Episode 13: Learning, Leading, and Thriving in the Age of AI

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Executive Summary

In this episode of Databytes Enabling AI – Prowess Consulting, host Rahul Nawab sits down with Dr. Tanushri Banerjee, Professor and Dean at the University of Wollongong India Campus (GIFT City), for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on AI’s impact on education, careers, and the future workforce. Drawing on her background in electronics engineering and information systems, Dr. Banerjee unpacks how AI is reshaping both sides of the classroom — automating administrative tasks, enabling personalised learning paths, and bringing immersive simulations to life, while placing equal emphasis on responsible use, critical thinking, and ethical awareness. She walks through UOW India’s unique approach to work-integrated learning, their collaboration with IBM for hands-on ideathons, and how the campus is preparing its first cohort of graduates to enter a rapidly evolving professional landscape. The conversation also tackles the future of universities, AI as a job enhancer rather than a disruptor, and the growing opportunities for women at the intersection of AI, data, and business strategy.

About Tanushri Banerjee

Dr. Tanushri Banerjee, an accomplished academic leader, data strategist, and innovator in management education. She currently serves as the Professor and Dean at the India Campus of the University of Wollongong, Australia, where she’s driving the future of global education with a unique blend of local insight and international perspective.

With over three decades of experience across academia and industry in India and abroad, Dr. Banerjee brings deep expertise in how organizations — and individuals — can harness the power of data and AI to learn, adapt, and thrive. Her work spans strategic curriculum development, business analytics, AI integration in education, and career enablement for the next generation of professionals. She has authored four books on Business Analytics with publishers such as Sage and Taylor and Francis and published in reputed journals.

What You'll Learn

How AI is reshaping traditional classroom teaching — from automating assessments and timetabling to enabling real-time analytics and immersive simulations
The four competencies every professional needs in an AI-first world: technical AI skills, data literacy, soft skills, and ethical awareness
How UOW India embeds responsible AI use into student learning — and why critical thinking must never be outsourced to a tool
What work-integrated learning looks like in practice — and how capstone projects and industry internships are bridging the gap between education and employment
Why AI is a job enhancer, not a job disruptor — and what organisations must do to manage the change responsibly
The unique opportunities AI presents for women at the intersection of technology, data, and business strategy

Who Should Watch

Industry leaders looking for strategic insights in data, AI, and marketing to guide high-level initiatives and innovation.
Working professionals seeking practical, actionable knowledge to build expertise and stay ahead in their fields.
General audience interested in AI trends and thought leadership, including early-career professionals and curious learners.

Databytes Enabling AI: Series Overview

Episode 1: Digital Marketing Excellence – Amit Jivani reveals how AI is transforming retail and e-commerce through personalization, smarter supply chains, and improved customer experiences.
Episode 2: Banking Analytics – Nagendra Sastry explores the evolution of banking analytics, the skills needed to succeed, and how AI is shaping the future of financial decision-making.
Episode 3: AI Evolution – Nikhil Shah shares his journey into AI, exploring its role in public good, ethical use, and the skills professionals need in an AI-driven future.
Episode 4: Banking Evolution Through AI – Dawn Zappetti discusses how AI is reshaping marketing in banking, from hyper-personalization to the future skills marketers need to thrive.
Episode 5: From Corner Shop to Cloud: How AI Can Elevate the Future of SMBs – Monica French and Abbas Merchant discuss how AI empowers SMBs to work smarter, scale faster, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital world.
Episode 6: AI Agents for Manufacturing – Anuja Parikh breaks down how AI agents are transforming manufacturing processes, unlocking new efficiencies, and shaping the next generation of tech talent.
Episode 7: AI Marketing and Its Impact on the Future of Business – Prof. Anand Kumar Jaiswal unpacks how AI is redefining marketing strategy, storytelling, and ethical decision-making in today’s evolving landscape.
Episode 8: From Past to Future: AI Shift in Banking and Marketing – Babu Ramalingam and Tim Deighton explore how AI is reshaping banking and marketing through data-driven strategies transforming customer engagement and growth.
Episode 9: AI Opportunities in Health Insurance – Rama Kolli explores how AI is transforming health insurance and what it will take to finally make healthcare simple for the everyday member.
Episode 10: The Rise of the AI-Fluent Workforce – The GenAI Skills That Matter Most – Krish Swamy and Anand Solanki discuss the rise of the AI-fluent workforce.
Episode 11: Is AI Actually Making Our Work Lives Better? – Sandip Chatterjee challenges the idea that AI automatically boosts productivity, arguing that the competitive advantage comes from redesigning how organizations operate.
Episode 12: Future Skills for Finance Professionals with AI – Rushabh Shah unpacks how AI is transforming finance — from automating audits and building business models in hours, to why fundamentals, contextual thinking, and curiosity will always remain the true edge for finance professionals.
Episode 13: Learning, Leading, and Thriving in the Age of AI – Tanushri Banerjee explores how AI is transforming education from the inside out.

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Rahul Nawab

Rahul Nawab, a senior leader with over 25 years of experience in data analytics. His impressive background includes leading Data & AI roles at Capital One, US Bank, IQR and EXL. Rahul's expertise will ensure engaging discussions and resonate with our audience.