Podcast #27 How to Put AI into Production at Scale.

Putting AI into production isn’t just about code — it’s about people, leadership, and strategy. In this episode of the Data Masterclass Podcast, host Aleksejs Plotnikovs sits down with Olga Ivina, Partner and Global Data Science Engineering Leader at Microsoft, to discuss what it really takes to scale AI successfully. Together, they explore the duality of the AI talent market, the importance of data quality and governance, and how communication bridges the gap between technical and business teams. You’ll also hear insights on technical leadership, human-centered AI, and how to build future-ready teams that can lead in the age of intelligent systems.