Episode 8 Emmanuel Osanga: Data Transformation and Culture the keys to successful data initiatives

In my 8th episode I speak to Emmanuel Osanga Head Data Management Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group Africa about  Why is data transformation critical and important What do we really mean by data transformation What are the critical steps in data transformation How to embed data into the culture of an organisation His advice for up and coming data leaders on how to succeed About Emmanuel: Emmanuel Osanga has more than (19+ years) in the area of Data Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Information Systems with Degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from Makerere University Uganda. He is a Data Evangelist and has developed and implemented Data Strategies in the Financial Services Sector in more than 15 countries within Africa. Emmanuel has been extensively involved in several major systems implementation programmes within Standard Bank Group across Africa. Designed a Management Information System and Reporting Frameworks for Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria in their Core Banking System (Finacle) deployed in more 14 countries. He is passionate about developing future skills and as a result initiated a Data Science Pipeline Programme at Standard Bank Group Africa that has been running since 2017 and have also been instrumental in shifting the data analytics culture. He is married to Esther with whom he has three brilliant daughters. His life objective is to add value in every encounter serving people while building lifetime relationships and enabling them to connect with their purposes and destinies. About Samir: Samir is a data strategy and analytics leader, CEO and Founder of datazuum. He has a history of helping data executives and leaders craft and execute their data strategies. His passion for data strategy led him to launch, the Data Accelerator Workshop, and host the popular Data Strategy Show. After a career in both private and public sectors Samir launched the datazuum brand in 2012, with a view to working with executives to deliver data strategy at a time when data was not seen as a business asset. Today datazuum delivers projects across both private and public sectors including: Charities, Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Government, Housing & Construction, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Media & Publishing, Outsourcing, Postal, Retail, Telecoms, Transport and Utilities. Samir has 20 years of international experience across Europe, North America, and Africa. Is a regular speaker at international conferences, coach / mentor, a charity fundraiser, and youth champion for Working Knowledge - supporting young people to achieve their personal and career goals in life. Samir lives in London with his wife and daughter. Contact details for Samir LinkedIn: Samir Sharma Email: [email protected] website: www.datazuum.com