{"id":5557,"date":"2024-02-28T15:31:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/?page_id=5557"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:16:30","slug":"john-eric-bonilla","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/john-eric-bonilla\/","title":{"rendered":"John-Eric Bonilla"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5557\" data-postid=\"5557\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5557 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row dropPadding-bottom tb_0l52602 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_0ygc603 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_esex603 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/03\/John-Eric_Bonilla.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5726\" title=\"John-Eric Bonilla\" alt=\"John-Eric Bonilla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/03\/John-Eric_Bonilla.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/03\/John-Eric_Bonilla-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    John-Eric Bonilla                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_g2w3604 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_t7c7604   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>John-Eric Bonilla<\/h1>\n<h5>Business Intelligence Analytic Developer at California Franchise Tax Board<\/h5>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_2plz358 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion  glossy tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-2plz358-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-2plz358-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-2plz358-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-2plz358-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><strong>John-Eric Bonilla: Navigating the Data Frontier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John-Eric Bonilla, a skilled Business Intelligence Analytic Developer for the State of California Franchise Tax Board, stands out for his ability to turn complex datasets into actionable insights, fostering organizational growth and efficiency. With a B.S. in Information Technology Management and an M.S. in Data Analytics, his academic background lays a robust foundation for his expertise. As a Ph.D. student in Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, John-Eric is not only deepening his knowledge but also actively contributing to the field of data analytics, focusing his research on innovative methodologies and their application in business.<\/p>\n<p>John-Eric&#8217;s professional journey began with a solid grounding in business analytics. Recognizing the transformative power of data in decision-making, he directed his career toward maximizing this potential. His work, which encompasses both the technical facets of data analysis and the nuanced art of data presentation, caters to a diverse range of stakeholders. Additionally, as a Project Management Professional, he brings a structured and strategic approach to his projects.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the realm of data and analysis, John-Eric advocates for integrating soft skills into the technical program of data science. He stresses the significance of communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities \u2014 skills he deems as vital as Python for contemporary data scientists.<\/p>\n<p>In his PhD program, John-Eric ambitiously aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical business applications. He\u2019s not just looking to contribute to the field of data science and analytics; he\u2019s determined to redefine it. His path, blending scholarly rigor with professional ingenuity, is a unique narrative of a scholar-practitioner. For John-Eric, every dataset is a new journey, each analysis a story, and every insight a leap from theory to impactful reality.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"u6fe602\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_u6fe602 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_84q1605 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k572608 track  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h6>Track: Soft Skills<\/h6>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xwmz608   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms<\/h2>\n<p>In my presentation, &#8216;Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms,&#8217; I delve into the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of data science: soft skills. Drawing on my background in Information Technology Management, Data Analytics, and as a Project Management Professional, I explore the irony that data scientists, adept in interpreting complex data, frequently struggle with effective communication. The talk highlights the importance of storytelling with data, teamwork in data-driven environments, and creative problem-solving. I use engaging anecdotes and interactive elements, such as role-playing and group discussions, to illustrate these concepts. This presentation is not just an academic exploration; it\u2019s a call to action for data scientists to cultivate these essential skills. 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With a B.S. in Information Technology Management and an M.S. in Data Analytics, his academic background lays a robust foundation for his expertise. As a Ph.D. student in Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, John-Eric is not only deepening his knowledge but also actively contributing to the field of data analytics, focusing his research on innovative methodologies and their application in business.<\/p> <p>John-Eric's professional journey began with a solid grounding in business analytics. Recognizing the transformative power of data in decision-making, he directed his career toward maximizing this potential. His work, which encompasses both the technical facets of data analysis and the nuanced art of data presentation, caters to a diverse range of stakeholders. 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For John-Eric, every dataset is a new journey, each analysis a story, and every insight a leap from theory to impactful reality.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h6>Track: Soft Skills<\/h6>\n<h2>Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms<\/h2> <p>In my presentation, 'Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms,' I delve into the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of data science: soft skills. Drawing on my background in Information Technology Management, Data Analytics, and as a Project Management Professional, I explore the irony that data scientists, adept in interpreting complex data, frequently struggle with effective communication. The talk highlights the importance of storytelling with data, teamwork in data-driven environments, and creative problem-solving. I use engaging anecdotes and interactive elements, such as role-playing and group discussions, to illustrate these concepts. 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