E8 - Sharala Axryd - A Data Evangelist the World Badly Needs
Want to know about the data and analytics revolution in ASEAN?
Let’s hear it from Sharala Axryd, a thought leader in the data science space, who is transforming the picture of data science in Asia and all over the world.
Her passion coupled with extensive expertise has made her a highly sought after speaker.
She is the Founder and CEO of The Center of Applied Data Science (CADS) which is ASEAN’s first and only one-stop platform and center of excellence for Data Science.
Based in Malaysia, CADS integrates 21st century data skilled talent within the academia and the businesses of the ASEAN region for the betterment of both.
Previously, Sharala operated as the CEO of ASEAN Data Analytics Exchange (ADAX), a Malaysian government initiative to turn Malaysia into a global hub for big data analytics solutions and innovations.
In this episode, Sharala talks about how she overcame the challenges of introducing data and analytics into the industries and academia of the ASEAN region.
She also tells us why the best way for a holistic integration of data and analytics into any organisation is through in-house upskilling, how analytics can help businesses to stay relevant, and much more.
What is one book that you would gift it to your younger self and why this book?
The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture by Scott Belsky
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharalaaxryd
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