Professional-centered content is for you if:
You have been working in analytics and data science for at least five years now, and have completed several end-to-end projects. Considered mid-career, a professional has been around the block a few times when it comes to solving routine problems and is either likely in a lead role or looking to move into one. They’re likely looking to learn more about the latest in their industry, network with others facing similar issues, and are looking forward at the next step in their career be in stepping into management or becoming an outstanding individual contributor.
Professional-Centered Keynotes
Last-mile Delivery Optimization in Production - An Experiment-based Framework
Holger Teichgraeber
Software Engineer, Door Dash
Image Processing and Matching Enhanced by Game Theory and Quantum Computing
Tom Lash
Chief Executive Officer, Vibrant
Automating Safety Compliance in Dock and Loading Operations with Computer Vision
Franz Stoll
Purdue University
Strategic Service Level Policies: Using Data and Segmentation to Enhance Inventory Optimization
Daniela Aguilera
Director, River Rock Advisors
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
Cassandra McZeal
Modeling, Optimization & Data Science Supervisor, ExxonMobil Upstream Company
Accelerating Analytics with a Self-Serve Data Platform
Anusha Dwivedula
Director of Product for the Calculation Services, Morningstar
Optimizing Price Integrity: Walmart's Advanced Anomaly Detection System Using Quantile Regression, Neural Networks, and GenAI
Kaushik Kumaran
Data Scientist, Walmart
Leveraging LLMs and Blockchain for Superior Trustworthy Analytics and Recommendations in Healthcare
Khaled Salah
Professor Computer and Information Engineering, Khalifa University, UAE
Rethinking Crew Pairing Optimization: A GPU-Accelerated Approach
Filipe Cabral
Operations Researcher, American Airlines
Transforming Data to Dollars: Profitable Customer Relationships with Advanced Analytics, GenAI, and Machine Learning
Jim Bander
Lead Product Manager, Experian
Made with Care: Positive Impact Through Analytics Product Management
Melanie Collins
Advanced Analytics & Automation, Digital Transformation & Technology, Chick-fil-A
Developing Analytics Translator Skills: A Career Studio Workshop
Zohar Strinka
Analytics and Lean Processes Consultant,
Constraint Learning in Practice: What is Machine Learning Doing Inside My Optimization Model, and How Can My Optimization Solver Deal with It?
Thiago Serra
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics , University of Iowa
An Examination of the Challenges and Benefits Associated with Enterprise-Wide Deployment of Predictive Analytics
Rayan Hafiz
Senior Manager, Solution Consulting Group, Plant.Digital
Advancing the Test Science of LLM-enabled Systems: A Survey of Factors and Conditions that Matter Most
Karen O’Brien
Senior Principal Data Scientist, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc
Large Scale Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) solution for store delivery schedule and delivery route planning
Satish Desai
Senior Data Scientist , Best Buy
Model Facts: Putting AI Ethics into Practice and Establishing Trust with End Users
Jessica Zhu
Operations Research , U.S Army
DecisionOps: Utilizing collaborative tools and techniques that accelerate model development
Carolyn Mooney
CEO, NextMV
Going Beyond the Math: Lessons in Building and Sustaining Decision Support Tools
Yash Puranik
Director of Decision Sciences, Aimpoint Digital, LP
Reducing Hospital Procurement Costs through Vendor Contract Optimization: A Decision-Support Framework for GPOs
Willow Yang
Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University
The Death of Dashboards and the Birth of Natural Language Analytics
Daniel Whitenack
Founder & CEO, Prediction Guard
Winning The Room: Creating And Delivering An Effective Data-Driven Presentation
Bill Franks
Director, Center for Data and Analytics , Kennesaw State University
An Analytics Framework for Understanding Motorsports: An introduction to analytics challenges in professional motorsports focused on American stock car racing, and how Data Science can help to advance the art of the possible in a fast paced pressure filled environment.
Duncan Ellis
Principal Data Scientist , Ford Performance & Active Decision Support
Optimizing Freight Logistics with Decision Analytics: Advanced Routing and Scheduling at ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Gourav Gupta
Lead Data Scientist, ABC Supply Co. Inc
Non-GenAI AI in GenAI: On the Importance of Embedded Traditional AI in an Agentic GenAI Augmented Workforce
Sebastian Gould
Manager of Data Science, Arrow Electronics
An Easy Button for Developing Analytical Applications
Jeremy TerBush
Management Consultant, TerBush Analytics
Building Practical Analytics Models for Better Supply Chain Decisions
Ehsan Khodabandeh
Principal Operations Research Scientist, Decision Spot
Enhancing Resilience and Agility: Toyota’s Optimized Response to Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Challenges
Priyanshu Mutreja
Senior Principal Engineer, Toyota
Creating the Future D&A Operating Model
Scott Harmon
AVP of Business Transformation, Data & Analytics , Church & Dwight
Deploying Custom Optimization to Connect the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Caroline Daugherty
Data Translator, Pfizer
Building, Mentoring and Leading Analytics Teams: Lessons from the Trenches
Hina Arora
Clinical Associate Professor, Arizona State University
Leading the Transition: Modernizing Coast Guard HR Analytics through Innovation and Buy-In
Gregory Higgins
Former O.R. Analyst, USCG HR Analytics
Exploring the Interplay of AI Assessment Tools: Metrics, Benchmarks, Testing, Red-Teaming, and Auditing
Heather Frase
Founder, VerAItech
The Voice of the Universe: Why more data may not help you
Thor Osborn
Principal Systems Research Analyst, Sandia National Laboratories
Networking Events to Attend
CAP Info Session
In this interactive session, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about becoming a Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®). Participants will also have a chance to learn about recent developments for the certification, and discuss the why, how, and so what of the INFORMS CAP certification.
Advanced Analytics Professional Workshop
An interactive forum to address the career needs of those that have been in the workforce for a couple of years but are not yet at an executive-level. Hear from professionals who have just advanced into a mid-career position, those settled in the position, and those transitioning out. Learn about their career progression, portfolio needed for advancement, and other ways to grow your network.
New to INFORMS? Here are additional opportunities to engage.
Certified Analytics Professional
The Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification is a trusted, independent verification of the critical technical expertise and related soft skills possessed by accomplished analytics and data science professionals, and valued by analytics-oriented organizations.
INFORMS Communities
INFORMS special-interest sections, societies, forums, geographical chapters, and student chapters provide the resources you need to stay ahead in your area of expertise and connect with others sharing your specific interests.
Subscribe to Analytics Magazine
Analytics is a free digital magazine published by INFORMS that provides readers with news and information that showcases the power of analytics on organizational decision-making and outcomes.
