AI Readiness Ep 14: It’s Not Just Prompt Engineering: The Real Work Behind AI Readiness

In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by Elettra Damaggio, Director of Internal Data Science at Visa, to discuss what AI readiness really looks like from the inside. Elettra shares sharp insights on the pressures data teams face, the operational realities of deploying LLMs, and why clean data is still the unsolved challenge behind the AI hype.

They explore how internal AI use cases—like querying and explaining data—can transform operations, but only when the foundational layers are mature. From MLOps to the myth of quick wins, this is a transparent look at where businesses really are on their AI journey.

If you're grappling with where to start or how to scale, Elettra's practical and grounded advice is essential listening.