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Bentley University, Bryant University, Tufts University, Nichols College present:

 

Registration is OPEN (Please click this link to register). Join us in-person on Mar 22 (Friday), 2024 hosted by Bryant University in partnership with Bentley University, Tufts University, and Nichols College.  The abstract submission is open NOW, until Mar 15th, 2024.

You are cordially invited to submit your presentation for the 7th Analytics Without Borders conference. This conference marks our return to in-person gatherings following the COVID pandemic.

The conference serves as a platform for individuals involved in various aspects of analytics to present and discuss their work, whether they come from corporate institutions, academia, or government organizations. This event aims to foster collaboration and bridge-building among diverse analytics communities.

The conference covers a wide range of topics in analytics, including applied statistics, optimization, data science, and more. We welcome anyone who works with data to share their insights. The conference sessions will feature a blend of corporate, academic, and government researchers and practitioners.
Please join to share your project, experience, and opinion, by submitting your abstract.

We welcome co-sponsors to support this annual conference. If you are interested in participating as a sponsor for our conference, please contact Tingting Zhao (tzhao@bryant.edu) directly. Detailed sponsorship levels and their awards can be notified later.  

Student research competition

We strongly encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to submit their research or side projects. Moreover, we are excited to announce a student research competition during the conference, open to participating graduate and undergraduate students. The top three student projects in each level will receive the prestigious Excellent Student Research Award for AWB 2024. 

Student competition teams ( each team has no more than THREE students), please submit your abstract, team, and major contact person in the abstract submission form and indicate student competition presentation in the presentation preference. All students' competition presentations will be held in parallel tracks and judged by the competition committee. The winners will be announced before the closing of the conference. 

For more details, please contact the chair of the student competition committee below.

Conference Organizing Committee

Tingting Zhao (Chair) (Bryant University, tzhao@bryant.edu)
Thomas Dougherty (co-chair) (Bryant University, tdougherty1@bryant.edu)
Kacy Kim (Bryant University, kkim2@bryant.edu)
Kevin Mentzer (Nichols College, Kevin.Mentzer@nichols.edu)
Mingfei Li (Bentley University, mli@bentley.edu)
Jiaying Weng (Bentley University, jweng@bentley.edu)
ML Tlachac (Bryant University, mltlachac@bryant.edu)
Yuan Guo ( Bryant University, yguo4@bryant.edu)

Student Competition Committee

Jiaying Weng (Chair) (Bentley University, jweng@bentley.edu)
ML Tlachac (Bryant University, mltlachac@bryant.edu)
Yuan Guo ( Bryant University, yguo4@bryant.edu)
Michael McGuirk (Babson College, mmcguirk@babson.edu)
Leonard Samborowski (Nichols College, Leonard.Samborowski@nichols.edu)
Mengyan Li (Bentley University, mengyangli@bentley.edu)

 

 

Co-Sponsors

Keynote Speaker 1: Todd Gustafson, President, HP Federal LLC, U.S. Public Sector HP Inc.

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Speaker's Bio:

Todd Gustafson is President of HP Federal LLC and Head of U.S. Public Sector at HP Inc. In this role, Gustafson is responsible for managing customer and partner relationships, strategic financial plans, product and technology strategies, sales force strategy and structure, and P&L ownership within HP’s U.S. Public Sector business. As the leader of HP Federal LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of HP Inc., he is focused on providing IT innovation, enabling business outcomes, and supporting the U.S. government, State and Local Government, K-12, and High-Ed across the United States. With a 30+ year tenure at HP, Gustafson has held a variety of leadership positions in Channel Sales, Direct Sales, and ISV Marketing. Most recently, Gustafson took on the role of Vice President of U.S. End User Sales, which included the Commercial customer segment. From 2006 to 2012, he was Vice President for the Personal Systems Group (PSG) Commercial Solutions organization. Prior to that, Gustafson was the Vice President of U.S. Workstation sales. Gustafson graduated from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He currently resides in Massachusetts, where he continues to be an avid road cyclist and remains actively involved as leader in various community organizations.

Title: Future Ready with Data Analytics

Abstract: In this keynote presentation, Todd Gustafson shares his career journey, how HP uses data analytics for problem solving and innovation, current trends, opportunities, and the essential skills and competencies for a successful career in data analytics.

Keynote Speaker 2: Dr. Michael J. Jabbour, Microsoft Education Chief Innovation Officer

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Speakers Bio

Dr. Michael J. Jabbour is an expert in organizational transformation, with over two decades of experience spanning artificial intelligence, human-centered design, agile development, and healthcare at scale. As the Chief Innovation Officer for Microsoft Education and a former CIO/CTO for various NYC agencies, notably the NYC Department of Education, he has spearheaded numerous digital transformations and operational mergers, generating substantial investments in innovation project funding and constructing programs that benefit millions of users. His current role at Microsoft leverages his experience and passion for making a positive societal impact through advancements in education.

Title: The Future of Education and Healthcare- Embracing AI's Potential in Education, Ethics, and Society

Discover the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from its fundamentals to its uncharted propensity to 'hallucinate.' Learn how AI can revolutionize education, enhancing teaching and learning experiences with cutting-edge tools and personalized methodologies. Dive into the potential of AI to automate routine tasks, stimulate collaborative learning, and foster bespoke educational journeys. Get equipped with practical use cases and insights on seamlessly integrating AI into your classroom or institution and pave the way for a future where education is intuitively tailored, engaging, and impactful.

 

Spotlight Speaker 1: Dr. Tommy Gardner, Chief Technology Officer for HP Federal

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Speaker's Bio 

Tommy Gardner is HP’s Chief Technology Officer for HP Federal, spanning the US Federal Agencies, Higher Education, K-12 Education, State and Local government customer segments, as well as Federal Systems Integrators. His current responsibilities include technology leadership, strategic technology plans, product and technology strategies, sales force technical support, and customer and partner relationships. Previously, Tommy has served as the Chief Technology Officer for Jacobs Engineering, Scitor, and ManTech. Earlier in his career he was a senior technical executive at Raytheon. In the U.S. Navy he served as the Deputy for Science and Technology for the Chief of Naval Research. He oversaw the Navy’s Deep Submergence Program as well as its Advanced Technology Program. He also commanded the nuclear submarine, USS San Juan (SSN 751). Tommy’s educational background covers multiple disciplines and fields of interest including: cybersecurity, data science, blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, high performance computing and systems integration in government markets.
 

Spotlight Title: Ethics in Cyber: Where do you stand?

 Abstract:  As the technology in cybersecurity is rapidly changing how is our progression of ethical standards keeping up? What are the questions in the field that we need to deal with? What is the framework we use to determine the answers? This talk will cover several issues and inspire even more self inspection on where you and your company or institution stand on the issue. Will you do the right thing at the right time?

 

Women in Analytics Panel Session

  • Moderator: Kacy Kim, Bryant University
  • Panelists:
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Preethi Lodha | Data Analytics and Insights Manager, The University of Massachusetts

Preethi Lodha is a distinguished data visualization professional boasting over ten years of experience in data analytics. She has earned a reputation for her exceptional ability to translate intricate data into captivating visual narratives. Currently serving as the Data Analytics and Insights Manager and a member of the Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility committee at the University of Massachusetts, Preethi plays a pivotal role in supporting leadership by providing analytics-driven insights to enhance the decision-making processes. Preethi's visualizations have garnered widespread acclaim, amassing over a million views. Her achievements include winning the Women in Analytics Data Visualization and Chart Champ awards and being named a Tableau Ambassador. Fluent in multiple languages and experience working across three continents and cultures, Preethi brings a unique global perspective to her work. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Preethi is passionate about inspiring and empowering others to embrace diversity and storytelling in data visualization. She firmly believes in the power of diverse voices to enrich human experiences and drive positive change.

Women in Analytics Panelist 2

 

Katy Sandlin McMahon | Practice Director, Application Development, Cleartelligence

Katy Sandlin McMahon is the Practice Director of Application Development at Cleartelligence, an AI & Data Analytics firm. She has over 12+ years of experience in the data and analytics sector across the consulting and academic publishing industries, with experience in data visualization, UX and UI design, full stack web development, data engineering, and database admin. She holds an M.S. in Library & Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and B.A. degrees in Latin, Classics, and English from the University of Georgia, which all inform her focus on data literacy. Katy runs Cleartelligence’s Women in Consulting ERG and is a lover of all Science Fiction.

 

Morning Career Discussion Panel

Moderator: Tom Dougherty

Panelist: Daniel McGowan| Analytic Directors at Fidelity Investments
Dhananjay Tiwari| Analytic Directors at Fidelity Investments
Michelle Bicket| Director of Health Care Analytics at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island 
Dustin Cabral|Director of the Data Visualization & Analytics Practice at Cleartelligence llc
Brenna Rojek| little leaf farm, Chancellor Tang|Data Engineer, BI Innovation, Travelers Insurance
Mia Calegari|Data Engineer, Insights Delivery, Travelers Insurance

Afternoon Career Discussion Panel

Moderator: Tom Dougherty, Bryant University

Panelists: 
Michelle Bicket, Director of Neighborhood health
Brenna Rojek, Little Leaf Farms
Chancellor Tang, Data Engineer, BI Innovation, Travelers Insurance
Mia Calegari, Data Engineer, Insights Delivery, Travelers Insurance
Dustin Cabral, Director of the Data Visualization & Analytics Practice at Cleartelligence llc

Tutorial Session 1

Title: “Visualize Your Data: Tableau for Beginners”

 

Instructor: Amelia Browning (Presenter), Data Visualization & Analytics Consultant at Cleartelligence

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Description automatically generatedAmelia is a Data Visualization & Analytics Consultant at Cleartelligence. She provides consultation on data visualization best practices, defining metrics of success, and streamlining & simplifying data stream processing. She is a Tableau Desktop Specialist, and samples of her work can be found on her Tableau Public profile.

Prior to joining Cleartelligence, Amelia worked in the advertising industry, analyzing digital media data. She honed her data skills designing a data warehouse and weekly analytical reports for a multi-million-dollar restaurant client. She studied mathematics with a concentration in statistical learning at the University of Massachusetts Boston, which she put to work in her Chart Champ 2020 finalist dashboard, the Gender Blender, analyzing the effect of gender weighting on IMDB movie ratings.

 

Dustin Cabral
Instructor: Dustin Cabral, Director of the Data Visualization & Analytics Practice at Cleartelligence llc.

Bio: Dustin Cabral is a dynamic leader in the field of data analytics, known for his expertise in data visualization, analytics, and solution engineering. With a proven track record of success, Dustin has accumulated over a decade of experience in driving organizational change and providing instant insights through innovative visual solutions.

As the Director of the Data Visualization & Analytics Practice at Cleartelligence llc., Dustin leads a team of 20 consultants, supporting numerous client engagements at fortune 500 companies around the country. In addition to his corporate roles, Dustin is an esteemed Tableau E-Learning Author & Instructor, reaching over 40,000 students through his engaging courses on the Maven Analytics and Udemy platforms. He also dedicates his time as a guest lecturer at prestigious universities such as Tufts, Bryant, and Babson, sharing his knowledge with future generations of data enthusiasts.

 

Tutorial Session 2

Title: "Rhode Island Department of Health’s Modern GIS Environment: Guiding RIDOH into the Future with Location Intelligence". 
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Instructor: Jay, Metzger, GIS Manager, Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Data and Analysis,  Adjunct Professor at Bryant University

Abstract: This presentation will cover the RIDOH ESRI GIS Environment, consisting of multiple cloud-based map portals, Data Governance, Best Practices, Training Modules, and Policies which make up our GIS focus at the Rhode Island Department of Health. Aspects of obstacles and implementation of this environment will also be shared, as-well-as demonstrations of Modern GIS solutions which have been developed to support this work.

 

Additional Conference Details

Call for Abstracts

The Analytics Without Borders conference invites students, faculty, and practitioners to submit abstracts for presentations at the Analytics Without Borders annual conference. The abstract submission is CLOSED now. The deadline for abstract submission is Mar 15th 2024.

Please click here is submit abstracts for all presentations including poster presentations and student competitions.

Please also register for the conference. Here is the registration link.

Registration and Direction

The registration for the 7th Analytics Without Borders conference is OPEN now. Here is the link.

Note: If you are a speaker, session chair or panelist, it is free of charge, but please still register, so we can send the meeting links to your contact email.

 

The conference will be held at Bryant University's campus. Please find the campus map HERE.

Parking Instructions at Bryant University 

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Description automatically generated If you are participating as a speaker or panelist at the conference, designated parking spaces have been reserved for you in Lot E, marked with red lines (see attached map). Additionally, students from colleges other than Bryant University are welcome to park in the areas highlighted in Lots B, C, and D. 

No parking passes are required for them, and there will be no ticketing on Friday, March 22nd. Below are visual examples of the reserved parking signs.

 

 

 

 

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Program and Schedule

Please click here to review the detailed program and schedule.

Student Research Competition
Please submit your research project abstract, indicate the presenter(s), co-authors and contact information, and select "student competition presentation" from the submission link ( here ).

All projects will be presented in the parallel track sessions and judged by the student competition committee.

Please also register for the conference. Here is the conference registration link.