E120 - Harjot Singh - Data Analytics at the Core of Digital Transformation

What is a Chief Data Officer in reality? Are they everything we
imagine?


Maybe more, maybe less?


Data analytics is at the core of digital transformation, and more
value is being created for CDOs around the world to truly live up
to their potential.
Meet Harjot Singh Harjot’s Role as a Digital Transformation
Leader

Harjot Singh has over 25 years of work experience as a Strategic
Consultant across APAC and EMEA. He has developed a framework on
how data analytics drives digital transformation, with experience
in industries ranging from banking, airlines, e-commerce,
telecom, public sector, and more. Harjot is an established
thought leader in Information Management and a highly sought
after speaker through forums in Sydney, Australia.
Harjot’s Other Work in Data Analytics

Harjot has recently finished his role as the Chief Data Officer
at RAC WA and is currently looking to start his own Data and
Digital Transformation Advisory services. Before moving to Perth,
he was the SVP, Architecture and Head of Data Engineering at Deem
Finance, building digital and neo banking products and services
to compete in the market. He has also been the Group Head
(Acting) of BI, Digital, Data as well as a Senior Portfolio
Manager of Technology and Innovation with Etihad Airways.


In the past years, Harjot has been the Assistant Director of
Information and Data Architect with the NSW Office of State
Revenue, the AVP and Program Manager of BI and Data Governance of
Tech Mahindra, a Senior Manager with Hewlett-Packard, and a
Senior Analyst with ZANTEL.
Digital Transformation, Data, and Organisations

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Harjot shares:


Transitioning to and from Australia to the United Arab
Emirates and back to Australia

His advice for those doing similar transitions

The importance of digital transformation for organisations
that are not digital natives but traditional industries like
airlines, banks, and insurance

Newly created roles are more symbolic

Value creation of the Chief Data Officer role

Appreciating the importance of data

What is missing from making data a critical component of the
business

His advice for anyone looking to start that digital
transformation journey in their organisations



If you are a data analytics professional looking to implement a
digital transformation journey into your organisation, this is
the episode you do not want to miss.