From Courtside to CDO: Inderpal Bhandari's Journey from NBA Analytics to Global Data Visionary
In this episode of DataDriven, hosts Chris Detzel and Manish Sood chat with Dr. Inderpal Bhandari, Independent Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance and former IBM Global Chief Data Officer, exploring his remarkable career journey from the mid-1990s to the present. They'll delve into the groundbreaking development of IBM's Advanced Scout, the first data mining software used by NBA teams, and how this innovation set the stage for modern sports analytics.
The discussion will extend to Dr. Bhandari's pioneering role in shaping the evolution of the Chief Data Officer role, addressing the many challenges and opportunities this role presents in today's data-driven world. Expect a deep dive into the strategic importance of data in business decision-making, the transformation of data management practices over the years, and the enduring lessons from Dr. Bhandari's experiences that continue to influence business intelligence and data strategy today.
The discussion will extend to Dr. Bhandari's pioneering role in shaping the evolution of the Chief Data Officer role, addressing the many challenges and opportunities this role presents in today's data-driven world. Expect a deep dive into the strategic importance of data in business decision-making, the transformation of data management practices over the years, and the enduring lessons from Dr. Bhandari's experiences that continue to influence business intelligence and data strategy today.
Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Detzel
Innovative and strategic Community Engagement Director with over 15 years of experience scaling communities and driving engagement within start-up environments and established companies. Proven track record of steering product strategy, driving growth through data-driven decisions, and thriving in high-pace, “0-to-1” scenarios. A flexible problem-solver known for a creative and tenacious approach to challenges, backed by robust analytical acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Host
Manish Sood
Manish is the CEO, Founder and Chairman of Reltio, the first cloud-native, software-as-a-service (SaaS) data platform. An entrepreneur with a vision of the big-picture ways data can drive business and industry transformations, Manish founded Reltio in 2011 to help organizations accelerate the value of their data and deliver on business outcomes. Since its inception, Manish has led Reltio’s evolution from the concept stage to a high-growth company valued at $1.7 billion with more than $100 million in annual revenue (ARR).
Guest
Inderpal Bhandari
Independent Director - Walgreens Boots Alliance | Global Chief Data Officer at IBM 2015-2023 | Industry pioneer driving business transformation