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Great Data MindsInnovating Under the Government Umbrella with Adam CarpenterJoin 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 ch...2024-12-1151 minGreat Data MindsData Monetization 101 for Financial Services
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.
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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 th...2024-11-1542 minGreat Data MindsData and AI Governence FrameworkJoin 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.
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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...2024-11-1555 minGreat Data Minds12 Data Visualization Tips & Tricks: Going Deeper
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.
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Data Types: What’s the best visualization approach for different data types
Visualization Comparison: 8 ways to visualize the same da...2024-07-2459 minGreat Data MindsModern Data Governance 101 - The Elephant in the Room
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.
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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...2024-06-1353 minGreat Data MindsReal Data Visualization Value: If You Are Going to Build It, Build It Right
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.
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Discovery: Persona Mapping, Pain Points
Dashboard Types: Discovery, Reporting the News, Storytelling
Design Principles: Chart Types, Pre-Attentive Attributes
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Todd McGuire is a technology executive wit...2024-04-0352 minGreat Data MindsTop 5 Trends for Artificial Intelligence in 2024
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 t...2024-01-1459 minGreat Data MindsElephant in the Room: Ethics, Governance + Security with Generative AI
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.
2023-12-1254 minGreat Data MindsHow to Navigate Generative AI in State and Local GovernmentJoin 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...2023-11-0643 minGreat Data MindsHow to Enable a Successful Data CultureJoin 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...2023-09-2253 minGreat Data MindsThe Art of the Possible: Putting LLMs to Work for YouJoin 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...2023-09-1459 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: Business unIntelligence by Dr. Barry DevlinBusiness 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...2023-08-1753 minGreat Data MindsUsing Generative AI with a Product Management MindsetIn 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
...2023-07-301h 00Great Data MindsUsing Analytics to Unlock Client Insights in Wealth Management
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...2023-07-1845 minGreat Data MindsGenerative AI Unleashed: A Collaborative DiscussionJoin 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...2023-06-151h 21Great Data MindsStarburst • GDM Technology Matters Marathon 2023Starburst: 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.
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...2023-05-2848 minGreat Data MindsRight Data • GDM Technology Matters Marathon 2023RightData: 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 o...2023-05-2845 minGreat Data MindsThoughtSpot: GDM Technology Matters Marathon 2023ThoughtSpot: 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/
2023-05-2850 minGreat Data MindsDataRobot • GDM Technology Matters Marathon 2023DataRobot: 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/
- L...2023-05-2847 minGreat Data MindsInfo Session for Independent Data Analytics Consultants
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, in...2023-05-1238 minGreat Data MindsWhy Behavior-Driven Design is Key to Requirements Gathering in 2023The 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 th...2023-01-2640 minGreat Data Minds5 Critical Tenets of Running a Secure Cloud Data WarehouseIn 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...2022-12-1345 minGreat Data MindsHow Web and Mobile Applications Can Enhance Your Company’s Data ExperienceWe 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).2022-11-1743 minGreat Data MindsHow a Multi-Platinum Producer/Entrepreneur Realized the Power of AnalyticsDerrick 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 ey...2022-11-1535 minGreat Data MindsThe Truth About Poor Dashboard Adoption — Hint: It’s Not Your SoftwareLet 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...2022-10-0453 minGreat Data MindsLeadership Perspectives: Heidi Bailey, VP, Futures & AI, The Integer GroupABOUT 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...2022-09-1828 minGreat Data MindsPrivitar Deep DiveINTRODUCING, 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...2022-09-0256 minGreat Data MindsNomads & Expats: The Pros and Cons of Working AbroadIt 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...2022-08-1958 minGreat Data MindsCastor Deep DiveINTRODUCING, 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 i...2022-08-0454 minGreat Data MindsLeadership Perspectives: Laura Merrick, Sr. Director eSolutions (MHN)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...2022-07-2850 minGreat Data MindsArmchair Analytics: DataRobot Cohort and Deep DiveIn 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.2022-07-201h 18Great Data MindsAuthor Series: ”Winning The Room” by Bill FranksDelivering 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 ne...2022-06-1658 minGreat Data MindsHow Covid-Inspired Cycling Changed My View of the Data WorldDuring 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...2022-06-1650 minGreat Data MindsThought Leadership: Ethical Implications for Ungoverned AIIn 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...2022-05-0957 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: Data Driven Business TransformationJoin 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 evol...2022-04-101h 01Great Data MindsThought Leadership: Kent Graziano - Life and Times of The Data WarriorIn 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...2022-04-0254 minGreat Data MindsStreamSets: GDM Tech Matters Marathon 22An 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.
2022-03-2947 minGreat Data MindsThoughtspot: GDM Tech Matters Marathon 22Augmented 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.
2022-03-2942 minGreat Data MindsStarburst: GDM Tech Matters Marathon 22The 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.
2022-03-2946 minGreat Data MindsDataRobot: GDM Tech Matters MarathonEmpowering 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.
2022-03-2955 minGreat Data MindsAlation: GDM Tech Matter Marathon 22
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, Fi...2022-03-2948 minGreat Data MindsSingleStore: GDM Tech Matters Marathon 22The 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.
2022-03-2944 minGreat Data MindsThought Leadership: 3 Critical Things for Data Engineers to Know in 2022Join 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 c...2022-03-1850 minGreat Data MindsLeadership Perspectives: Borut Olenik - Zavarovalnica (Insurance) TriglavThese 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...2022-02-2839 minGreat Data MindsThought Leadership: Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer @ ThoughtspotJoin 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 D...2022-02-281h 00Great Data MindsAuthor Series: The Chief Data Officer’s PlaybookJoin 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...2022-02-1759 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: The Unified Star Schema by Francesco Puppini and Bill InmonDo 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...2022-01-2955 minGreat Data MindsData & Analytics Leadership Perspectives: Khaled Chowdhury - CMC MaterialsThese 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...2022-01-1944 minGreat Data MindsMay I Have Your ATTENTION, Please: An ”Attention Economy” Fireside Chat
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 ps...2021-12-1041 minGreat Data MindsDemystifying Geospatial Data
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...2021-11-2254 minGreat Data MindsDo you hire ”OLD PEOPLE”? Ageism in Tech: An Ongoing Battle
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.
2021-11-2256 minGreat Data Minds2nd Annual GDM Women Panel Discussion with Top Data Leaders in DenverWe are so excited to present our second GDM: Women event! We will feature a (slide-free) lively panel discussion with some of the most inspiring and thoughtful women leaders in the world of data. Panelists include: Sharon Allpress: Digital Products @ DCP Tech Ventures Focus: "Active in the Middle of Innovation" Jessica Iriarte: Sr. Manager of Data Science @ Vroom Focus: "Breaking Barriers in Data" Lisa Fritz: Global Head of QA @ Janus Henderson Investors Focus: "Artfully Managing Explosive Departmental Growth" Kalia Garrido (Host): CMO + Co-Founder @ Great Data Minds Get your coffee and settle in for this great virtual event. This is...2021-10-0857 minGreat Data MindsStop the Madness: Adopting Modern Governance for Digital TransformationTime and again we see organizations make enormous investments to implement data governance programs. Many months, even years later, the program is not established and the leaders are frustrated because they don’t see any value generated.
It doesn't need to be like this. With the evolution of new approaches and augmented technologies, data governance programs can now be delivered in one third of the time and for a third of the cost. Value is continuously delivered all along the way, which promotes a thriving data culture.
Please join our data governance team as we wa...2021-09-1757 minGreat Data MindsInternational Institute for Analytics‘ Impact on the Data Industry
Please join Mike Lampa, Great Data Minds Chief Analytics Officer and Jack Phillips, CEO & Co-Founder of the International Institute for Analytics (IIA) for the latest in our Executive Insights discussion series.
Since its inception in 2010, IIA has worked with more than 200 organizations from around the world, sharing the keys to analytics maturity to gain an edge in an economy increasingly driven by data. Through IIA’s in-depth research library, moderated phone briefings, webinars, and events, clients get the guidance and expertise needed to compete on analytics and win
In this session we will review the or...2021-09-141h 10Great Data MindsBanish Burnout: Unselfish Self-Care for Busy Women
Listen in for a Q+A with GDM founders Julie Burroughs and Kalia Garrido on how self-care is the unselfish key to banishing burnout for busy women.
In this fun interview, Julie Burroughs, CEO of Great Data Minds, interviews Kalia Garrido, CMO of Great Data Minds, on Kalia's passion project Healthy Women Leaders. Healthy Women Leaders is a collective of women in leadership who are committed to taking care of themselves as a priority, so that they are better able to handle all that life throws their way. Kalia has developed the 5 Core Pillars of Whole Life S...2021-08-0642 minGreat Data MindsHow Starburst Enables Digital Transformation + Immediate Time-to-InsightsJoin Mike Lampa, Great Data Minds Chief Analytics Officer and Justin Borgman, CEO and Co-Founder of Starburst for an Executive Insights discussion on Starburst technology - the world's fastest SQL-based MPP query engine.
2021-07-0139 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: People Skills for Analytical ThinkersPractitioner and author, Gilbert Eijkelenboom, speaks with us about his book, “People Skills for Analytical Thinkers”.
As a former professional poker player, you can find Gilbert wherever psychology and data meet. While Gilbert's academic background is in Behavioral Science, he has built a career in Data & Analytics.
Combining both worlds, Gilbert founded the company MindSpeaking: soft skills training for data & analytics professionals. He helps data & analytics professionals become confident and effective communicators, so that people more efficiently use their data and analytic products and contribute measurable value to their organization by acting on the insights gene...2021-06-2656 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: People Before Things with Chris LapingGartner states that as much as 60% of all data projects fail. In the Analytics space only 21% of deployed analytic solutions are ever adopted by the targeted stakeholders! We believe that has to do with not taking care of the humans. So, why do some organizations succeed at adopting technology change and others don’t? Turns out there are some head-slapping intuitive conditions needed to enable change and achieve transformation.
Please join us and our special guest, Chris Laping as he shares insights on helping leaders and organizations navigate their transformations and realize the benefits of change.
...2021-04-2155 minGreat Data MindsMicrosoft’s Data Strategy and How it Accelerates a Data CultureMicrosoft has been making significant waves in the analytics and data governance space recently with its release of Azure Synapse and Purview. Join Matt Smith, Microsoft’s CDO for the West Enterprise shares Microsoft’s Go To Market strategy to enable digital and data transformation in the enterprise. Matt will share his career and customer experiences and how they have influenced Microsoft’s customer and partner ecosystem to achieve more.
What you will learn during this session:
Enabling change without changing
How platform convergence is enabling acceleration
Democratizing AI for all workers
Adoption of groundbr...2021-04-0655 minGreat Data MindsGetting Out of the Machine Learning POC Cycle FunkWhile the vast majority of companies are waking to the possible benefits of integrating AI applications to their products and internal business processes, few are succeeding to do this at scale and see returns on investment. Those that are, stand to achieve a severe competitive advantage.
What you will learn during this session:
What is the impact of successfully scaling AI/ML and what it is worth to the organization.
A clear understanding of what a POC cycle is.
What is key in your approach for escaping this cycle2021-04-0153 minGreat Data MindsConfidence Is Not What You ThinkBrought to you by GDM Women
Be Curious, Be Creative. Be Confident.
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Getting your good ideas across to management and other team members requires confidence, even being confident enough to fail. Our human operating system is wired for survival and designed for creativity. Together, we will explore how to access our curiosity and creativity to express our unique brilliance confidently. .
Please join Great Data Minds Women and our special guests Manju Bazzell and Patricia Klauer as they share their expertise on how to access these innate capacities.
You will also...2021-03-1958 minGreat Data MindsAuthor Series: 97 Things About Ethics Everyone In Data Science Should KnowMost of the high profile cases of real or perceived unethical activity in data science aren’t matters of bad intent. Rather, they occur because ethics simply aren’t thought through well enough.!
Bill Franks compiles contributions from top companies in technology, finance and other industries to share experiences and lessons learned from collecting, managing and analyzing data ethically. .
Please join us as Great Data Minds Advisor, Mike Lampa discusses the insights and collective wisdom of the Experts around all things data ethics in analytics.
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2021-02-2650 minGreat Data MindsDeep Dive Google Data ServicesWith innovative organizations like Apple and Spotify moving their cloud workloads to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you can dispute the advantages that Google brings to all of their cloud services. But at the heart of the platform resides well engineered data services including BigQuery, Dataflow and others that are known as being the most cost effective and fastest in the industry.
Please join us as Great Data Minds Advisor, Jesus Diaz a certified GCP Data Engineer, and Cloud Architect walks us through GCP’s data services and their benefits.
2021-02-1759 minGreat Data MindsWar Wounds and Wins: Machine Learning Stories from the FrontlineMachine Learning is quickly becoming a household term and everyone wants to build and use novel ML systems, but getting started harder looks different than you'd expect.
We have invited some of the best of the best data science professionals to share their experiences with deploying machine learning solutions. Join us as we learn from them what to do and not to do along with hearing about their projects and the impact they had.
2021-02-111h 00Great Data MindsAuthor Series: Building Analytics TeamsWith all the automation and augmented intelligence available today, one would think that the effectiveness of an enterprise analytics program is all about the right technology. Think again. It’s much more about the humans!!
John K. Thompson dips into his 30+ years of experience and expertise to provide the fundamentals for building and managing highly effective, efficient and performant analytic teams. He includes what to do, who to hire, which projects to undertake and what to avoid while on the journey of building an analytically sound team..
Please join us as Great Data Minds Advisor, Mi...2021-02-041h 03Great Data MindsAn Overnight Success: Connect for Health Colorado’s Move to the CloudConnect for Health Colorado is Colorado’s official healthcare marketplace. With more and more people moving to Colorado, thus utilizing their site to obtain insurance, they realized that their traditional analytics environments could not provide them with the information they needed to support their population. The decision was made to move their Oracle based solutions to a more agile, lower cost solution.
Please join Carlos Bossy, CEO of Datalere and the lead on this project as he walks you through Connect for Health Colorado’s journey to the cloud. Carlos will explain the decision to move to and...2021-01-2049 minGreat Data MindsGreat Data Minds' Personal Meeting RoomWe had the pleasure of interviewing another outstanding thought leader woman in the world of data, and a big proponent of women in technology: Kara M. Annanie
Thanks Kara for a great interview!
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7oqAr60bcY
Date: Dec 15, 2020 02:09 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
2020-12-1618 minGreat Data MindsKnight at the HR RoundtableHuman Resources teams are usually on their own island when it comes to managing their HR analytics program. Due to the sensitive nature of their data, traditional IT and data teams err on the side of caution due to privacy concerns and avoid integrating critical HR data into their enterprise-wide analytic data solutions. Another challenge is the small HR teams typically do not have the analytics background and skills needed to develop valuable data and analytic products and tell a compelling story about the HR insights generated from those products. This impedes the progress towards a data driven culture...2020-11-1848 minGreat Data MindsWhat Real Looks LikeData Governance and MDM are strategic programs that are critical to mature data practices. Traditionally, these programs are heavy, require expensive technology and take years to deploy. With innovative solutions and approaches, this has changed. Please join GDM Advisors Mike Lampa and Anna Navarette along with our strategic partners, Semarchy and Alation as we walk through marketing trends, new best practices, leading technologies and real-world stories from organizations that are thriving with modern data management practices.
2020-11-122h 00Great Data MindsData TherapyData nightmares?
Data drama?
Do you have the Monday morning dread?
Tired of working so hard?
Join our virtual therapy session and bring us your data woes. Our team of DataOps enthusiasts will dig through your problem and prescribe DataOps solutions that can ease your pain.
We’ll start the program with an overview of the top 10 problems DataOps can solve. From there it will be an open forum, addressing your questions and even solutioning via white board if need be. Don’t worry, you will feel much better afte...2020-11-121h 06Great Data MindsHow Setting up a Ventures Group can Accelerate InnovationJoin our special guest, Sharon Allpress from DCP Tech Ventures as we discuss the benefits of standing up a Ventures group to accelerate innovation.
2020-10-2611 min
Great Data MindsFreeing Up Funding for Innovation w/ Matt StavaJoin us and our special guest, Matt Stava, CEO of Spinnaker Support as we discuss freeing up funding through the use of 3rd party support.
2020-08-2508 min
Great Data MindsAn Interview with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer, ThoughtSpotPlease join Paul Kautza, Great Data Minds Advisor and one of the top visionaries in the industry in Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot. We talk about industry trends, ThoughtSpot differentiators and what she and others are doing to give back to the community.
2020-06-3029 minGreat Data Minds"In Honor of Kevin Bacon" the Skinny on Graph DatabasesReady to finally learn what graph databases really are and what makes them so powerful? Watch our session with Senior Cloud Architect Dan Galavan as he takes us through the skinny on graph databases. How does Kevin Bacon fit in here? You'll have to watch to find out.
2020-05-1629 min
Great Data MindsCompliant and Augmented Data: Helping Property Buyers and Seller Make Informed DecisionsPlease join us for this great discussion with special guest Dana Bennett, VP of Industry Engagement and Standards at REcolorado. Dana walks us through the critical importance of data to the real estate market. She shares exciting information about new data sets that help buyers and sellers make informed decisions.
2020-04-1120 min
Great Data MindsSuzie Wants A Pie ChartAre we really asking people about their data needs or are we just giving them what we think they need?
Join us in exploring how human-centered design principles can help improve data literacy.
2020-03-1117 minGreat Data MindsFor The Love of AutoMLPlease join our GDM Advisor Jesus Diaz as he talks with Jonathan Hodges, VP of Data Management and Analytics at Workiva as they discuss the benefits of AutoML.
2020-03-0616 minGreat Data MindsAlberto Cairo InterviewAlberto Cairo is a journalist and designer, and the Knight Chair in Visual Journalism at the School of Communication of the University of Miami (UM). He is also the director of the visualization program at UM’s Center for Computational Science. He has been head of information graphics at media publications in Spain and Brazil.
The author of several textbooks, Cairo currently consults with companies and institutions like Google and the Congressional Budget Office, and has provided visualization training to the European Union, Eurostat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Army National Guard, and many ot...2020-02-0928 minGreat Data MindsOk Boomer, a Different Perspective on BlockchainWith our OK Boomer series, we are looking for fresh perspectives on old subjects. Please join our guest Addison Bennett as he gives shares his views on Blockchain, what is reality and what we can expect in the years to come.
2020-01-3113 minGreat Data MindsAWS vs GCP: Understanding The Key DifferentiatorsGreat Data Minds is honored to have Joe Reis and Matt Housley from Ternary Data provide their perspective on the differences between Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform, as it pertains to data and AI services.
Intended for a business minded audience, this one hour, slide-free session provides the audience with key differentiators for each platform, along with information around key areas such as capabilities, security, infrastructure, cost models and more.
2020-01-3050 minGreat Data MindsTechnology Matters: Semarchy, The New Face Of MDM – XDMGreat Data Minds has seen first-hand how Semarchy’s solutions help organizations solve enterprise master, reference and collaborative data challenges. Dubbed by GDM as a “modern MDM” solution, Semarchy approaches data management in a fundamentally different way from traditional solutions.
2020-01-3057 minGreat Data MindsUsing Data and AI for Nature ConservationJoin the GDM team this week as we talk about how the Nature Conservancy uses data and artificial intelligence to help in their mission.
2019-11-2619 minGreat Data MindsA Bit of a Data Unicorn: From Data Sprinkles to Augmented RealityJoin us this week as we speak with Tim Stutts, a designer who has worked with data on everything from commercials to creative applications to spacial computing devices.
2019-11-1316 minGreat Data MindsWhat's All The Hub Bub About Data DexterityJoin the GDM advisory team as we discuss data dexterity with expert David Napoli.
2019-10-3015 min
Great Data MindsDamn Compliance! What You Need to Know About GDPR/CCPA as a Data ProfessionalThis episode we will dive into GDPR/CCPA with expert Great Data Minds adviser Sean Hewitt.
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2019-10-1012 minGreat Data MindsBill Inmon: The Man who Put Data Warehousing on the MapJoin our advisers this week as we dive into Data Warehousing with one of the greatest to ever do it! Bill Inmon
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2019-10-0710 minGreat Data MindsAnalytics as a Product - SAFe® in NumbersJoin us this week as we dive into the revolutionary SAFe® framework with expert GDM adviser Mike Lampa!
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2019-09-2325 minGreat Data MindsDesign Thinking for DataThis week we dive into Design Thinking with expert GDM adviser Joe Wilhelmy!
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