Women in Data Podcast

Ep.70 Jena Zangs - How to stay attractive to the market

This week, Karen is joined by Jena Zangs, Deputy Chief Data Officer & Director of Institutional Data, Analytics & Reporting at the University of St. Thomas (MN). In a field that is constantly evolving and where job hopping is becoming the norm to upskill and get promoted, Jena chose to stay and grow in her organisation. In this episode, she shares the challenges and fears brought by this decision as well as how she has overcome them. You will hear her thoughts on "not having enough time", how she stays up to date with the latest tech development and how she is upskilling herself and teammates to stay attractive to the market. 

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Jena’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaz/ 

She recommends: 

Invisible Women: https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/ 

The 5am club: https://www.robinsharma.com/book/the-5am-club 

Ep.69 Sadiqah Musa - Improving inclusion in data teams

This week, Karen is joined by Sadiqah Musa, Lead Analyst at TrustPilot, and cofounder of Black in Data. While DEI has been making the headlines for a while now, Sadiqah highlights the fact that, with only 3% of data professionals being Black, the work on diversity has barely started. In this episode, she talks about the impact the lack of diversity has on employees’ confidence, as well as their ability to be themselves in the workplace. People of colour will find tips to become more comfortable in a non-diverse environment, and organisations will hear about how they can become more inclusive.

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Sadiqah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadiqah-musa-9b169495/

Black in Data: https://www.blackindata.co.uk/

Sathya Bala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathya-bala-mystory/

Ep.68 Itoro Liney - Tackling algorithmic bias

This week, Karen is joined by Itoro Liney, Data Science Manager at Principality Building Society, and AI Ethics Researcher, to discuss one of the most important issues in our field: algorithmic bias. In this episode, Itoro uses a simple, yet powerful example to highlight the impact of biased data, especially when amplified by Machine Learning algorithms. You will also hear practical advice on how data scientists can gain clarity on possible bias in their data, and how to account for it. 

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Itoro’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisliney/ 

 

She recommends reading:  

Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/ 

The five dysfunctions of a team: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/dp/0787960756 

 

Ep.67 Candace Ohm - Succeeding against the odds

This week, Karen is joined by Candace Ohm, Director of Product Analytics at Cardlytics. Being a first-generation college student, Candace faced a number of challenges in her journey to become a leader in data science. In this episode, she shares a story of self-discovery and of overcoming limiting beliefs that were stopping her from feeling like she belonged in a career in data. But most of all, she shares a story of courage. 

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Candace’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candaceohm/ 

Ep.66 Shikta Das and Dr Tazeen Rizvi - Towards more inclusive HealthTech solutions

This week, Karen is joined by Shikta Das, Associate Principal Scientist at AstraZeneca, and Dr.Tazeen Rizvi, Clinician, and Entrepreneur, to talk about the state of data and technology in healthcare. These two experts in their field bring a different perspective on the topic, Shikta, coming from the viewpoint of a data scientist, and Tazeen, that of a digital health expert. In this episode, you will hear about the role of data-driven technologies in creating accessible, more inclusive, and efficient care delivery models.  They also highlight the critical opportunities that need to be addressed to unlock the value of data and digital tools to ensure that diagnostics, digital solutions, and treatments are adequate for every segment of the population. They talk about bridging the data gap, the impact of biased data on research and diagnosis, how decentralised clinical trials can help address these issues, and much more. 
 

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• Shikta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiktadas/ 
• Tazeen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtazeenrizvi/ 

They recommend: 

• The Genetics Society:  https://geneticsunzipped.com/ 
• Patient Rising: https://www.patientsrisingpodcast.org/ 
• Mind The Gap: https://anchor.fm/mindthegap-edu 
• UC Science today: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/m773n-50f1c/UC-Science-Today-Podcast 
• Tazeen’s podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pulse-podcast/videos/?viewAsMember=true 

Ep.65 Adriana Beal - Taking ownership of your career in data

This week, Karen is joined by Adriana Beal, Lead Data Scientist at Slalom. If you’re looking to take ownership of your career, or mentor someone who is, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Adriana shares her best advice to data analysts and data scientists who want to take the driving seat. You will also hear about why she prefers working as a consultant rather than as a full-time employee, and how to translate a business problem into a data science project. 

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Adriana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianabeal/ 

She recommends: 

• Deep Questions Podcast: https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/ 
• Behavioral Grooves Podcast : https://behavioralgrooves.com/ 
• Find your T shape: https://bealprojects.com/resources/finding-your-t-shaped-strength/ 

 

Ep.64 - Neha Wadhawan - Establishing yourself in a new role

This week, Karen is joined by Neha Wadhawan, Director of Credit Risk at American Express. Neha moved from risk analytics to customer analytics and back to risk when joining her dream company. In this episode, they talk about how Neha was able to successfully establish herself as a leader in an area she didn’t specialise in, but also in a company where other leaders joined as graduates and have a long tenure. Along with a structured approach to building strong relationships with stakeholders, you will hear about Neha’s objectives for her first 3 months at Amex, her approach to learning, and how she keeps her team engaged and motivated.  

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Neha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-wadhawan-7099848/

She recommends:

• HBR articles
• LinkedIn learning

Ep.63 - Nicki Tinson - Reduced hours and leadership

This week, Karen is joined by Nicki Tinson, founder of Empowered Analyst, and Professional Development Expert in Data Analytics. In this episode, they talk about the stigmas surrounding part-time working, especially for individuals in a leadership position, and why Nicki prefers the term reduced hours. You will also hear, step by step, how Nicki was able to work reduced hours without making a salary sacrifice. 

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Nicki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empoweredanalysts/

Ep.62 Sophie Duffy - Future-proofing your career

This week, Karen is joined by Sophie Duffy, Group Head of Data and Analytics at Kingfisher. After many years in commercial data roles and in strategy, Sophie decided to pivot into a more technical role, leading a digital and customer analytics team. In this episode, she describes the thought process that led her to data analytics as well as the challenges she encountered along the way. You will hear about how her previous experience helps her lead an analytics team, the business problems addressed by her team, and how she is able to learn on the job and grow as a data analytics leader. 

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Sophie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-duffy/ 

Ep.61 - Avoiding the Glue Work black hole & gaining the recognition you deserve

This week, Karen is joined by Debbie Kerr, Data Scientist, and Yamini Krishnamoorthy, Data Analytics Manager at M&G. In this episode, they share their respective experience with getting recognition for their work. You will hear about their strategies to ensure your contribution is noticed, as well as how to avoid your career being involuntarily diverted by Glue Work. Wondering what Glue Work is? You might not have heard of the term before, but it’s very likely that some would have crept on your to-do list at some point or another.

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Debbie's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-kerr-069ba2141/

Yamini's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamini-krishnamoorthy-1aba26127/