DataHour: Towards Data Storytelling

Human Beings are emotional by nature and we have been communicating through storytelling for centuries making it an integral part of our behavior. Just as we perceive information through visuals, we relate to stories to find meaning in the world around us.

From mere numbers or chart/graph visualizing those numbers, data storytelling is about weaving a compelling narrative around your data to drive business decisions. According to Gartner, data storytelling will be the most widespread means of consuming analytics by 2025.

A data analyst's job does not end with the Visualizations, but only when these outputs trigger the necessary actions from the stakeholders. Thus, it becomes imperative that data storytelling - "the last mile in data analytics", is done most effectively.

In this DataHour, Priya will explain how to excel in the skill of Data storytelling. 

Prerequisites:Interest to foray into the amalgamation of art and  Data science..

Priya Nair (IT Strategist - AI/ML, Data Analytics) has been in the IT software industry for over 2 decades working in various roles both with MNCs and startups. Since 2016, she has been heading Cognitive Computing Teams, providing automation solutions using machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing.She was the Business Advisory Committee member for ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Program) of Govt. Of Kerala for AI/ML & Data Analytics (2018-19).She provides tech tips in the WiP (Women in Power) community - a closed online group of 350+ women professionals and entrepreneurs.Her speaking engagements span across academia, NGO, corporate and government sectors. She has been an invited speaker on soft skills and technical forums at various events - Kerala University, Hindustan University - Chennai, College of Engineering - Thrissur,  ICFOSS, Digital University Kerala, etc to name a few.