If/When
Sep 21, 2021
Data Analytics: Voice in the Machine
Show Contributors: Dr. Kirk Borne, Michael Brown, Paul Thies
On this episode of If/When, we discuss the evolving role of the data scientist and how organizations can embrace greater confidence in the use of data and analytics in their decision-making activities, with Dr. Kirk Borne, chief science officer at DataPrime, and 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 Global Technology Lead for Predictive Analytics Michael Brown.
Dr. Kirk Borne is a sought-after global speaker and trainer on topics ranging from data mining, data management, big data analytics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, internet of things, data-driven decision-making, modeling & simulation of dynamic systems to emerging technologies, future of work, education, and science. Among his many accolades, he was listed as #1 on the IPFC Online Web Agency鈥檚 50 Top Digital Influencers to follow at the end of 2020 and in 2021.
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