How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping The Game

15/10/2025 42 min Episodio 59
How Gen AI and Agents Are Reshaping The Game

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9In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Dushyanth Sekhar, Head of AI and Data Platforms at S&P Global. Dush shares key insights from his career journey, emphasising the importance of learning from failures in the AI space. He discusses his transition from a non-technology background to leading AI and data initiatives, the role of continuous learning, and the significance of setting a vision and promoting a risk-taking culture in leadership. The conversation highlights the strategic implementation of generative AI and agents in transforming data workflows and enhancing company growth. 00:00 Embracing Failures in AI01:07 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:50 Career Journey and Early Beginnings03:03 Transition to AI and Key Learnings04:19 Defining Moments and Career Decisions05:33 Moving to the US and Professional Growth10:16 Leadership Insights and Risk-Taking17:19 Staying Updated in a Fast-Paced Field19:36 Excitement for the Future of AI21:10 Overestimating Risk and Underestimating Opportunity21:54 The Evolution of Language Models at S&P23:49 Integrating AI into Workflows28:31 Enhancing and Creating New Products with LLMs30:54 Future-Proofing and Optimising with AI37:19 The Role of Agents in AI40:19 Lessons Learned from AI Integration41:40 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you for listening!