The Data Strategist

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?? In the News

Using New Data Sources to Measure, Manage Work

Source:?Deloitte

A quantified organization uses data to track work and the workforce while also strategically enhancing human performance and the overall work experience.

Future of Data Architecture

Source:?Gartner

Design your data management architecture for the way your data and analytics (D&A) teams organize, share and analyze data.

How AI Will Transform Data Analytics

Source:?Infor World

Software developers are already benefiting from generative AI, enjoying the ability of AI-powered programming assistants to streamline time-consuming tasks, learn new languages and frameworks, and boost productivity. Now, the data analytics arena is also starting to experience the efficiencies of AI seen by developers.?

How Startups Innovating Prediction Models Boost Access and Profits

Source:?Forbes

Predictive analytics plays a larger role in our lives than we might realize, from determining insurance premiums to assessing loan eligibility. In many large companies, algorithms are buried in analytics departments, using outdated code that rarely gets updated.?

?? Executive Moves

Slingshot Aerospace Welcomes Erik Ekwurzel as Chief Data & Information Officer

Source:?Govcon Wire

Erik Ekwurzel, a former Dun & Bradstreet senior executive, has joined Slingshot Aerospace as chief data and information officer

MetLife Adds Industry Top Talent to Global Technology and Operations

Source:?Morning Star

MetLife, Inc. added two accomplished and experienced leaders to their Global Technology and Operations organization. Tamar Shapiro will join MetLife as their Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Dan Antilley becomes the company’s Chief Information Security Officer.

Winston & Strawn Names Robert Kerr as Chief Information Officer

Source:?Bloomberg Law

Robert Kerr joined Winston & Strawn as chief information officer in New York, the firm announced Tuesday.

?? What's Trending

Everything You Need to Know About Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Project Management

Source:?Project Management (LinkedIn)

This article explores the essential role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in project management, detailing their importance, types, key metrics, best practices for implementation, and common challenges.?

How Data & Analytics Leaders Are Shaping Generative AI Initiatives

Source:?Gartner (LinkedIn)

With the rise of AI, D&A leaders are actively trying to learn more about how Generative AI can benefit their organization.?

?? Career Opportunities

Chief Technology Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

Looking for a founding CTO to own all technical aspects of the product. You will lead a small team while remaining hands-on. The backend is built in Python (Django).

Chief Executive Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for leading by example, and setting clear strategies and performance expectations in an environment of participation and collaboration with senior management, physicians, and the Joint Advisory Board(s).

Vice President Data Analytics

Source:?LinkedIn

Directly reporting to the Group Vice President of Data Analytics, this position is primarily responsible for generating complex health care data reports and providing fieldwide information and analysis to CHA staff, members, public agencies, regional associations, legislators, the public, the media, and other organizations on a time-sensitive basis.

Sr. Director, Risk Data Analytics and Operations?

Source:?LinkedIn

This person will be responsible for driving core components of our operational risk management program, including defining and executing on a strategy to deliver impactful risk analytics and reporting that will improve our ability to detect and monitor current and emerging risks.

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