Creators of Intelligence

Get your hands on the secret recipe for a rewarding career in data science from 18 AI leaders

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Key Features

• Gain access to insights and expertise from data science leaders shared in one-on-one interviews
• Get pragmatic advice on how to become a successful data scientist and data science leader
• Receive guidance to overcome common pitfalls and challenges and ensure your projects’ success

Book Description

A Gartner prediction in 2018 led to numerous articles stating that "85% of AI and machine learning projects fail to deliver.” Although it's unclear whether a mass extinction event occurred for AI implementations at the end of 2022, the question remains: how can I ensure that my project delivers value and doesn't become a statistic?

The demand for data scientists has only grown since 2015, when they were dubbed the new “rock stars” of business. But how can you become a data science rock star? As a new senior data leader, how can you build and manage a productive team? And what is the path to becoming a chief data officer?

Creators of Intelligence is a collection of in-depth, one-on-one interviews where Dr. Alex Antic, a recognized data science leader, explores the answers to these questions and more with some of the world's leading data science leaders and CDOs.

Interviews with: Cortnie Abercrombie, Edward Santow, Kshira Saagar, Charles Martin, Petar Veličković, Kathleen Maley, Kirk Borne, Nikolaj Van Omme, Jason Tamara Widjaja, Jon Whittle, Althea Davis, Igor Halperin, Christina Stathopoulos, Angshuman Ghosh, Maria Milosavljevic, Dr. Meri Rosich, Dat Tran, and Stephane Doyen.

What you will learn

• Find out where to start with AI ethics and how to evolve from frameworks to practice
• Discover tips on building and managing a data science team
• Receive advice for organizations seeking to build or mature a data science capability
• Stop beating your head against a brick wall – pick the environment that’ll support your success
• Read stories from successful data leaders as they reflect on the successes and failures in data strategy development
• Understand how business areas can best work with data science teams to drive business value

Who this book is for

This book is for a wide range of audience, from people working in the data science industry through to data science leaders and chief data officers. This book will also cater to senior business leaders interested in learning how data and analytics are used to support decision-making in different domains and sectors. Students contemplating a career in artificial intelligence (AI) and the broader data sector will also find this book useful, along with anyone developing and delivering university-level education, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing the Creators of Intelligence
2. Cortnie Abercrombie Wants the Truth
3. Edward Santow vs. Unethical AI
4. Kshira Saagar Tells a Story
5. Consulting Insights with Charles Martin
6. Petar Veličković and His Deep Network
7. Kathleen Maley Analyzes the Industry
8. Kirk Borne Sees the Stars
9. Nikolaj Van Omme Can Solve Your Problems
10. Jason Tamara Widjaja and the AI People
11. Jon Whittle Turns Research into Action
12. Building the Dream Team with Althea Davis
13. Igor Halperin Watches the Markets
14. Christina Stathopoulos Exerts Her Influence
15. Angshuman Ghosh Leads the Way
16. Maria Milosavljevic Assesses the Risks
17. Stephane Doyen Follows the Science
18. Intelligent Leadership with Meri Rosich
19. Teaming Up with Dat Tran
20. Summary

Dr Alex Antic is an award-winning Data Science and Analytics Leader, Consultant, and Advisor, and a highly sought Speaker and Trainer, with over 20 years' experience. Alex is the CDO and co-founder of Healices Health - focus on advancing cancer care using Data Science, and co-founder of Two Twigs - a Data Science consulting, advisory and training company. Alex has been described as "one of Australia's iconic data leaders" and "one of the most premium thought leaders in data analytics globally". He was recognized in 2021 as one of the Top 5 Analytics Leaders by the Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA). Alex is an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, and his qualifications include a PhD in Applied Mathematics.