TDWI Chapters: Chicago

The purpose of the Chicago Chapter of The Data Warehousing 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 join TDWI, but you do not need to be a member to attend.

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TDWI Chicago Event Listings:


March 1, 2013: DePaul Graduate Program & Microsoft Data Platform

We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming TDWI Chicago Chapter meeting on March 1, 2013. We are pleased to welcome two speakers – James Parker, Director of Admissions, to speak on DePaul Graduate Program offerings, Panel speakers discuss Future Market Trends and Mike Shelton speaking on Microsoft Data Platform Analytics in the real world and how they are responding to BI world needs.

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ATTENTION ALL BI/DW AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREATER Chicago AREA
Dear Chicago BI/DW and Business Professionals,

We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming TDWI Chicago Chapter meeting on March 1, 2013. We are pleased to welcome James Parker and Mike Shelton, as speakers on DePaul Graduate Programs and Microsoft Data Platform with panel speakers on future trends through Higher Education.

 

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When:

Friday, March 1, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Where:

IBM, 71 South Wacker Drive, 6th Floor, Hyatt Center, Chicago, IL 60606 312-529-9420

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Agenda:

8:15 - 8:30 a.m.

Arrivals and Networking (cold continental breakfast will be served)

8:30– 8:45 a.m.

Opening remarks, Introductions by David Majcher, Chapter President

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

James Parker, Director of Admissions, Presentation: DePaul Graduate Programs

 

Today, with advancing technologies, most individuals find themselves awash in a sea of change. This program provides insight for DePaul education offerings and the knowledge to use this program for competitive advantage and generate value within your organization. DePaul programs are designed to give you the skills you need to compete in high demand technology areas and expand your opportunities.

9:30 - 9:40 a.m.

Break

9:40 - 10:10 a.m.

Panel Discussion:
Current & Future Marketplace Trends/Demands/Skills
What academic degree/certification programs do you need
Navigating the process of a graduate degree
Marketing your degree/experience for career growth

10:10-10:30am

Breakout sessions

10:30 – 11:45

Mike Shelton, Microsoft Data Platform

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Q&A, Closing Comments & Wrap-Up by David Majcher, Chapter President

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Presenter Bio’s

Mike Shelton, Microsoft Data Platform Technical Specialist
As Data Platform Technical Specialist at Microsoft Corporation, Mike works with customers to understand business and technical requirements to map Microsoft solutions and technologies to address these requirements. The solution areas Mike works with include data warehouse, reporting, dashboard deliver, multi-dimension data analysis, predictive analytics and Hadoop.  Mike has been with Microsoft for the past 10 years working with data management and business intelligence technologies. Prior to joining Microsoft Mike worked as a database administrator. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science from Illinois State University.

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TDWI sponsors Chapters in regions throughout the world to foster education and networking at the local level among business intelligence and data warehousing professionals. Chapter meetings are open to any BI/DW professional.

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