Data Voyagers Podcast

#07 - Prompt me with you can, the Generative AI episode

Generative AI is everywhere in our lives now. Tools like OpenAI ChatGPT, Antropic Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Sora, Midjourney and others allow people to become much more productive. However, there is always a risk, for society, for your job and, of course, for yourself. Understanding how something works equips with better to know how to responsibly use it and to be ready to what comes next.
In this episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas take you behind the scenes of generative AI, from the GANs and transformers that started it all to the diffusion models crafting images step by step. Join us as they share real-world stories. A hospital turning patient notes into poetry and a deepfake that nearly derailed a product launch, let's break down why prompt literacy is now a must-have skill for data pros, and explain how human oversight keeps AI honest. 
In the Data Stories segment, we bring you a paper with a new approach to handle unbalanced datasets for Machine Learning using Neural Networks.
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Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Today's Data Story: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016824012523?via%3Dihub
SponsorshipThis episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Audio Editing: Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/

#06 - Language Centric Analytics

Experts say that History as we know it starts when humans invent a written form of communication. Everything before is called prehistoric for that reason. However, a lot happen before the first cave person lay its hand covered with paint made from blood and plants in a wall. We formed small societies thousands of years ago and a way to keep every bigger groups together was through communication.
We use language for almost everything we do, and we have doing so for a long time. Language is the most natural form to interact to one another and to express ideas. Even when you're alone with your thoughts, you think and process information in the form of language.
Data Analytics is one of the rare fields where we do things differently. We do not use language per se, or natural language. We use mouse, charts, tables, and queries. That is unnatural. It is artificial and inefficient. Not anymore. With modern LLM technology we are now finally able to implement a whole new concept: Analytics centric in language instead of dashboards, reports or queries. 
In this episode, Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas discuss the birth of Language-Centric Analytics, the concepts and the impact in the field of analytics and in society as a whole.
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Links Mentioned
Original article about Language-Centric Analytics: https://www.datavoyagers.net/post/the-rise-of-language-centric-analytics
The Dawn of Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WufKsOhkTL8
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Know more about WhatsApp for Qlik at https://www.dataglowit.com/ and https://dataglowit.notion.site/WhatsApp-for-Qlik-Instant-KPI-Insights-No-Dashboard-Needed-1a1a8132443780d38eb5e9d26bf7ecee
SponsorshipThis episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Audio Editing: Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/

#05 - Back to the Future of Analytics and AI

Great Scott, Marty, where we're going we don't need roads, we need Analytics!
Recorded live from Qlik Connect 2025, the hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas are joined by Gwen Stamp, associate director at Raymond James, and Malcolm Ross, Head of Products for Data Analytics and AI at Qlik. Together, they discuss the main takeaways of Qlik Connect, what is the future of Analytics and AI, what are the main challenges and much more. At the end, they play a game where each participant needs to vote is something is a Trend or just a Hype, from artificial consciousness to AI replacing teachers.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Gwen Stamps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenstamp125/
Malcolm Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmross/
Audio Editing: 
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/

#04 - Behind the Curtain of Qlik Connect

You're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy, you're in Florida!
With Qlik Connect just around the corner, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a major data conference to life. Joined by a very special guest and one of the key minds behind the event, Jeannine Boot, this episode explores the planning, the chaos, the customer perspective, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Qlik Connect feel like the Emerald City of analytics. Consider this your all-access pass… before the doors even open.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Links Mentioned
Qlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Jeannine Boot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannineboot/
Audio Editing: 
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/

#03 - Artificial Intelligence: The Fast and the Curious

Buckle up, Data Explorers! In Episode 3 of the Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas
shifts into high gear as we break down Artificial Intelligence with the curiosity of a lifelong learner and the speed of a turbocharged algorithm.
We’re not here for the hype or the sci-fi drama. We're here to answer one thing, fast and furiously: What is AI, really?
In this episode, we take you on a ride across: What AI actually is (and isn’t), a quick spin through the history of AI — from Turing to ChatGPT, the types of AI driving your apps, cars, and conversations, what AI looks like right now (spoiler: it’s everywhere), what’s coming next — and how not to stall out, and how you — as a professional or a company — can stay ahead without spinning your wheels.
In this episode’s "Data Story" segment, we talk about an interesting study that uses AI to detect bacterial resistance. Super Cool!
It’s data. It’s math. It’s models. It’s also changing the world. Whether you’re building with AI, worried about it, or just trying to sound smart at dinner — this episode is your pit stop for clarity.
Hit play — and let’s get curious.
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Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-57825-3
Links Mentioned
Qlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Audio Editing: 
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
 
 

#02 - Breaking Data

In Episode 2 of the Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas explore of the most fundamental questions in the world of analytics: What is data? This episode explores how raw facts become information, how information evolves into knowledge, and how context changes everything.Join us on a storytelling journey through the history of data—from cave paintings and Mesopotamian clay tablets to punch cards, spreadsheets, and the explosion of Big Data and AI. We also challenge our own assumptions in the fun interactive segment "Is It Data or Not?"In this episode’s "Data Story" segment, we discuss a fascinating paper that uses Game Theory to evaluate the outcomes of global-scale challenges like nuclear waste management, diplomacy, and environmental crises. Whether you’re a data newbie or a seasoned analyst, this episode offers insights, laughs, and fresh perspectives on the invisible force shaping our world.
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Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317419
Links Mentioned
Storytelling webinar: https://www.youtube.com/live/w347nIo6PeQQlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Audio Editing: 
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
 
 

#01 - The Journey Begins

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, where hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas share the personal and professional moments that have defined their journeys in the world of data and AI. Hear firsthand accounts of our beginnings, from academic roots and career milestones to the quirky, fun facts that make us who we are, like Igor’s unique take on hot sauces and Angelika’s passion Rugby. We reflect on the influences that shaped our paths and discuss what should the audience expect from this podcast.In the "Voyager’s Log" segment, the hosts highlights cool, recent happenings in their lives. At the end of each episode we bring something hot or interesting that is happening in the world of data in the "Data Stories" segment. In this episode, we bring an article that discusses how we can make AI more intuitive.Tune in for inspiring discussions, upcoming announcements and much more.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667379725000063
SponsorshipYou can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/ 
Audio Editing: 
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/