DMBOK 2: Big Data and Data Science
  Robert Abate   Robert J Abate
VP & CDO, Practice Leader
Global IDs
http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjabate
 


 

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Level:  Introductory


In this presentation, attendees will learn about the best practices in big data and data science that will enable and empower the next generation of businesses. The whole information management landscape is changing to incorporate both traditional BI solutions (rear-view mirror) and big data/data science (exploratory data analysis including forward-looking predictive and prescriptive analytics) into a holistic solution that enables a data-driven business world. Learn from the primary author of this chapter on best practices, methods, tools, and techniques.

Attendees will learn: 

  • Overview: The process of big data and data science 
  • Essential concepts
  • Big data and data science activities revealed, including real examples 
  • Big data toolsets and techniques 
  • Implementation best practices and guidelines, with case studies 
  • Big data governance
  • Open discussion: What does the future hold in store?


Robert Abate is a visionary/transformational information executive with passion and demonstrated experience turning data into actionable intelligence and building iterative development teams that drive collaboration. He thrives where pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking is the norm and re-engineering / breakthrough innovations lead the way through market shifts and digital transformation. His hands-on information architecture and engineering using leading-edge technologies has supported the development and execution of global information solutions that drive revenue, impact competitive edge, empower decisions, and drive business agility. He has lead industries with information transformation, increased data utilization, advanced analytics visualizations, and data monetization. He has identified strategic opportunities that have radically changed markets/transformed business models including Wal-Mart’s Data CAFÉ receiving the Technology Project of the Year (2014). Credited as one of the first to publish on Services Oriented Architecture (1996) and the Abate Information Triangle (2004), he is a respected IT thought leader by his peers.