The AI Talent Wars: Winning the Battle for the Best Minds
Michael Young
Founder Data Talent Expert @ MBN Solutions | 19 Years of Executive Recruitment for Data Science, Analytics & AI | 4,000+ Successful Hires | Building & Scaling World-Class Teams 🌍
To attract and retain the best AI talent, companies must understand the unique desires and preferences of these highly sought-after professionals. Top AI talent typically seeks opportunities to work on cutting-edge and impactful projects, access to state-of-the-art computing resources, and competitive compensation packages. They thrive in environments that foster a strong research culture, encourage open-source contributions and collaborations, and prioritize ethical AI practices.
Moreover, top AI talent values working in interdisciplinary teams, where they can learn from and collaborate with experts across various domains, such as natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, and cognitive science. Access to powerful computational resources, including GPU clusters, TPU pods, and specialized hardware accelerators, is also crucial for training and experimenting with complex deep learning models efficiently.
You can read the full article here - The AI Talent Wars: Winning the Battle for the Best Minds - Work Design Magazine
Scramble for AI talent puts cities in the spotlight - Companies hoping to bridge the AI skills gap are looking for the best locations
Businesses are increasingly working toward using artificial intelligence for everything from streamlining repetitive tasks to speeding up product development.
So much so that a recent IBM Institute for Business Value (IBM IBV) survey found that four in five executives say generative AI will change employee roles and skills.
Yet despite AI job posts on LinkedIn more than doubling in two years, 87% of executives surveyed by global online learning platform edX, say they’re struggling to find people with the necessary skills. More than three quarters claim their business strategies are being disrupted as a result.
“Tech talent was already in high demand and low supply, but a host of new AI roles now need to be filled across all sectors,” says Molly Goodliffe, Senior Consultant for JLL Work Dynamics. “Additionally, there’s a need for specialists that can deal with AI related issues such as ethics and cybersecurity."
You can read the full article here - Scramble for AI talent puts cities in the spotlight (jll.co.uk)
BossNData Episode 22: CDOs are Business Leaders
As the data industry has grown in both size and influence over the last two decades, the role of the data leader has evolved to match this trajectory.
With many organisations now employing Chief Data Officers, should CDOs be, firstly, business leaders who can align data strategies with organizational goals and drive value?
With many existing or aspirant CDOs following a data technology path in their careers to date, are they able to ensure that their voice is heard when organizational objectives are decided at a strategic level or are they more suited to the operational execution of these strategies?
Pedro discusses his views on the role of the CDO with Rob, including:
More details are here - BossNData Episode 22: CDOs are business leaders (mbnsolutions.com)
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Do I Need a Data Engineer or a Machine Learning Engineer? A Guide to Making the Right Choice
In today's data-driven world, companies often find themselves at a crossroads when deciding which technical roles are essential to their growth.
Two roles that frequently come into focus are *of data, but they serve distinct purposes within a company’s data ecosystem. Understanding the differences between these roles and knowing when to hire each is key to ensuring that your data projects succeed.
Understanding the Roles: Data Engineer vs. Machine Learning Engineer
You can read the full article here - Do I Need a Data Engineer or a Machine Learning Engineer? A Guide to Making the Right Choice (mbnsolutions.com)
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About me...
Founded MBN Solutions in 2007. I have been working exclusively in the Data Talent markets in the UK and EMEA regions for around 20 years,
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