TDWI | Training & Research | Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing

When:

Wednesday, December 12th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Tractor Supply Company
5401 Virginia Way
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 440-4000

Topic:

Applying Data Warehousing Principles

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

11:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Introductions and Chapter Business

11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch and Networking

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Presentation: Applying Data Warehouse Principles by Spencer Swindell / Think Data Insights

Many data analysts typically begin to work with data as a single flat table. While this works for small datasets, as the size of the data grows these naive methods do not scale. Processing records takes longer, queries become more complex, and introducing new datasets is inconsistent at best. In order to solve these problems, we must take into account the underlying architecture of our data and how it should be modeled. During this talk we will discuss key concepts, patterns, and techniques for designing a data model that is simple to query, scales with your data, and is extendable to new datasets..

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Break & Networking

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Presentation: Developing an ROI for Analytics by David Bernstein / Vertica (Microfocus)

In the technology world, we know that success in analytics is often defined by access to more data with less down-time, and delivering more accurate analytics at faster speeds. However, executives and business users need to understand the costs, benefits, and return on investment (ROI) before making an initial technology investment and hiring supporting staff and resources. They want the benefits of analytics in a language they will understand. A well-understood and clearly defined business case that can show tangible value makes it easier to get business buy-in. In turn, you can transform your analytics team into a trusted business partner and an essential resource in the organization, not just a cost center.
In this session, we will offer you advice on how to define and track ROI when delivering your new analytics project. By joining, you’ll learn specific metrics that you can track to show impact to three key areas: revenue, efficiency and compliance. David will also discuss the tips and tricks that he has learned from leading data-driven organizations teams who have successfully tracked ROI.

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Wrap-up & Drawings

Look for future TDWI Tennessee Chapter meetings in both Memphis and Nashville coming soon.

When:

Thursday, June 21st, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Tractor Supply Company
5401 Virginia Way
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 440-4000

Topic:

The current landscape of BI teams, BI skills in demand, and how to successfully promote yourself in today’s market and Back to the Basics with BI

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

11:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Introductions and Chapter Business

11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch and Networking

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Presentation: The Current Landscape of BI Teams, BI Skills in Demand, and How to Successfully Promote Yourself in Today’s Market by Jeff Fowler / Rezult Group

Business Intelligence resources are in high demand and the demand is getting higher and higher.  In this presentation, Jeff will discuss BI skill sets that are in demand in the Nashville market, what the current make-up of a BI team looks like, and what things can potential job seekers do to make themselves more marketable.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Presentation: Cloud Data Patterns – navigating hybrid approaches by Dan Evans / SolidQ

Data is all around us today and can be harnessed to provide actionable insights.  Many organizations are taking advantage of the cloud to work with information, but how to be successful in the space can be a challenge.   From traditional transactional systems to data warehouses and now Big Data and Internet of Things there are several options available to gain a better understanding of your business.  We will explore several options on how data in the cloud can be used and provide lessons learned and best practices to prepare for the journey.   Many benefits await those who can make the transition and embrace the opportunity by leveraging hybrid approaches for their organization.

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Break & Networking

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Presentation: Back to the Basics with BI by Chris Bowman /  Kroll

While Business Intelligence has been in existence for many years there are still many around the technology community that are not familiar with “BI” or if they have heard of it, they think it’s a vast assortment of complex components that together comprise the Business Intelligence “system”.  While many may be on the complex side, BI solutions don’t have to be.  In this presentation we will sort through all of the smoke and make it simple.  We will look at the what, why, and how as it relates to Business Intelligence. 

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Wrap-up & Drawings

Look for future TDWI Tennessee Chapter meetings in both Memphis and Nashville coming soon.