Analytics Without Borders | Bryant University

Join us Friday, March 22 for the 7th Analytics Without Borders conference. The conference is hosted by Bryant University in partnership with Bentley University, Tufts University, and Nichols College.

This daylong event features engaging talks, interactive workshops, and network opportunities with like-minded professionals. Discover the latest trends and advancements in analytics, and artificial intelligence, and gain insights from industry experts. 

Featured Speakers

Dr. Michael J. Jabbour, Microsoft Education Chief Innovation Officer

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.

Keynote 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.

Todd Gustafson ’86, 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. Before 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 a leader in various community organizations. 

Keynote Talk Title: Future Ready with Data Analytics

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.

Spotlight Speaker

Dr. Tommy Gardner, Chief Technology Officer for HP Federal

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?

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

Moderator: Kacy Kim, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Bryant University

Panelists: Preethi Lodha, Data Analytics and Insights Manager, University of Massachusetts; Katy Sandlin McMahon, Practice Director, Application Development, Cleartelligence

Preethi Lodha is a distinguished data visualization professional boasting over 10 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 1 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.

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 and 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.

Tutorial Session 1

Title: “Visualize Your Data: Tableau for Beginners” | Instruction Sheet

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

Amelia 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. Before joining Cleartelligence, Amelia worked in the advertising industry, analyzing digital media data. She honed her data skills by 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.

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

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”

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 that 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 that have been developed to support this work.

Tutorial Session 3

Title: “AI and the Problem of Internet Simulator Detectors: How to Use them Effectively”

Instructors:

Dr. Terri Hasseler, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence, Bryant University

Constanza Bartholomae, Associate Director, Teaching Support, Center for Teaching Excellence, Bryant University

Mary Catherine Boehmer, Assistant Director, Educational Technologies, Center for Teaching Excellence, Bryant University

About the Conference

Analytics Without Borders 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.

Sponsors

This conference is generously sponsored by Fidelity Investments, American Statistical Association Boston Chapter, Bryant University Office of the Provost, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Graduate and Professional Education, Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Information Systems and Analytics Department.