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22. Data, AI & Business Outcomes - A Talk With Amit Shivpuja (Walmart) & Madhavi Rajan (Rackspace Technology)
Episode 22
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
Listen and get insights into "Data, AI & Business Outcomes" in this talk with Amit Shivpuja and Madhavi Rajan. Amit is the Director of Data & AI Enablement at Walmart, and author of the book: The Data & AI Compass. Madhavi is the Head of Product Strategy, Research & Operations at Rackspace Technology, and she is a Member of the Board of Directors at Women in Big Data.In this episode you will gain insights into the intersection of AI, Data, and Business outcomes, emphasizing the importance of AI and data literacy in organizations. You will learn that many enterprises, especially within the Fortune 100, are still in the early stages of AI adoption, shifting from hype to practical execution. The conversation highlights the need for categorizing AI initiatives to improve operational efficiency, customer engagement, and product strategies. Central to the dialogue is the emphasis on strong leadership and organizational alignment to effectively navigate the continuously changing AI landscape and drive meaningful business transformation."I would say AI isn't a tech in initiator. It's actually a leadership shift. So, we are not just like rolling out the models or the product; it's actually much more than that. It's is values, it's risk, and it's trust. And that takes not just innovation of your product but it takes like alignment, and then the sponsorship and executive courage." - Madhavi Rajan.Guest InfoLinkedIn: Amit ShivpujaLinkedIn: Madhavi RajanResourcesBook: The Data & AI Compass (Amit Shivpuja)Website: https://daicompass.comBook: The Thinking Machine (Stephen Witt)Support the showHey There! Become a supporter by clicking the link above and help us create great Women In Big Data Content for listeners everywhere who want to learn about Career Insights and how to harness the power of Big Data and Analytics to stay ahead of the curve, drive innovation, and create a better future for all.Mentoring Program - Women in Big DataMentoring is essential to success at every stage of a women’s career, both as a mentee and mentor. The many WiBD mentoring programs are open to WiBD members and cover opportunities for junior, mid-career, and senior women in technology. Not yet a member? No worries. By joining a mentoring program, you automatically become a WiBD member. Both membership and mentoring are free of charge. Website: Women in Big Data PodcastLinkedIn: Follow - Women in Big DataContact us: datawomen@protonmail.com
