Welcome to episode 507 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.

Today’s guest is Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer for TRMC (Test Resource Management Center) at KBR. KBR partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, KBR’s employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, their clients trust them to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Mark works as the Deputy Chief Data Officer of the Test Resource Management Center at KBR, which provides testing and evaluation capabilities to develop, acquire, field and sustain reliable and effective weapons systems to meet current and future needs of the warfighter. In previous roles with the US Space Force, Air Force Space Command, Department of Justice and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Mark established the first data management programs and data policies for all four organizations.

In today’s episode, Mark talks about:

His fascinating background and journey to KBR

Advocating next-gen data management to tackle low Data Science maturity

Why Data as a pipeline is vital for Next Generation data management

Addressing AI safety concerns with six laws

Building diverse data teams by prioritizing skills and training

Key skills needed to excel in the data world

To find out more about all the great work happening at KBR, check out the website www.kbr.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @KBRincorporated. You can also connect with Mark directly on LinkedIn.

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