Episode 124: [Value Boost] 8 Disciplines Every Decision System Needs

Machine learning is what most data scientists know best. But when it comes to building systems that enable better decision-making, machine learning is just one piece of the puzzle. And leaning on it too much can leave your entire decision system exposed.

In this Value Boost episode, Adam DeJans Jr joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to walk through the eight disciplines that make up the modern decision stack and where data scientists should focus to close the gaps in their own skill set.

You'll discover:

1. The eight disciplines that make up the modern decision stack [01:24]
2. The most overlooked layer in most decision systems [04:47]
3. Why optimization textbooks are teaching data scientists the wrong things [06:17]
4. What to learn next if you want to build better decision systems [09:45]

Guest Bio

Adam DeJans Jr. is a decision scientist and optimisation expert who has led high-stakes decision systems in complex, uncertain environments, at companies including Amazon, Toyota and Ford. He is the co-founder of AI and decision intelligence consultancy Bit Bros and co-author of The Decision Factory: A Novel About Decisions Under Uncertainty.

Links

• Connect with Adam on LinkedIn
• Bit Bros website
• Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn
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