Name: (In Person) Building a robust data foundation for AI success
Start: 2025-11-26T18:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-26T19:45:00Z
Location: The BIPC

***This is the link to register to attend in person. To register to attend online, please use*** [(Online) Building a robust data foundation for AI success](https://www.meetup.com/oxford-microsoft-data-platform-group/events/311785714)

18:00- 18:30 - Networking and Refreshments
18:30: **Building a robust data foundation for AI success - Maryleen Amaizu**
19:30: Roundup of data news

**Session details:**
**Building a robust data foundation for AI success - Maryleen Amaizu**
In the age of artificial intelligence, the fuel that drives innovation is not just code, but data. But having a data lake isn't enough. Join us as we explore 5 critical foundations that transform raw data into the driving force behind impactful AI solutions:

Data Strategy: Setting a clear vision for how your data will empower AI initiatives.
Data Preparation: From collection to cleansing, mastering the art of preparing clean, annotated, and privacy-sensitive data for AI consumption.
Data Governance: Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance to build trust and avoid pitfalls.
Scalability and Infrastructure: Building a robust architecture that can handle the ever-growing volume and velocity of data.
Feedback Loops: Continuously improving your AI models by feeding them high-quality, relevant feedback data.
Using a real-world case study, we’ll deep dive into how we can embed privacy engineering and compliance into data pipelines — automating sensitive data detection, de-identification, and risk assessment to enable responsible and ethical AI development.
You’ll walk away with practical insights and strategies to build strong data foundations that balance innovation with privacy and trust.

**Speaker:**
**Maryleen Amaizu**
**Machine Learning Engineer at Redgate**
Dr. Maryleen Amaizu is a Machine Learning Engineer at Redgate Software, specialising in synthetic data generation for the Test Data Management team. With a PhD and a strong background in machine learning and Internet of Things, she applies her expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance data privacy and compliance in software testing. Previously, as a Principal Investigator at the Alan Turing Institute, she led a research project in collaboration with kunato.ai, focusing on building trust and combating misinformation with AI. Maryleen earned her PhD from the University of Leicester, where she designed performance-efficient, privacy-preserving machine learning systems for resource-constrained environments. Her global contributions to digital technology have been recognized with two Global Talent Visa Awards in the UK and Australia. She co-founded Glotale, a platform focused on attracting talents to booming locales and opportunities worldwide.

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ln: [linkedin.com/in/maryleenamaizu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleenamaizu)

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