Episode 25: Data Strategy Drives Better Quality, Cost Savings
“If you allow people to enter data manually and you don't have any checks before it gets stored, you're going to see some really crazy stuff.”
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Show Notes
Technologies and techniques such as robotics, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain present a defining opportunity for the finance function. However, companies that have not adequately invested in data will find their digital transformation efforts frustrated.
The Financial Education & Research Foundation is working on a report with EY to help senior-level financial executives better understand data strategy and quality needed for their digital transformation.
As part of that effort we speak with Professor Dave Waterman, an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University and a data scientist at U.Group.
Special Guest: Professor Dave Waterman.