Data Hurdles

Data Hurdles is a podcast that brings the stories of data professionals to life, showcasing the challenges, triumphs, and insights from those shaping the future of data. Hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel, this podcast dives into the real-world experiences of data experts as they navigate topics like data quality, security, AI, data literacy, and machine learning.Each episode features guest data professionals who share their journeys, lessons learned, and the impact of data on industries, technology, and society. From overcoming obstacles in data pipelines to implementing groundbreaking AI solutions, Data Hurdles highlights the human side of data and the stories behind the innovations that are transforming the world. Join us to hear firsthand accounts of how data professionals are solving complex problems and driving the future of technology.

Data Hurdles is a technology podcast hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Burke and Chris Detzel hosts Data Hurdles, a technology show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  The Leadership Health Crisis: Rich Williams, Senior VP at Hexaware Technologies, Shares His Wake-Up Call

  May 15, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this compelling episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Rich Williams, Senior VP and Head of Data Partnerships and Strategy at Hexaware Technologies. Rich shares his remarkable health transformation journey, from weighing 280 pounds and facing life-threatening medical complications to losing over 100 pounds and completely reinventing his approach to wellness.</p><p>Rich candidly discusses his wake-up call—a serious medical emergency involving gallstone pancreatitis that left him contemplating mortality on a hospital bed. This pivotal moment led him to make the bold decision to step away from his high-powered career for 15 months to...

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  Episode #51

  Vital Industries Transformed: Inside Fusable's Data Strategy with Chief Data Officer, Matthew Cox

  Apr 14, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this revealing episode of "Data Hurdles," hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interview Matthew Cox, Chief Data Officer at Fusable, about his journey transforming data strategies across traditionally underserved industries.</p><p>Matthew shares his unique position overseeing product, data, engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and professional services at Fusable - a company created from multiple acquisitions to deliver vital data services to agriculture, construction, and trucking industries. The conversation explores how these essential sectors, often overlooked in data innovation, are being revolutionized through connected data strategies.</p><p>Listeners will gain insights into Matthew's vision for building customer...

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  Episode #50

  Enterprise Data Observability and the Future of Agentic AI with Ramon Chen, Chief Product Officer at Acceldata

  Apr 7, 202530 minS0

  <p>In this thought-provoking episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome back Ramon Chen, Chief Product Officer at Acceldata, for an insightful discussion on the rapidly evolving world of enterprise data observability and agentic AI.</p><p>Ramon shares how data observability has evolved from an emerging concept to a "full-blown tidal wave" in the industry, now widely recognized as a crucial component of data management that ensures proactive data quality and trustworthiness throughout the data supply chain. The conversation explores how data observability functions as a set of policies and rules that monitor data quality...

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  Episode #49

  The Shield, Not the Weapon: Ethical AI Surveillance with Ram Bulusu of Warp9Ai

  Mar 31, 202540 minS0

  <p>In this thought-provoking episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke speak with Ram Bulusu, Head of Applied Artificial Intelligence of Warp9Ai about his work developing advanced surveillance technologies for public safety applications. The conversation primarily explores Ram's development of an AI-enabled camera system designed for airports and border crossings that uses multimodal data inputs to identify potential security threats in real-time.</p><p>Ram explains his concept of "benevolent monitoring" - using AI surveillance as a protective shield rather than a controlling weapon - and details how his proposed system could help prevent security breaches...

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  Episode #48

  Breaking Data Silos: AI-Ready Data Strategies with Nishith Trivedi, Enterprise Data Governance and Global MDM Lead at Pfizer

  Mar 17, 202544 minS0

  <p>In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Nishith Trivedi, Enterprise Data Governance and Global MDM Lead at Pfizer. Nishith shares his journey from chemical engineering to becoming a data expert, and details how his team is transforming Pfizer's data landscape to support AI initiatives.</p><p>Nishith provides a fascinating look at how a pharmaceutical giant manages data across multiple verticals—from supply chain to R&D—while explaining the challenges of making data "AI-ready." He discusses the evolution from vector-based RAG to graph-based approaches, the importance of ontologies in prev...

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