On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we delve into the challenges and strategies of managing data analytics on a global scale with Shreenivasa Rajanala, VP and Global Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Bayer. Shreenivasa shares his journey from engineering in India to leading Bayer’s data initiatives, discussing the pivotal role of data in driving strategic decisions and debunking myths about data capabilities outside the US. We explore how cross-functional collaboration and ethical data use are essential in developing AI and machine learning tools that enhance business decisions and marketing strategies across different markets.

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00:08 - Introduction to Shreenivasa Rajanala and his role at Bayer

00:52 - Shreenivasa's journey from engineering to data analytics

03:29 - Evolution of leadership and responsibilities in data at Bayer

05:28 - Main challenges in changing organizational perception of data

10:09 - Creating opportunities for impactful data conversations

13:29 - Importance of buy-in for successful data strategy implementation

18:00 - The critical role of storytelling in data science

21:50 - Size and global scope of Shreenivasa’s data science team

24:22 - Empowering the team to tell powerful data-driven stories

29:03 - Current exciting projects and future directions at Bayer