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The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences.  In Episode 24 of Data Product Management in Action, our host Nick Zervoudis is joined byTefi Trabuchi, Data Platform Product Manager at SumUp, to discuss her experience transforming a reactive data platform team into a user-focused, strategy-driven powerhouse. Tefi shares how she tackled challenges like burnout, prioritization struggles, and resistance to product practices such as user research and OKRs. She highlights the pivotal role of user interviews in shifting mindsets and the delicate balance between reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. Tefi also emphasizes the value of clear communication and curiosity when working in highly technical domains. This episode offers practical insights for product managers navigating the complexities of data, AI, and machine learning. About our host Nick Zervoudis: Nick is Head of Product at CKDelta, an AI software business within the CKHutchison Holdings group. Nick oversees a portfolio of data products and works with sister companies to uncover new opportunities to innovate using data,analytics, and machine learning.Nick's career has revolved around data and advanced analytics from day one,having worked as an analyst, consultant, product manager, and instructor for startups, SMEs, and enterprises including PepsiCo, Sainsbury's, Lloyds BankingGroup, IKEA, Capgemini Invent, BrainStation, QuantSpark, and Hg Capital. Nick is also the co-host ofLondon's Data Product Management meetup, andspeaks & writes regularly about data & AI product management. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn. About our guest Tefi Trabuchi:Tefi is a Data Platform Product Manager at SumUp, where she focuses on making sure our data tools are not only secure and efficient but also provide a smooth user experience for our internal teams. Before this, she led the development of an in-house Data Observability tool at Glovo, introducing governance rules and SLAs for key datasets. Tefi enjoys working closely with teams to create practical solutions that make accessing and using data easier and more intuitive, so everyone can make more informed decisions faster. Connect with Tefi on LinkedIn. All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect their employers or anyone else.  Join the conversation on LinkedIn.  Apply to be a guest or nominate someone that you know.  Do you love what you're listening to? Please rate and review the podcast, and share it with fellow practitioners you know. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights!              

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Women in AI: Innovate & Inspire is an event dedicated to empowering women in the field of artificial intelligence. This event fosters a vibrant community by bringing together AI enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals for a day of dynamic lightning talks, insightful panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in AI, explore cutting-edge advancements, and inspire the next generation of innovators. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious newcomer, this event offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead in the transformative world of AI.

Agenda

6PM - 6:30PM - Arrivals 6:30PM - 6:40PM - Introduction by Rav Khokhar & Anna Moss 6:40PM - 6:55PM - What is an AI product manager at Microsoft & how you can develop cool AI products Aqsa Awan, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft 6:50PM - 7:05PM - Tapping into Growth Mindset to Build AI. Innovate, Iterate, Elevate by Aleksandra Osipova, AI Product Lead at Mindora 7:05PM - 7:20PM - Lightning Talk 3 by Marlene Mhangami, Senior Developer Advocate at Microsoft 7:20PM - 7:50PM - Refreshements 7:50PM - 8:30PM - Panel talk - Navigating Innovation, Impact, and Ethical Frontiers in AI with Tushara Reddy, Amy Boyd, Jodie Rodgers and Mara Pometti

Session Descriptions

What is an AI product manager at Microsoft & how you can develop cool AI products.

In this talk, Aqsa will share her journey into AI, offering practical insights to help you think and develop products like an AI Product Manager.

Topics will include: - Her path to building AI products and how you can get involved in the AI field. - The differences between a traditional Product Manager and an AI Product Manager. - Insights into AI product development at Microsoft. - Challenges faced by AI Product Managers and strategies for overcoming them. - Product management roles at Microsoft, the PM culture, and how to navigate a large organization to find the best fit for your career. - Trends in the PM job market.

Tapping into Growth Mindset to Build AI. Innovate, Iterate, Elevate

Success in AI is not only about algorithms and data—it's about the mindset driving the innovation. Aleksandra shares her story of adopting and nurturing a growth mindset that propelled her from startup ventures to leading AI product development. She introduces a comprehensive framework that guides individuals and teams through embracing challenges, learning from feedback, and persisting in the face of setbacks. The talk offers deep insights into practical applications of a growth mindset in the iterative processes of building and testing AI products, as well as strategies for fostering cohesive and high-performing teams. Discover how shifting your mindset can lead to excellence and sustainability in AI product development. Attendees will be empowered with practical tools and inspired perspectives, ready to elevate their approach and drive impactful progress.

Imagine being able to predict user needs before they even arise. Intrigued? This webinar delves into how Artificial Intelligence can be your ultimate product management partner. Move beyond the fear of AI replacing your role and join Francesco Corti, Principal Product Manager at Docker, as he explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and Arro can serve as powerful extensions of your capabilities. He'll explore practical applications that allow you to anticipate user needs, streamline workflows, and fuel groundbreaking innovation. Through real-life examples and hands-on demonstrations, you'll gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into your product management tasks:

Key takeaways from this talk:

• Understand how AI is making the roles and tasks of Product Managers more efficient.
• Observe firsthand how AI tools such as ChatGPT and Arro can be applied practically to improve Product Management.
• Discuss the implications of AI advancements on job security and the future landscape for Product Managers.

Imagine being able to predict user needs before they even arise. Intrigued? This webinar delves into how Artificial Intelligence can be your ultimate product management partner. Move beyond the fear of AI replacing your role and join Francesco Corti, Principal Product Manager at Docker, as he explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and Arro can serve as powerful extensions of your capabilities. He'll explore practical applications that allow you to anticipate user needs, streamline workflows, and fuel groundbreaking innovation. Through real-life examples and hands-on demonstrations, you'll gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into your product management tasks:

Key takeaways from this talk:

• Understand how AI is making the roles and tasks of Product Managers more efficient.
• Observe firsthand how AI tools such as ChatGPT and Arro can be applied practically to improve Product Management.
• Discuss the implications of AI advancements on job security and the future landscape for Product Managers.

Imagine being able to predict user needs before they even arise. Intrigued? This webinar delves into how Artificial Intelligence can be your ultimate product management partner. Move beyond the fear of AI replacing your role and join Francesco Corti, Principal Product Manager at Docker, as he explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and Arro can serve as powerful extensions of your capabilities. He'll explore practical applications that allow you to anticipate user needs, streamline workflows, and fuel groundbreaking innovation. Through real-life examples and hands-on demonstrations, you'll gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into your product management tasks:

Key takeaways from this talk:

• Understand how AI is making the roles and tasks of Product Managers more efficient.
• Observe firsthand how AI tools such as ChatGPT and Arro can be applied practically to improve Product Management.
• Discuss the implications of AI advancements on job security and the future landscape for Product Managers.