Finance, Data Science, and Stoicism
I was recently asked how I approach designing dashboards—particularly for sales teams—and, to my surprise, I found it harder to explain than expected. Not because the process is overly complex, but because it feels intuitive. Upon reflection, I realized that many people
For decades, traditional marketing followed a broad, one-size-fits-all approach. Marketers would research their target market, define a value proposition, and create large-scale campaigns aimed at reaching as many people as possible. This approach relied heavily on extensive content development—visuals, copywriting, and media
We’ve discussed marketing data science principles before, and now I’d like to walk through the segmentation process in a more structured way. At first glance, segmentation seems straightforward—just categorize prospects based on visible traits. In reality, it’s a nuanced exercise in identifying
In today’s fast-paced and extremely competitive landscape, standing out requires more than just surface-level strategies. To thrive, an organization must excel in three critical areas: uniqueness, price competitiveness, and operational efficiency. The challenge lies in mastering all three simultaneously. While the sales
With the rapid rise of generative AI models like ChatGPT and others, it’s easy for leaders to believe that adopting cutting-edge AI tools is all it takes to stay ahead. However, the reality is that organizations cannot fully leverage AI’s potential unless
Journey orchestration is the process of managing and optimizing customer experiences across all touchpoints, channels, and stages of their interaction with a brand. While the concept itself isn’t novel, I recently revisited it through a talk by Ray Gerber, whose perspective on
The rise of big data and the proliferation of companies generating, storing, and distributing vast amounts of information have left data scientists inundated with data, often buried under layers of noise. It’s tempting to approach this with the usual process: analyzing, visualizing,
Clustering algorithms are a subset of unsupervised learning techniques that group data points based on similarities without targets. Unlike supervised learning, which uses labeled data to predict outcomes, unsupervised learning discovers inherent structures within the data. Clustering can uncover insights about the
What is Data Governance? Data governance is a strategic framework that encompasses the processes, policies, standards, and metrics required to manage an organization’s data effectively. In sectors like financial services—where data integrity, compliance, and security are paramount—implementing robust data governance is essential.
My life has taken many twists and turns, and with each new chapter, I’ve looked to what others have done in the field to be successful. Early in my career, I often turned to resources like the Farnham Street blog for inspiration.