- CAP Certification Program: What’s on the Exam? - Oct 12, 2016.
We look behind the curtain at the CAP Certification program designed to measure analytics professional’s knowledge across seven unique areas of the analytics process,
Analytics, CAP, Certification, INFORMS
- Humans & Machines Ethics Framework: Assessing Machine Learning Influence - Oct 11, 2016.
Humans & Machines Ethics Canvas’ main goal is to be a guide for critical thinking throughout the ethical decision-making process. It acts as a value system and an ethics framework to assess the influence of machine learning and software development while developing a system for individuals, teams, and organisations.
Advice, Analytics, Challenges, Data Science, Ethics, Machine Learning
- Do Multipliers Trump Big Data Analytics? - Oct 10, 2016.
Multipliers and Big Data analytics are tightly integrated. Multipliers feed into and improve the accuracy of our analytics, while analytics feed into and improve the accuracy of our multipliers. They should be used together at all levels of the organization.
Analytics, Big Data
- Still Searching for ROI in Big Data Analytics? You’re Not Alone! - Oct 7, 2016.
Are businesses getting the ROI they desire given the hype around big data analytics? With all the promises of big data analytics, why are more than half the companies still in the red with respect to analytics investments?
Analytics, Big Data, Data Science, ROI
- Embedded Analytics: The Future of Business Intelligence - Sep 30, 2016.
An overview of the evolution of Business Intelligence, and some insight into where its future lie: embedded analytics.
Analytics, API, Business Intelligence
- Advancing Analytics Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 6 October – Don’t Miss Out - Sep 25, 2016.
Big data, AI, predictive analytics, business transformation… for all things analytics, join us on 6 Oct 2016 to hear from leading thinkers at the 2016 IAPA Australian National Conference, Advancing Analytics. Book your ticket today.
Analytics, Australia, IAPA, Melbourne
- How top companies use data to make wise decisions - Sep 15, 2016.
Lucky people are those who pay attention to patterns and maintain a healthy curiosity. Download JMP Foreword magazine and read about those people.
Analytics, Data Visualization, JMP, Magazine, Statistics
- Advancing Analytics Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 6 October – New Speakers - Sep 15, 2016.
The 2016 IAPA Australian National Conference, Advancing Analytics on 6 October, helps you to get up-to-speed with global advances and experiences from the brightest analytics minds globally and locally. Book your ticket today.
ADMA, Analytics, Australia, IAPA, Melbourne
- University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point: Assistant/Associate Professor - Sep 13, 2016.
Apply for Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Computational Analytics, starting August 2017. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in Data Analytics, and possibly graduate courses in an online MS in Data Science.
Analytics, Faculty, Stevens Point, U. of Wisconsin, WI
- INFORMS New Associate CAP Certification - Sep 13, 2016.
Standing out in the crowd: New Associate CAP Certification enables employers to easily identify top young analytics talent.
Analytics, Certification, INFORMS
- Introducing Dask for Parallel Programming: An Interview with Project Lead Developer - Sep 7, 2016.
Introducing Dask, a flexible parallel computing library for analytics. Learn more about this project built with interactive data science in mind in an interview with its lead developer.
Analytics, Continuum Analytics, Dask, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Parallelism, Python, Scientific Computing
- The Evolution of IoT Edge Analytics: Strategies of Leading Players - Sep 2, 2016.
This article explores the significance and evolution of IoT edge analytics. Since the author believes that hardware capabilities will converge for large vendors, IoT analytics will be the key differentiator.
Analytics, Cisco, Dell, HPE, IBM, Intel, IoT, PMML
- Insurance Analytics Europe, 5-6 October, London, UK - Sep 2, 2016.
The Insurance Analytics Europe Summit will bring together 200+ insurance executives to explore both innovation in the insurance industry and uncover strategies to better use analytics capabilities. Use KD100 code to save on registration.
Analytics, Insurance, London, Summit, UK
- Booking: Data Scientist – Analytics - Aug 31, 2016.
Booking.com is seeking data savvy professionals to join their team of data scientists, to work with stakeholders throughout the company to generate understanding, strategy and suggest actions based on data.
Amsterdam, Analytics, Booking.com, Data Scientist, Netherlands
- KNIME Summit, San Francisco, Sep 14-16, KDnuggets Offer - Aug 29, 2016.
KNIME, a leading open Analytics Platform is holding a first North American summit in San Francisco. Use code SUMMIT_KDNUGGETS to get 10% discount. Early bird rates till Sep 4.
Analytics, CA, Knime, Michael Berthold, San Francisco
- Lubrizol: Analytics Statistician - Aug 25, 2016.
Seeking BS/MS Analytics Statistician to create predictive models, support analytics systems, and consult with data scientists and subject area experts. Open to current candidates and students who graduate in 2017.
Analytics, Cleveland, Lubrizol, OH, Statistician
- Data Science of Reviews: ReviewMeta tool Automatically Detects Unnatural Reviews on Amazon - Aug 23, 2016.
ReviewMeta is a tool that analyzes millions of reviews and helps customers decide which ones to trust. As the dataset grows, so do the insights on unbiased reviews.
Amazon, Analytics, Customer Analytics, Data Mining, Trends
- Join Us for the Top Analytics Conference - Aug 18, 2016.
Sign up now for the industry's leading analytics and data management conference. Get an extra $100 off TDWI San Diego with exclusive KDnuggets discount code.
Analytics, Bootcamp, Data Science, TDWI
- Is a Chief Data Officer Required for Analytics Success? - Aug 10, 2016.
In this insightful opinion piece, gain perspective on whether a Chief Data Officer is required for an organization's analytics success.
Analytics, Chief Data Officer
- Build vs Buy – Analytics Dashboards - Jul 29, 2016.
Read this post on choosing between available analytics dashboard options, and designing your own. Get an informed opinion.
Analytics, Dashboard
- Analytical Approaches to Solving Problems in Communications and Media - Jul 26, 2016.
Discover a set of techniques and methodologies to analyze and explore telecommunications data in order to improve business and operational performances. This new course debuts Sep 14 at Analytics Experience 2016 in Las Vegas.
Analytics, Las Vegas, Media, NV, SAS
- Getting Started with Analytics: What’s the Upfront Investment? - Jul 5, 2016.
Everyone wants to leverage analytics, but should everyone dive into the deep end right away? Heed some sensible advice on getting started with analytics, and assessing the true upfront investment.
Analytics, Excel, Investment, Open Source
The Big Data Ecosystem is Too Damn Big - Jun 28, 2016.
The Big Data ecosystem is just too damn big! It's complex, redundant, and confusing. There are too many layers in the technology stack, too many standards, and too many engines. Vendors? Too many. What is the user to do?
Analytics, Big Data, Business Analytics
- Global Strategy Group: Senior Associate, Analytics - Jun 17, 2016.
Seeking a Senior Associate to work with our team to help develop new products and methodologies, and integrate analytics capabilities into GSG’s research services.
Analytics, Data Scientist, Global Strategy Group, New York City, NY, Politics
- Thinking About Analytics Readiness - Jun 16, 2016.
This article touches upon an important but under-discussed topic of analytics readiness, including whether and when organizations should engage in analytics.
Analytics, Analytics Strategy, Culture, Strategy
- Crowdfunding Analytics = New Revelations Ahead - Jun 14, 2016.
CrowdSurfer helps to analyze investments financed through crowdfunding and marketplace lending, but there is more than meets the eye.
Analytics, Crowdfunding, Opportunities, VC
- Build Your Own Audio/Video Analytics App With HPE Haven OnDemand – Part 2 - Jun 10, 2016.
In the conclusion to this two part tutorial, learn how to leverage HPE Haven OnDemand's Machine Learning APIs to build an audio/video analytics app with minimal time and effort.
Pages: 1 2
Analytics, API, App, Audio, Haven OnDemand, HPE
- Build Your Own Audio/Video Analytics App With HPE Haven OnDemand – Part 1 - Jun 9, 2016.
In this first part of a two part tutorial, learn how to leverage HPE Haven OnDemand's Machine Learning APIs to build an audio/video analytics app with minimal time and effort.
Pages: 1 2
Analytics, API, App, Audio, Haven OnDemand, HPE
- The Benefits of Decentralizing Analytics Talent - Jun 4, 2016.
Over the next several years data will be served in a variety of ways, greater innovation will come from companies that look to share raw data. Here we talk about, democratizing the data which requires a different philosophy to allow all business functions to participate in analytics.
Analytics, Bernard Marr, Citizen Data Scientist, Data Science Team, Skills
- 5 Ways in Which Big Data Can Help Leverage Customer Data - May 25, 2016.
Every business enterprise realizes the importance of big data but rarely puts the customer data that they possess to good use. Here are few ways enterprises can leverage customer data.
Analytics, Big Data, Data Management, Data Mining
- What are the Challenges of the Analytics of Things? - May 20, 2016.
without the AoT, it is difficult to realize the full potential of the IoT. We review the promise and challenges of Analytics of Things, including data, security, analytics implementation, standartization, and more.
Analytics, Challenges, Internet of Things, IoT
- Six PAW Chicago Sessions That Show Analytics’ Long Reach - May 19, 2016.
At Chicago's Predictive Analytics World for Business conference, June 20-23, 2016, explore case studies from a range of industries and discuss best practices for infusing organizations with the power of analytics in new and innovative ways. KDnuggets subscribers enjoy $150 off!
Analytics, Chicago, IL, PAW, Predictive Analytics World
- Tips for Data Scientists: Think Like a Business Executive - May 18, 2016.
Thinking like a Data Scientist is important; it puts businesses and business leaders in an analytical frame of mind. But it is also important for Data Scientists to be able to think like business executives. Read on to find out why.
Advice, Analytics, Data Scientist
- Resume Tips for Early Career Analytics Professionals - May 16, 2016.
Trying to put together your first resume or two after graduation can be tricky. Without a lot of relevant work experience to highlight, sometimes none at all, graduates often wonder how they can adequately impress hiring managers with their analytics capabilities.
Advice, Analytics, Burtch Works, Career
- American Family Insurance: Analytics Strategy & Integration Director - May 12, 2016.
Seeking an Analytics Strategy & Integration Director responsible for strategy, enterprise-wide governance, and integration of innovative data-driven advanced analytics applications.
American Family Insurance, Analytics, Director, Madison, WI
- How Much do Analytics Salaries Increase when Changing Jobs? - May 4, 2016.
A data-informed analysis of analytics career salaries and their increase when changing jobs.
Analytics, Burtch Works, Career, Salary
- Data Scientist Survey: What Is An Interesting Result? - Apr 28, 2016.
A survey requesting feedback from data scientists on their opinion of what an interesting result is. The survey is anonymous, has only a single mandatory question, and takes only 5 minutes.
Analytics, Survey
- Schwab: Director, Institutional Analytics - Apr 25, 2016.
Responsible for leading analytics and reporting projects related to several of Schwab financial product areas, including ETFs, mutual funds, managed accounts, fixed income, and insurance. The Director will lead a team to deliver thoughtful analysis, data-driven insights, actionable business recommendations, and strategic thought partnership.
Analytics, CO, Director, Lone Tree, Schwab
- Embedding Data and Analytics with Looker, Apr 28 Webinar - Apr 14, 2016.
Delivering data and analytics to your customers should be straightforward. The Looker Data Platform allows for easy access to data through a robust API and embeddable charts, tables and dashboards.
Analytics, API, Dashboard, Looker
- Advantages and Risks of Self-Service Analytics - Apr 13, 2016.
Self-service analytics is likely to spread in all the business layers, and with proper care to avoid certain risks, the culture of self-service analytics will help all organizations.
Analytics, Citizen Data Scientist, Gartner, Risks, Self-service
- 3 Ways to Build an Analytics Dream Team - Apr 4, 2016.
So your March Madness bracket is busted. Maybe that new algorithm can through the first round next year. It's never too early to start building your analytics Dream Team.
Advice, Analytics, Analytics Team
- Analytics Hiring Strong, Staying In One Job Is Weak - Mar 21, 2016.
With more companies jumping on the data-driven bandwagon, companies have been creating new roles and new data science and analytics teams. It is right time to make your move and land up in your dream job.
Analytics, Burtch Works, Career, Hiring
- 3 Telecom Developments Which impact IoT Analytics - Mar 18, 2016.
Highlights and developments to watch from Mobile World Congress 2016 which will impact IoT analytics in future.
Analytics, IoT, Telecom
- The Anchors of Trust in Data Analytics - Mar 14, 2016.
An exploration of some of the critical questions and challenges emerging around trust in data and analytics. The four anchors of trust that will shape public confidence in D&A in the age of the analytical enterprise are highlighted.
Analytics, Big Data, Data Analytics, KPMG, Trust
- Verizon: Supply Chain Analytics Lead /Data Scientist, TX - Mar 10, 2016.
Support analytics needs of the operational teams like developing, implementing and maintaining the order routing logic of incoming orders; Drive strategic efforts across the supply chain organization, leveraging advanced analytics to optimize processes and procedures.
Analytics, Data Scientist, Ft. Worth, Supply Chain, TX, Verizon
- Verizon: Supply Chain Analytics Principal - Mar 10, 2016.
Driving strategic efforts across the supply chain organization, leveraging advanced analytics to optimize processes and procedures that lead to improved device life cycle management, working capital optimization and cost reduction.
Analytics, Basking Ridge, NJ, Principal, Supply Chain, Verizon
- Verizon: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Analytics - Mar 10, 2016.
Lead a team that drives the analytics strategy for the wireless supply chain distribution, ensuring data-driven decisions that enable more profitable growth and improved customer experience.
Alpharetta, Analytics, GA, Manager, Supply Chain, Verizon
- Ford: Supervisor, Descriptive Analytics - Mar 10, 2016.
Seasoned analytic professional with deep business understanding of data science. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest global subject matter experts that are transforming the automobile industry.
Analytics, Dearborn, Ford, MI, Supervisor
- Corios: Consulting Director (Analytics) - Feb 17, 2016.
We tell the stories the numbers can not; we believe business decisions are influenced not only by the measurement of behavior, but by synthesizing data-driven insights along with our past experience.
Analytics, Consulting, Corios, Director, OR, Portland
- U. Delaware Certificate in Analytics: Optimizing Big Data - Jan 28, 2016.
Understand why big data is so important in business decisions, improve your data management skills, and join the rapidly growing analytics field. Classes Feb 18 - May 25, 2016 in Wilmington, DE.
Analytics, Certificate, DE, U. Delaware, Wilmington
- Key Benefits of Heterogeneous Analytics Compared to Traditional BI - Dec 18, 2015.
This blog examines why traditional BI is becoming increasingly ineffective and how heterogeneous analytics can solve business problems with analytics.
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Pneuron
- Best BI and Analytics Event of 2016: TDWI Las Vegas, super early bird by Dec 18 - Dec 17, 2015.
Join TDWI biggest event of the year featuring four in-depth learning experiences: Leadership and Innovation, Analytics, Big Data, and Data Management, Jan 31-Feb 5 in Las Vegas. Use code KD16 to save.
Analytics, Big Data, Las Vegas, NV, TDWI
- Explaining Analytics to Decision Makers: Insights to Actions - Oct 27, 2015.
Communicating the value of analytics work requires different tools and skills than building predictive models, but you need to master these tools to have your work implemented.
Analytics, DC, Jeff Zeanah, New York City, NY, SAS, Skills, Washington
- Dell: The Great Analytics Migration – free e-book - Oct 15, 2015.
If you want to switch to an analytics platform with more functionality and less cost, how to manage all the people, processes and technologies involved? We just wrote the e-book on it - after we moved hundreds of our employees to a new analytics solution.
Analytics, Dell, Free ebook, Migration
- U. San Francisco: 2 Asst. Professor Positions in Analytics, Data Science - Oct 5, 2015.
The positions will contribute to the MS program in analytics and also support either computer science (both grad and undergrad) or undergraduate Data Science program.
Analytics, CA, Data Science, Faculty, San Francisco
- 30 Can’t miss Harvard Business Review articles on Data Science, Big Data and Analytics - Sep 30, 2015.
Here are 30 Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles on big data, data science and analytics that provide insights about the latest technology and happenings in the world of data.
Pages: 1 2 3
Analytics, Big Data, Data Scientist, DJ Patil, Harvard, Tom Davenport
- Commonly Misunderstood Analytics Terms - Sep 3, 2015.
Unable to follow what your analyst language during presentations? Understand what exactly the common terminologies in the data science mean.
Analytics, Data Science Jargon, Sampling, Statistics, Variance
- UDEL Certificate in Analytics: Optimizing Big Data, Sep 10 – Dec 17, Wilmington, DE - Aug 20, 2015.
The Certificate in Analytics at U. of Delaware is a great way to bolster your quantitative skills, while diving deeper into data analytics. Classes start Sep 10 in Wilmington, DE.
Analytics, Certificate, DE, U. Delaware, Wilmington
- How Long Should You Stay at Your Analytics Job? - Aug 7, 2015.
Considering the huge demand for the data scientists many are pondering to switch for a better profile and salary. But, there some things to be pondered about like what should be the interval between two switches, acquiring new skills and your loyalty.
Analytics, Burtch Works, Data Scientist, Hiring
- Interview: Ali Vanderveld, Groupon on Vital Ingredients of Analytics-powered Sales Force - Jul 16, 2015.
We discuss the role of Analytics at Groupon, deciding factors for merchant priority, limitations of historical data, optimizing the efforts of sales force, data characteristics and dealing with Data Sparsity.
Ali Vanderveld, Analytics, Challenges, Forecasting, Groupon, Interview, Marketing, Sales, Sparse data
- Interview: Ramkumar Ravichandran, Visa on Customer-focus Mindset for Analytics - Jul 15, 2015.
We discuss career advice, need for customer-focus, Analytics trends, desired skills in Data Science practitioners, and more.
Analytics, Customer Analytics, Hiring, Interview, IoT, Ramkumar Ravichandran, Trends, Visa
- Interview: Ramkumar Ravichandran, Visa on Actionable Insights – Easier Said Than Done - Jul 14, 2015.
We discuss Analytics at Visa, adapting to the Big Data world, gaps between expectations and delivery from Analytics, delivering Actionable Insights, and tools/technologies used.
A/B Testing, Analytics, Decision Making, Insights, Interview, Ramkumar Ravichandran, Tools, Visa
- 10 Key Tips for Entry-Level Analytics Professionals - Jul 4, 2015.
With so many companies hunting down the data scientist. There are few things which aspirants can do to increase their chances of being getting selected into the best ones.
Analytics, Burtch Works, Hiring, Tips
- KDnuggets Interview: Amr Awadallah, CTO & Co-founder, Cloudera on the Need for Self-Service Analytics - Jun 30, 2015.
We discuss the importance of enabling self-service analytics, partnership with Cask, Big Data vendor selection and competitive landscape.
Acquisitions, Amr Awadallah, Analytics, Cask, Cloudera, Hortonworks, Interview, MapR, Self-service, Vendors, Xplain.io
- Datalicious: Head of Analytics - May 26, 2015.
Demonstrate your leadership by managing your own team of analysts in a fast paced and rewarding environment.
Analytics, Australia, Sydney
- Datalicious: Analytics Sales Engineer (Sydney) - May 20, 2015.
Take ownership of technical sales for creating analytics-based solutions for customers, including technical qualification, presentations, demonstrations, and running performance test.
Analytics, Australia, Datalicious, Sales Engineer, Sydney
- Datalicious: Analytics Project Manager (Sydney) - May 20, 2015.
Experienced Project Manager with track record in managing digital and technical projects with a solid understanding of data/analytics concepts to join our Sydney office.
Analytics, Australia, Datalicious, Project Manager, Sydney
- Interview: Antonio Magnaghi, TicketMaster on Why Honesty is Key for Analytics Success - May 19, 2015.
We discuss lessons from implementing lambda architecture, impact of Big Data on recommender systems, trends, advice, and more.
Advice, Analytics, Antonio Magnaghi, Interview, Personalization, Recommendation, Skills, Success, TicketMaster, Trends
- Interview: Hobson Lane, SHARP Labs on How Analytics can Show You “All the Light You Cannot See” - May 14, 2015.
We discuss the impact of rapid growth in magnitude of data, programming skills for data science, major trends, advice, data science skills, and more.
Advice, Analytics, Challenges, Hobson Lane, Interview, SHARP, Trends
- Gaming Analytics Summit 2015, San Francisco – Day 2 Highlights - May 11, 2015.
Highlights from the presentations by Gaming Analytics leaders from Activision, Riot Games and Daybreak Game Company (formerly Sony Online Entertainment) on day 2 of Gaming Analytics Innovation Summit 2015 in San Francisco.
Activision, Analytics, Apache Storm, Conference, Data Lakes, Gaming Analytics, IE Group, Real-time, Sony
- Interview: Alison Burnham, Scorebig on Optimal, Real-time Pricing through Analytics - May 8, 2015.
We discuss Analytics at ScoreBig, company’s business model, unexpected insights, challenges in customer value management, advice, and more.
Advice, Analytics, Big Data, Career, Customer Analytics, Customer Value, Interview, Machine Learning, Pricing, Real-time
- Interview: Haile Owusu, Mashable on Surviving Imprecision in Digital Media Analytics - May 1, 2015.
We discuss the challenges in tracking social media sharing, advice, important trends, and more.
Advice, Analytics, Career, Digital Media, Haile Owusu, Interview, Mashable, Trends
- Interview: Ksenija Draskovic, Verizon on How to Not Get Lost in the Big Data Wilderness - Apr 16, 2015.
We discuss recommendations for data-driven decision making, challenges and benefits of using unstructured data, managing expectations and key trends.
Analytics, Interview, Ksenija Draskovic, Success, Trends, Unstructured data, Verizon
- Interview: Ravi Iyer, Ranker on Why Crowdsourcing Needs Data Science - Apr 7, 2015.
We discuss the dynamics of Ranker crowdsourcing platform, key factors for effectiveness, role of data science in crowdsourcing, and more.
Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Data Science, Interview, Ranker, Ravi Iyer
- Interview: Beth Diaz, Washington Post on How Dark Social is Shadowing Modern Analytics - Apr 6, 2015.
We discuss recent events at Washington Post, growth initiatives, the growing pain of Dark Social, how to deal with it, audience analytics, advice and more.
Pages: 1 2
Advice, Analytics, Beth Diaz, Challenges, Dark Social, Interview, Jeff Bezos, Washington Post
- Interview: Bill Moreau, USOC on the Pursuit of a Career in Sports Analytics - Mar 28, 2015.
We discuss challenges in applying Data Analytics to sports, advice to beginners in the field of Sports Analytics, and more.
Advice, Analytics, Bill Moreau, Career, Challenges, Sports, Sports Medicine, USOC
- Interview: Bill Moreau, USOC on Empowering World’s Best Athletes through Analytics - Mar 26, 2015.
We discuss how United States Olympic Committee uses Big Data, how athletes respond to Analytical insights, integration of sports medicine into sports performance and sports injury.
Analytics, Bill Moreau, Coaching, Correlation, Healthcare, Olympic, Performance, Sports, Sports Medicine, USOC
- Interview: Beena Ammanath, GE on the Industrial Internet for Data-driven Innovation - Mar 23, 2015.
We discuss the role of Analytics at GE, Industrial Internet and how it is different from consumer internet, and the key capabilities of Predix.
Analytics, Beena Ammanath, Data Science, GE, Industrial Internet, Innovation, Interview, Predix, Software
- Interview: Brad Klingenberg, StitchFix on Decoding Fashion through Analytics and ML - Mar 21, 2015.
We discuss the challenges in making personal styling recommendations, unexpected insights, interesting trends, motivation, advice, desired qualities in data scientists and more.
Advice, Analytics, Brad Klingenberg, Data Science, Fashion, Interview, Machine Learning, Stitch Fix, Trends
- Interview: Brad Klingenberg, StitchFix on Building Analytics-powered Personal Stylist - Mar 20, 2015.
We discuss StitchFix, how it leverages Analytics, understanding customer preferences, and pros-and-cons of involving human judgement in the recommendation process.
Analytics, Brad Klingenberg, Customer Experience, Recommendations, Stitch Fix
- Interview: Vince Darley, King.com on the Serious Analytics behind Casual Gaming - Mar 18, 2015.
We discuss key characteristics of social gaming data, ML use cases at King, infrastructure challenges, major problems with A-B testing and recommendations to resolve them.
A/B Testing, Analytics, Gaming, Infrastructure, King.com, Machine Learning, Predictive Analysis, Vince Darley
- Interview: Kenneth Viciana, Equifax on Data Lake & Other Strategies for Insights Culture - Mar 13, 2015.
We discuss the responsibilities of Enterprise Data Strategy team at Equifax, why Data Lake, Equifax Decision360, how to set up Insights Culture and bottlenecks for value delivery from Big Data.
Analytics, Business Strategy, Culture, Data Lakes, Equifax, Innovation, Insights, Kenneth Viciana
- Interview: Slava Akmaev, Berg on Challenges in Transitioning Analytics to Clinical Utility - Mar 10, 2015.
We discuss Analytics use cases, challenges in relating molecular/clinical data to real-life outcomes, Healthcare Analytics trends and more.
Advice, Analytics, Berg, Challenges, Healthcare, Interview, Slava Akmaev, Trends, Use Cases
- Interview: Slava Akmaev, Berg on Healthcare Transparency & Effectiveness using Big Data - Mar 9, 2015.
We discuss Big Data Analytics at Berg, making Healthcare effective through Big Data, impact of falling cost of DNA sequencing, Berg AI-Analytics Suite and more.
Analytics, Big Data Strategy, Biology, DNA, Healthcare, Transparency
- Interview: Lei Shi, ChinaHR.com on Analytics behind the Perfect Match - Mar 6, 2015.
We discuss analytics at ChinaHR, matching job seekers and employers, traditional job fairs vs online recruitment, key metrics and analytical insights.
Analytics, ChinaHR, Hiring, Jobs, Lei Shi, Optimization, Recruitment
- Brandeis Analytics Symposium, Apr 8: Industry Insights into Data and Intelligence - Feb 27, 2015.
The Apr 8 Brandeis Analytics symposium will focus on promoting a discussion of the growing field of analytics and how organizations can leverage big data to make more strategic decisions.
Analytics, Brandeis, MA, Symposium, Waltham
- Interview: Nicholas Marko, Geisinger on the Skills Needed for Healthcare Analytics - Feb 27, 2015.
We discuss challenges of dealing with healthcare data, trends in healthcare analytics, important skills for data scientists and more.
Analytics, Data Science Skills, Geisinger Health System, Healthcare, Nicholas Marko
- Interview: Nicholas Marko, Geisinger on Building the Analytics Culture for Healthcare - Feb 26, 2015.
We discuss how to establish credibility of data analytics, recommendations for a data-driven culture, analytics challenges in healthcare and more.
Analytics, Data-Driven Business, Decision Making, Geisinger Health System, Healthcare, Nicholas Marko
- Interview: Phani Nagarjuna, Nuevora on CMO Expectations from Analytics - Feb 9, 2015.
We discuss the value proposition of Nuevora, founding story, CMO expectations from Analytics and the Nuevora nBAAP platform.
Analytics, Applications, Interview, Nuevora, Phani Nagarjuna, Platform, Prescriptive Analytics, Real-time
- Analytics Outsourcing to India: Should or Shouldn’t? - Feb 5, 2015.
Outsourcing analytics talent to India will continue to grow as a trend as evidenced by the increasing number of Fortune 500 companies participating in the practice.
Analytics, Data Science Team, India, Outsourcing
- Interview: Rachel Hawley, SAS on the Quest for Agile Analytics - Feb 3, 2015.
We discuss Agile Analytics, moving from traditional Analytics to Agile, challenges in operationalizing Analytics, SAS Enterprise Decision Management and SAS In-Memory Statistics.
Agile, Analytics, Big Data ROI, Challenges, Decision Management, In-Memory Computing, Rachel Hawley, SAS, Statistics
- Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit, Las Vegas, Mar 30 – Apr 1 - Feb 3, 2015.
Learn how to remaster your skills to deliver the analytic advantage your organization needs in the digital age in order to succeed, get new best practices and leading-edge strategies. KDnuggets discount.
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Gartner, Las Vegas, NV, Summit, USA
- CIOs name BI and analytics No. 1 investment priority for 2015 - Jan 27, 2015.
Join us at Gartner BI and Analytics Summit 2015, Mar 30 - Apr 1, in Las Vegas, and learn the business impact of advanced analytics and big data to make the right investments for success in the digital age.
Analytics, Business Intelligence, CIO, Gartner, Las Vegas, NV, Summit, USA
- UDEL: Certificate in Analytics: Optimizing Big Data - Jan 23, 2015.
Understand why big data is so important in business decisions and sharpen your data management skills. Classes Feb 19 - May 28 in Wilmington, DE.
Analytics, Certificate, DE, U. Delaware, USA, Wilmington
- DMA Marketing Analytics Conference, Chicago, Mar 9-11 - Jan 16, 2015.
DMA Marketing Analytics Conference features leading speakers from LinkedIn, IBM, Razorfish, Ford, Northwestern, Adobe, BCBS of North Carolina, The Weather Company, Starwood Hotels, and many more. Special KDnuggets discount.
Analytics, Chicago, DMA, IL, Marketing, USA
- Lityx seeks to align with analytic individuals looking to have their own business - Jan 12, 2015.
Lityx Analytics Network seeks to bring together experienced analysts and provides the tools and support for them to run their own analytics business.
Analytics, Consulting, Lityx, LityxIQ
- Interview: Paul Robbins, STATS on the Potential and Challenges for Sports Analytics - Jan 5, 2015.
We discuss Analytics at STATS, typical daily tasks, ICE Analytics platform, key challenges, response from coaches/players, career advice and more.
Analytics, Challenges, Coaching, NBA, Paul Robbins, Performance, Sports, STATS
- Interview: Brian Hampton, SF 49ers on Competitive Edge through Football Analytics - Dec 20, 2014.
We discuss the shortcomings of football analytics, how San Francisco 49ers use analytics, future of football analytics, advice and more.
Analytics, Brian Hampton, Challenges, Coaching, Competition, Football, Interview, NFL, Sports, Team
- Interview: Brian Hampton, San Francisco 49ers on Playing Football the Analytics Way - Dec 19, 2014.
We discuss the role of analytics in football, the underrated challenges, evolution since the era of draft trade value chart and analytics-supported team selection.
Analytics, Brian Hampton, Challenges, Coaching, Competition, Football, NFL, Sports, Team
- U. Tartu: Professor of Data Management and Analytics - Dec 19, 2014.
U. of Tartu, the highest ranked university in the Baltic States, invites applications from outstanding academics for a full-time permanent position of Professor of Data Management and Analytics.
Analytics, Data Management, Estonia, Faculty, Tartu
- U. Oklahoma: Faculty, Data Science and Analytics - Nov 20, 2014.
University of Oklahoma invites applicants for a tenure-track position in the field of data science and analytics. Applications will begin review on December 1st and will remain open until this position is filled.
Analytics, Data Science, Faculty, University of Oklahoma
- Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit, Australia: Day 2 Highlights - Oct 28, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data leaders from Paypal, Huawei and Qantas on day 2 of Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
Analytics, Big Data, Conference, Consumer Insights, IE Group, Smartphone, Sydney-Australia, Text Mining
- Sports Analytics Innovation Summit 2014 San Francisco: Day 2 Highlights - Oct 11, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Analytics leaders from San Francisco Giants, New York University and LA Dodgers on day 2 of Sports Analytics Innovation Summit 2014 in San Francisco.
Analytics, Conference, Data, IE Group, Metrics, NBA, San Francisco-CA, Sports, Statistics
- Sports Analytics Innovation Summit 2014 San Francisco: Day 1 Highlights - Oct 10, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Analytics leaders from San Francisco 49ers, United States Olympic Committee, and Chelsea FC on day 1 of Sports Analytics Innovation Summit 2014 in San Francisco.
Analytics, Conference, IE Group, NFL, Olympic, San Francisco-CA, Sports
- INFORMS Analytic Maturity Model - Sep 21, 2014.
Inspect your organization, its analytics capacity, and its data and infrastructure using the new INFORMS Analytic Maturity Model to improve its analytics abilities for free.
Analytics, INFORMS, Maturity Model
- 10 reasons to attend the Analytics 2014 conference - Sep 17, 2014.
Don't miss Analytics 2014 conference, at Bellagio Las Vegas, Oct 20-21. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should attend, including a KDnuggets discount.
Analytics, Las Vegas-NV, SAS
- INFORMS The Business of Big Data 2014: Day 2 Highlights - Sep 15, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data leaders from Accenture, Analytics Media Group, SAS and Intel on day 2 of INFORMS The Business of Big Data.
Accenture, Analytics, Big Data, Hadoop, INFORMS, Intel, San Jose-CA, SAS
- Customer Analytics Summit 2014 Chicago: Day 2 Highlights - Sep 12, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data & Analytics experts from Microsoft, Sears Holdings and Obama for America on day 2 of Customer Analytics Summit 2014.
Analytics, Chicago-IL, Conference, Data Mining, IE Group, Machine Learning, Microsoft, Obama for America, Sears Holdings
- Hiring Data Scientists: What to look for? - Sep 9, 2014.
Know key characteristics of what makes up a good data scientist based upon the three authors’ consulting and research experience, having collaborated with many companies world-wide on the topics of big data and analytics.
Analytics, Big Data, Business, Data Mining, Data Scientist, Hiring, Programming, Skills, Statistics
- Exclusive Interview: Ajay Bhargava, TCS on the Ideal Analytics Curriculum at Graduate-level - Sep 5, 2014.
We discuss the differences between analytics and Big Data, the evolution of expectations from data science, important qualities desired in data scientists, ideal curriculum for Analytics focused programs, advice and more.
Advice, Ajay Bhargava, Analytics, Big Data, Education, Interview, Predictions, TCS, Trends
- SAS Analytics 2014, Las Vegas, October - Sep 4, 2014.
Join nearly a thousand analytics professionals at the Analytics 2014 conference in Las Vegas on Oct 20-21. Learn new skills. Grow your network. Have fun! Big KDnuggets discount.
Analytics, John Elder, Las Vegas-NV, SAS
- Leeds Business Analytics Conference, Sep 18-19, CU Boulder - Aug 24, 2014.
Top names in business analytics come to the Leeds Analytics conference at CU Boulder, creating a unique opportunity to learn practical applications of analytics today and to network with key analytics professionals.
Analytics, Boulder-CO, Business, Leeds
- INFORMS The Business of Big Data 2014: Day 1 Highlights - Aug 21, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data technology practitioners from Teradata, Booz Allen Hamilton, Databricks and ProbabilityManagement.org during INFORMS The Business of Big Data in San Jose.
Analytics, BDaaS, Big Data, Conference, Hadoop, INFORMS, Probability, San Jose-CA, Trends
- Interview: John Funge, CTO, Knack on Why Gaming is the Next Big Thing for Hiring - Aug 18, 2014.
We discuss the gamification of hiring, founding story of Knack, applications of Predictive Human Analytics, challenges, Big Data tools and technology used, key qualities sought in data scientists, career advice and more.
Advice, Analytics, Big Data, Gamification, Gaming, Hiring, John Funge, Knack, Skills, Startup, Tools
- Starcom: Director, Analytics and Development - Aug 17, 2014.
Provide analytics-based research, insights and direction to aid in the measurement and ultimately development of effective experience planning for our clients.
Analytics, Chicago-IL, Director, Starcom
- ASE International Conference on Big Data Science 2014: Day 4 Highlights - Aug 8, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Data Science leaders from UC Berkeley, Clark Atlanta Univ, Florida Institute of Technology, Rober Bosh LLC and HP on day 4 of ASE Conference on Big Data Science 2014, Stanford.
Algorithms, Analytics, Community Mining, Conference, Data Analysis, Social Media, Social Network Analysis, Stanford
- Big Data Innovation Summit 2014 Toronto: Day 2 Highlights - Aug 7, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data leaders from Aviva, Canadian Imperial Bank, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and University Health Network on day 2 of Big Data Innovation Summit 2014.
Analytics, Big Data, Conference, Graph Analytics, Healthcare, IE Group, Innovation, Toronto-Canada
- Big Data Innovation Summit 2014 Toronto: Day 1 Highlights - Aug 6, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Big Data leaders from TD Bank, Public Health Ontario and First Nations Education Steering Committee on day 1 of Big Data Innovation Summit 2014 in Toronto, Canada.
Analytics, Big Data, Conference, Customer Experience, Gartner, Healthcare, IE Group, Innovation, Toronto-Canada
- ASE International Conference on Big Data Science 2014: Day 3 Highlights - Aug 5, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Data Science leaders from UC Davis, UT Dallas, Northrop Grumman Corp and NIST on day 3 of ASE Conference on Big Data Science 2014 held in Stanford University.
Analytics, Conference, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Semantic Analysis, Social Media, Stanford, Twitter
- Join the brightest minds at Analytics 2014 - Jul 29, 2014.
The Analytics 2014 conference hosted by SAS will help you hone your skills, learn new techniques and widen your understanding of this complex and ever-changing field. Special KDnuggets discount.
Analytics, Data Mining, Forecasting, Las Vegas-NV, SAS
- Interview: Aparna Pujar, eBay on Evolution of Behavior Analytics for User Engagement - Jul 25, 2014.
We discuss Behavior Analytics vs. Web Analytics, important metrics for user engagement, challenges of behavior insights domain, future of multi-screen analytics, key soft skill and more.
Analytics, Aparna Pujar, Customer Engagement, Data Governance, Data Quality, eBay, Marketing, Metrics, Trends
- Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare Summit 2014 Philadelphia: Day 2 Highlights - Jul 25, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Healthcare Analytics leaders from Cigna, National Parkinson Foundation, Quintiles and NYU Langone Medical Center on day 2 of Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare Summit 2014 in Philadelphia.
Analytics, Big Data, Conference, Healthcare, Innovation, Philadelphia-PA
- Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare Summit 2014 Philadelphia: Day 1 Highlights - Jul 24, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Healthcare Analytics leaders from GlaxoSmithKline, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Adventist Health and Mayo Clinic on day 1 of Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare Summit 2014 in Philadelphia.
Analytics, Big Data, Conference, Healthcare, Innovation, Philadelphia-PA
- U. Delaware Certificate in Analytics: Optimizing Big Data - Jul 23, 2014.
UDel Certificate in Analytics: Optimizing Big Data helps you to understand why big data is so important, sharpen your data management skills, and join the rapidly growing analytics field. Sep 11 - Dec 18, 2014 in Wilmington, DE.
Analytics, Big Data, Certificate, Data Science Education, U. Delaware
- Business Intelligence Innovation Summit 2014 Chicago: Day 2 Highlights - Jul 23, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Business Intelligence leaders from Netflix, Hyatt, GE Capital and University of Texas on day 2 of Business Intelligence Innovation Summit 2014 in Chicago.
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Chicago-IL, Conference, Data Processing, IE Group, Innovation, Visualization
- Business Intelligence Innovation Summit 2014 Chicago: Day 1 Highlights - Jul 22, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Business Intelligence leaders from Boeing, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, and Citibank on day 1 of Business Intelligence Innovation Summit 2014 in Chicago.
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Chicago-IL, Conference, IE Group, Innovation
- Manufacturing Analytics Summit 2014 Chicago: Day 2 Highlights - Jul 17, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Analytics leaders from World Fuel Services, Vigilent Corporation, Caterpillar and SunEdison on day 2 of Manufacturing Analytics Summit 2014 in Chicago.
Analytics, Chicago-IL, Conference, Data Analysis, IE Group, Metrics
- Interview: Piero Ferrante, BCBS on Why Healthcare is Rich in Data but Poor in Information - Jul 17, 2014.
We discuss role of analytics in healthcare payer firms, major challenges in leveraging healthcare data, shift to value-based payments, personal motivation towards analytics, career advice and more.
Advice, Analytics, Challenges, Healthcare, Interview, Piero Ferrante, Stocks, Text Mining
- Manufacturing Analytics Summit 2014 Chicago: Day 1 Highlights - Jul 14, 2014.
Highlights from the presentations by Analytics leaders from McCormick, HP, Patheon and Boeing on day 1 of Manufacturing Analytics Summit 2014 in Chicago.
Analytics, Chicago-IL, Conference, Data Analysis, IE Group, Predictive Analytics
- Lavastorm Analytics 2014 survey: usage, trends, and future initiatives - Jul 1, 2014.
Lavastorm 2014 Analytic Survey key findings include: most business are not yet deploying Big Data analytics; world is dividing into Big Data "Haves" and "Have Nots", data quality concerns rising, and more. Free report download.
Analytics, Lavastorm, Survey
