Ep. 8 | AI, Data and Analytics ft Narrsinh Kaakandikar | FutureForward Techcanvass

Welcome to FutureForward, the podcast by Techcanvass where we explore how AI, data, and analytics are redefining decision-making, career paths, and the future of tech-enabled professionals. In Episode 8, your host Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass, is joined by Narrsinh Kaakandikar, Director of Engineering at 24/7 Software, to decode how emerging technologies are reshaping roles, skills, and strategic thinking in the digital age. 🌟 About Our Guest: Narrsinh Kaakandikar Narrsinh brings over two decades of engineering and leadership experience to the table. His work at the intersection of AI, automation, and product development gives him a unique lens on how data is driving smarter decisions and redefined professional roles. Narrsinh dives deep into the real-world shift from dashboards to decision systems, explores the art of storyplaying in data, and reflects on how overreliance on AI may impact critical thinking. Whether you’re a data professional or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical wisdom and forward-looking insights. ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Background 01:45 – Evolution of AI, Data & Business Analysis 06:10 – From Dashboards to Smart Systems 10:40 – Storyplaying vs Storytelling in Data 15:20 – Overreliance on AI: Risks & Realities 18:50 – Must-Have Skills in the Age of AI 22:30 – How Tech Is Reshaping Careers 26:00 – Final Takeaways & Future Outlook 🔗Connect with Narrsinh Kaakandikar   / narrsinhkaakandikar   📺 Subscribe on YouTube: / @techcanvassacademy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5z024JN Tune in on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: / techcanvass 🌐 Explore Techcanvass: https://techcanvass.com 📩 Inquiries: abhishek@techcanvass.com 💡 If you enjoyed this conversation, please LIKE, SHARE with your network and SUBSCRIBE to Techcanvass for more FutureForward episodes 📌 Follow Techcanvass for expert interviews and BA insights 💬 Drop your questions in the comments—we might answer them in the next episode! #FutureForwardPodcast #AIandData #CareerInTech #Techcanvass #AnalyticsJourney #NarrsinhKaakandikar #ProfessionalGrowthAbout Techcanvass ------------------------------------------- Techcanvass is an Information Technology (IT) certifications training Organization for professionals. We specialize in Business Analysis, Data Analytics and domain training programs. Our training programs are in the fields of Business Analysis, Data Analytics, and Domain Training 💠Get in touch today! Contact us now: Website: https://techcanvass.com LinkedIn:   / techcanvass   Facebook:   / techcanvass   Instagram Handle:   / thetechcanvass   WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=... Email: info@techcanvass.com 📞Call Us: +91 93255 66777 Thanks for watching 💗 Subscribe @TechcanvassAcademy 🔥Unlock Your Potential With Techcanvass Business Analysis Training Programs: IIBA ECBA Training: https://tnvs.in/4ntfm52m IIBA CCBA Certification course: https://tnvs.in/3c6v6s8y IIBA CBAP Certification Course: https://tnvs.in/2p96nntf AAC Certification Training course: https://tnvs.in/2p86nynh CBDA Certification Course: https://tnvs.in/5n8bxt6e Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) Training: https://tnvs.in/2p9yz5cw Data Analytics Fundamentals Course: https://tnvs.in/5n8dfuda 🔥Explore our Question Banks: ECBA Question Bank: https://tnvs.in/42u7vrsc CBAP Question Bank: https://tnvs.in/mvk76jnz CCBA Question Bank: https://tnvs.in/bdeaffjy CBDA Question Bank: https://tnvs.in/yckuhdf7 CBAP Self Learning course: https://tnvs.in/4nuht4ac ECBA Self Learning course: https://tnvs.in/4ntfm52m CCBA Self Learning Course: https://tnvs.in/2p8s96ec 🔥Explore our BA Case Study Courses: Business Analysis case study - Process Modelling: https://tnvs.in/3sxpezrm Business Analysis case study - Writing User stories: https://tnvs.in/2s3unhc3 Business Analysis case study - Creating Prototypes: https://tnvs.in/2p8hzpzf Business Analysis case study - creating Use Case Model: https://tnvs.in/bdzn6rkd Business Analysis case study - mastering use case model (using MS Visio): https://tnvs.in/2p8s6wbh 🔥Explore our Data Analytics Courses: Data Analytics: https://tnvs.in/yckt2wwh Power BI: https://tnvs.in/yf7fd7jf 🔥Explore our AI courses: AI Certification for Business Analysts: https://tnvs.in/3bkvp43e AI Certification for Data Analysts: https://tnvs.in/e3ebs98t 🔥Explore our Real Life course: Real Life Project Training: https://tnvs.in/3x2x6k8m ✒️Feel free to share your comments below.