{"id":244,"date":"2022-11-18T21:56:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T21:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2019\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2023-08-14T20:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T20:35:34","slug":"confirmed-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/confirmed-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers &#038; Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-244\" data-postid=\"244\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-244 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-anchor=\"li\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-li tb_3cun515 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_e0yd516 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_p54w490 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-10.57.47-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2253\" title=\"Dr. Jennifer Priestley&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;FLOCK Specialty Finance\" alt=\"Dr. Jennifer Priestley&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;FLOCK Specialty Finance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-10.57.47-AM.png 564w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-10.57.47-AM-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Dr. Jennifer Priestley<br>Chief Data Officer<br>FLOCK Specialty Finance                            <\/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_v3ik456 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wsos369   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Keynote Speaker<\/h2>\n<h4>Closing the Talent Gap<\/h4>\n<p>After spending several years answering almost daily e-mails and telephone calls from business managers asking for staffing help and aiding fellow academics with their analytics teaching needs, Dr. Jennifer Priestley of Kennesaw State University and Dr. Robert McGrath of the University of New Hampshire wrote <strong>Closing the Analytics Talent Gap: An Executive\u2019s Guide to Working with Universities. <\/strong>Dr. Priestley will share insights from the book on building bridges between university analytics programs and business organizations. Executives will gain insight on how universities can help them find strategically important personnel and learn how they can develop and educate this personnel.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_qo2v490 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qo2v490-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qo2v490-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Jennifer Priestley Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qo2v490-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-qo2v490-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Dr. Priestley is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science. Since 2004, she has served as the Associate Dean of the Graduate College and as the Executive Director of the Analytics and Data Science Institute at Kennesaw State University. In 2012, the SAS Institute recognized Dr. Priestley as the 2012 Distinguished Statistics Professor of the Year. She served as the 2012 and 2015 Co-Chair of the National Analytics Conference. Datanami recognized Dr. Priestley as one of the top 12 \u201cData Scientists to Watch in 2016.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She architected the first Ph.D. Program in Data Science, which launched in February 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Priestley has been a featured international speaker at The World Statistical Congress, The South African Statistical Association, The Federal Reserve Bank, SAS Global Forum, Big Data Week, Technology Association of Georgia, Data Science ATL, The Atlanta CEO Council, Predictive Analytics World, INFORMS and dozens of academic and corporate conferences addressing issues related to the evolution of data science, women in data science and ethical data science.<\/p>\n<p>She is the co-author of \u201cClosing the Talent Gap: An Executive\u2019s Guide to Working with Universities\u201d (CRC Press). She has authored dozens of book chapters and articles on Binary Classification, Risk Modeling, Sampling, Statistical Methodologies for Problem Solving and Applications of Big Data Analytics.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to receiving a Ph.D. in Statistics, Dr. Priestley worked in the Financial Services industry for 11 years. Her positions included Business Development for VISA EU in London, as well as Regional Vice President for MasterCard US and as a senior consultant with Accenture\u2019s strategic services group.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Priestley received a Ph.D. from Georgia State University, an MBA from The Pennsylvania State University, and a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mnls314 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_ebmf314 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_3qec32 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src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2257\" title=\"Ying Wang&lt;br&gt;Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive\" alt=\"Ying Wang&lt;br&gt;Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM.png 662w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Ying Wang<br>Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_41aa863 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2362\" title=\"Brett Carpenter&lt;br&gt;Senior Product Developer of ModelOps\" alt=\"Brett Carpenter&lt;br&gt;Senior Product Developer of ModelOps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM.png 794w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-768x764.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Brett Carpenter<br>Senior Product Developer of ModelOps                            <\/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_f82r639 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_lueo639   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Accelerating Data Science Impact: A Success Story of ModelOps Revolution<\/h3>\n<p>Over the past year, Cox Auto has made a significant investment in ModelOps, and our efforts have positioned us ahead of the curve in this domain. We have started witnessing the positive outcomes of our ModelOps capability, with faster model deployment, rigorous model operations rooted in software engineering best practices, and a gradual release of data scientists from production support duties that has enabled a greater focus on R&amp;D efforts.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_pgky639 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-pgky639-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-pgky639-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Ying Wang Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-pgky639-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-pgky639-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>As the Senior Director of Data Science at Cox Automotive, Ying Wang oversees a team of data scientists who design and continuously improve Cox Auto\u2019s vehicle valuation algorithms, powering industry-leading brands of valuation products utilizing advanced ML\/AI techniques. Beyond evolving existing products, she constantly collaborates with Product &amp; Engineering teams, leveraging data-driven insights to inform business decisions and product development, while also bringing new innovations to the market. Ying holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech and serves on the Industry Advisory Board of Kennesaw State University School of Data Science and Analytics.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_a7x9180 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-a7x9180-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-a7x9180-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Brett Carpenter Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-a7x9180-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-a7x9180-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198911904 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198911904 BCX0\">Brett Carpenter serves as Senior Product Director of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198911904 BCX0\">ModelOps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198911904 BCX0\"> at Cox Automotive and has over 20 years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and data science. He is currently focused on standardizing and streamlining the ML\/AI lifecycle, with the goal of enabling a culture of experimentation, incremental improvement, and operational excellence. Brett holds a M.S. in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y4lx378 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_46aq379 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_tsyl379 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #003087;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 750px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"zerr\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-zerr tb_uoq4522 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_3ov1522 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_wgzt619 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2263\" title=\"David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard&lt;br&gt;Senior Manager Data Science&lt;br&gt;Cox Automotive \" alt=\"David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard&lt;br&gt;Senior Manager Data Science&lt;br&gt;Cox Automotive \" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM.png 654w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard<br>Senior Manager Data Science<br>Cox Automotive                             <\/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_r3b1522 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_153x523   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>A Journey Into Data Science Practitioner Interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This presentation will comprehensively cover the different aspects of a data science (practitioner) interview, offering insights on how to\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: initial;\">effectively<\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial;\">\u00a0prepare, the wide range of topics that may be explored, elements that may lie beyond your control, common mistakes that have been observed, and valuable strategies to steer clear of them.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_0su7523 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-0su7523-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-0su7523-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-0su7523-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-0su7523-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>David Howard is a highly accomplished data scientist with extensive experience and expertise in leading advanced analytics and data science initiatives. As the senior most data scientist at Cox Automotive, David plays a pivotal role in providing technical leadership, driving innovation, shaping data-driven strategies, and delivering impactful insights.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong quantitative background as a former mathematics professor, David brings a unique perspective to the field of data science. His passion for learning and intellectual curiosity drive him to stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in the industry. David is dedicated to continuously expanding his knowledge and skills, leveraging cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to solve complex business challenges. He also takes great satisfaction in mentoring and inspiring others, fostering a culture of growth and development within his organization.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_b19p337 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_qkra337 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_du5r337 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #003087;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 750px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"steiger\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-steiger tb_ln1h877 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_0a11877 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_5obq520 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2268\" title=\"Stephen Jacquemin&lt;br&gt;Data Science Fellow&lt;br&gt;Pegasystems \" alt=\"Stephen Jacquemin&lt;br&gt;Data Science Fellow&lt;br&gt;Pegasystems \" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM.png 670w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Stephen Jacquemin<br>Data Science Fellow<br>Pegasystems                             <\/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_2vtc878 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fl6l878   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Process Mining 101: Continuously Improve and Transform Your Workflows<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Process mining serves as the critical bridge between traditional data mining and process management.\u00a0 Although beginning more than 20 years ago, it has recently come into the limelight and is now allowing organizations end-to-end visibility of their most complex processes. From mapping your process with DFGs and BPMNs to identifying its biggest obstacles such as bottlenecks and reworks, come learn about this exciting field taking the process improvement world by storm.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_n2ar734 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-n2ar734-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-n2ar734-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Stephen Jacquemin Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-n2ar734-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-n2ar734-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Steve is a Fellow Data Scientist with Pegasystems, working in R&amp;D and driving new process mining and task mining software and features to help Pega clients crush complexity. He has more than 15 years of experience in data science covering multiple industries, including: software, CPG, hospitality, and management consulting. His skill set spans several disciplines and includes AI and ML, data wrangling, feature engineering, process mining, task mining, survey data, revenue management and communicating the \u201cso what\u201d to senior leaders with data visualization.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1ti6262 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_kkcy263 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_ghhp263 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #003087;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 750px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"panel\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-panel tb_io9e999 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_lbk20 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_vx4q325 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2272\" title=\"Ruth Manlapas&lt;br&gt;Enduring Hearts\" alt=\"Ruth Manlapas&lt;br&gt;Enduring Hearts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Ruth Manlapas<br>Enduring Hearts                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_aa26602 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2274\" title=\"Tommy Pearce&lt;br&gt;Executive Director&lt;br&gt;Neighborhood Nexus\" alt=\"Tommy Pearce&lt;br&gt;Executive Director&lt;br&gt;Neighborhood Nexus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Tommy Pearce<br>Executive Director<br>Neighborhood Nexus                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_t7vn73 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2276\" title=\"Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union\" alt=\"Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM.png 710w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union                            <\/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_qcgw1 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_btgh1   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Panel Discussion: <\/strong><strong>Analytics at Work in Nonprofits<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_9pvt1 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-9pvt1-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-9pvt1-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Ruth Manlapas Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-9pvt1-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-9pvt1-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Ruth is Board President at Enduring Hearts, which funds the most promising research being conducted to increase the longevity of transplanted human organs and related tissue transplants. Enduring Hearts\u2019 grant awards specifically target research benefiting pediatric heart transplant recipients.<\/p>\n<p>As a nonprofit organization, they work with a scientific advisory board to identify and award operating grants for research projects in organ transplantation to established members of academic staff at universities, transplant centers, and research institutes.<\/p>\n<p>At Enduring Hearts, priority is given to clinical research projects and new emerging technologies that will translate within the next five years, involve pediatric heart transplant recipients and are innovative. They sponsor research to save lives of children who are living with a transplant today!<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_ml3t972 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-ml3t972-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-ml3t972-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Tommy Pearce Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-ml3t972-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-ml3t972-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Tommy has held key roles within several nonprofits including Americorps, Georgia Center for Nonprofits, and currently serves as the Executive Director for Neighborhood Nexus. At Neighborhood Nexus, they help mission-driven organizations ask the right questions, use the best data, tell compelling stories, and make informed decisions.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_wnw3903 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-wnw3903-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-wnw3903-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-wnw3903-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-wnw3903-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Sujatha (Su) Rayburn has worked in IT and the Data &amp; Analytics industry for more than 25 years and is currently the Vice President of Information Management &amp; Analytics for Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU), where she leads data analytics strategy and execution. As an experienced executive, Su has expertise in building and leading cross-industry teams in successfully implementing innovative data and analytics solutions. Su started her career as a Chartered Accountant in India and quickly realized her passion and talent for creating innovative solutions with data analytics. Before DCCU, she was responsible for providing valuable insight and leadership at Equifax and has also held various contributor and leadership roles at esteemed organizations such as Cox Automotive and GE. In addition to her day job, Su is a semi-professional Indian classical music singer. Su has a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Masters in Information Systems from Arizona State University. She is a regular contributor and speaker at leading industry, trade conferences, and webinars.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_i8kk995 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_uvh9995 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_qx3t995 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #003087;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 750px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"panel\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-panel tb_j08u132 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_6ftt133 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_d4yr770 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2280\" title=\"Ameet Shetty&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;Pilot Flying J\" alt=\"Ameet Shetty&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;Pilot Flying J\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Ameet Shetty<br>Chief Data Officer<br>Pilot Flying J                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_y9dk841 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2282\" title=\"Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works\" alt=\"Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM.png 728w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works                            <\/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_dpwu134 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nhtl134   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Fireside Chat: Path to CDO\/CAO<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_41g8135 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-41g8135-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-41g8135-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Ameet Shetty Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-41g8135-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-41g8135-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Ameet Shetty is a results-driven executive with high-impact, C-level management experience. He has a proven record of successfully driving key enterprise initiatives by combining strategic &amp; tactical expertise with unique financial, operational, and technological skill set. He has experience building big data strategies and driving insight based cultural change with a focus on customer needs and drivers, including costs, risks, and execution speed in Chief Data and Analytics roles at companies like Fifth-Third Bank, SunTrust, McDonald\u2019s, and Pilot Flying J.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_z525135 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-z525135-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-z525135-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Beverly Wright, CAP Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-z525135-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-z525135-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Dr. Beverly Wright has spent more than 30 years leading and delivering data science and analytics through corporate, consulting, and academic experiences. She has served as executive, leader, educator, and advisor of data science and analytics teams to help provide solutions for solving complex business problems.<\/p>\n<p>As Head of Data Science at Burtch Works, Beverly provides guidance to a variety of businesses and to frame and solve critical issues using modeling and advanced analytics.\u00a0She also serves as Director of Data Science for University of Georgia, Executive Education, where she builds, staffs, delivers, and evaluates programs targeted for executives.<\/p>\n<p>Beverly gives back to her community through operating a nonprofit called TAG Data Science &amp; Analytics \u2013 FOR GOOD Initiative, leveraging volunteers, data, tools, and other resources to tackle community challenges. She also serves as Board Chair for TAG Data Science &amp; Analytics, Board Member for Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s Master of Science in Analytics program, and Neighborhood Nexus, President of the Analytics Society at INFORMS, and podcast host for TAG Data Talk.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_w9gw348 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_b7j6348 first\">\n                    <!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_fkqx348 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #003087;margin-bottom: 20px;max-width: 750px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"panel\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-panel tb_k30j661 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_mihf661 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_601o87 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2285\" title=\"Lisa Beckham\" alt=\"Lisa Beckham\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM.png 680w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Lisa Beckham                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_3w2s822 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2287\" title=\"Sriram Tirunellayi\" alt=\"Sriram Tirunellayi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM.png 712w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Sriram Tirunellayi                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_jpar176 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2289\" title=\"Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies\" alt=\"Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_q3y6459 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2290\" title=\"Arden Baxter\" alt=\"Arden Baxter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM.png 630w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Arden Baxter                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_z0id384 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2292\" title=\"Eric Schmidt(Moderator)\" alt=\"Eric Schmidt(Moderator)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM.png 610w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Eric Schmidt(Moderator)                            <\/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_dgnn662 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_73re662   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Panel Discussion: Navigating Your Career Path<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_wq13663 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-wq13663-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-wq13663-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Lisa Beckham Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-wq13663-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-wq13663-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Lisa is a global executive marketing leader with a relentless focus on marketing transformation to drive more profitable relationships with customers. She has expertise in marketing strategy &amp; transformation, loyalty marketing &amp; CRM, journey mapping &amp; audience segmentation, and MarTech. Lisa has experience across multiple industries such as banking, travel &amp; hospitality, consumer package goods, telecom, freight &amp; logistics, non-profit, pharmaceutical, MarTech, and retail at companies like Delta Airlines and The Coca-Cola Company.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_niqy663 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-niqy663-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-niqy663-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Sriram Tirunellayi Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-niqy663-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-niqy663-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Sriram is a results-oriented data and analytics executive with extensive experience and a record of developing innovative data science products, delivering substantial profit growth through advanced analytics. He has held key positions at Sabre Holdings, Barclay\u2019s, and Equifax in operations research, decision science, and data and analytics. His expertise is in building and optimizing data and analytic platforms, data management and data integration, leveraging cloud technology to drive innovations and monetization. Empowering leader, skilled in building high-performing, cross-functional teams, spearheading growth and transformational change that delivers impactful results.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_830n115 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-830n115-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-830n115-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Priya Sarathy Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-830n115-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-830n115-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Priya Sarathy has 20+ years of experience in leading, designing, innovating, and delivering analytic solutions across Fortune 500 companies in telecom, technology, and financial services. As the VP for Data Strategy for Identity and Fraud at Equifax, she steered the vision of a $11 MM cloud transformation for its\u2019 first cloud data platform to enable the next generation of Identity and Fraud detection products.<\/p>\n<p>Priya believes that investment in data strategy and governance foundation is critical for successful AI\/ML solutions enablement. She is an advocate for enterprise data literacy and cultural awareness around this. She has deep experience in customer-centric applied solutioning leveraging actionable techniques to help customers in marketing and competitive intelligence, sales and strategy decisioning, and customer insights delivery through innovative asset creation, data product design, and road mapping data-centric digital transformation. She mentors students and early career analytic professionals, volunteers with Women in Identity and local nonprofit organizations around sustainability.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_508b806 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-508b806-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-508b806-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Arden Baxter Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-508b806-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-508b806-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>As a Prevention Effectiveness Fellow on the Analytics and Modeling Track at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arden Baxter is responsible for employing modeling and analytical approaches to understand the progression and transmission of HIV in the United States. Arden recently earned her Ph.D. in operations research from the Georgia Institute of Technology where she served as the president of the Georgia Tech INFORMS Student Chapter. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rollins College. Her research interests and expertise are in applying operations research and data analytics to complex problems in health and humanitarian logistics.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_ehlz126 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-ehlz126-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-ehlz126-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Eric Schmidt Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-ehlz126-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-ehlz126-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Eric has more than 20 years of international experience structuring complex business questions, developing analytic tools and capabilities, translating analytics into actionable insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His analytics career has spanned several industries, including banking, risk management, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, and e-commerce, where he has led credit risk model validation, pricing &amp; revenue optimization, demand forecasting, marketing analytics, and data science.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keynote Speaker Closing the Talent Gap After spending several years answering almost daily e-mails and telephone calls from business managers asking for staffing help and aiding fellow academics with their analytics teaching needs, Dr. Jennifer Priestley of Kennesaw State University and Dr. Robert McGrath of the University of New Hampshire wrote Closing the Analytics Talent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1001096,"featured_media":1829,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-244","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Speakers &amp; Presentations - INFORMS Regional Analytics Conference Atlanta 2023<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See the confirmed speakers and their presentations for the 2023 INFORMS Regional Analytics Conference in Cincinnati. 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Executives will gain insight on how universities can help them find strategically important personnel and learn how they can develop and educate this personnel.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Jennifer Priestley Bio<\/h4><p>Dr. Priestley is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science. Since 2004, she has served as the Associate Dean of the Graduate College and as the Executive Director of the Analytics and Data Science Institute at Kennesaw State University. In 2012, the SAS Institute recognized Dr. Priestley as the 2012 Distinguished Statistics Professor of the Year. She served as the 2012 and 2015 Co-Chair of the National Analytics Conference. Datanami recognized Dr. Priestley as one of the top 12 \u201cData Scientists to Watch in 2016.\u201d<\/p> <p>She architected the first Ph.D. Program in Data Science, which launched in February 2015.<\/p> <p>Dr. Priestley has been a featured international speaker at The World Statistical Congress, The South African Statistical Association, The Federal Reserve Bank, SAS Global Forum, Big Data Week, Technology Association of Georgia, Data Science ATL, The Atlanta CEO Council, Predictive Analytics World, INFORMS and dozens of academic and corporate conferences addressing issues related to the evolution of data science, women in data science and ethical data science.<\/p> <p>She is the co-author of \u201cClosing the Talent Gap: An Executive\u2019s Guide to Working with Universities\u201d (CRC Press). She has authored dozens of book chapters and articles on Binary Classification, Risk Modeling, Sampling, Statistical Methodologies for Problem Solving and Applications of Big Data Analytics.<\/p> <p>Prior to receiving a Ph.D. in Statistics, Dr. Priestley worked in the Financial Services industry for 11 years. Her positions included Business Development for VISA EU in London, as well as Regional Vice President for MasterCard US and as a senior consultant with Accenture\u2019s strategic services group.<\/p> <p>Dr. Priestley received a Ph.D. from Georgia State University, an MBA from The Pennsylvania State University, and a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM.png\" title=\"Ying Wang&lt;br&gt;Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive\" alt=\"Ying Wang&lt;br&gt;Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM.png 662w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.01.05-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/> <h3> Ying Wang<br>Senior Director Data ScienceCox Automotive <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM.png\" title=\"Brett Carpenter&lt;br&gt;Senior Product Developer of ModelOps\" alt=\"Brett Carpenter&lt;br&gt;Senior Product Developer of ModelOps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM.png 794w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-10.51.20-AM-768x764.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/> <h3> Brett Carpenter<br>Senior Product Developer of ModelOps <\/h3>\n<h3>Accelerating Data Science Impact: A Success Story of ModelOps Revolution<\/h3> <p>Over the past year, Cox Auto has made a significant investment in ModelOps, and our efforts have positioned us ahead of the curve in this domain. We have started witnessing the positive outcomes of our ModelOps capability, with faster model deployment, rigorous model operations rooted in software engineering best practices, and a gradual release of data scientists from production support duties that has enabled a greater focus on R&amp;D efforts.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Ying Wang Bio<\/h4><p>As the Senior Director of Data Science at Cox Automotive, Ying Wang oversees a team of data scientists who design and continuously improve Cox Auto\u2019s vehicle valuation algorithms, powering industry-leading brands of valuation products utilizing advanced ML\/AI techniques. Beyond evolving existing products, she constantly collaborates with Product &amp; Engineering teams, leveraging data-driven insights to inform business decisions and product development, while also bringing new innovations to the market. Ying holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech and serves on the Industry Advisory Board of Kennesaw State University School of Data Science and Analytics.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Brett Carpenter Bio<\/h4><p>Brett Carpenter serves as Senior Product Director of ModelOps at Cox Automotive and has over 20 years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and data science. He is currently focused on standardizing and streamlining the ML\/AI lifecycle, with the goal of enabling a culture of experimentation, incremental improvement, and operational excellence. Brett holds a M.S. in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM.png\" title=\"David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard&lt;br&gt;Senior Manager Data Science&lt;br&gt;Cox Automotive \" alt=\"David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard&lt;br&gt;Senior Manager Data Science&lt;br&gt;Cox Automotive \" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM.png 654w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.04.36-AM-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/> <h3> David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard<br>Senior Manager Data Science<br>Cox Automotive <\/h3>\n<h3><strong>A Journey Into Data Science Practitioner Interviews<\/strong><\/h3> <p>This presentation will comprehensively cover the different aspects of a data science (practitioner) interview, offering insights on how to\u00a0effectively\u00a0prepare, the wide range of topics that may be explored, elements that may lie beyond your control, common mistakes that have been observed, and valuable strategies to steer clear of them.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ David \u2018Dave\u2019 Howard Bio<\/h4><p>David Howard is a highly accomplished data scientist with extensive experience and expertise in leading advanced analytics and data science initiatives. As the senior most data scientist at Cox Automotive, David plays a pivotal role in providing technical leadership, driving innovation, shaping data-driven strategies, and delivering impactful insights.<\/p> <p>With a strong quantitative background as a former mathematics professor, David brings a unique perspective to the field of data science. His passion for learning and intellectual curiosity drive him to stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in the industry. David is dedicated to continuously expanding his knowledge and skills, leveraging cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to solve complex business challenges. He also takes great satisfaction in mentoring and inspiring others, fostering a culture of growth and development within his organization.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM.png\" title=\"Stephen Jacquemin&lt;br&gt;Data Science Fellow&lt;br&gt;Pegasystems \" alt=\"Stephen Jacquemin&lt;br&gt;Data Science Fellow&lt;br&gt;Pegasystems \" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM.png 670w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.07.20-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/> <h3> Stephen Jacquemin<br>Data Science Fellow<br>Pegasystems <\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Process Mining 101: Continuously Improve and Transform Your Workflows<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Process mining serves as the critical bridge between traditional data mining and process management.\u00a0 Although beginning more than 20 years ago, it has recently come into the limelight and is now allowing organizations end-to-end visibility of their most complex processes. From mapping your process with DFGs and BPMNs to identifying its biggest obstacles such as bottlenecks and reworks, come learn about this exciting field taking the process improvement world by storm.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Stephen Jacquemin Bio<\/h4><p>Steve is a Fellow Data Scientist with Pegasystems, working in R&amp;D and driving new process mining and task mining software and features to help Pega clients crush complexity. He has more than 15 years of experience in data science covering multiple industries, including: software, CPG, hospitality, and management consulting. His skill set spans several disciplines and includes AI and ML, data wrangling, feature engineering, process mining, task mining, survey data, revenue management and communicating the \u201cso what\u201d to senior leaders with data visualization.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM.png\" title=\"Ruth Manlapas&lt;br&gt;Enduring Hearts\" alt=\"Ruth Manlapas&lt;br&gt;Enduring Hearts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/> <h3> Ruth Manlapas<br>Enduring Hearts <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM.png\" title=\"Tommy Pearce&lt;br&gt;Executive Director&lt;br&gt;Neighborhood Nexus\" alt=\"Tommy Pearce&lt;br&gt;Executive Director&lt;br&gt;Neighborhood Nexus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.12.08-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/> <h3> Tommy Pearce<br>Executive Director<br>Neighborhood Nexus <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM.png\" title=\"Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union\" alt=\"Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM.png 710w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.14.06-AM-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/> <h3> Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn(Moderator)Delta Community Credit Union <\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Panel Discussion: <\/strong><strong>Analytics at Work in Nonprofits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Ruth Manlapas Bio<\/h4><p>Ruth is Board President at Enduring Hearts, which funds the most promising research being conducted to increase the longevity of transplanted human organs and related tissue transplants. Enduring Hearts\u2019 grant awards specifically target research benefiting pediatric heart transplant recipients.<\/p> <p>As a nonprofit organization, they work with a scientific advisory board to identify and award operating grants for research projects in organ transplantation to established members of academic staff at universities, transplant centers, and research institutes.<\/p> <p>At Enduring Hearts, priority is given to clinical research projects and new emerging technologies that will translate within the next five years, involve pediatric heart transplant recipients and are innovative. They sponsor research to save lives of children who are living with a transplant today!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Tommy Pearce Bio<\/h4><p>Tommy has held key roles within several nonprofits including Americorps, Georgia Center for Nonprofits, and currently serves as the Executive Director for Neighborhood Nexus. At Neighborhood Nexus, they help mission-driven organizations ask the right questions, use the best data, tell compelling stories, and make informed decisions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Sujatha \u2018Su\u2019 Rayburn Bio<\/h4><p>Sujatha (Su) Rayburn has worked in IT and the Data &amp; Analytics industry for more than 25 years and is currently the Vice President of Information Management &amp; Analytics for Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU), where she leads data analytics strategy and execution. As an experienced executive, Su has expertise in building and leading cross-industry teams in successfully implementing innovative data and analytics solutions. Su started her career as a Chartered Accountant in India and quickly realized her passion and talent for creating innovative solutions with data analytics. Before DCCU, she was responsible for providing valuable insight and leadership at Equifax and has also held various contributor and leadership roles at esteemed organizations such as Cox Automotive and GE. In addition to her day job, Su is a semi-professional Indian classical music singer. Su has a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Masters in Information Systems from Arizona State University. She is a regular contributor and speaker at leading industry, trade conferences, and webinars.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM.png\" title=\"Ameet Shetty&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;Pilot Flying J\" alt=\"Ameet Shetty&lt;br&gt;Chief Data Officer&lt;br&gt;Pilot Flying J\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.17.22-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/> <h3> Ameet Shetty<br>Chief Data Officer<br>Pilot Flying J <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM.png\" title=\"Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works\" alt=\"Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM.png 728w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.19.55-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/> <h3> Beverly Wright, CAP(Moderator)INFORMS Analytics Society President and Head of Data Science, Burtch Works <\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Fireside Chat: Path to CDO\/CAO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Ameet Shetty Bio<\/h4><p>Ameet Shetty is a results-driven executive with high-impact, C-level management experience. He has a proven record of successfully driving key enterprise initiatives by combining strategic &amp; tactical expertise with unique financial, operational, and technological skill set. He has experience building big data strategies and driving insight based cultural change with a focus on customer needs and drivers, including costs, risks, and execution speed in Chief Data and Analytics roles at companies like Fifth-Third Bank, SunTrust, McDonald\u2019s, and Pilot Flying J.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Beverly Wright, CAP Bio<\/h4><p>Dr. Beverly Wright has spent more than 30 years leading and delivering data science and analytics through corporate, consulting, and academic experiences. She has served as executive, leader, educator, and advisor of data science and analytics teams to help provide solutions for solving complex business problems.<\/p> <p>As Head of Data Science at Burtch Works, Beverly provides guidance to a variety of businesses and to frame and solve critical issues using modeling and advanced analytics.\u00a0She also serves as Director of Data Science for University of Georgia, Executive Education, where she builds, staffs, delivers, and evaluates programs targeted for executives.<\/p> <p>Beverly gives back to her community through operating a nonprofit called TAG Data Science &amp; Analytics \u2013 FOR GOOD Initiative, leveraging volunteers, data, tools, and other resources to tackle community challenges. She also serves as Board Chair for TAG Data Science &amp; Analytics, Board Member for Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s Master of Science in Analytics program, and Neighborhood Nexus, President of the Analytics Society at INFORMS, and podcast host for TAG Data Talk.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM.png\" title=\"Lisa Beckham\" alt=\"Lisa Beckham\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM.png 680w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.03-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/> <h3> Lisa Beckham <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM.png\" title=\"Sriram Tirunellayi\" alt=\"Sriram Tirunellayi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM.png 712w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.23.47-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/> <h3> Sriram Tirunellayi <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM.png\" title=\"Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies\" alt=\"Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM.png 714w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.25.12-AM-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/> <h3> Priya Sarathy, Ph.D.Founder, Wheel Data Strategies <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM.png\" title=\"Arden Baxter\" alt=\"Arden Baxter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM.png 630w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.26.37-AM-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/> <h3> Arden Baxter <\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM.png\" title=\"Eric Schmidt(Moderator)\" alt=\"Eric Schmidt(Moderator)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM.png 610w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-28-at-11.27.47-AM-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/> <h3> Eric Schmidt(Moderator) <\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Panel Discussion: Navigating Your Career Path<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Lisa Beckham Bio<\/h4><p>Lisa is a global executive marketing leader with a relentless focus on marketing transformation to drive more profitable relationships with customers. She has expertise in marketing strategy &amp; transformation, loyalty marketing &amp; CRM, journey mapping &amp; audience segmentation, and MarTech. Lisa has experience across multiple industries such as banking, travel &amp; hospitality, consumer package goods, telecom, freight &amp; logistics, non-profit, pharmaceutical, MarTech, and retail at companies like Delta Airlines and The Coca-Cola Company.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Sriram Tirunellayi Bio<\/h4><p>Sriram is a results-oriented data and analytics executive with extensive experience and a record of developing innovative data science products, delivering substantial profit growth through advanced analytics. He has held key positions at Sabre Holdings, Barclay\u2019s, and Equifax in operations research, decision science, and data and analytics. His expertise is in building and optimizing data and analytic platforms, data management and data integration, leveraging cloud technology to drive innovations and monetization. Empowering leader, skilled in building high-performing, cross-functional teams, spearheading growth and transformational change that delivers impactful results.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Priya Sarathy Bio<\/h4><p>Priya Sarathy has 20+ years of experience in leading, designing, innovating, and delivering analytic solutions across Fortune 500 companies in telecom, technology, and financial services. As the VP for Data Strategy for Identity and Fraud at Equifax, she steered the vision of a $11 MM cloud transformation for its\u2019 first cloud data platform to enable the next generation of Identity and Fraud detection products.<\/p> <p>Priya believes that investment in data strategy and governance foundation is critical for successful AI\/ML solutions enablement. She is an advocate for enterprise data literacy and cultural awareness around this. She has deep experience in customer-centric applied solutioning leveraging actionable techniques to help customers in marketing and competitive intelligence, sales and strategy decisioning, and customer insights delivery through innovative asset creation, data product design, and road mapping data-centric digital transformation. She mentors students and early career analytic professionals, volunteers with Women in Identity and local nonprofit organizations around sustainability.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Arden Baxter Bio<\/h4><p>As a Prevention Effectiveness Fellow on the Analytics and Modeling Track at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arden Baxter is responsible for employing modeling and analytical approaches to understand the progression and transmission of HIV in the United States. Arden recently earned her Ph.D. in operations research from the Georgia Institute of Technology where she served as the president of the Georgia Tech INFORMS Student Chapter. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rollins College. Her research interests and expertise are in applying operations research and data analytics to complex problems in health and humanitarian logistics.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Eric Schmidt Bio<\/h4><p>Eric has more than 20 years of international experience structuring complex business questions, developing analytic tools and capabilities, translating analytics into actionable insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p> <p>His analytics career has spanned several industries, including banking, risk management, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, and e-commerce, where he has led credit risk model validation, pricing &amp; revenue optimization, demand forecasting, marketing analytics, and data science.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001096"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=244"}],"version-history":[{"count":546,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2374,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244\/revisions\/2374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-atlanta2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}