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I'm Deden Sembada.
AI & Data Product Leader.
Open to remote roles worldwide.
13+ years turning messy data, analytics, and AI initiatives into products and systems that hold up in the real world — currently working as an independent product & data partner for teams building AI platforms.
Latest reflections from real projects
Practical articles about data, AI, product, and technology decisions, written with context and grounded tradeoffs.
Claude Opus 4.8 Just Dropped: What You Need to Know
AI · 29 May 2026
Claude Opus 4.8 is here with hybrid reasoning, 1M token context, and sharper judgment. Here's what changed and why it matters.
What a Data Analyst Does Day-to-Day
Analytics · 13 Jan 2026
A practical, seniority-based guide to the day-to-day work of data analysts with sample job descriptions and skills.
Everyday SQL Queries for Data Analysts
Analytics · 11 Jan 2026
SQL for data analysts — Master 10 real-world queries with examples, tables, and actionable tips to analyze, join, and summarize data.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 for faster, more accurate professional workflows
AI · 29 Dec 2025
OpenAi rolls out GPT-5.2 across ChatGPT tiers with Instant, Thinking, and Pro variants for improved accuracy and coding.
Disney, OpenAI Strike $1B Deal to Put 200+ Characters on Sora
AI · 29 Dec 2025
OpenAI, Disney reach $1B deal to license 200+ characters for Sora; three-year license, APIs and ChatGPT integration announced.
12 Trends Data Analysts Must Master to Level Up
Analytics · 22 Dec 2025
learn data trends now: 12 practical skills to master analysis, visualization, ML, cloud platforms, pipelines, and governance.
Google launches Disco, GenTabs turn tabs into web apps
AI · 22 Dec 2025
disco: Google Labs debuts GenTabs on Dec. 11, 2025 to convert open tabs into AI-powered web apps for complex tasks.
How Modern Data Teams Works: Roles, Workflows, Tools
Analytics · 11 Dec 2025
modern data teams guide: roles, lifecycle, tools, governance, hiring — practical tips to build better data teams
Deden Sembada
AI & Data Product Leader · 13+ years · Independent Consultant
I bridge data, AI, and product strategy — helping teams turn ambiguous problems into decisions and systems that actually work. This is where I write about how that thinking plays out in practice.