E300 Nicolas Tobis, Director of Data Science at Bertelsmann Education Group

Today's guest is Nicolas Tobis, Director of Data Science at Bertelsmann Education Group in New York. The Bertelsmann Education Group is one of Bertelsmann’s eight core business divisions. The Group is dedicated to creating innovative learning opportunities that meet 21st-century workplace needs. Labor markets requirements are rapidly changing and a person entering the workforce today will change jobs no less than ten times before they are 40 years old. That’s why lifelong learning opportunities are more important than ever before.

As digitalization increasingly affects how people access and process knowledge and information, appropriate and up-to-date skill-sets are essential to advancing careers. With more than 180 years of entrepreneurial experience, Bertelsmann has a strong commitment to a purpose greater than profit alone. The Bertelsmann Education Group manages a diversified portfolio of learning innovators who share their vision, mindset and values. Together, they are shaping professional learning for the 21st century.​

In the episode, Nicolas will discuss:

The current work he does with Bertelsmann Education Group,

How they are using AI across the organization,

Interesting projects the data science team are working on,

Understanding the problems they are looking to solve for customers,

The current make-up of the team and plans for growth, and

What the future holds for the Bertelsmann Education Group