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Data Hurdles

Michael Burke and Chris Detzel

Data Hurdles is a podcast that brings the stories of data professionals to life, showcasing the challenges, triumphs, and insights from those shaping the future of data. Hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel, this podcast dives into the real-world experiences of data experts as they navigate topics like data quality, security, AI, data literacy, and machine learning. Each episode features guest data professionals who share their journeys, lessons learned, and the impact of data on industries,

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42:12

The Leadership Health Crisis: Rich Williams, Senior...

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2025/05/15

In this compelling episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Rich Williams, Senior VP and Head of Data Partnerships and Strategy at Hexaware Technologies. Rich shares his remarkable health transformation journey, from weighing 280 pounds and facing life-threatening medical complications to losing over 100 pounds and completely reinventing his approach to wellness.Rich candidly discusses his wake-up call—a serious medical emergency involving gallstone

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37:42

Vital Industries Transformed: Inside Fusable's Data...

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2025/04/14

In this revealing episode of "Data Hurdles," hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interview Matthew Cox, Chief Data Officer at Fusable, about his journey transforming data strategies across traditionally underserved industries.Matthew shares his unique position overseeing product, data, engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and professional services at Fusable - a company created from multiple acquisitions to deliver vital data services to agriculture, construction, and

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30:14

Enterprise Data Observability and the Future of...

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2025/04/07

In this thought-provoking episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome back Ramon Chen, Chief Product Officer at Acceldata, for an insightful discussion on the rapidly evolving world of enterprise data observability and agentic AI.Ramon shares how data observability has evolved from an emerging concept to a "full-blown tidal wave" in the industry, now widely recognized as a crucial component of data management that ensures proactive data quality and trustworthiness

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40:13

The Shield, Not the Weapon: Ethical AI Surveillance...

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2025/03/31

In this thought-provoking episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke speak with Ram Bulusu, Head of Applied Artificial Intelligence of Warp9Ai about his work developing advanced surveillance technologies for public safety applications. The conversation primarily explores Ram's development of an AI-enabled camera system designed for airports and border crossings that uses multimodal data inputs to identify potential security threats in real-time.Ram explains his concept of

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43:36

Breaking Data Silos: AI-Ready Data Strategies with...

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2025/03/17

In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Nishith Trivedi, Enterprise Data Governance and Global MDM Lead at Pfizer. Nishith shares his journey from chemical engineering to becoming a data expert, and details how his team is transforming Pfizer's data landscape to support AI initiatives.Nishith provides a fascinating look at how a pharmaceutical giant manages data across multiple verticals—from supply chain to R&D—while explaining the

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24:42

DeepSeek's Cost-Efficient Model Training ($5M vs...

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2025/02/22

The episode features hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke discussing DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company making waves in the large language model (LLM) space. Here are the key discussion points:Major Breakthrough in Cost Efficiency:- DeepSeek claimed they trained their latest model for only $5 million, compared to hundreds of millions or billions spent by competitors like OpenAI- This cost efficiency created market disruption, particularly affecting NVIDIA's stock as it challenged assumptions

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33:46

Clean Data, Business Context, and the Future of...

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2025/02/17

This episode of Data Hurdles features an in-depth conversation with Noy Twerski, CEO and Co-founder of Sherloq, a collaborative SQL repository platform. The discussion, hosted by Chris Detzel and Michael Burke, explores several key themes in data analytics and management.Key Topics Covered:1. Introduction to Sherloq- Sherloq is introduced as a plugin that integrates with various SQL editors including Databricks, Snowflake, and JetBrains editors- The platform serves as a centralized

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67:23

Top 10 MDM 2025 Platforms - Who's Rising, Who's...

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2024/12/01

The Data Hurdles Impact Index (DHII) provides a comprehensive analysis of the top Master Data Management platforms, evaluating vendors based on multi-domain capabilities, core features, AI enablement, data governance integration, architecture flexibility, total cost of ownership, market reach, and vendor stability. This inaugural DHII analysis covers ten leading MDM platforms that are shaping enterprise data management in 2025.The assessment, led by 20-year MDM veteran Rohit Singh Verma,

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50:58

The Future of Data Teams in the AI Era: Insights from...

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2024/11/01

In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Alex Welch, Head of Data at dbt Labs, to explore the transformative impact of AI on data organizations and the future of analytics.With over a decade of experience in FinTech and now leading data initiatives at dbt Labs, Alex shares valuable perspectives on:• Data Quality & Governance:- The critical importance of establishing data quality frameworks- How to approach data governance without

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42:27

Data Mesh in Action: Challenges, Opportunities, and...

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2024/09/29

In this comprehensive episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a deep and insightful conversation with Willem Koenders, a global data strategy leader at ZS Associates, about the increasingly popular concept of data mesh.The episode begins with Willem providing his background and expertise in the data field, setting the stage for a rich discussion. He explains the core concept of data mesh, describing it as a domain-driven approach to data architecture that

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27:20

Revolutionizing Healthcare Data Sharing: Shubh Sinha,...

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2024/08/10

In this enlightening episode of "Data Hurdles," hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a deep conversation with Shubh Sinha, CEO and co-founder of Integral, about revolutionizing healthcare data sharing. Sinha, leveraging his experience at LiveRamp and his current leadership role at Integral, offers valuable insights into the intricate world of regulated data in healthcare. He elucidates how data fragmentation across various healthcare touchpoints creates significant challenges in

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46:20

Challenging Data Management Norms: A Conversation...

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2024/07/27

In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of data management and the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in today's organizations.The conversation kicks off with Malcolm sharing his journey from product management to becoming a prominent figure in the data management space. He provides valuable insights into his experiences at Dun &

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42:22

Stirring the Data Pot: DataKitchen's CEO, Founder,...

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2024/06/30

This episode of Data Hurdles features an in-depth interview with Christopher Bergh, CEO and Head Chef of Data Kitchen. Hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities in data analytics and engineering.Key Topics Covered:Introduction and BackgroundChris Bergh introduces Data Kitchen and explains the company name's origin and significance.He shares his background in software development and transition to data analytics.Core

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42:16

Transforming CX with AI: A Conversation with CEO and...

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2024/06/08

Welcome to another episode of the Data Hurdles podcast! In this episode, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke are thrilled to have a special guest, Somya Kapoor, the CEO and Co-Founder of TheLoops. Somya brings a wealth of experience from her leadership roles at SAP and ServiceNow and shares her remarkable journey of transitioning from big corporations to the startup world.Episode Highlights:Introduction and Background: Chris and Michael kick off the episode with a warm welcome and a brief

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23:33

AI Everywhere: The Coming Era of Intelligent Devices...

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2024/05/18

In this episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a wide-ranging discussion about the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in both the job market and product development.The conversation begins with Mike sharing insights on the changing job market for AI and ML professionals. Despite the high demand for these skills in recent years, he notes that the market seems to be softening, with even experienced

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33:12

Pragmatic Approaches to Smart Data and AI Adoption...

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2024/04/07

In this episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interview Colin Graves, CEO and founder of North Labs, an AWS data and analytics partner based in Scottsdale, Arizona.Colin shares his background, starting with his military service and early exposure to cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2007. He then discusses the founding of North Labs and its focus on helping industrial organizations, such as those in CPG, retail, and oil and gas, set

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30:23

The Future of AI in Product Design: Insights from...

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2024/03/27

In this episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Mike Burke and Chris Detzel interview Jeremy Merle, founder and partner at Craft, a digital product design studio. Jeremy shares his background in design and user experience, having worked with various Fortune 500 companies and startups, including his role as a founding designer at Brightcove, an online video platform.The conversation delves into Kraft's mission and vision, particularly in relation to AI. Jeremy explains how his company is investing in

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23:25

Unravel Data with Co-founder and CEO Kunal Agarwal:...

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2024/02/19

In this compelling episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Kunal Agarwal, theCo-founder and CEO of Unravel Data, to delve into the fascinating realm of data observability. The conversation explores the challenges faced by organizations in managing complex data environments and how Unravel Data is leading the way in providing comprehensive solutions. Starting the discussion on a lighthearted note, Chris and Michael acknowledge the dedication of

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32:56

Balancing Growth and Profitability: The Rule of 40 vs...

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2024/02/11

The main guest, Jay Nathan, shares his career journey and varied experience in startups, having founded companies, sold companies, and worked in executive roles focused on growth, customer success, and retention. He provides perspective on Balancing growth vs profitability, explaining metrics like the "Rule of 40" that investors use to evaluate SaaS companies. He discusses how the market has changed to favor profitability more than unsustainable growth. How early stage startups should think

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29:27

The Future of Business with Generative AI:...

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2024/02/03

In this conversation, Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, discusses the impact of generative AI on various industries and business functions. He highlights the importance of understanding the business problems that can be solved with generative AI and starting with small pilots to test its effectiveness. Krishnan also addresses misconceptions about generative AI and emphasizes the need for human expertise in complex problem-solving and customer interactions. He

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