The Data & AI Mastery Podcast

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
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.
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Latest Episode
Balancing Data Compliance, Strategy, and Innovation with Sam Smith, VP Global Data Privacy & Governance at Merlin Entertainments
In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Sam Smith, VP of Global Data Privacy and Governance at Merlin Entertainments, to explore how privacy and governance are the unsung heroes powering innovation in data-driven businesses.
Sam shares her fascinating career shift from solicitor to data leader and unpacks what it really means to build effective global data governance strategies. They discuss how to demonstrate ROI from data governance, the carrot vs. stick of compliance, and the practical challenges of AI regulation in a hyper-connected world.
Whether you’re a privacy professional, business leader, or data practitioner, this episode offers real-world insights on embedding privacy by design, aligning legal and commercial goals, and why AI literacy is now a business-wide mandate, not just a legal issue.
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