TDWI Chapters: Seattle
The purpose of the Seattle Chapter of the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI) is to enable local BI/DW professionals to:
- Meet regularly with each other on a regional basis
- Share best practices in a small group setting
- Establish a strong network of peers
- Gain technical advice and career direction
Everyone is welcome. We encourage you to become a member but you do not need to be a TDWI Member to attend.
You may browse previous events using the page buttons at the bottom of the page.
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ATTENTION ALL BI/DW AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS IN THE SEATTLE AREA
Dear Los Angeles BI/DW and Marketing Business Professionals,
We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming TDWI Northwest Chapter meeting on April 15th, 2010 at Starbucks headquarters where industry recognized predictive analytics expert Tony Rathburn will show you how to use predictive analytics to make anticipatory business decisions based on information hidden in your data, and develop a strong vocabulary and understanding of predictive analytics terminology in the business environment..
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Thursday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. |
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Starbucks Headquarters
2401 Utah Ave, S
Seattle, WA 98134
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Agenda:
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5:30 – 6:15 p.m. |
Arrivals and Networking |
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6:15 – 6:25 p.m. |
Opening remarks & announcements |
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6:25 - 7:25 p.m. |
Presentation: "Predictive Analytics – A Business Perspective"
by Tony Rathburn |
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Abstract
Join Tony for a broad-brushed introduction to predictive analytics terminology, best practices, resources, and business issues. Those in attendance will learn about various methods of predictive analytics, competitive advantages, and common pitfalls that often cause predictive analytics projects to fall short of their potential.
If you desire to make predictive analytics an integral part of your organization's decision support system, this presentation is for you. This introduction will help you:
* Understand how to use predictive analytics to make anticipatory business decisions based on information hidden in your data
* Develop a strong vocabulary and understanding of predictive analytics terminology in a business environment
* Communicate with confidence among your developers and consultants
* Plan and manage your predictive analytics projects effectively from the start
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7:24 – 7:45 p.m. |
Q&A |
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7:45 – 8:00 p.m. |
Drawings for Door Prizes |
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Space is limited so sign up early! To become a member at a 10% discount, please click here and use priority code seacptr1. For more information about TDWI Membership, contact chapters@tdwi.org.
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Bios of Presenters
Thomas A. (Tony) Rathburn has more than 20 years of experience in the business utilization of predictive analytics technologies. Mr. Rathburn taught MIS and statistics while an instructor in the College of Business at Kent State University. He also served as vice president of applied technologies for NeuralWare, Incorporated, a neural network tools and consulting company. Mr. Rathburn is a senior consultant with The Modeling Agency—a Pennsylvania company that provides guidance and results for those who are data rich, yet information poor.
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