E238 Dr. Ruth Janning, Head of Data Science at OBI next

Today's guest is Dr. Ruth Janning, Head of Data Science at OBI next in North Rhine-Westphalia. OBI next drive digitization and innovation in the OBI hardware store, and enable people to design their home creatively and individually. Regardless of whether it is a new look for the kitchen or a garden project with the whole family, they inspire, advise and make everything possible for their customers. To this end, OBI next are developing an extensive service ecosystem and together they create unique customer experiences.

In the episode, Ruth will discuss:

Her background and career journey to date

OBI’s work as a do-it-yourself retailer

How the data team is structured to achieve success

Challenges in applying AI as a product

The pros and cons of Deep Learning

How to build and manage a successful data science team