• Data Product Management in Action: The Practitioner's Podcast

  • By: Soda Data
  • Podcast

Data Product Management in Action: The Practitioner's Podcast

By: Soda Data
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Data Product Management Podcast, where the complexities of product management in the realm of data are unlocked with expertise from practitioners, and only practitioners. Tired of the struggle to find practical insights amidst the chaos? This podcast is your reliable source for candid discussions with real professionals who navigate the data product landscape daily. Our podcast dives into the trenches of data product management, exploring everything from for AI/ML, data products, data platforms, BI, and beyond. Through engaging interviews, we uncover the nuts and bolts of product discovery, prioritization, cultural change management, and stakeholder alignment. Forget the abstract theories; tune in to hear the hard-won insights of hands-on practitioners. Data product management may be challenging, but with this podcast and its guidance, it's about to become a lot less confusing. Tune in and let's navigate the data-driven future together.
    2024
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Episodes
  • S1 Ep#22 Data Dynamics: Navigating the Role of Data Product Managers
    Nov 13 2024

    Data Dynamics: Navigating the Role of Data Product Managers

    The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences.

    In Episode 22 of Data Product Management in Action, we welcome back our host Michael Toland as he chats with guest Chandan Gadodia. Listen along as they explore the vital role of data product managers. Discover the distinctions between data, IT, and functional product managers and their contributions to product success. Learn more about key focus areas like data pipelines, quality, and standards, as well as the role of AI in enhancing data quality. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the evolving landscape of data management!

    • About our host Michael Toland: Toland is a Product Management Coach and Consultant with Pathfinder Product, aTest Double Operation. He has worked in product officially since 2016, where he worked at Verizon on large scale system modernizations and migration initiatives for reference data and decision platforms. Outside of his professional career, Michael serves as the Treasurer for the New Leaders Council, mentors fellows with Venture for America, sings in the Columbus Symphony, writes satire posts for his blog Dignified Productor Test Double, depending on the topic, and is excited to be chatting with folks on Data Product Management. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.

    • About our guest Chadan Gadodia: With over a decade serving in data and analytics, Chandan Gadodia, a seasoned Data Product Manager, has held several roles within the industry. From managing internal data assets to overseeing global data products, Chandan's passion for learning from diverse perspectives, connecting with global colleagues, and contributing to growth for himself and his organization has been constant. He is a big advocate for data literacy and strongly believes in data driven business outcomes. Connect with Chadan on LinkedIn.

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    51 mins
  • S1 Ep#21 Navigating AI in Data Product Management
    Oct 22 2024

    The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences.

    In Episode 21 of Data Product Management in Action, Frannie Helforoush interviews Lucca Kazan, a senior AI product manager about Navigating AI in Data Product Management. Luca shares insights from his work on innovative data products. He shares insights about search and personalization engines, facial recognition systems, and anti-fraud solutions. He’ll explore the relationship between AI and data product management and challenges in the discovery phase and the importance of stakeholder management. Tune in to discover how understanding AI technology can enhance user-focused product development!

    • About our host Frannie Helforoush: Frannie's journey began as a software engineer and evolved into a strategic product manager. Now, as a data product manager, she leverages her expertise in both fields to create impactful solutions. Frannie thrives on making data accessible and actionable, driving product innovation, and ensuring product thinking is integral to data management. Connect with Frannie on LinkedIn.

    • About our guest Lucca Kazan: Seasoned Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, with over 9 years of experience in product strategy and 5 years in AI development. By leveraging AI aligned with business goals Lucca has been able to increase EBITDA by 7 digits (USD/ year) for the biggest food delivery app in Latin America, reduce user drop-off by 83% for the biggest facial recognition company in Brazil and reduced frau by 87% (8 digits in monthly savings) for the biggest food delivery app in Brazil! Connect with Lucca on LinkedIn.

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    25 mins
  • S1 Ep#20 Navigating the Data Landscape
    Oct 16 2024

    The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences.

    In Season 01, Episode 20, Nick is back and this time he is chatting with Ganesh Prasad. They dive into Ganesh's background as a data product manager and his journey from data science to product management. The discussion leads into the differences between internal and external products, the importance of user interviews and discovery, and the challenges and advantages of working in big tech and financial industries. Follow along as Ganesh shares some valuable tips and explains the importance of having a product mindset.

    • About our host Nick Zervoudis: Nick is Head of Product at CKDelta, an AI software business within the CK Hutchison Holdings group. Nick oversees a portfolio of data products and works with sister companies to uncover new opportunities to innovate using data, analytics, and machine learning. Nick's career has revolved around data and advanced analytics from day one, having worked as an analyst, consultant, product manager, and instructor for startups, SMEs, and enterprises including PepsiCo, Sainsbury's, Lloyds Banking Group, IKEA, Capgemini Invent, BrainStation, QuantSpark, and Hg Capital. Nick is also the co-host of London's Data Product Management meetup, and speaks and writes regularly about data and AI product management. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn.

    • About our guest Ganesh Prasad: Ganesh is a Senior Product Lead in the Data Analytics division at Salesforce, bringing over 5 years of experience in data product management from both Salesforce and Mastercard. He has a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products that meet customer needs. Ganesh has successfully managed and developed analytics, ML, and AI products across various domains, including marketing analytics, fraud detection, revenue forecasting, and platform optimization. Transitioning from a data scientist to a product manager, Ganesh is passionate about the intersection of data and product development. He leads the PM Community of Practice for the Data Analytics division at Salesforce and dedicates his spare time to mentoring others in the field. Connect with Ganesh on LinkedIn.

    All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect their employers or anyone else.

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    Apply to be a guest or nominate someone that you know.

    Do you love what you're listening to? Please rate and review the podcast, and share it with fellow practitioners you know. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights!

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    45 mins

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