The Data & AI Mastery Podcast

Unlock the Future of Business with Data and AI Insights that matter.

In a world where data is transforming every aspect of business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. But how do you separate AI hype from real opportunity? That’s where Data and AI Mastery comes in.

This podcast is your source for cutting-edge insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories from the UK’s leading voices in data and AI. We bring you the knowledge and tools to advance your career and make an impact in your organisation.

Tune in to Data and AI Mastery—where data-driven progress begins.

Meet the Host

Dr Raoul-Gabriel Urma is an EdTech entrepreneur, author, and international speaker focused on transforming workforce development through data and AI.

As the Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Spark, Raoul leads efforts to upskill employees of top organisations, including M&S and the BBC, with cutting-edge training. He co-invented the patented EDUKATE.AI platform, which personalises learning for data skills.

A member of YPO and affiliated lecturer at Cambridge, Raoul is also pursuing the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard. His best-selling book, Modern Java in Action, has sold over 60,000 copies, reflecting his impact on technology and education.

Fiona James, Chief Data Officer at the Office for National Statistics(ONS)

Innovation in data and AI is all about exploring new possibilities—and that’s exactly what the Office for National Statistics is doing with their ClassifAI project!

In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, our host, Raoul, sits down with Fiona James, the Chief Data Officer at ONS, to explore all the ways their organisation is leading the charge in the public sector with data and AI.

Fiona takes us through the process behind ClassifAI, which uses a large language model to improve the accuracy of data classification. It’s an exciting example of how AI can help improve public data processing and make it more reliable.

Fiona’s insights reveal the immense potential of data and AI to drive meaningful change.