{"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":"2024-11-14T19:11:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:11:07","slug":"confirmed-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/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-css_id=\"vwap356\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_vwap356 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <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_5lyy356 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2jcy356   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Speakers &amp; Presentations<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_87le402   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><\/p>\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n<p><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47.png\" alt=\"Register Now\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3449182, 'ea549889-4dfe-4a24-b6fb-161c41e91e47', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"thompson\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-thompson tb_y2he540 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_l478542 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_kp4r772 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/J_Thompson.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1974\" title=\"John K. Thompson\" alt=\"John Thompson Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/J_Thompson.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/J_Thompson-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 K. Thompson                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Global AI Leader, EY        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_7yr6237 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_awf4953   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>GenAI: Today, Tomorrow, and the Future<\/h4>\n<p>GenerativeAI (GenAI) continues to rapidly evolve, and implementations are growing into new operational areas and are addressing new use cases across industries. Almost every company is engaged in leveraging this exciting new branch of AI. Leading companies want to understand how to engage with GenAI to drive competitive advantage. GenAI Agents are an exciting new opportunity to extend how organizations are utilizing GenAI in their operations and how to serve our employees, partners, and customers.<br><br>This session will outline the GenAI journey that my team has undertaken over the past 2 years. We will discuss how Agents can and will extend GenAI capabilities. We will examine where Agents can make a difference in a significant number of internal and external applications. We will talk about the candidate technologies that we have evaluated and will use in our efforts to build a world class Agent architecture, foundation, and environment. We will discuss how Skills and Agents relate to each other and how we plan to move from Skills to Agents. We will review the future roadmap and plan to deliver Simple Agents, Intelligent Agents, Polymorphic Agents and more. Bring your questions, this will be an interactive session\/discussion.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_amlg498 \" 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-amlg498-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-amlg498-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ John K. Thompson Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-amlg498-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-amlg498-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>John is an international technology executive with over 37 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n<p>John is responsible for the global AI function at EY.\u00a0 His role is to actively lead the design, development, implementation, and use of innovative AI solutions, including Generative AI, Traditional\/Classical AI, and Causal AI, across all of EY Service Lines and functions and for EY&#8217;s clients. The team is comprised of &#8211; an Applied AI Research group, a product development organization, and an AI Consulting Practice.\u00a0 At EY John\u2019s team has developed and released:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The world&#8217;s largest, secure, private LLM based chat service, which has been the fastest growing tech svc in EY&#8217;s history serving over 300,000 employees<\/li>\n<li>A Synthetic Data Generation Service<\/li>\n<li>An Enterprise Prompt Engineering &amp; Mgt Service<\/li>\n<li>A new model orchestration layer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior to EY, he was responsible for the AI and advanced analytics team at CSL Behring, a leading biopharmaceutical company where he led a team that developed and deployed over 25 analytical applications in 4 years.\u00a0 John was an Executive Partner at Gartner, where he was management consultant to market leading companies in the areas of digital transformation, data monetization and advanced analytics.\u00a0 Before Gartner, John was responsible for the advanced analytics business unit of the Dell Software Group.<\/p>\n<p>John\u2019s most recent book \u2013\u00a0<em>Causal Artificial Intelligence<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 is intended to provide guidance for data scientists, by providing deep technical information as well as the type of information needed to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs).\u00a0 SMEs hold deep organizational knowledge about how each business operates. Business executives and managers must be able to guide the combined team based on the direction that the organization wants to take and the problems that need to be solved.\u00a0 The book is meant to be a primer on how teams can work together to derive value from this new pillar of the AI field.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>John\u2019s 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0book is an effort to raise awareness and knowledge of the topic of data \u2013 Data for All, has been written for the general public, the book is an outline of how the world of data works today and how it will work in the near future.\u00a0 The book instructs people in how to protect and manage their data and the data of their loved ones.\u00a0 Data for All communicates how to do this in applied and practical terms.<\/p>\n<p>John is the author of the bestselling book \u2013\u00a0<em>Building Analytics Teams: Leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence for business improvement<\/em>. The book was published in June 2020 and outlines how to hire and manage high performance advanced analytics teams. The book outlines how to engage with executives and senior managers, and how to select and undertake analytics projects that change and improve how a business operates.<\/p>\n<p>John is co-author of the bestselling book \u2013 Analytics: How to win with Intelligence, which debuted on Amazon as the #1 new book in Analytics in 2017. Analytics is a book that guides non-technical executives through the journey of creating an analytics function, funding initiatives, and driving change in business operations through data and applied analytical applications.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Thompson\u2019s technology expertise includes all aspects of advanced analytics and information management including \u2013 descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, artificial intelligence, analytical applications, deep learning, cognitive computing, big data, simulation, optimization, synthetic data, and high-performance computing.<\/p>\n<p>John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run &#8211; sales, marketing, consulting, support, and product development organizations.<\/p>\n<p>He is a technology leader with expertise and experience spanning all operational areas with a focus on strategy, product innovation, growth, and efficient execution.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ferris State University and a MBA in Marketing from DePaul University.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"griffin\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-griffin tb_qcpr998 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_n1e7998 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_momk998 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1972\" title=\"Coleen Griffin\" alt=\"Colleen Griffin Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin-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                                    Coleen Griffin                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Director of  IT Engagement for Data &#038; Analytics, Stericycle         <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_uumm998 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eotx188   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Improving Sustainability through Data Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a business context, sustainability is a company\u2019s role in society, how it generates value by managing positive and negative environmental and social impacts, and how its decisions impact a wide range of stakeholders. Regulatory agencies have recently disclosed guidelines for standards of Corporate Sustainability scorecards to include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics. Currently, organizations struggle to provide accurate, reliable ESG data which can pose a risk to the organization and potential future compliance issues. The purpose of my research is to study established data governance models and suggest how they can be adapted to improve the collection of correct ESG data.<\/p>\n<p>The session will give an overview of the research &amp; the intended outputs as well as how data governance impacts AI.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_plna998 \" 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-plna998-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-plna998-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Coleen Griffin Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-plna998-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-plna998-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><br>Coleen Griffin is the Director of IT Engagement for Data &amp; Analytics at Stericycle &#8211; she is responsible for working with the business to operationalize the Data &amp; Analytics Strategy. She is passionate about empowering learning and adoption through internal communities. She served as the Enterprise Architect for Data &amp; Analytics &amp; Director of IT Business Operations in her 6+ years at Stericycle. With 23+ years of IT experience, she worked Accenture, TekLink, Pepsico, and Worksoft.<\/p>\n<p>Coleen holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree from St Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, a graduate degree in Information Systems from the National University of Ireland at Maynooth, and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering at the Lero Institute &amp; University of Limerick in Ireland where she is studying the impact of ESG on data governance frameworks with an anticipated completion in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Coleen is a member of Chicago\u2019s Innovation Executives League (IEL) and an active speaker and mentor at Women in Science in Engineering (WISE) clubs &amp; STEM events at Mother McAuley and other Chicago high schools.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"giard\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-giard tb_7jb3798 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_3ghy798 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_or6u798 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1973\" title=\"David Giard\" alt=\"David Giard Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard-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                                    David Giard                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_x7uf798 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2ftd986   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Revolutionizing Workflow with Microsoft Copilot Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this presentation, we will explore the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot products, which leverage innovative AI technology to enhance productivity and efficiency across various domains. We will begin with an introduction to the importance of AI and automation in modern software development, followed by an overview of Microsoft Copilot\u2019s products and their key features.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presentation will cover several Copilot products, including GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Security, Copilot for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Each section will delve into how these tools assist developers, business professionals, and security teams in streamlining their workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and improving overall performance.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_j8cm798 \" 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-j8cm798-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-j8cm798-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ David Giard Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-j8cm798-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-j8cm798-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>David Giard is a former accountant and a former biochemist, who has been developing solutions using Microsoft technologies for over three decades. Currently, David helps people design and build solutions in his role as a Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft. David has been very active in the developer community, speaking at numerous major conferences, code camps, and user groups around the world; helping to lead user groups; and helping to organize conferences and other geek events. He is the host and producer of the mildly popular online TV shows\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/technologyandfriends.com\/\">Technology and Friends<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/gcast\">GCast<\/a>. He is the co-author of the Wrox book\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Real-World-NET-Silverlight-Indispensible\/dp\/1118021967\/\">Real World .NET, C#, and Silverlight<\/a>. You can read his latest thoughts at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/davidgiard.com\/\">DavidGiard.com<\/a>. His hobbies include video, photography, sports, and embarrassing his sons.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"hammond\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-hammond tb_og9a519 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_h6vc520 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_2wbo520 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1976\" title=\"Kristian Hammond\" alt=\"Kristian Hammond Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond-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                                    Kristian Hammond                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern University        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_dhsb520 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2ow6520   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>Managing Transformation: Business and Technology in the Age of Language Models<\/h4>\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping numerous industries, and one of the most impactful developments in this landscape has been the rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT. Powered by a unique blend of machine learning and natural language processing capabilities, ChatGPT has emerged as a transformative technology that has redefined the realm of human-computer interaction. This 90-minute session aims to offer functional review of its core functions, potential applications, and its role in empowering users in their personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n<p>We will navigate how language models can be developed and deployed, demonstrating their potential across sectors such as customer service, education, healthcare, and content creation. Participants will gain insights into how this technology can be tailored to meet individual requirements, thereby enhancing efficiency, productivity, and decision-making capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>We will also discuss the concerns to keep in mind when integrating Language Models into workflows and products. We will address ethical considerations, data privacy, and model training limitations to ensure you make informed decisions that align with your specific needs and values.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Designed for business leaders and technical decision makers, this talk offers a functional understanding of the business uses of LLMs, how to bring them into the enterprise, and how to avoid possible pitfalls. Our goal is to ensure you walk away with a solid grasp of this game-changing technology and a clear vision of how you can leverage it to stay at the forefront of the digital revolution.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Understanding the reality of LLMs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use cases and approaches to using LLMs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Mistakes to avoid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_s1al520 \" 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-s1al520-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-s1al520-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Kristian Hammond Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-s1al520-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-s1al520-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Kristian Hammond is the Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University and the co-founder of the Artificial Intelligence company Narrative Science (recently acquired by Salesforce). He has spent most of his career focused on the problem of making machines smarter. His research is aimed at bridging the human\/machine communication gap between the data we gather and the information that is locked within it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since the fall of 2016, he has been the faculty lead of Northwestern\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.northwestern.edu\/computer-science\/cs-plus-x\/\">CS + X<\/a>\u00a0initiative, exploring how computational thinking can be used to transform fields such as the law, medicine, and education. He also directs\u00a0<strong>Northwestern\u2019s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.northwestern.edu\/artificial-intelligence\/\">MSAI<\/a>) as well as the\u00a0<strong>Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/casmi.northwestern.edu\/\">CASMI<\/a>). In January of 2023, he was named a Fellow of the\u00a0<strong>Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/aaai.org\/\">AAAI<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>He believes in humanizing computers with the aim of stopping the process of mechanizing people. Kris received his PhD from Yale.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"henken\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-henken tb_k82i540 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_4o4w540 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_b36d541 image-top bordered  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2057\" title=\"Danny Henken\" alt=\"Kristian Hammond Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken.jpg 288w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Danny Henken                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Director &#8211; Business Analytics, Milwaukee Brewers        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_m1pl541 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6wy9541   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Leveraging CRM Data to Enhance Fan Engagement in Major League Baseball<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each season, all 30 Major League Baseball teams are tasked with filling their stadiums with an excess of 40,000 fans, 81 times per season. Each team is conducting business with thousands of fans over the course of the season. Some fans attend one game, while others attend all 81. Over time, each team has collected valuable data about each of their fans, which populates into each team\u2019s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. As part of this conversation, we will discuss the many types of data that are captured and the analytical capabilities needed to paint a comprehensive picture of each fan. Additionally, it is always great to have a robust database, but how can all of this data be leveraged in order to create actionable insights and enhance the overall fan experience?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding of the types of data used and leveraged to enhance key decision-making across the business of a professional sports team<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding of the key, future areas of the business that can continue being impacted by levering data and insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_idii541 \" 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-idii541-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-idii541-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Danny Henken Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-idii541-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-idii541-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Danny Henken has been a member of the Milwaukee Brewers front office since 2016, and currently holds the position of Director &#8211; Business Analytics. In his role, he is responsible for providing strategic and analytic support to all business-related departments across the organization, including ticket sales and operations, marketing, and partnership sales and activation. Through survey development and analysis, as well as a number of other data sources, Danny is able to integrate all of these sources to produce actionably insightful analysis. Danny graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 with a Bachelor\u2019s of Science degree in Statistics, along with a Criminal Justice certificate.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"chambers\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-chambers tb_oyv9602 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_vf9p603 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_zzzi603 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1975\" title=\"Kristina Chambers\" alt=\"Kristina Chambers Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers-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                                    Kristina Chambers                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Chief Data and Analytics Officer, TTX Company        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_hnt7603 last\">\n                    <!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_t4a2603 \" 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-t4a2603-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-t4a2603-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Kristina Chambers Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-t4a2603-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-t4a2603-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Kristina Chambers is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer for TTX Company in Charlotte, NC. TTX Company provides railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. As CDAO, she is leading the corporate data, AI and governance strategy and responsible for the implementation of their modern data and analytics cloud platform.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina has twenty-five years of executive leadership experience in technology, operations, and finance in the U.S. and Europe in diverse verticals such as transportation, financial services, energy and manufacturing. She holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University&#8217;s Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"turner\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-turner tb_aatf777 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_2pjo778 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_5yne778 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1971\" title=\"Tim Turner\" alt=\"Tim Turner Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner-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                                    Tim Turner                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Vice President Business Insights &#038; Data Analytics, Thresholds        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_mmgk778 last\">\n                    <!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_kflv778 \" 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-kflv778-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-kflv778-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Tim Turner Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-kflv778-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-kflv778-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Tim Turner is a data analytics leader with more than 10 years of experience using market research, data science, and strategic frameworks to help organizations identify and pursue growth opportunities. He completed his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2020 with concentrations in Business Analytics, Behavioral Science, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management. He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University where his primary concentration was Economics and his secondary concentration was African and African-American History.\u00a0 His career has spanned many organizations including Walgreens, GoHealth, Stax Inc., and most recently Thresholds, a Chicago nonprofit where he is Vice President of Business Insights &amp; Data Analytics.\u00a0 Beyond his day job, Tim also serves as President of the Chicago Urban League IMPACT Alumni Association, Chair of the Associate Board of BUILD, Inc., and Mentor with Project OneTen.\u00a0 Tim is originally from Manchester, TN and currently resides in the North Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago.\u00a0 When Tim is not working or volunteering you can find him playing board games, collecting vinyl, or reading about social justice.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"dugar\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-dugar tb_fx7k20 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_c9ma20 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_2ema20 image-top bordered  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\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1977\" title=\"Meera Dugar\" alt=\"Meera Dugar Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar-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                                    Meera Dugar                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            Vice President, JP Morgan Chase        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_oh6v20 last\">\n                    <!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_gplr20 \" 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-gplr20-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-gplr20-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Meera Dugar Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-gplr20-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-gplr20-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Meera Dugar is an accomplished Senior Technology Leader and Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience driving digital engineering, data architecture, and innovative solutions. Currently a Vice President at JP Morgan Chase, she leads multi-million-dollar projects in risk controls, AI\/ML, and cloud modernization. Her career spans industries like finance, retail, and transportation, including leading technology at McDonald\u2019s, managing Office Depot\u2019s merger, and overseeing national railroad safety initiatives. Named a 2024 Champion of Data in the Midwest by CDO Magazine, Meera is also a frequent speaker, serves on CDO Magazine&#8217;s editorial board, and mentors aspiring data professionals, all while remaining passionate about leadership and continuous learning.<\/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 social-banner tb_eu18000 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_tick042 first\">\n                    <!-- module widget -->\n<div  class=\"module module-widget tb_zav6292  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <h3 class=\"module-title\">Connect with Us on Social Media<\/h3><div class=\"widget themify-social-links\"><ul class=\"social-links horizontal\">\n                        <li class=\"social-link-item twitter font-icon icon-large\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/INFORMS\" aria-label=\"twitter\" ><em style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><svg  aria-label=\"Twitter\" class=\"tf_fa tf-fab-twitter\" role=\"img\"><use href=\"#tf-fab-twitter\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>  <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <!-- \/themify-link-item -->\n                        <li class=\"social-link-item facebook font-icon icon-large\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/INFORMSpage\/\" aria-label=\"facebook\" ><em style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><svg  aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"tf_fa tf-fab-facebook\" role=\"img\"><use href=\"#tf-fab-facebook\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>  <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <!-- \/themify-link-item -->\n                        <li class=\"social-link-item linkedin font-icon icon-large\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/informs_2\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" ><em style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><svg  aria-label=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"tf_fa tf-fab-linkedin\" role=\"img\"><use href=\"#tf-fab-linkedin\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>  <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <!-- \/themify-link-item -->\n                        <li class=\"social-link-item mail font-icon icon-large\">\n                            <a href=\"mailto:informs@informs.org\" aria-label=\"mail\" ><em style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><svg  aria-label=\"Mail\" class=\"tf_fa tf-far-envelope\" role=\"img\"><use href=\"#tf-far-envelope\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>  <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <!-- \/themify-link-item --><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module widget -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speakers &amp; 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Thompson\" alt=\"John Thompson Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/J_Thompson.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/J_Thompson-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> John K. Thompson <\/h3> Global AI Leader, EY\n<h4>GenAI: Today, Tomorrow, and the Future<\/h4> <p>GenerativeAI (GenAI) continues to rapidly evolve, and implementations are growing into new operational areas and are addressing new use cases across industries. Almost every company is engaged in leveraging this exciting new branch of AI. Leading companies want to understand how to engage with GenAI to drive competitive advantage. GenAI Agents are an exciting new opportunity to extend how organizations are utilizing GenAI in their operations and how to serve our employees, partners, and customers.<br><br>This session will outline the GenAI journey that my team has undertaken over the past 2 years. We will discuss how Agents can and will extend GenAI capabilities. We will examine where Agents can make a difference in a significant number of internal and external applications. We will talk about the candidate technologies that we have evaluated and will use in our efforts to build a world class Agent architecture, foundation, and environment. We will discuss how Skills and Agents relate to each other and how we plan to move from Skills to Agents. We will review the future roadmap and plan to deliver Simple Agents, Intelligent Agents, Polymorphic Agents and more. Bring your questions, this will be an interactive session\/discussion.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ John K. Thompson Bio<\/h4><p>John is an international technology executive with over 37 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p> <p>John is responsible for the global AI function at EY.\u00a0 His role is to actively lead the design, development, implementation, and use of innovative AI solutions, including Generative AI, Traditional\/Classical AI, and Causal AI, across all of EY Service Lines and functions and for EY's clients. The team is comprised of - an Applied AI Research group, a product development organization, and an AI Consulting Practice.\u00a0 At EY John\u2019s team has developed and released:<\/p> <ul> <li>The world's largest, secure, private LLM based chat service, which has been the fastest growing tech svc in EY's history serving over 300,000 employees<\/li> <li>A Synthetic Data Generation Service<\/li> <li>An Enterprise Prompt Engineering &amp; Mgt Service<\/li> <li>A new model orchestration layer<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Prior to EY, he was responsible for the AI and advanced analytics team at CSL Behring, a leading biopharmaceutical company where he led a team that developed and deployed over 25 analytical applications in 4 years.\u00a0 John was an Executive Partner at Gartner, where he was management consultant to market leading companies in the areas of digital transformation, data monetization and advanced analytics.\u00a0 Before Gartner, John was responsible for the advanced analytics business unit of the Dell Software Group.<\/p> <p>John\u2019s most recent book \u2013\u00a0<em>Causal Artificial Intelligence<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 is intended to provide guidance for data scientists, by providing deep technical information as well as the type of information needed to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs).\u00a0 SMEs hold deep organizational knowledge about how each business operates. Business executives and managers must be able to guide the combined team based on the direction that the organization wants to take and the problems that need to be solved.\u00a0 The book is meant to be a primer on how teams can work together to derive value from this new pillar of the AI field.\u00a0<\/p> <p>John\u2019s 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0book is an effort to raise awareness and knowledge of the topic of data \u2013 Data for All, has been written for the general public, the book is an outline of how the world of data works today and how it will work in the near future.\u00a0 The book instructs people in how to protect and manage their data and the data of their loved ones.\u00a0 Data for All communicates how to do this in applied and practical terms.<\/p> <p>John is the author of the bestselling book \u2013\u00a0<em>Building Analytics Teams: Leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence for business improvement<\/em>. The book was published in June 2020 and outlines how to hire and manage high performance advanced analytics teams. The book outlines how to engage with executives and senior managers, and how to select and undertake analytics projects that change and improve how a business operates.<\/p> <p>John is co-author of the bestselling book \u2013 Analytics: How to win with Intelligence, which debuted on Amazon as the #1 new book in Analytics in 2017. Analytics is a book that guides non-technical executives through the journey of creating an analytics function, funding initiatives, and driving change in business operations through data and applied analytical applications.<\/p> <p>Mr. Thompson\u2019s technology expertise includes all aspects of advanced analytics and information management including \u2013 descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, artificial intelligence, analytical applications, deep learning, cognitive computing, big data, simulation, optimization, synthetic data, and high-performance computing.<\/p> <p>John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run - sales, marketing, consulting, support, and product development organizations.<\/p> <p>He is a technology leader with expertise and experience spanning all operational areas with a focus on strategy, product innovation, growth, and efficient execution.<\/p> <p>Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ferris State University and a MBA in Marketing from DePaul University.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin.jpg\" title=\"Coleen Griffin\" alt=\"Colleen Griffin Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/C_Griffin-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Coleen Griffin <\/h3> Director of IT Engagement for Data &amp; Analytics, Stericycle\n<h3><strong>Improving Sustainability through Data Governance<\/strong><\/h3> <p>In a business context, sustainability is a company\u2019s role in society, how it generates value by managing positive and negative environmental and social impacts, and how its decisions impact a wide range of stakeholders. Regulatory agencies have recently disclosed guidelines for standards of Corporate Sustainability scorecards to include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics. Currently, organizations struggle to provide accurate, reliable ESG data which can pose a risk to the organization and potential future compliance issues. The purpose of my research is to study established data governance models and suggest how they can be adapted to improve the collection of correct ESG data.<\/p> <p>The session will give an overview of the research &amp; the intended outputs as well as how data governance impacts AI.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Coleen Griffin Bio<\/h4><p><br>Coleen Griffin is the Director of IT Engagement for Data &amp; Analytics at Stericycle - she is responsible for working with the business to operationalize the Data &amp; Analytics Strategy. She is passionate about empowering learning and adoption through internal communities. She served as the Enterprise Architect for Data &amp; Analytics &amp; Director of IT Business Operations in her 6+ years at Stericycle. With 23+ years of IT experience, she worked Accenture, TekLink, Pepsico, and Worksoft.<\/p> <p>Coleen holds a bachelor's degree from St Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, a graduate degree in Information Systems from the National University of Ireland at Maynooth, and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering at the Lero Institute &amp; University of Limerick in Ireland where she is studying the impact of ESG on data governance frameworks with an anticipated completion in 2026.<\/p> <p>Coleen is a member of Chicago\u2019s Innovation Executives League (IEL) and an active speaker and mentor at Women in Science in Engineering (WISE) clubs &amp; STEM events at Mother McAuley and other Chicago high schools.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard.jpg\" title=\"David Giard\" alt=\"David Giard Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/D_Giard-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> David Giard <\/h3> Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft\n<h3><strong>Revolutionizing Workflow with Microsoft Copilot Products<\/strong><\/h3> <p>In this presentation, we will explore the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot products, which leverage innovative AI technology to enhance productivity and efficiency across various domains. We will begin with an introduction to the importance of AI and automation in modern software development, followed by an overview of Microsoft Copilot\u2019s products and their key features.<br>The presentation will cover several Copilot products, including GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Security, Copilot for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Each section will delve into how these tools assist developers, business professionals, and security teams in streamlining their workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and improving overall performance.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>+ David Giard Bio<\/h4><p>David Giard is a former accountant and a former biochemist, who has been developing solutions using Microsoft technologies for over three decades. Currently, David helps people design and build solutions in his role as a Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft. David has been very active in the developer community, speaking at numerous major conferences, code camps, and user groups around the world; helping to lead user groups; and helping to organize conferences and other geek events. He is the host and producer of the mildly popular online TV shows\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/technologyandfriends.com\/\">Technology and Friends<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/gcast\">GCast<\/a>. He is the co-author of the Wrox book\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Real-World-NET-Silverlight-Indispensible\/dp\/1118021967\/\">Real World .NET, C#, and Silverlight<\/a>. You can read his latest thoughts at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/davidgiard.com\/\">DavidGiard.com<\/a>. His hobbies include video, photography, sports, and embarrassing his sons.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond.jpg\" title=\"Kristian Hammond\" alt=\"Kristian Hammond Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Hammond-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Kristian Hammond <\/h3> Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern University\n<h4>Managing Transformation: Business and Technology in the Age of Language Models<\/h4> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping numerous industries, and one of the most impactful developments in this landscape has been the rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT. Powered by a unique blend of machine learning and natural language processing capabilities, ChatGPT has emerged as a transformative technology that has redefined the realm of human-computer interaction. This 90-minute session aims to offer functional review of its core functions, potential applications, and its role in empowering users in their personal and professional lives.<\/p> <p>We will navigate how language models can be developed and deployed, demonstrating their potential across sectors such as customer service, education, healthcare, and content creation. Participants will gain insights into how this technology can be tailored to meet individual requirements, thereby enhancing efficiency, productivity, and decision-making capabilities.<\/p> <p>We will also discuss the concerns to keep in mind when integrating Language Models into workflows and products. We will address ethical considerations, data privacy, and model training limitations to ensure you make informed decisions that align with your specific needs and values.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <p>Designed for business leaders and technical decision makers, this talk offers a functional understanding of the business uses of LLMs, how to bring them into the enterprise, and how to avoid possible pitfalls. Our goal is to ensure you walk away with a solid grasp of this game-changing technology and a clear vision of how you can leverage it to stay at the forefront of the digital revolution.<\/p> <p><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p> <ul> <li> <p>Understanding the reality of LLMs<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Use cases and approaches to using LLMs<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Mistakes to avoid<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Kristian Hammond Bio<\/h4><p>Kristian Hammond is the Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University and the co-founder of the Artificial Intelligence company Narrative Science (recently acquired by Salesforce). He has spent most of his career focused on the problem of making machines smarter. His research is aimed at bridging the human\/machine communication gap between the data we gather and the information that is locked within it.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Since the fall of 2016, he has been the faculty lead of Northwestern\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.northwestern.edu\/computer-science\/cs-plus-x\/\">CS + X<\/a>\u00a0initiative, exploring how computational thinking can be used to transform fields such as the law, medicine, and education. He also directs\u00a0<strong>Northwestern\u2019s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.northwestern.edu\/artificial-intelligence\/\">MSAI<\/a>) as well as the\u00a0<strong>Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/casmi.northwestern.edu\/\">CASMI<\/a>). In January of 2023, he was named a Fellow of the\u00a0<strong>Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/aaai.org\/\">AAAI<\/a>).<\/p> <p>He believes in humanizing computers with the aim of stopping the process of mechanizing people. Kris received his PhD from Yale.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken.jpg\" title=\"Danny Henken\" alt=\"Kristian Hammond Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken.jpg 288w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/Danny-Henken-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/> <h3> Danny Henken <\/h3> Director - Business Analytics, Milwaukee Brewers\n<h3><strong>Leveraging CRM Data to Enhance Fan Engagement in Major League Baseball<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Each season, all 30 Major League Baseball teams are tasked with filling their stadiums with an excess of 40,000 fans, 81 times per season. Each team is conducting business with thousands of fans over the course of the season. Some fans attend one game, while others attend all 81. Over time, each team has collected valuable data about each of their fans, which populates into each team\u2019s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. As part of this conversation, we will discuss the many types of data that are captured and the analytical capabilities needed to paint a comprehensive picture of each fan. Additionally, it is always great to have a robust database, but how can all of this data be leveraged in order to create actionable insights and enhance the overall fan experience?<\/p> <p><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p> <ul> <li>Understanding of the types of data used and leveraged to enhance key decision-making across the business of a professional sports team<\/li> <li>Understanding of the key, future areas of the business that can continue being impacted by levering data and insights<\/li> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Danny Henken Bio<\/h4><p>Danny Henken has been a member of the Milwaukee Brewers front office since 2016, and currently holds the position of Director - Business Analytics. In his role, he is responsible for providing strategic and analytic support to all business-related departments across the organization, including ticket sales and operations, marketing, and partnership sales and activation. Through survey development and analysis, as well as a number of other data sources, Danny is able to integrate all of these sources to produce actionably insightful analysis. Danny graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 with a Bachelor\u2019s of Science degree in Statistics, along with a Criminal Justice certificate.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers.jpg\" title=\"Kristina Chambers\" alt=\"Kristina Chambers Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/K_Chambers-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Kristina Chambers <\/h3> Chief Data and Analytics Officer, TTX Company\n<ul><li><h4>+ Kristina Chambers Bio<\/h4><p>Kristina Chambers is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer for TTX Company in Charlotte, NC. TTX Company provides railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. As CDAO, she is leading the corporate data, AI and governance strategy and responsible for the implementation of their modern data and analytics cloud platform.<\/p> <p>Kristina has twenty-five years of executive leadership experience in technology, operations, and finance in the U.S. and Europe in diverse verticals such as transportation, financial services, energy and manufacturing. She holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Dickson.jpg\" title=\"Tim Dickson\" alt=\"Tim Dickson Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Dickson.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Dickson-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Tim Dickson <\/h3> Chief Digital and Information Officer, Regal Rexnord\n<ul><li><h4>+ Tim Dickson Bio<\/h4><p>Tim Dickson\u00a0has served as Regal Rexnord\u2019s Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) since October 2023.\u00a0Tim\u00a0previously served as the first-ever CIO at Generac Power Systems from 2020-2023, the Vice President of Front Office IT at Motorola Solutions from 2015-2018, and additionally served as a divisional CIO leading Emerging Technologies, M&amp;A, and User Experience for Dell, Inc from 2004-2015.<\/p> <p>At Regal Rexnord, Tim is responsible for leading the organization\u2019s digital and information technology functions. He\u2019s accountable for the strategy, management, transformation, and execution of Regal Rexnord\u2019s global digital and IT organization. Additionally, Tim is responsible for building an industry-leading digital capability to further enhance decision making across the organization and continually exceed our e-commerce customers\u2019 expectations.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Tim has a passion for leading Digital Transformation efforts, upskilling and investing in Digital Talent, and helping to make the greater Milwaukee area and the state of Wisconsin a popular tech hub.\u00a0 Tim enjoys sharing emerging technology best practices, coaching and mentoring, and volunteering for numerous community service events in the area.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner.jpg\" title=\"Tim Turner\" alt=\"Tim Turner Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/T_Turner-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Tim Turner <\/h3> Vice President Business Insights &amp; Data Analytics, Thresholds\n<ul><li><h4>+ Tim Turner Bio<\/h4><p>Tim Turner is a data analytics leader with more than 10 years of experience using market research, data science, and strategic frameworks to help organizations identify and pursue growth opportunities. He completed his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2020 with concentrations in Business Analytics, Behavioral Science, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management. He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University where his primary concentration was Economics and his secondary concentration was African and African-American History.\u00a0 His career has spanned many organizations including Walgreens, GoHealth, Stax Inc., and most recently Thresholds, a Chicago nonprofit where he is Vice President of Business Insights &amp; Data Analytics.\u00a0 Beyond his day job, Tim also serves as President of the Chicago Urban League IMPACT Alumni Association, Chair of the Associate Board of BUILD, Inc., and Mentor with Project OneTen.\u00a0 Tim is originally from Manchester, TN and currently resides in the North Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago.\u00a0 When Tim is not working or volunteering you can find him playing board games, collecting vinyl, or reading about social justice.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar.jpg\" title=\"Meera Dugar\" alt=\"Meera Dugar Keynote at 2024 INFORMS Regional Analytics Chicago\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/regional-analytics-midwest2024\/files\/2024\/09\/M_Dugar-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <h3> Meera Dugar <\/h3> Vice President, JP Morgan Chase\n<ul><li><h4>+ Meera Dugar Bio<\/h4><p>Meera Dugar is an accomplished Senior Technology Leader and Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience driving digital engineering, data architecture, and innovative solutions. Currently a Vice President at JP Morgan Chase, she leads multi-million-dollar projects in risk controls, AI\/ML, and cloud modernization. Her career spans industries like finance, retail, and transportation, including leading technology at McDonald\u2019s, managing Office Depot\u2019s merger, and overseeing national railroad safety initiatives. 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