Data Leaders in Conversation

Lorcan is joined by Martin Quigley, Head of Data and Analytics at Pobal. They discuss the role of data in supporting key governmental decisions in the allocation of resources to support communities. They also discuss the emergence of AI and how it can be employed to improve efficiency in supporting citizens when and where the need is greatest.

Lorcan Malone, CEO Analytics Institute, in conversation with Michiel Boreel, Global CTO of Sogeti. They discuss the latest trends emerging in Data Analytics and AI and how organisations can best leverage these technologies to create sustainable business value.

Lorcan meets Michelle MacDonagh and Caoimhe Darcy of Intelligent Enterprises, an exciting and rapidly growing company founded by these two dynamic women.

Lorcan meets Joanne Seery, Head of the Innovation Centre for global firm Marsh & McLennan.

Lorcan interviews Francesca Kay, Chief Information Officer with Ireland's Central Statistics Office. Francesca discussed how the organisation produces vital data analytics to support decision making in Government. We also discuss Francesca's career and the importance of having women in key positions in the data sector.

In this episode we chat with Dara Canavan, Global Analytics Director of Quidel

In this episode we chat with Kieran Towey, Applied Intelligence Lead with KPMG. We discuss the surging demand for data analytics which has accelerated through the pandemic. We look at where the technology is moving and how KPMG is investing in talent for the future.

Lorcan is joined by Ailbhe McMackin, Head of Insights and Services with the McKesson Group – one of the world’s biggest companies. Ailbhe shares her unique journey into the world of data and how she has helped to create a culture of data supported decision making throughout the group leading to improved efficiency.

A lifetime imaginative author and award-winning poet, James is classically trained to Oxford doctorate level and commands over two decades of international corporate insight. James and Lorcan discuss the role of data in creating compelling narrative and how the Covid 19 pandemic is a game changer for many industries and organisations.

Tom Christensen is CTO and Customer Advocacy, Northern EMEA with Hitachi Vantara. Based in Denmark, Tom is responsible for aligning technology vision with business strategy for Hitachi Vantara customers. In this discussion, we explore technical advances such as Edge Computing, Data Ops and AI in the data centre. We also look at how organisations can get started in AI and how data management is ...

Sorcha Healy is Principal Engineer and Lead Data Scientist with McAfee. In her current role she leads Machine and Deep Learning research in Big Fast Cybersecurity data. Her role also incorporates real time streaming analytics and business intelligence. A brilliant mathematician, she has a PhD in Computational Physics and spent over 7 years undertaking post doctoral research on quantum computing...

Eoin is Partner and Head of EY’s Data Analytics Practice in Ireland.  He focuses on providing consulting and assurance services to listed, multinational, Government and large private companies, and is responsible for driving the growth of EY Ireland’s Data Analytics practice. Eoin has deep experience delivering analytics and AI projects including reporting and visualisation, predictive analytic...

As Oracle Country Leader, John has responsibility for maximising the success of Oracle and its customers in Ireland. Leading an organisation of over 1,000 professionals is a challenging role and we discuss how John is meeting that challenge, particularly in a time of uncertainty and rapid change brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. We discuss John’s career to date and he shares his thoughts ...

In conversation with Darren O’Neill, Advisory Partner, Data & Analytics, PwC. We discuss Darren’s deep interest in analytics and how it can inform business performance. We also explore Darren’s career to date and how he sees the industry evolving in the future

Pat is a veteran of the data industry with a long and varied international career. He has worked with organisations as diverse as Forrester, Accenture, Mc Kinsey, Vodafone and Channel 4. In this Podcast, we discuss his work in Car Trawler and his career to date. We also chat about what are the important values when building a successful data team.

Lorcan meets Jennifer Cruise, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Leader, Musician and Mum. She manages a large international data team in Aon, operating at the cutting edge of analytics. She reflects on her career to date and the her life outside of work.