Great Data Minds

Join us for an engaging Executive Insights discussion between Mike Lampa, Chief Analytics Officer at HIKE2, and Adam Carpenter, Chief Data Officer for the State of Montana. In this 30-45 minute virtual webinar, Adam will share the innovative strides his team is making in data and analytics, from breaking down data silos to enhancing data accessibility for improved citizen services. Mike and Adam w...

Join us for an insightful session on how to unlock the true potential of your data. There are various tools and technologies that help enable data monetization. This talk will feature the extremely effective ThoughtSpot Embedded. We will host a thought-provoking panel discussion, designed to provide insights from seasoned professionals who are ready to share their expertise and real-world experien...

Join industry thought leaders Morgan Llewellyn and Kuldeep Singh as they discuss Hike2's Data and AI Governance approach. This approach will help you understand what it takes to achieve better data accuracy, security, and compliance. Learn how to transform your organization's data into a valuable asset, while staying ahead in today's competitive landscape. Agenda: In this webinar you will gain a c...

  In this second part of our data visualization series (following many requests for another session), we will explore more advanced topics and provide practical tips and tricks. We’ll discuss the best visualization approaches for different data types, compare different ways to visualize the same data, and much more. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to declutter your dashboard,...

There is much confusion in today's marketplace as to what Data Governance truly is, and why all organizations need it. Moreover, how can companies implement it right the first time? Savvy companies know that they can no longer turn a blind eye on Governance, as penalties for governance breaches can be hefty. Join us as we bring some much-needed clarity to this elephant in the room. Agenda: What is...

In the world of data visualizations, there are so many different directions you can go. This meeting explores the critical aspects of data visualization, emphasizing the distinction between what is possible to build and what should be built. We'll discuss understanding user personas, types of dashboards, and design principles. By the end, you'll know how to create data visualizations that provide...

2023 was a HUGE year in the artificial intelligence (AI) movement. It has been a year since ChatGPT was released, it now has approximately 180 million users and has stunned the world in how ‘Knowledge Work’ is produced. Its undeniable fact that AI is now the most transformative force in our lives. The year also witnessed a deluge of new products standing in the wake of large language models. We’ve...

The fast and furious use of Generative AI (GenAI) in the high-tech sector has ushered in a feverish sprint, where companies are racing to achieve maximum progress in minimal time.   This is not such a straightforward race. It's time we take a moment of reflection to ensure that as we propel forward in the AI era, we do so responsibly and with a keen awareness of the impact on all facets of our soc...

Join us for a dynamic virtual event where innovation meets governance in the ever-accelerating world of AI. In a time when the pace of technological advancement shows no signs of slowing down, our event shines a spotlight on the fearless trailblazers within local agencies who are refusing to wait for the dust to settle. Instead, they are harnessing the power of Generative AI within the confines of...

Join Michelle Moore (Great Data Minds Data Governance Advisor) and John Wills (CEO of Prentice Gate) as they dissect key issues in governance programs and provide practical solutions to avoid these pitfalls. The areas we will discuss are: Developing a Solid Data Strategy Sourcing Executive Buy-In Maintaining an Innovative Mindset Developing a Decision Rights Framework Maintaining a Center of Excel...

Join us for an illuminating virtual event in our AI series, "The Art of the Possible: Putting LLMs to Work for You," where cutting-edge insights meet practical applications. Delve into the transformative world of Large Language Models (LLMs) with an educational introduction and get an up-to-the-minute understanding of the capabilities that make these AI marvels tick. Led by Gregg Burke from Stella...

Business intelligence (BI) used to be so simple - in theory anyway. Integrate and copy data from your transactional systems into a specialized relational database, apply BI reporting and query tools and add business users. Job done. No longer. Analytics, big data and an array of diverse technologies have changed everything. More importantly, business is insisting on ever more value, ever faster fr...

In this dynamic session, we will dive into the exciting realm of Generative AI and explore its immense potential when combined with a product management mindset. This Thought Leadership session will demystify common myths surrounding Generative AI and shed light on the risks associated with its implementation. We will provide actionable insights on how to integrate Generative AI seamlessly into yo...

The world of wealth management is rapidly changing. To stay ahead, you need to collect the right data and truly understand it so that you can personalize your communications and better speak to your clients. At our event, "Using Analytics to Unlock Client Insights in Wealth Management," you will learn how to embrace modern analytics technologies to acquire new clients and enhance relationships wit...

Join us for a lively and engaging virtual happy hour conversation about the exciting possibilities of Generative AI. We will discuss Generative AI in concept, practical use, ethics, benefits and drawbacks. During this interactive event, our panelists and audience will collaboratively explore the potential of Generative AI and discuss the pros and cons of this rapidly-evolving technology. Whether y...

Starburst : A Data Lake Analytics Platform Starburst Galaxy is a fully-managed data lake analytics platform designed for handling petabyte-scale data sets in and around your lake. Discover, govern, transform, and analyze all your cloud data from a single scalable platform.   Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/...

RightData : Your End to End Data Integrations & DataOps Solution RightData is a trusted total software company that empowers end-to-end capabilities for data management, analytics, and machine learning needs using modern data lakehouse and data observability frameworks. The combination of Dextrus software for data integration and the RDt for data quality and observability provides a comprehensive...

ThoughtSpot : Augmented Business Intelligence, Supporting an Alternative to Data Visualizations With ThoughtSpot, business people can type a simple Google-like search to instantly analyze billions of rows of data, and leverage artificial intelligence to get trusted, relevant insights pushed to them as answers to thousands of questions they might not have thought to ask. ThoughtSpot is simple enoug...

DataRobot : Empowering YOU to Leverage Augmented Intelligence DataRobot was founded in 2012 to democratize access to AI. Today, DataRobot is the AI Cloud leader, delivering a unified platform for all users, all data types, and all environments to accelerate delivery of AI to production for every organization. DataRobot enables organizations to leverage the transformational power of AI by deliverin...

With all of the layoffs in tech over the last few months, we wanted to host an event that is dedicated to those who are either looking for work now or want to be considered as a potential contractual hire on a per-project basis. Here at  Great Data Minds  we are always running new data and analytics projects for our clients, and often source outside, independent consultants to lend their expertise...

The speed of business in today’s fast-paced landscape demands we find ways to improve outcomes while shortening the time-to-market for analytics projects. To effectively bridge the age-old information gap between the business and IT, accurate and robust analytics requirements must be identified. Better requirements = better analytics = better data-driven organizations. We all know that it is the d...

In today's world, security is a top concern for many businesses, and rightfully so. It seems like we can't go a week without hearing about the latest large-scale hack or breach that makes national news. As data and analytics professionals, it is critical that we know enough about data architecture and security basics to be able to 1. speak intelligently about our systems and 2. have confidence tha...

We all can agree that web and mobile applications offer a great way to automate business processes. However, there is another important value that can be gleaned from the app, and it's arguably just as important - the data. And beyond just collecting data on an app, have you considered using the app as a way of sharing data? Presenting analytics insights via expensive reporting tools is not always...

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Let us know if this sounds familiar: A company invests in a great new piece of data analytics technology and spends time and resources getting it set up. A roll out ensues and then... nothing. It doesn't get adopted by the business users and the 'investment' heads towards 'sunk cost'. Why is this such a common story and what can we do to change it? Turns out, data analytics professionals have more...