A collaborative community awareness series presented by DAMA Sweden NSG Forming Chapter and AI Collective Sweden Chapter.

Why this series exists

AI and data are no longer separate disciplines, they are converging into a shared capability that organizations must develop intentionally. Yet most professionals are still learning AI as tools, and data as systems, rather than as human skills that shape decisions, trust, governance, and value creation.

This series exists to bridge that gap.

Together, AI Collective (practitioner-led AI literacy and adoption) and DAMA (foundational data management and governance expertise) bring a unified perspective on what AI and Data skills will truly matter by 2030, not just for technologists, but for leaders, analysts, architects, and business professionals.

Each session builds on the previous one:

From literacy → capability
From tools → thinking
From individual skills → organizational maturity

The series connects AI ecosystem and human judgment into a coherent future skills framework.

Episode 1 - Unscripted Insight From Alex Keenan

Alex is the AI & Data Lead at Oxygen Digital, a specialist recruitment partner focused exclusively on AI, data, and advanced engineering. He heads up freelance and contract-to-hire recruitment across the EU AI ecosystem. With over 8 years of experience in recruitment and more than 5 years specialising in tech‑focused hiring spanning DevOps, Cloud, Data, and now providing senior freelance experts in MLOps, AI Infrastructure, and Data Engineering - Alex ensures businesses have the scalable, compliant, and production-ready data environments required for AI build and deployment.

With a focus exclusively on connecting EU startups and enterprise AI teams on providing senior freelance experts in MLOps, AI Infrastructure, and Data Engineering experts (engineers, scientists, and product specialists) who deliver real ROI, not just proofs of concept, his network includes talent experienced in LLMs, RAG pipelines, NLP, MLOps, Databricks, and AI infrastructure, all capable of building and deploying intelligent systems at speed.

Helping organisations scale efficiently through freelance, remote-first, and contract‑to‑hire models designed to reduce hiring time, cut costs, and ensure compliance while keeping quality at the centre. From stealth‑mode innovators to established AI-first businesses, Alex connects teams with production-grade talent that make a measurable impact.

What to Expect (Across the Series)

Participants will walk away with:

A clear mental model of AI + Data skills beyond hype and job titles
Practical language to discuss AI and data capabilities with leadership
Insight into how roles, responsibilities, and career paths will evolve by 2030
A shared vocabulary across business, data, and AI teams

Each session delivers 1–2 concrete takeaways, not theory overload.

Who Should Join (Overall Audience)

Data & Analytics Leaders
AI Practitioners & ML Engineers
Data Architects, Governance & DAM Professionals
Product Managers & Digital Leaders
Business Leaders navigating AI adoption
Professionals future-proofing their careers

Key Takeaways

A blueprint for building sustainable AI & data capability
What “AI maturity” really means in next 3-5 years

Why This Series Matters (End-of-Series Outcomes)

By the end of the series, participants will:

Understand AI and data as human capabilities, not just technologies
Be able to connect DAMA principles to modern AI realities
Speak confidently about AI literacy with executives and teams
Make better decisions about skills investment, governance, and adoption
Future-proof their roles in an AI-accelerated world

The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI age. We unite 150,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.

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