Episode 10 Michiel van Staden: Data Leadership and Building Analytics Teams

In my 10th episode I speak to Michiel van Staden.  We talk about: 1) Building Analytics Teams 2) Diversity of thought when working with the business 3) Building relationships and networks 4) Working with the business and solving problems 5) Challenges of implementing a federated Centre of Excellence 6) Linking Data Governance to immediate business challenges 7) What traits Data Leaders need to build to be effective About Michiel: Michiel is the Data Analytics Lead for Absa Group.  He believes in Freedom with Respect - Pushing Boundaries, Asking Questions & Listening - Community in Diversity Having completed an Honors in Mathematical Statistics with distinction, he holds a strong ability to make sense of numbers and find patterns in information. Over my 13 years in data analytics, he has witnessed the tremendous benefits of good data governance, whilst also working through resolving the direct consequences of various ways in which it can be lacking. Within data analytics roles ranging from fraud prevention, credit risk & operations to digital & marketing, he has practical experience in accessing data from a range of sources internally and working directly with data received from external parties, engaging data security, privacy and regulations, using a range of data mining tools from more traditional to open source, informing business of current realities via various reporting channels, automating complicated processes alongside data engineering, driving the implementation of value adding data science initiatives and guiding business strategy by collaborative data storytelling. As a lifelong learner, he is constantly studying online, reading and getting involved in the developing data community, following the ever evolving data landscape, whilst planning to start a Masters in Big Data Science. Michiel's leadership development journey has been purposefully driven by a keen ear for listening, refined through ongoing coaching studies and a joy in increasingly sharing my learnings via mentoring, public speaking & writings.  About Samir: Samir is a data strategy and analytics leader, CEO and Founder of datazuum. He has a history of helping data executives and leaders craft and execute their data strategies. His passion for data strategy led him to launch the Data Accelerator Workshop, and host the Data Strategy Show. After a career in both private and public sectors Samir launched the datazuum brand in 2012, with a view to working with executives to deliver data strategy at a time when data was not seen as a business asset.  Today datazuum delivers projects across both private and public sectors including: Charities, Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Government, Housing & Construction, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Media & Publishing, Outsourcing, Postal, Retail, Telecoms, Transport and Utilities. Samir has 20 years of international experience across Europe, North America, and Africa. Is a regular speaker at international conferences, coach / mentor, a charity fundraiser, and youth champion for Working Knowledge - supporting young people to achieve their personal and career goals in life. Samir lives in London with his wife and daughter. Contact details for Samir LinkedIn: Samir Sharma Email: [email protected] website: datazuum