Talks

WhatsApp UX: A Descent into Digital Hell
Why are parent group chats so chaotic? A humorous dive into the design choices behind WhatsApp UX and their unintended consequences.

Introduction to GenAI
A balanced overview of Generative AI exploring both opportunities and challenges beyond the hype. Covers historical context, technical foundations, business implications, and unique insights.

Introduction to Data Science
A comprehensive overview of data science fundamentals, emphasizing common pitfalls in data projects. This talk challenges the mindset that 'more data solves everything' and offers practical insights for both technical practitioners and business leaders. Key topics include reproducibility in science, statistical significance, and the limitations of traditional analytical approaches.

Agile Infinity: When the Customer Is an Abstract Concept
A satirical slide deck that challenges Agile theatre, rituals, certification mills, and the illusion of customer focus in certain SAFe/Scrum implementations.

Introduction to GenAI
A balanced overview of Generative AI exploring both opportunities and challenges beyond the hype. Covers historical context, technical foundations, business implications, and unique insights.

Introduction to Data Science
A comprehensive overview of data science fundamentals, emphasizing common pitfalls in data projects. This talk challenges the mindset that 'more data solves everything' and offers practical insights for both technical practitioners and business leaders. Key topics include reproducibility in science, statistical significance, and the limitations of traditional analytical approaches.

Introduction to LLMs
A non-technical overview of Large Language Models, exploring their potential, limitations, and customization for specific challenges.

Generative Models and ChatGPT
Slide deck prepared to support a couple of rather informal talks on generative models and ChatGPT. The targeted audience is ranging from folks with little technical literacy to mid-level data scientists.

iQHorse—Towards Beating the Market
Brief introduction to the online magazine iQHorse.

Ideation: First Step Towards Innovation
Slides prepared for a 'brownbag' talk on ideation.

Are Decisions From a Single Point Wise?
Slides prepared for a talk given at zeroG, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group specialised in data science. The targeted audience was rather broad, spanning from data scientists and business analysts, to senior executives.