Operationalizing Data Science at Scale with Piero Ferrante, CVS Health
In an era where data science and automation are transforming industries, balancing efficiency with impactful outcomes is crucial. Join us for the next Data Dialogs session with Piero Ferrante, AVP & Data Science Fellow at CVS Health, as he delves into operationalizing data science and evolving team structures to meet the demands of large organizations. Piero will share insights on automation, model maintenance, and the evolving role of data scientists to drive strategic impact across CVS.
Topics include:
1. Operationalizing Data Science: Automation and Efficiency
Piero will discuss the role of automation in data science operations, covering topics like "set-and-forget" models, feature drift detection, and the potential of closed-loop systems to keep up with changing data without heavy oversight.
2. Reimagining Model Maintenance in Enterprise
With data in constant flux, traditional maintenance needs a rethink. Learn about strategies for detecting feature and label drift, applying continuous learning systems, and balancing automation with human oversight.
3. The Data Scientist Evolution: What’s Next in the AI Era?
As AI and automation transform workflows, the skillsets and roles required of data scientists are shifting. Piero will discuss the growing importance of strategic thinking, creativity, and finding ‘10x’ data scientists to lead in this new landscape.
4. Working in a Large-Scale Environment: A CVS Perspective
Navigating a large organization like CVS requires unique approaches to collaboration and alignment with business goals. Piero will offer a candid view on the pros and cons of working in a large organization and insights for those considering similar career paths.
Who Should Attend:
Data Science Directors | Principal Data Scientists | ML Engineering Leaders | AI Strategy Decision Makers | Tech Executives
What to Expect:
Strategies for operationalizing data science and reducing manual intervention
Insights on model maintenance for evolving data streams
Guidance on the changing skillsets and roles in an AI-driven landscape
Perspective on career considerations within large organizations like CVS
About the Speaker:
Piero Ferrante is a data and AI leader with 15+ years of experience in advanced analytics and applied machine learning. He has a record of strategic innovation and generating returns on data assets in sectors including healthcare, adtech, telecom, and fintech. Piero focuses on building scalable machine learning systems and enhancing productivity for CVS Health's data teams. He holds an M.S. in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University, a B.S. in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Delaware, and has served as an adjunct professor at NYU, the University of Kansas, and Rockhurst University. He is also an advisor to Play-It Health and a regular speaker at Py* conferences.
Your Hosts:
Hugo Bowne-Anderson is a data science and AI consultant, formerly of Outerbounds and Coiled. He is the host of the Vanishing Gradients podcast and has helped over 3 million learners worldwide through his courses on DataCamp.
Duncan Gilchrist is an entrepreneur and data scientist passionate about making data and AI work for businesses and for the world. He was previously Director of Data Science for Uber Eats Marketplace and VP of Data Science and Engineering at Gopuff.
Attendance:
To foster open, candid discussions, this event will operate under Chatham House Rules. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email with event details.