Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.
Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.
Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
Making Data Simple
Wall Street, AI, and Data Science: The Future of Financial Innovation with Kristen McGarry IBM Technical Sales Leader {Replay}
Innovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales
🎧 Tune in for an insider’s look at the technical strategies shaping the future of finance.
Kristen McGarry, Principal Account Technical Lead for IBM’s Financial Services Market, returns to Making Data Simple to dive deeper into the intersection of technology and Wall Street. Based in NYC, Kristen works with the world’s largest financial institutions to drive innovation, accelerate time to value, and implement cutting-edge solutions across software, hardware, and services.
In this episode, we break down the realities of technical sales, the evolving role of data science in finance, and what Wall Street is getting right (or wrong) about AI. Kristen also shares key insights on the challenges of working with financial giants and predictions for the future of tech in banking.
⏱ Episode Highlights:
📍 02:57 – An Intro to Kristen McGarry
📍 04:36 – Why IBM?
📍 09:25 – The Attraction of Data Science
📍 11:51 – A Day in the Life of an Account Technical Leader
📍 13:30 – Technical Sales versus Sales
📍 15:05 – Continuing to Innovate
📍 19:09 – Dealing with Wall Street
📍 20:17 – The Methodology
📍 22:23 – The How of Technical Sales
📍 23:05 – Continuous Learning
📍 28:03 – Management System
📍 30:34 – Wall Street Learnings
📍 32:20 – Biggest Challenge
📍 33:08 – The Data Challenge
📍 34:22 – Best Data Science Use Cases in Finance
📍 36:14 – What Do Clients Miss on AI?
📍 38:09 – Predictions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mcgarry/
Website: https://www.ibm.com/
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