strategy academic and practitioner, I need to make sure my life is organised. A question I get asked a lot is “how do you make sure you have time Fatema?” The answer is, you don’t have time but you make time for the things you prioritise whether it is reading, career or… Continue reading Have you planned your week yet?