The Future of Data Leadership: Building Value, Products, and Careers with Geetu Ambwani
In a field as dynamic as data science, leaders are constantly navigating the challenges of delivering value while adapting to ever-changing business demands. Join us for the next Data Dialogs session with Geetu Ambwani, a seasoned data science leader, as she shares her insights on driving strategic differentiation through data science.
Geetu will delve into the challenges and opportunities of positioning data teams as strategic partners, the evolving role of data products in generating business value, and the career crossroads faced by senior data leaders.
Topics include:
1. Positioning Data Science as a Strategic Function:
Learn strategies to elevate data science from a tactical, services oriented role to a function that drives innovation and product differentiation. Geetu will share real-world lessons on embedding data science into organizational strategy.
2. Building Impactful Data Products:
Explore how data products can deliver meaningful business value, especially in the era of generative AI. This session will highlight the opportunities and pitfalls in designing, developing, and deploying data-driven products.
3. Career Pathways for Data Leaders:
What’s next after roles like Head of Data? Should data leaders pivot to product management, explore executive roles like CTO, or start their own ventures? Geetu will reflect on the decisions and considerations that shape career progression in data science leadership.
4. Lessons from Experience:
Drawing on her leadership roles, Geetu will share examples of impactful data science initiatives from diverse industries, including healthcare and media, highlighting the organizational and cultural factors critical to success.
Who Should Attend:
Data Science Directors | Principal Data Scientists | ML Engineering Leaders | AI Strategy Decision Makers | Tech Executives | Heads of Data and AI
What to Expect:
Strategies to reposition data science as a strategic driver of business value.
Insights on designing data products for long-term impact.
Reflections on career options for senior data leaders in a rapidly evolving field.
Interactive Q&A to share lessons and experiences with a like-minded community.
About the Speaker:
Geetu Ambwani is a seasoned data science leader with extensive experience across healthcare, media, and technology. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Head of Data Science & Machine Learning at Spring Health, leading strategic initiatives that powered innovative data products, drove competitive differentiation, and delivered business impact. Prior to that, Geetu held leadership roles at Flatiron Health, HuffPost, and The Washington Post, focusing on leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and measurable outcomes. She holds advanced degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering and International Science & Technology Policy.
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:
This event will operate under Chatham House Rules to encourage open, candid discussions. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email with event details.