Events Calendar

Big Data Industry Seminar (IMSC 20th Anniversary Retreat)

Speaker: Mark E. Dixon, Farnaz Azmoodeh, Dave Schrader, Ali Khoshgozaran, IBM Global Business Services, Snapchat, Teradata University Network, Teradata University Network

Talk Title: Big Data Industry Seminar

Series: IMSC Big Data Industry Seminar

Abstract: Speaker: Mark E. Dixon
Solutions Architect , Watson Healthcare
IBM Global Business Services
Title: Enthralled by the Immediate - why humans need cognitive systems
The talk asserts that human beings are designed to survive today, but not necessarily tomorrow - we do not do a good job of creating our future our engineered and complex world. The talk offers some examples of vestigal neuroanatomical issues and cognitive challenges we must overcome to proceed in a more enlightened manner.
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Speaker: Farnaz Azmoodeh
Eng. Director on Monetization,
Snapchat
Title: Digital advertising
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Speaker: Dave Schrader
Sports Analytics Educator,
Teradata University Network
Title: Big Data and Sports Analytics
It's the Golden Age of Sports Analytics, especially because of
wearables and better video analytics for Baseball, Basketball,
Football, and Soccer. Big data is also helping improve injury
prediction and prevention - as I'll show using case studies.
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Speaker: Ali Khoshgozaran
CEO,
Tilofy Inc.
Title: Trend Forecasting:
Are You Ready for Your Unfair Advantage?
In a world where data and communication move at the speed of light, businesses struggle to remain relevant due to their inability to stay ahead of every curve. We have built a trend forecasting platform that identifies emerging trends long before they become mainstream to assist businesses in
transforming insights from the future into triggers for the right course of action today.

Host: IMSC

Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - Grand Ballroom

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Assistant to CS chair