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About the Guest
Venkatesh Guruprasad
Venkatesh Guruprasad is a seasoned tech leader with 20+ years’ experience and Data Architecture & Governance Director at BAYADA Home Health Care. He specializes in data-driven solutions and scalable architectures, particularly in healthcare, advocating thoughtful AI adoption and fostering innovation to solve complex business challenges.
Brief About the Episode
In this episode of TeqTalk, host Jas Kaur speaks with Venkatesh Guruprasad of BAYADA Home Healthcare about the future of home healthcare amid looming CMS budget cuts. Venkatesh shares how data-driven leadership and platforms like Databricks are driving innovation across fragmented systems. He discusses AI-powered documentation, self-service analytics, and modernizing legacy technologies. From recruiting to real estate, Venkatesh highlights practical, ROI-focused AI use cases while stressing the importance of governance, scalability, and building a culture of thoughtful, purpose-driven tech adoption.
Key Learnings for Leaders
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Empower with Self-Service
Democratize data by enabling frontline staff to generate their own insights through intuitive tools like Sigma and Databricks, reducing dependency on data engineering teams
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AI Must Solve Real Problems, Not Just Sound Impressive
Adopt AI only where it solves a clear business problem, enhances efficiency, or improves outcomes. Avoid chasing buzzwords and focus on real ROI
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Culture Drives Change
Modernizing healthcare tech isn’t just about tools; It requires a collaborative, innovation-friendly culture that bridges traditional teams with forward-thinking strategies
Unlock healthcare’s potential with AI and data strategies that deliver true impact
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