Keeping Up With Data

This is Keeping Up With Data, the podcast that keeps data enthusiasts up to speed with what is happening in the world of data. We bring in the leading minds from the data industry to talk all things career, news, embarrassing stories, failures and successes.

Keeping Up With Data is a business podcast hosted by Precision Sourcing, with 25 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.

Precision Sourcing hosts Keeping Up With Data, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Inside Today’s Data Revolution: How dbt Is Changing Data Teams, Platforms and Practice

  Apr 6, 202639 minS7

  <p>In this dbt-heavy episode of Keeping Up With Data, Shabbir, Senior Solutions Architect at dbt Labs, joins the show to unpack how dbt is reshaping modern data teams and why it has become one of the most copied tools in the market. He shares his unconventional journey from actuarial studies into data analytics, consulting, Databricks, and now dbt, explaining why pre-sales is the sweet spot between deep technical work and big-picture customer vision.</p> <p>The conversation dives into what dbt actually does in plain language, why ELT replaced traditional ETL, and where dbt is – and isn’t – the right f...

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  Episode #9

  Global lessons in Customer AI: How is Australia handling the Transition?

  Dec 1, 202548 minS7

  <p>Join Polain and guest Tracey Robinson as she traces her unconventional path from policing in country NSW to spearheading digital AI products for giant US enterprises. The episode debates the challenges of implementing AI that genuinely improves customer journeys, the pitfalls of siloed thinking, and how Australian businesses can catch up to global standards.</p> <p>Tracy shares actionable insights for future AI leaders - focusing on adaptability, building capability in-house, and always designing from the customer's perspective. Whether you're a tech exec, product manager or aspiring data professional, this episode delivers a punchy, authentic look at navigating the...

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  Episode #8

  Turning Empty Tables into Profit: Pan Koutlakis on Building Eat Club and Surviving COVID

  Oct 16, 202536 minS7

  <p >In this episode of "Keeping Up With Data," Pan Koutlakis, co-founder and CEO of Eat Club, shares how he turned lessons from managing Adelaide nightclubs into building one of Australia’s fastest-growing restaurant tech platforms. He reveals how Eat Club’s dynamic pricing helps venues fill empty tables, boost profitability, and create atmosphere - all powered by machine learning and seamless payment tech.</p> <p >Pan opens up about surviving COVID’s impact, scaling into London, and why transparency, adaptability, and smart data use have been key to their success. A must-listen for anyone interested in startups, hospitality innovation, or bui...

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  Episode #7

  Young Minds, Big Data: AI’s Impact on Mental Health

  Sep 29, 202530 minS7

  <p >Join us on this special episode of Keeping Up With Data as we dive into the cutting edge of mental health innovation with Dr Jill Newby - clinical psychologist, research lead at the Black Dog Institute, and co-director of CRE Precision. Together with Precision Sourcing's MD’s Simon Hair and Polain from the Data team, we explore how artificial intelligence and big data are changing the way depression and anxiety are understood and treated. From digital phenotyping and personalised treatment to the impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health, this conversation unpacks the latest findings, real-world chal...

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  Episode #6

  Graph Databases & AI: What Most Companies Still Don’t Understand - Emil Pastor

  Aug 21, 202525 minS7

  <p>In this episode of Keeping Up With Data, Emil Pastore from Neo4j joins the team to unpack how graph databases are transforming industries, from fraud detection in banking to drug discovery in pharma. Emil shares his journey from Teradata to Microsoft to Neo4j, and explains why graph technology is more than just a buzzword—it’s a mindset shift.</p> <p> What Neo4j actually is (and isn’t)</p> <p> Why graphs mimic the human brain better than spreadsheets</p> <p> How Neo4j helps fintechs like Prospa detect fraud in hours, not days</p> <p> The di...

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