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Join us for an engaging Executive Insights discussion between Mike Lampa, Chief Analytics Officer at HIKE2, and Adam Carpenter, Chief Data Officer for the State of Montana. In this 30-45 minute virtual webinar, Adam will share the innovative strides his team is making in data and analytics, from breaking down data silos to enhancing data accessibility for improved citizen services. Mike and Adam will explore how these advancements are shaping Montana's data maturity journey, reducing infrastructure barriers, and fostering collaboration across state agencies. This session is an exclusive opportunity to gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of public sector data transformation and its impact on citizens. ABOUT ADAM: Adam Carpenter has earned both an MBA and a Master of Science in Information Systems with an emphasis on Data Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied under a group of world-class professors. Currently, he is working with the state of Montana to break down data silos and make citizen data truly work for citizens. With a decade of experience in machine learning, Adam is relishing the challenge of guiding the state through its data maturity journey, reducing infrastructure barriers, and easing the financial burden of data accessibility. Through the modernization of Montana's data infrastructure, Adam is helping the state address complex data challenges, fostering collaboration across agencies, and enhancing the citizen experience. He genuinely loves what he does and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to share his knowledge and passion for data science through leadership and mentoring.

Join us for an insightful session on how to unlock the true potential of your data. There are various tools and technologies that help enable data monetization. This talk will feature the extremely effective ThoughtSpot Embedded. We will host a thought-provoking panel discussion, designed to provide insights from seasoned professionals who are ready to share their expertise and real-world experiences.   Agenda: Our collective aim is to uncover the essential components of monetization and democratization (specifically for the financial services industry) within an analytics framework, empowering our attendees to unlock the full potential of their data resources. Throughout the session, we'll delve into critical topics such as: Customer retention enhancement The strategic shift of analytics from a cost center to a profit center The untapped potential of natural language processing How the financial services industry can specifically monetize data   About our Speakers:    Mike Lampa: Mike Lampa is a seasoned expert in digital transformation, focusing on modernizing enterprise data and analytics programs. With over 20 years of experience, Mike excels in implementing advanced technology tools and platforms. As a dedicated mentor, he guides seamless transitions and enhances analytics programs across various industries, including banking, manufacturing, telecommunications, oil and gas, retail, and consumer packaged goods. His expertise and dedication drive successful transformations, empowering organizations to thrive in the digital era.   Brian Reynolds: Brian Reynolds helps lead the Embedded Analytics Go To Market team globally at ThoughtSpot. He's passionate about the incredible potential that data holds for businesses to grow and enhance their customer relationships. With years of experience working for industry leaders in data and analytics such as Tableau, Accenture, Starburst and GoodData, Brian has helped businesses of all sizes, from seed-stage startups to Wall Street banks tackle the challenge of delivering information and insights to their customers. During his tenure at Tableau, Brian played a key role in launching and growing the embedded analytics group to $250M per year business line.   Explore our Online Presence: Dive into content and information on our website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ Stay updated on upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ Discover our services at: https://hike2.com/service/data-analyt... Join us on Social Media: LinkedIn:   / great-data-minds  

Join industry thought leaders Morgan Llewellyn and Kuldeep Singh as they discuss Hike2's Data and AI Governance approach. This approach will help you understand what it takes to achieve better data accuracy, security, and compliance. Learn how to transform your organization's data into a valuable asset, while staying ahead in today's competitive landscape. Agenda: In this webinar you will gain a clear understanding of how Hike2's Data and AI Governance can elevate your organization. By breaking down key components of governance, we look to provide actionable insights that will better align your data strategy with your business goals. Discover how Hike2's Data and AI Governance can enhance your organization's data strategy. Learn how effective governance drives innovation and supports decision-making. Explore real-world examples of AI-powered governance solutions and their role in maintaining compliance. Gain insights on aligning governance with business transformation and change management. Participate in a practical workshop to implement these strategies in your organization. About our Speakers: Kuldeep Singh is a Chief Data Officer and global analytics leader with over 20 years of experience transforming data and digital strategies across sectors such as financial services, retail, global philanthropy, and public utilities. As Director and Chief Data Officer at HIKE2, Kuldeep drives business value through data-driven insights, leveraging AI, modern platforms, and automation. He is known for his track record in developing robust data and AI governance frameworks and architecting platforms that enhance decision-making, boost operational efficiency, and align with strategic goals. Recently, his work and research have focused on establishing data trust and defining metrics to ensure ethical and responsible use of data and AI. Previously, Kuldeep held roles like Vice President of Data Strategy at CoBank and BECU, where his leadership led to regulatory compliance, cost savings, and successful cloud migrations. Before that, he was Executive Director and Global Head of Business Intelligence and Data Quality for Morgan Stanley Wealth and Investment Management. Kuldeep combines strategic vision with a commitment to innovation, supported by executive programs in AI and Data Science from the University of Chicago and Texas McCombs School of Business. Morgan Llewellyn envisions and implements data and AI solutions for government, healthcare, SaaS, IoT, retail, and manufacturing clients. An expert in diagnosing customer challenges and innovating unique solutions that are durable and sustainable, Llewellyn's notable achievements include a SaaS product of the year award, writing the algorithm used to de-identify Medicaid data, and a Brandon Hall AI Innovation of the Year award. He has held positions as the chief data scientist at Employ and the chief operating officer of a large Midwest consulting firm before founding the AI-consulting company Predictive Partner. Llewellyn holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College and a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. Explore our Online Presence: Dive into content and information on our website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ Stay updated on upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ Discover our services at: https://hike2.com/service/data-analyt... Join us on Social Media: LinkedIn:   / great-data-minds

  In this second part of our data visualization series (following many requests for another session), we will explore more advanced topics and provide practical tips and tricks. We'll discuss the best visualization approaches for different data types, compare different ways to visualize the same data, and much more. By the end, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to declutter your dashboard, use interactivity effectively, and create data visualizations that truly stand out. Agenda: Data Types: What's the best visualization approach for different data types Visualization Comparison: 8 ways to visualize the same data. Which is best? Dashboard Framework: KPI dashboard layout framework Design Principles: Whitespace, Color secrets, Custom maps Text in Visualization: The role of text, Text hierarchy, Optimizing readability Data Interpretation: Reading vs. Comparison, Rounding vs. Precision Dashboard Management: Streamlining dashboards and strategic interactivity Speakers: Todd McGuire is a technology executive with 25 years of experience leading product and technology teams in industries including e-commerce, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing and hospitality. Proven track record of architecting and implementing technology roadmaps to successfully launch and deliver SaaS products from concept to full market rollout. Agile leader adept at aligning business and technology strategies to achieve maximum customer impact. Extensive data analytics expertise designing and building actionable dashboards for managing sales, operations, and health research data. Connor Dunning is driven to help clients transform complex data landscapes into actionable insights. He plays at the forefront of analytics enablement, connecting companies with their data. Explore our Online Presence: - Dive into content and information on our website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - Stay updated on upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Discover our services at: https://hike2.com/service/data-analytics/   Join us on Social Media: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/

There is much confusion in today's marketplace as to what Data Governance truly is, and why all organizations need it. Moreover, how can companies implement it right the first time? Savvy companies know that they can no longer turn a blind eye on Governance, as penalties for governance breaches can be hefty. Join us as we bring some much-needed clarity to this elephant in the room. Agenda: What is Data Governance: Not one format fits all. Where does Information Governance Play? Why should you care? What is Required to be Successful: Right Sponsor, Right Technology, Right Use Case Establishing a Center of Excellence: Cross Functional Team, Health Radar, Prioritizing Change Engaging Your Peers For Success: Communication Planning, Training & Education, Policy Creation Ongoing Execution: Integration with IT and D&A planning, Ongoing communication and training, Avoiding Exhaustion OUR PANELISTS: Kuldeep Singh: Kuldeep Singh is an accomplished Data and Technology Executive with over 20 years of experience in data strategy, platform architecture, data engineering, and data governance. He is recognized for his strategic insight and technical expertise, consistently driving transformation in organizations through robust data governance frameworks, innovative data strategies, and advanced engineering solutions. His leadership has led to significant cost reductions and improvements in regulatory compliance, showcasing his ability to promote data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.   Michelle Moore: Michelle is a transformation specialist with extensive experience in the design, planning, and execution of digital and operational transformation, operational management, and data management & governance for large, multinational organizations. She has a passion for operational excellence, enabling business strategies through the effective use of automation, integrated applications, and optimized data. Michelle delivers measurable business outcomes through cultural transformation across people, processes, data, and technology. Explore our Online Presence: Dive into content and information on our website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ Stay updated on upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ Discover our services at: https://hike2.com/service/data-analytics/ Join us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/

In the world of data visualizations, there are so many different directions you can go. This meeting explores the critical aspects of data visualization, emphasizing the distinction between what is possible to build and what should be built. We'll discuss understanding user personas, types of dashboards, and design principles. By the end, you'll know how to create data visualizations that provide real value.   Agenda: Discovery: Persona Mapping, Pain Points Dashboard Types: Discovery, Reporting the News, Storytelling Design Principles: Chart Types, Pre-Attentive Attributes   Speakers: Todd McGuire is a technology executive with 25 years of experience leading product and technology teams in industries including e-commerce, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing and hospitality. Proven track record of architecting and implementing technology roadmaps to successfully launch and deliver SaaS products from concept to full market rollout. Agile leader adept at aligning business and technology strategies to achieve maximum customer impact. Extensive data analytics expertise designing and building actionable dashboards for managing sales, operations, and health research data. Connor Dunning is driven to help clients transform complex data landscapes into actionable insights. He plays at the forefront of analytics enablement, connecting companies with their data. Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

2023 was a HUGE year in the artificial intelligence (AI) movement. It has been a year since ChatGPT was released, it now has approximately 180 million users and has stunned the world in how ‘Knowledge Work' is produced. Its undeniable fact that AI is now the most transformative force in our lives. The year also witnessed a deluge of new products standing in the wake of large language models. We've hit a saturation point on the number of products available to solve every aspect of human creativity. Fast forward to 2024, not only will the doors open to AI-powered technology for solving high-value enterprise use cases, there will some levelling off on the abundance of one off products. The low-value products targeted for run of the mill problems will largely be consumed by Microsoft and Googles of the world in their larger holistic enterprise offerings. A steady rise of solutions will be offered aimed at mitigating risks and bringing ethical principles of AI to practice. In 2023, many of this resulted in countless articles, theoretical debates, and academia-based research. This shift is largely owing to Biden's AI Executive Order and other emerging AI regulations in the EU and other regions. Further, there will be a steady uptick in advanced augmented AI models changing the future of work.   Join us as we gather to explore the Top 5 Trends in AI for 2024. We will discuss the evolving market trends, spotlighting practical applications of AI, ethical dilemmas, best practices for deployment and adoption, emerging privacy and security trends, and address biases for greater equity.   Attendees will gain insights on where to embark on their AI journey and discover the problem-solving capabilities of AI technology. Mark your calendars for an in-depth exploration of the "what's next" in AI—unveiling strategies, insights, and discussions to steer you toward a future brimming with innovation and opportunity.   OUR GUEST SPEAKERS: Pam Kamath, Founder of Adaptive.AI, will be our guest speaker. Pam Kalamath's expertise and insights in the field of AI will offer a unique perspective on the evolution and future prospects within the AI landscape. Pam will be interviewed by Morgan Llewellyn, our Great Data Minds / HIKE2 resident Artificial Intelligence Expert. Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

The fast and furious use of Generative AI (GenAI) in the high-tech sector has ushered in a feverish sprint, where companies are racing to achieve maximum progress in minimal time.   This is not such a straightforward race. It's time we take a moment of reflection to ensure that as we propel forward in the AI era, we do so responsibly and with a keen awareness of the impact on all facets of our society. Join us for this highly coordinated and collaborative approach addressing ethics, governance and security in the realm of AI development.   This virtual session aims to provide a platform for a dialogue around the profound implications and the ethical considerations overlooked in the rush towards AI advancement. We invite you to join us as we delve into the weighty counterarguments challenging the prevailing AI frenzy in the tech community. We will discuss each of these areas and highlight the interplay across all three:   ETHICS: Rapid AI Advancement vs. Ethical Responsibility. Address the current rush in AI development, emphasizing the critical need to prioritize ethical considerations and impact on society amidst the race for progress.   GOVERNANCE: Regulatory Measures and Corporate Policy. Explore the role of regulations and policies in ensuring safe and sustainable AI development.   SECURITY: Privacy + Security Considerations. Discuss the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies, mitigating potential risks to individual and corporate privacy, and safeguarding against malicious exploitation.   OUR PANELISTS: Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Join us for a dynamic virtual event where innovation meets governance in the ever-accelerating world of AI. In a time when the pace of technological advancement shows no signs of slowing down, our event shines a spotlight on the fearless trailblazers within local agencies who are refusing to wait for the dust to settle. Instead, they are harnessing the power of Generative AI within the confines of legal restrictions, frameworks, and ground rules. This event is all about striking the delicate balance between Governance and Strategy in the realm of AI programs. A misstep in governance could lead to professional repercussions, but mastering the right strategy could propel you to new heights in your career. These are truly fascinating times in the field of AI. Our special guest, Morgan Llewellyn, Chief Strategy Officer at Stellar, will lead us on a captivating journey through the risks and security concerns inherent in Generative AI, with a specific focus on the unique challenges faced by public agencies. This session promises to be eye-opening and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights into the complex landscape of AI governance and strategy. In our upcoming session, we will delve into the following topics: How to Ethically Deploy Generative AI in Your Organization: Ethics is an area that has to be addressed prior to starting work with Generative AI. We will share some ideas to get you started. How the Department of Child Services approaches Reporting vs. AI: Gain a deep understanding of how this crucial agency navigates the integration of AI in their operations and the impact it has on reporting systems. How the Department of Corrections uses Education Programs for Maximum Impact: Discover innovative strategies employed by the Department of Corrections to optimize educational programs using AI, ultimately leading to more effective rehabilitation. Applying Microsoft Teams for Government Agencies: Explore the practical applications of Microsoft Teams within government agencies and how it enhances collaboration and efficiency. Getting Started with Generative AI: We will review the key considerations to have in mind as you go to launch your Generative AI programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the front runners in the field, as we uncover the strategies and governance principles that are shaping the future of AI in State and Local Governments. Join us for an engaging and enlightening session that will leave you well-equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of Generative AI in your own professional journey.   ABOUT MORGAN: Morgan Llewellyn envisions and implements data and AI solutions for government, healthcare, SaaS, IoT, retail, and manufacturing clients. An expert in diagnosing customer challenges and innovating unique solutions that are durable and sustainable, Llewellyn's notable achievements include a SaaS product of the year award, writing the algorithm used to de-identify Medicaid data, and a Brandon Hall AI Innovation of the Year award. He has held positions as the chief data scientist at Employ and the chief operating officer of a large Midwest consulting firm before founding the AI-consulting company Predictive Partner. Llewellyn holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College and a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Join Michelle Moore (Great Data Minds Data Governance Advisor) and John Wills (CEO of Prentice Gate) as they dissect key issues in governance programs and provide practical solutions to avoid these pitfalls. The areas we will discuss are: Developing a Solid Data Strategy Sourcing Executive Buy-In Maintaining an Innovative Mindset Developing a Decision Rights Framework Maintaining a Center of Excellence Mindset Identifying and Honoring Critical Data Elements/Classifications Successful data governance requires a holistic approach that addresses both the technical and human aspects of managing data within an organization. Join us to begin your journey to uncover the secrets of successful data governance. After years of experience implementing governance programs, Michelle and John have valuable and unique insights to share.   ABOUT MICHELLE MOORE: Michelle is a transformation specialist with extensive experience in the design, planning and execution of Digital and Operational Transformation; Operational Management; Data Management & Governance for large, multi-national organizations. She has a passion for enabling business strategies through People, Process, Data, and Technology aligned to deliver Operational Excellence through collaboration and cultural change management.   ABOUT JOHN WILLS: John has 30+ years of deep data domain expertise. Analytics, metadata, data quality, data integration, master data management, profiling, data modeling, etc. He has had the honor of being able to apply that knowledge by helping lead and grow several software startups and consulting practices. Learn more about John at Prentice Gate Advisors     Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/  Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Join us for an illuminating virtual event in our AI series, "The Art of the Possible: Putting LLMs to Work for You," where cutting-edge insights meet practical applications. Delve into the transformative world of Large Language Models (LLMs) with an educational introduction and get an up-to-the-minute understanding of the capabilities that make these AI marvels tick. Led by Gregg Burke from Stellar, this event goes beyond theory to showcase real-world examples across various industries. Explore high-level instances of how different verticals harness the power of LLMs today to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and unlock novel opportunities for growth. We will save time for a dynamic Q&A session and open forum, where your questions and curiosities can take center stage. Seize this chance to gain insights, share thoughts, and explore the vast potential of LLMs with industry peers and AI enthusiasts. Don't miss "The Art of the Possible: Putting LLMs to Work for You." Reserve your spot now for this enlightening virtual and free event.   ABOUT GREGG BURKE: Gregg is an expert in exploring customers business problems and providing unique technology solutions to enable growth, customer value, and cost optimization. He is a business intelligence expert, designing data structures that enable high value business insights and outcomes. Gregg has been a critical part of driving growth at leading technology businesses including Nimble Storage, Nutanix, and AI/business analytics leader, ThoughtSpot. He has powered customer solutions across healthcare, CPG, retail, and financial services always focusing on meaningful outcomes for customers.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Business intelligence (BI) used to be so simple - in theory anyway. Integrate and copy data from your transactional systems into a specialized relational database, apply BI reporting and query tools and add business users. Job done. No longer. Analytics, big data and an array of diverse technologies have changed everything. More importantly, business is insisting on ever more value, ever faster from information and from IT in general. A digital business demands that business and IT work together. Business unIntelligence reflects the new reality that in today's socially complex and rapidly changing world, business decisions must be based on a combination of rational and intuitive thinking. Integrating cues from diverse information sources and tacit knowledge, decision makers create unique meaning to innovate heuristically at the speed of thought. This book provides a wealth of new models that business and IT can use together to design support systems for tomorrow's successful organizations.   ABOUT THE BOOK: Great news! We are offering attendees a 25% off discount code, courtesy of Barry himself. Please use code: BlInsights25 to access this discount. More information and book sales can be found here.   ABOUT BARRY DEVLIN: Dr. Barry Devlin, one of the earliest proponents of data warehousing, goes back to basics to explore how the modern trinity of information, process and people must be reinvented and restructured to deliver the value, insight and innovation required by modern businesses. From here, he develops a series of novel architectural models that provide a new foundation for holistic information use across the entire business. From discovery to analysis and from decision making to action taking, he defines a fully integrated, closed-loop business environment. Covering every aspect of business analytics, big data, collaborative working and more, this book takes over where BI ends to deliver the definitive framework for information use in the coming years.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

In this dynamic session, we will dive into the exciting realm of Generative AI and explore its immense potential when combined with a product management mindset. This Thought Leadership session will demystify common myths surrounding Generative AI and shed light on the risks associated with its implementation. We will provide actionable insights on how to integrate Generative AI seamlessly into your business, enabling you to stay ahead of the curve. Key topics to be covered: Dispelling Myths: Understanding the Realities of Generative AI Risk Mitigation: Strategies to Safely Implement Generative AI in your Organization Integrating Generative AI into your Business: Best Practices and Case Studies Will Generative AI Take Human Jobs? Exploring the Coexistence of Humans and AI Unleashing Human Potential: How Generative AI Can Transform the Value of Human Output   ABOUT MUKUL: As a senior product leader, Mukul is driven by the potential of ethical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning products to improve outcomes for customers. He believes transformative innovation in any organization is possible through a product-led culture built on the foundations of Design Thinking and Lean Product Management. He is fascinated about the marketing platforms of the future that will be unlocked through Experimentation sciences, AI-generated conversion optimization, Multi-channel recommendation engines, and digital marketing analytics. Mukul Kishore on LinkedIn   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

The world of wealth management is rapidly changing. To stay ahead, you need to collect the right data and truly understand it so that you can personalize your communications and better speak to your clients. At our event, "Using Analytics to Unlock Client Insights in Wealth Management," you will learn how to embrace modern analytics technologies to acquire new clients and enhance relationships with the ones you already have. During the event, you will discover: The five pillars of a modern analytics program and how they apply specifically to wealth management. How to pair qualitative client journeys with quantitative data to create more targeted marketing campaigns and gain insights into client behavior. The importance of using data to personalize the client experience and improve client retention. Strategies for embracing modern analytics technologies, including AI and ML, to better speak to the newer demographics in the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the power of data analytics and stay competitive in today's ever-evolving wealth management landscape. Our Panelists: Ann McCabe brings a wealth of experience in Digital Strategy and Technology, with a hyper-focus on using analytics to crack the client code. She fits most comfortably at the intersection of Digital Marketing, Commerce, Content Management, User Experience, Loyalty, and Analytics. Anna Navarette works as the Director, Sales & Marketing Solutions Lead, at Cresset Capital, a boutique family office and private wealth management firm serving CEO Founders, Entrepreneurs, Partners, Wealth Creators, HNW and multi-generational families across the nation. Mike Lampa is an accomplished transformation agent, with a specialty in modernizing enterprise Data and Analytics Programs. Mike's expertise lies in the selection and implementation of modern technology tools, platforms, and tactical migration road maps.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Join us for a lively and engaging virtual happy hour conversation about the exciting possibilities of Generative AI. We will discuss Generative AI in concept, practical use, ethics, benefits and drawbacks. During this interactive event, our panelists and audience will collaboratively explore the potential of Generative AI and discuss the pros and cons of this rapidly-evolving technology. Whether you're a seasoned AI expert or simply curious about the latest trends in technology, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the potential benefits and pitfalls of Generative AI. Panelists: Mike Lampa, Chief Analytics Officer, Great Data Minds Bruce Bugbee, VP of Data Science, CaliberMind Tyler Allbritton, Managing Director, AEGroup Bill Franks, Chief Analytics Officer + Author, Various Positions   Our audience will have ample opportunity to get involved in the conversation and ask their burning questions - or share their passionate opinions - about Generative AI. Want to see a copy of the chat log from this event? Email your request to info@greatdataminds.com.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds  

Starburst: A Data Lake Analytics Platform Starburst Galaxy is a fully-managed data lake analytics platform designed for handling petabyte-scale data sets in and around your lake. Discover, govern, transform, and analyze all your cloud data from a single scalable platform.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4070... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

RightData: Your End to End Data Integrations & DataOps Solution RightData is a trusted total software company that empowers end-to-end capabilities for data management, analytics, and machine learning needs using modern data lakehouse and data observability frameworks. The combination of Dextrus software for data integration and the RDt for data quality and observability provides a comprehensive DevOps to DataOps approach. With a commitment to no-code software, RightData increases speed to market and provides significant cost savings to its customers.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4070... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

ThoughtSpot: Augmented Business Intelligence, Supporting an Alternative to Data Visualizations With ThoughtSpot, business people can type a simple Google-like search to instantly analyze billions of rows of data, and leverage artificial intelligence to get trusted, relevant insights pushed to them as answers to thousands of questions they might not have thought to ask. ThoughtSpot is simple enough for any business person to use, yet powerful enough to handle even the largest, most complex enterprise data without sacrificing speed, security, or governance.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4070... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

DataRobot: Empowering YOU to Leverage Augmented Intelligence DataRobot was founded in 2012 to democratize access to AI. Today, DataRobot is the AI Cloud leader, delivering a unified platform for all users, all data types, and all environments to accelerate delivery of AI to production for every organization. DataRobot enables organizations to leverage the transformational power of AI by delivering the world's only AI Cloud platform combined with an AI-native strategic success team to help customers rapidly turn data into value.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun...   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4070... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

With all of the layoffs in tech over the last few months, we wanted to host an event that is dedicated to those who are either looking for work now or want to be considered as a potential contractual hire on a per-project basis. Here at Great Data Minds we are always running new data and analytics projects for our clients, and often source outside, independent consultants to lend their expertise and experience on these temporary projects. Join us for this virtual event where we will share a high-level view of our Independent Consultant practice, including: What projects we generally place people on How the process works What being an Independent Contractor with GDM is like (from a Solutions Architect that is currently doing it) How to submit your info for consideration This event is perfect for anyone interested in taking on data and analytics projects on a contract basis. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more and potentially join our team! *Pro Tip: Before you join this session, please fill out our Independent Consultant Survey to help us better understand what sort of work you do and how we might be able to fit you in.     Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/commun... Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4070... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

The speed of business in today's fast-paced landscape demands we find ways to improve outcomes while shortening the time-to-market for analytics projects. To effectively bridge the age-old information gap between the business and IT, accurate and robust analytics requirements must be identified. Better requirements = better analytics = better data-driven organizations. We all know that it is the data-driven organizations that are poised to thrive in 2023 and beyond. We believe that a key way to make this possible is through Behavior-Driven Design. Join this candid conversation between GDM CEO Julie Burroughs and CAO Mike Lampa as they discuss why they are so passionate about this practice. If you've been meaning to take your requirements gathering skills to a new level in 2023, this is the session for you.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grea... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - GDM: Humans LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12391... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

In today's world, security is a top concern for many businesses, and rightfully so. It seems like we can't go a week without hearing about the latest large-scale hack or breach that makes national news. As data and analytics professionals, it is critical that we know enough about data architecture and security basics to be able to 1. speak intelligently about our systems and 2. have confidence that our data set up is secure. Join this important conversation to learn the fundamentals (direct from the experts) about locking your data down, knowing how to use your cloud vendor tools and resources, logging what matters, tailoring automations, and more.   ABOUT SCALESEC: Founded in 2015 by Marsha and Aaron Wilson, ScaleSec is driven to help companies create or enhance their cloud security capabilities by diving deep, offering hands-on service delivered by highly experienced and empathetic compliance-focused professionals. Their mission is to bring their ‘A' game to every engagement to provide their clients with low friction security by replacing roadblocks with guardrails and ensuring good security behaviors.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grea... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - GDM: Humans LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12391... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

We all can agree that web and mobile applications offer a great way to automate business processes. However, there is another important value that can be gleaned from the app, and it's arguably just as important - the data. And beyond just collecting data on an app, have you considered using the app as a way of sharing data? Presenting analytics insights via expensive reporting tools is not always the right solution. Modern options have arisen that allow you to access your data in the places it makes the most sense (aka NOT in a password-protected dashboard). So - soup to nuts business process automation and business performance observation, all from your application. A lovely use of the technology and tools at hand. But - how do you make that happen? Join this informative session to learn how best-in-class apps blend intention and intuition to automate the front-end business needs, collect the right data at the right time, and offer up a natural integration of the 'analytics last mile'. We will explore: Data-Specific Use Cases for UI Designing for the Right End User (Effective Design Features by Persona) Solutions for Embedded Analytics   SPECIAL GUEST: Amanda Moriuchi Amanda Moriuchi is the CEO of AppIt Ventures, a Colorado-born, female-owned, Top Denver App Development Company. Moriuchi is passionate about the way technology can improve businesses and lives and has dedicated her career to helping organizations not only scale but thrive through the thoughtful fusion of people and tech. She is the Founder of the successful meetup, Denver Women in Tech, and continues to be a prominent figure in the startup and entrepreneurial community as well as in the greater tech community. Moriuchi's recent accolades include being nominated for the 20th Annual APEX CEO of the Year Award and securing AppIt Ventures as a Finalist for Denver Business Journal's Fast 50 Awards. When Amanda isn't with her clients or co-workers, she's probably checking out the latest Denver restaurant with her husband, traveling with family, or goofing off with her friends.

Derrick Garrett is a man of many talents. He produced and engineered records for iconic R+B groups like K-Ci & JoJo and Bobby Brown, as well as many jazz artists such as Roy Hargrove and Sonny Rolins. He is the Founder & CEO of Roundhouse Multimedia, which creates immersive music environments for luxury brands. And most recently, Derrick founded Zoundz Music For Pets, an app-based music solution. Zoundz helps pet professionals and pet parents calm anxious dogs and cats, using species-specific music composed specifically based on research findings on pet behavior. The launch of Zoundz has opened Derrick's eyes to the real need for, and power behind, the practical use of data and analytics to inform the science behind the Zoundz application. Join us as we hear more about Derrick's incredible journey and his realization that data and analytics are the key to a successful start-up. Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grea... - LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013... - GDM: Humans LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12391... - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

Let us know if this sounds familiar: A company invests in a great new piece of data analytics technology and spends time and resources getting it set up. A roll out ensues and then... nothing. It doesn't get adopted by the business users and the 'investment' heads towards 'sunk cost'. Why is this such a common story and what can we do to change it? Turns out, data analytics professionals have more power to change this than they may think. Join our conversation with special guest Lee Feinberg as he shares practical advice on how to use data to tell stories that get business users engaged. Lee has created a robust career around helping organizations stop needlessly struggling with data literacy. He is an expert at teaching people how to consolidate and effectively present large amounts of data.   ABOUT LEE: For the last 15 years Lee has been helping people and businesses change the way they present and consume data. He is the author of the internationally recognized eBook "Rewrite Your Charts Into Data Stories". He has run analytics team and helped data megaliths like Verizon and Ford Motor Company improve how they look at data. He led Nokia's Decision Planning and Visualization practice where he launched Tableau 5.0 (yes, 5.0) worldwide, and then became a Tableau partner in 2012.

ABOUT THIS EVENT These days, data & analytics leaders hold key importance for guiding their organizations toward digital transformation and evolution. They are the lighthouses that help direct their organizations toward the incredible value that is unlocked through the leverage of properly-run data and analytic programs. But, they are also are humans, and just like many of us, they must work through conflict, company politics, time zone changes and other challenges. ABOUT THIS SERIES Please join us for our new monthly Leadership Perspective Series where we talk to some of the greatest data & analytics leaders across the globe. These quick, slide-free discussions will highlight the leader's perspectives, challenges and triumphs. What are they working on? How do they keep their heads above water? What creative approaches they are using to bring a data-driven culture to the forefront of their organizations? THIS MONTH'S FEATURE This month we will feature Heidi Bailey, the VP of Futures & A.I. for The Integer Group, Dallas. In our work at Great Data Minds, we are constantly looking for organizations that are innovating. After meeting with Heidi, we began to understand that she and her team were doing just that. With AI/ML at the core of their customer data solutions, Integer Group stands out in the marketplace. Please join us as we talk to Heidi about her approach to innovation, what hurdles she had to overcome, and how she continues to keep pace with modern data solutions. MORE ABOUT HEIDI Heidi is a visionary by nature – relentlessly reimagining process, models and ways of doing things. Heidi sees technology not as a human-replacement tool, but as a chance to extend our capabilities. Enhance reach. Expand thinking. Heidi has a BA in International Business, with minors in Chemistry and German, from Texas Tech University. She holds certificates for Futurist Thinking through the Institute for the Future and Digital Acceleration from Southern Methodist University. She is an unabashed sneaker-collecting, travel-loving, coffee enthusiast and has dedicated her life's work to understanding and predicting what's next. Except when it comes to her daughter's next sentence. That's always a surprise.

INTRODUCING, PRIVITAR: The Privitar Modern Data Provisioning Platform enables self-service access to data that users can trust is safe for their purpose. Streamlined data registration, access and approvals come together with policy-based data protections to promote responsible data use. FLOW OF THE EVENT: We will kick off with a brief overview of Privitar and explore the urgent need for modern data provisioning in today's data-driven and privacy-conscious world. From there we will showcase Privitar's technology, with a deep dive on: What it takes to provide safe and meaningful data without friction or delay What it takes to provide protected data that retains all its analytical value Why everything you know about context will help match data protection to your business use and compliance goals We will maintain an open forum for audience questions throughout the presentation, with specifically reserved time at the end for a formal Q+A. Join us for this interactive discussion and walk away with a deeper understanding of one of today's most critical pieces of tech.

It seems like now (more than ever) there are many Americans who feel a strong desire to pack up their laptops and take their remote jobs overseas. There are benefits and drawbacks to doing this, and we've gathered an expert panel of wonder women who are already living this dream. Join us to hear the pros and cons of become an expat or a digital nomad. Our special guests: Patricia Klauer - Leadership Team Member @ Future Capital - Expat Residing in Mexico Christine Carpentier - MDM Architect / Solution Architect @ Elite DW Consulting - Expat Residing in Italy Cyd Crouse - Executive Advisor @ The Shift Network - Expat Residing in the Netherlands Julie Burroughs - CEO @ GDM + GDMIL - Nomad soon to be residing in Slovenia Topics we will cover: Work Limitations - Time Management Across Time Zones Visa Limitations Amazing Experiences Recommendations if you are considering being an Nomad or Expat   ABOUT GDM: Humans Great Data Minds is committed to helping promote, educate and inspire the people that make up the life of the data community. We are creating an inclusive space with events and discussions that feature humans of all walks of life, from around the world.

INTRODUCING, CASTOR: Castor is a collaborative, automated data discovery and catalog tool that was specifically designed to help you spend less time fumbling around to find and understand your data. Castor has recently secured $23.5M Series-A and brought aboard a healthy portfolio of customers that include Canva, Deliveroo, and RentTheRunway. Castor redesigns how data professionals collaborate by providing a single source of truth to reference and document all data-related knowledge within your company. Inspired by internal tools created by Uber, Airbnb, Lyft, and Spotify, Castor has developed a plug & play solution that deploys in minutes to drive value for companies of all sizes who are modernizing their data practice. FLOW OF THE EVENT: First, we will kick off with a brief overview of Castor and explore the evolution of data catalog 3.0. From there we will showcase Castor's technology, with a deep dive look at: How Castor connects to your BI infrastructure, automates popularity, unlocks query history, and provides rich lineage at the table and column level for discovery & impact analysis How Castor centralizes, simplifies, and automates painful documentation tasks Why Castor is designed for Viral Adoption across business and technical teams We will maintain an open forum for audience questions throughout the presentation, with specifically reserved time at the end for a formal Q+A. Join us for this interactive discussion and walk away with a deeper understanding of one of today's most elevated pieces of tech.

Data analytics leaders are key to their organizations. Join the conversation with amazing leaders who share their powerful perspectives. These days, data & analytics leaders hold key importance for guiding their organizations toward digital transformation and evolution. They are the lighthouses that help direct their organizations toward the incredible value that is unlocked through the leverage of properly-run data and analytic programs. But, they are also are humans, and just like many of us, they must work through conflict, company politics, time zone changes and other challenges. Please join us for our new monthly Leadership Perspective Series where we talk to some of the greatest data & analytics leaders across the globe. These quick, slide-free discussions will highlight the leader's perspectives, challenges and triumphs. What are they working on? How do they keep their heads above water? What creative approaches they are using to bring a data-driven culture to the forefront of their organizations? This month we will feature Laura Merrick, Sr. Director of eSolutions at Medical Home Network (MHN). Laura's area of excellence is where data meets adoption to drive transformation that improves patient outcomes in the Healthcare industry. In this candid, slide-free session she will share insights and personal stories around that journey. Laura will also touch upon MHN's mission to adopt the HL7® FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard and to provide an open, flexible and extensible Healthcare Interoperability architecture built upon the Google Cloud Healthcare API.   ABOUT LAURA: Laura Merrick is an experienced Program and Product Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. She has strong program and project management professional skills in Nonprofit Organizations, U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Public Speaking, Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), and Healthcare Management.

In this multi-week program you will receive an extended free trial of DataRobot, the best-in-class Artificial Intelligence Cloud Platform. What is Armchair Analytics? Armchair Analytics refers to the group of data analytics pioneers who like to explore technology on their own schedule, with their own agenda and use cases. These are self-directed learners who like to get in and go deep, to create their own unique pathway of learning a new technology platform. After this self-directed learning phase, you will idea share with other members of the cohort during the Deep Dive session.

Delivering an effective data-driven presentation to a nontechnical live audience isn't the same as discussing technical details with peers. You must be purposeful and diligent if you want to develop a presentation that conveys a compelling story while simultaneously avoiding myriad traps that undercut your credibility and limit your impact. Join Mike Lampa, GDM CAO, as he interviews Bill Franks on his new book, Winning The Room, that is specifically designed for the data practitioner to use during presentation development. Just like athletes continue to practice basic skills throughout their careers, it is also necessary to constantly refresh yourself on how to create and deliver data-driven information effectively and to routinely practice the basics. Join us to learn how!   ABOUT BILL FRANKS: Bill Franks is the Director of the Center For Statistics and Analytical Research within the School of Data Science and Analytics at Kennesaw State University. In this role, he helps companies and governmental agencies pair with faculty and student resources to further research in the area of analytics and data science. He is also Chief Analytics Officer for The International Institute For Analytics (IIA) and serves on the advisory board of ActiveGraf, Aspirent, DataPrime, DataSeers, and Kavi Global. ​Bill continues to provide perspective on trends in the analytics, data science, AI, and big data space to help organizations understand how to further their analytics and data science efforts. More information and book sales can be found here.

During the Covid lock down, many people were inspired to use their free time to try new things. Steve Neat, the GM of Alation in EMEA was no exception; he took up cycling. Though of course he was intimately familiar with the strong benefits that the Alation data catalog offers, he had never really experienced these benefits for himself in such a clear-cut way. Listen is as he shares his unique story.   ABOUT STEVE NEAT: A software industry executive and sales leader with over 30 years of experience helping leading global enterprises to maximize the business value of their IT investments and data assets. Successfully assisted high-growth companies like Oracle and Siebel to establish their UK sales operations, transformed the commercial sales organisations at SAP and SAS, and successfully scaled early-stage, VC-backed start-ups like Roambi and Collibra in the EMEA market. Experienced in building and managing direct (enterprise and inside) and indirect sales teams by attracting, motivating and leading some of the best talent in the industry. Operating internationally across all vertical industry sectors, and accomplished in SaaS, Cloud, ERP, CRM, BI, analytics, mobile and data intelligence propositions.   ABOUT ALATION: Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions including data search & discovery, data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation. Alation's initial offering dominates the data catalog market. Thanks to its powerful Behavioral Analysis Engine, inbuilt collaboration capabilities, and open interfaces, Alation combines machine learning with human insight to successfully tackle even the most demanding challenges in data and metadata management. More than 330 enterprises drive data culture, improve decision making, and realize business outcomes with Alation including AbbVie, American Family Insurance, Cisco, Exelon, Fifth Third Bank, Finnair, Munich Re, NASDAQ, New Balance, Parexel, Pfizer, US Foods, and Vistaprint. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces list and is backed by leading venture capitalists including Blackstone, Costanoa, Data Collective, Dell Technologies, Icon, ISAI Cap, Riverwood, Salesforce, Sanabil, Sapphire, and Snowflake Ventures. For more information, visit alation.com.

In this thought-provoking conversation we will chat with Matthew James Bailey, international authority on AI and its ethical implications. Artificial Intelligence is a fascinating aspect of today's world. However, there is a gaping lack of safety guardrails or a proper framework to help guide the companies that are programming the AI. Matthew James Bailey is on a mission to change this. He has developed a new world vision for how we can build an ethical framework that brings humans and computers together in a safe and future-proofed way. ABOUT MATTHEW: Matthew is an internationally recognised pioneer and leader in AI-centric futures, AI, Global AI Ethics, IoT, Smart Cities and Innovation. His extraordinary leadership is widely acknowledged throughout governments and the private sector. Matthew has been classified by the US government as “A Person of Extraordinary Ability”. He is an entrepreneur, coach, advisor, visiting scholar and speaker. He has enjoyed meeting famous pioneers such as Steve Wozniak, Sir David Attenborough, John P Milton, Professor Stephen Hawking. He has advised prime ministers, ministers, under secretaries, officials of G7 countries, and many more. Matthew is also a Visiting Scholar to The National Institute of Aerospace (and NASA). He is the author of the book Inventing World 3.0: Evolutionary Ethics for Artificial Intelligence and he runs the consultancy AI Ethics.World.

Join Mike Lampa as he interviews Peter Jackson about his bestselling book "Data Driven Business Transformation." Data Driven Business Transformation illustrates how to find the secrets to fast adaptation and disruptive origination hidden in your data and how to use them to capture market share. Digitalisation – or the Digital Revolution – was the first step in an evolving process of analysis and improvement in the operations and administration of commerce. The popular author team of Caroline Carruthers and Peter Jackson, two global leaders in data transformation and education, pick up the conversation here at the next evolutionary step where data from these digital systems generates value, and really use data science to produce tangible results.   ABOUT CARRUTHERS + JACKSON: Carruthers and Jackson was founded by global leaders in data transformation, Caroline Carruthers, and Peter Jackson, to support organisations to fully drive the value of their data. With so many exciting developments being made around innovations, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, organisations first need to get their data right to ensure the right foundations. At Carruthers and Jackson, we place data literacy at the heart, ensuring an organisational wide approach to data transformation. As authors of best-selling books Data Driven Business Transformation and The Chief Data Officer's Playbook, Caroline Carruthers, and Peter Jackson, embed their principles, models, practical, hands on approach combined with their years of experience in leading data driven businesses, to transform organisations across the world.   More information and book sales can be found here.

In this Thought Leadership conversation, we will meet with Kent Graziano, founder of The Data Warrior, LLC. In his lustrous career, Kent had carved out a very interesting niche for himself as a community evangelist in the world of data analytics. We will explore the value that community evangelists bring to the industry as independent thought leaders (and why as a data practitioner, you should consider evangelism, too). In Kent's particular story, after many years of being an outspoken Oracle evangelist, Kent turned the full force of his attention to Snowflake, thereby becoming something of a public "Oracle Outcast". We will explore with Kent one of his most-asked questions: "What made you turn so quickly to Snowflake (before they IPO'ed) after 30 years of being a independent community leader with Oracle?" Join this slide-free, 30-min video call to learn more about Kent and his journey, and how to become a thriving software community evangelist.   ABOUT KENT: Kent Graziano is a man of many passions. DATA ANALYTICS // He is an internationally recognized industry expert in Cloud and Agile Data Warehousing as well an award winning author and speaker in the areas of data modeling, data warehousing, and data architecture. He has over 35 years of experience, including more than two decades designing data warehousing and business intelligence solutions (in multiple industries). He has developed and led many successful software and data warehouse implementation teams, including multiple agile DW/BI teams. AUTHOR // Kent has also written dozens of articles and given hundreds of presentations (both nationally and internationally). He co-authored multiple books related to data modeling including "The Data Model Resource Book" (with Bill Inmon and Len Silverston) and "The Business of Data Vault Modeling" (with Dan Linstedt). He was also co-editor of Dan's book "Super Charge Your Data Warehouse", the technical book about Data Vault Modeling. In addition, he is the author of four Kindle format data warehouse and data modeling related books, all available on Amazon.com. Kent is now working on compiling a foodie photo book with pictures taken during his recent years of travel around the US and the globe while working for Snowflake. MARTIAL ARTS // Kent has been practicing and teaching traditional Chang Hun (non-Olympic) Tae Kwon Do for over 40 years (which is actually longer than he's been doing databases and data modeling).

An End-to-End Platform for Smart Data Pipelines StreamSets DataOps Platform enables data engineers and ETL developers to build, run, monitor and manage smart data pipelines. Spend your time building and innovating, instead of managing to tool limitations with a single design experience for all patterns (batch, CDC, ETL and streaming), a single pane of glass for management and control, and resilient pipelines that seamlessly handle data drift and reduce breakages by 80%. StreamSets abstracts away the complexity of data engineering, so you can quickly deliver what the business needs through a drag-and-drop experience.

Augmented Business Intelligence, Supporting an Alternative to Data Visualizations With ThoughtSpot, business people can type a simple Google-like search to instantly analyze billions of rows of data, and leverage artificial intelligence to get trusted, relevant insights pushed to them as answers to thousands of questions they might not have thought to ask. ThoughtSpot is simple enough for any business person to use, yet powerful enough to handle even the largest, most complex enterprise data without sacrificing speed, security, or governance.

The Analytics Engine for Data Mesh Unlock the value of distributed data by making it fast and easy to access, no matter where it lives. Starburst Enterprise, based on open source Trino (formerly PrestoSQL) is the fastest SQL-based MPP query engine. We give your team a common query tool, abstracted from the systems that store your data, that gives them the ability to run analytics on data where it lives. No data movement or copies required.

Empowering YOU to Leverage Augmented Intelligence DataRobot was founded in 2012 to democratize access to AI. Today, DataRobot is the AI Cloud leader, delivering a unified platform for all users, all data types, and all environments to accelerate delivery of AI to production for every organization. DataRobot enables organizations to leverage the transformational power of AI by delivering the world's only AI Cloud platform combined with an AI-native strategic success team to help customers rapidly turn data into value.

Let AI, Embedded in the Alation Product do the Cumbersome Data Discovery Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions including data search & discovery, data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation. Alation's initial offering dominates the data catalog market. Thanks to its powerful Behavioral Analysis Engine, inbuilt collaboration capabilities, and open interfaces, Alation combines machine learning with human insight to successfully tackle even the most demanding challenges in data and metadata management. More than 330 enterprises drive data culture, improve decision making, and realize business outcomes with Alation including AbbVie, American Family Insurance, Cisco, Exelon, Fifth Third Bank, Finnair, Munich Re, NASDAQ, New Balance, Parexel, Pfizer, US Foods, and Vistaprint. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces list and is backed by leading venture capitalists including Blackstone, Costanoa, Data Collective, Dell Technologies, Icon, ISAI Cap, Riverwood, Salesforce, Sanabil, Sapphire, and Snowflake Ventures. For more information, visit alation.com. 

The Database for the Data-Intensive Era SingleStore is a distributed, relational, SQL database management system that features ANSI SQL support and is known for speed in data ingest, transaction processing, and query processing. SingleStore is the ideal all-in-one database for operational analytics and AI/ML-powered applications that requires fast data ingest, high performance queries and elastic scaling with familiar relational SQL. SingleStore is dedicated to helping businesses adapt more quickly, embrace diverse data and accelerate innovations.

Join GDM and the co-founders of Ternary Data, Joe Reis and Matt Housley, as we explore the 3 key things that data engineers need to know in 2022 (and beyond). We will explore the top technologies that are a must-know, the technical skills that can make or break the job, and concepts/methodologies that are hyper relevant to the data engineers day-to-day. Grab your coffee and join us for this slide-free discussion that can help new engineers up-level their game and seasoned engineers find renewed inspiration.   ABOUT MATT + JOE: Matt and Joe fondly consider themselves "recovering data scientists". They are the authors of Fundamentals of Data Engineering, which is being published by O'Reilly Media later this year.   ABOUT TERNARY DATA: Ternary Data is a data engineering & data architecture consulting firm led by veteran data engineers, data scientists, and college professors. Rest assured that you're dealing with people who have deep, real-world experience (and the battle scars to prove it). Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small.

These days, data & analytics leaders hold key importance for guiding their organizations toward digital transformation and evolution. They are the lighthouses that help direct their organizations toward the incredible value that is unlocked through the leverage of properly-run data and analytic programs. But, they are also are humans, and just like many of us, they must work through conflict, company politics, time zone changes and other challenges. Please join us for our new monthly Leadership Perspective Series where we talk to some of the greatest data & analytics leaders across the globe. These quick, slide-free discussions will highlight the leader's perspectives, challenges and triumphs. What are they working on? How do they keep their heads above water? What creative approaches they are using to bring a data-driven culture to the forefront of their organizations? This month we will feature Borut Olenik, Director of Business Intelligence at Zavarovalnica Triglav, a Slovenia-based insurance company. We are honored to have met with Borut in Slovenia last summer. He is a caring leader and outspoken evangelist for proper data analytics practices and methodologies. Join us as we talk to Borut about his goals for 2022, his team, the tech culture in Slovenia and what he is doing to move data analytics forward, not only at Triglav Insurance, but also in his country.   ABOUT BORUT: Borut carries a natural optimism and is genuinely excited about technological innovation. He is driven to help stakeholders make better decisions using information derived from data. For Borut this goes beyond just business decisions, he believes that data can (and should) help inform personal decisions as well. At Zavarovalnica Triglav, d.d. Borut serves as a director in the Business Intelligence (BI). He is responsible for the development of a world-class business intelligence system. With his vast knowledge of business intelligence process (data analysis, data modeling, data visualization) and technology (including data warehouse, business intelligence tools, machine learning, etc.) he is happy to help decision makers get the information they need to work more confidently and purposefully.

Join GDM and Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at Thoughtspot, as we dust off our crystal ball and take a peek into the future of data analytics in the coming year. Cindi will share her predictions for what we can expect in our ever-changing, always dynamic world of the modern data cloud.   ABOUT CINDI: Cindi Howson is the Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot and host of The Data Chief podcast. Cindi is an analytics and BI thought leader and expert with a flair for bridging business needs with technology. As Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, she advises top clients on data strategy and best practices to becoming data- driven, influences ThoughtSpot's product strategy, and is the host of The Data Chief podcast. Cindi was previously a Gartner research Vice President, as the lead author for the data and analytics maturity model and analytics and BI Magic Quadrant, and a popular keynote speaker. She introduced new research in data and AI for good, NLP/BI Search, and augmented analytics and brought both the BI bake offs and innovation panels to Gartner globally.

Join Mike Lampa as he interviews Caroline Carruthers about her bestselling book "The Chief Data Officer's Playbook". Written by two of the world's leading experts in data driven transformation, it addresses the changes that have taken place in ‘data', in the role of the ‘CDO', and the expectations and ambitions of organisations. Most importantly, it will place the role of the CDO into the context of a c-suite player for organisations that wish to recover quickly and with long-term stability from the current global economic downturn.   ABOUT CARRUTHERS + JACKSON: Carruthers and Jackson was founded by global leaders in data transformation, Caroline Carruthers, and Peter Jackson, to support organisations to fully drive the value of their data. With so many exciting developments being made around innovations, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, organisations first need to get their data right to ensure the right foundations. At Carruthers and Jackson, we place data literacy at the heart, ensuring an organisational wide approach to data transformation. As authors of best-selling books Data Driven Business Transformation and The Chief Data Officer's Playbook, Caroline Carruthers, and Peter Jackson, embed their principles, models, practical, hands on approach combined with their years of experience in leading data driven businesses, to transform organisations across the world.   More information and book sales can be found here.

Do you want to become a master of the most agile and resilient design for building analytics applications? If so, you need to know about the Unified Star Schema (USS) approach, and you are in luck because we're sitting down with the team that wrote the book on it - literally. The USS has many benefits over traditional dimensional modeling. Witness the power of the USS as a single star schema that serves as a foundation for all present and future business requirements of your organization. Data warehouse legend Bill Inmon and data warehouse expert, Francesco Puppini, explain step-by-step why the USS approach is the preferred approach for business intelligence designs today, and how to use this approach through many examples. Join our conversation with Bill and Francesco to get the story behind the book and see the value live in action. If you would like to review the book prior or after the event, you can find it at: https://www.amazon.com/Unified-Star-Schema-Resilient-Warehouse-ebook-dp-B08KQF3QL7/dp/B08KQF3QL7/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=

These days, data & analytics leaders hold key importance for guiding their organizations toward digital transformation and evolution. They are the lighthouses that help direct their organizations toward the incredible value that is unlocked through the leverage of properly-run data and analytic programs. But, they are also are humans, and just like many of us, they must work through conflict, company politics, time zone changes and other challenges. Please join us for our new monthly Leadership Perspective Series where we talk to some of the greatest data & analytics leaders across the globe. These quick, slide-free discussions will highlight the leader's perspectives, challenges and triumphs. What are they working on? How do they keep their heads above water? What creative approaches they are using to bring a data-driven culture to the forefront of their organizations? This month, we will feature Khaled Chowdhury, Global Director of Data & Analytics at CMC Materials. Khaled will share how he (based in Singapore) manages an American company's globally dispersed team. He will also explain his unique "Analytics Underground" program and how it is ushering in some great change at CMC Materials.

Please join Mike Lampa, Great Data Minds Chief Analytics Officer as he interviews Patty Klauer for an intriguing Executive Insights discussion. Mike and Patty will discuss the ethical concerns around the collection and use of individual psychographic data. They will also explore issues around online marketing, social media practices and how/why we all need to develop 'attention literacy'. Although social media has inspired new levels of connection and brought heaps of new entertainment to our daily lives, it has also come under major review for issues around data privacy and lasting negative psychological effects. Patty will share her invigorating ideas around “The Attention Economy” and draw awareness to the fact that your attention is valuable. Valuable enough that companies of all sizes engage in behind-the-scenes bidding wars to get your eyes on their messages. Patty believes that we can flip the current advertising model on its head to better respect the individual (and their personal data) who are targeted by companies that are pushing their advertising messages. Join this passionate discussion to unpack not only the concerns but also the solutions that could help move our society forward towards maintaining a balanced relationship with social media. ABOUT PATTY Patty is a long-time data guru who uses her technical expertise to identify solutions to large-scale societal issues. She is currently the Principal Consultant at Global Data Strategy and sits on the Leadership Team at Future Capital. Future Capital is committed to activating the power at the nexus of consciousness and capital for the purpose of societal transformation. Patty is a part of the core team that guides the joint exploration in the power of our personal and collective attention and how through our attention we create the systems that form the fabric of our society.

Please join Mike Lampa, Great Data Minds Chief Analytics Officer, as he interviews Matt Krusemark (CEO of Kspatial) and Brian Timoney (Owner and Geospatial Data Architect at The Timoney Group) for an intriguing Executive Insights discussion. This session will open your eyes to the new and improved world of readily available/accessible geospatial data. If you think of geospatial data as elusive, niche, or really hard to work with, this session is for you. Gone are the days when you needed a geospatial expert to help you work with the data, as the old barriers to getting started with geospatial data have gone away: Geospatial support is not just in your BI software - it's likely baked into your enterprise database, data warehouse, and some of your favorite Cloud-native tools like your Sales and CRM software. Maps are becoming more commoditized/mainstream and the data has been essentially unlocked as a means to solve business problems. Matt Krusemark and Brian Timoney are experts on the nuances of geospatial data. They will share simple tips and tricks for leveraging the tools and the people you already have in house (likely without a new investment). They will also explore using 3rd party data - both where to get it and how to use it - to really drive insights. This will make for a quick ROI exercise to share with your executives so that you have the funding and support to expand into the more complex internal (proprietary) and external (public & commercial) data blending.

​​Please join Julie Burroughs, Great Data Minds CEO and Elaine Marino, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Crossfit, for a fireside chat about the dark truth of Ageism in Technology. Julie and Elaine will react to a number of trending headlines and soundbites about the state of the tech industry and the issues that affect the most seasoned IT employees. They will explore potential causes of Ageism and identify solutions that can help right side this concerning phenomenon.