Rahat Yasir – författare

In today’s digital-first world, data is no longer merely a technical asset; it has become a strategic superpower. Driving Business Transformation with Modern Data and AI Strategies is a practical guide for forward-thinking leaders who want to make informed, confident decisions powered by data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The book demystifies complex technologies and explains how to align data and AI initiatives with tangible business outcomes.Organisations that embrace data-driven decision-making consistently outperform their peers—innovating faster, understanding customers more deeply, and unlocking sustainable competitive advantage. This book is intended for both technical and non-technical leaders, from C-suite executives to transformation and domain leaders, who recognise that data and AI are no longer the exclusive domain of technologists. Success in the modern enterprise increasingly depends on leaders who combine domain expertise with data literacy and AI fluency.The book is structured across four parts, beginning with an overview of the data-driven business landscape and the shift from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms, highlighting the role of leadership in shaping data strategy and delivering measurable ROI. It then introduces an advanced analytics maturity model, guiding readers from descriptive to prescriptive insights while exploring business intelligence, data storytelling, and embedding analytics into everyday decision-making. The third part focuses on AI in action, covering practical applications of traditional machine learning, generative AI, and AI agents, alongside responsible AI frameworks, team design, and future-ready strategies supported by real-world use cases. The final section addresses strategy, culture, and execution, emphasising how organisations can build a data-first culture, align cross-functional teams, and future-proof their data and AI capabilities.What You Will Learn:How to unlock business value through efficiency, insight, and innovationStrategies for democratising data, analytics, and AI across your organisationCore concepts in data analytics and AI, and their business use casesHow to design a modern, cloud-native data platformHow to identify and implement AI and GenAI use casesWho This Book Is For:Digital transformation and data strategy leaders. It is also targeted to Board level executives and Non-technical managers in tech-driven industries.