Data Science at Wolt and Doordash

Data science is 85% change management and 15% actual technology. It’s becoming easier and easier – anybody can pretty much build an algorithm and there are all kinds of generative AI coming – but getting human beings to believe in it and use it is the hard part.

LinkedIn: kshirasaagar

Kshira Saagar has worked in analytics and data science worldwide. He has built global teams and created data and AI solutions in retail, banking, consumer goods, telecom, and insurance verticals for leading Fortune 100 clients. He is currently DoorDash’s first Head of International Data Science. Prior to this, he was Latitude’s first Chief Data Officer and served as the inaugural Director of Data Science for THE ICONIC, part of the Global Fashion Group. Besides his corporate engagements, Kshira serves on several advisory boards for AI and data startups.

LISA: How do you see your role in data and AI?

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