1 hr 8 min

Discussing Forecasting with Brett McLaughlin (@akabret), @Akamai The Future of Data Podcast | conversation with leaders, influencers, and change makers in the World of Data & Analytics

    • Technology

In this session, Brett McLaughlin, Chief Data Strategist at Akamai, discussed his journey to creating a forecasting solution. He sheds light on some limitations, some innovative thinking, and some hacks that one could use to structure a good forecasting model.

Timeline:
0:29 Brett's journey.
15:06 Data scientist fulling the vision of the CEO.
24:25 Art of doing business and science of doing business.
29:23 Data science and mathematics.
34:55 Salesforce defining the value of algorithms.
38:14 Capturing feedback to improve data models.
46:14 First steps in building a futuristic data model.
54:27 Using algorithms to forecast.
1:01 Tips for data leaders to build a team.

Podcast link:
https://futureofdata.org/discussing-forecasting-brett-mclaughlin-akabret-akamai/

Here's Brett's Bio:
Twenty-one years of experience transforming business operations through more intelligent use of data. Expertise in leading organizations in data transformation, predictive analytics (e.g., forecasting, linear programming, operational simulations, etc.), world-class visualizations and interfaces, and tight integration into existing operations.

About #Podcast:
#FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.

Wanna Join?
If you or any you know wants to join in,
Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/

Want to sponsor?
Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com

Keywords:
#FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy

In this session, Brett McLaughlin, Chief Data Strategist at Akamai, discussed his journey to creating a forecasting solution. He sheds light on some limitations, some innovative thinking, and some hacks that one could use to structure a good forecasting model.

Timeline:
0:29 Brett's journey.
15:06 Data scientist fulling the vision of the CEO.
24:25 Art of doing business and science of doing business.
29:23 Data science and mathematics.
34:55 Salesforce defining the value of algorithms.
38:14 Capturing feedback to improve data models.
46:14 First steps in building a futuristic data model.
54:27 Using algorithms to forecast.
1:01 Tips for data leaders to build a team.

Podcast link:
https://futureofdata.org/discussing-forecasting-brett-mclaughlin-akabret-akamai/

Here's Brett's Bio:
Twenty-one years of experience transforming business operations through more intelligent use of data. Expertise in leading organizations in data transformation, predictive analytics (e.g., forecasting, linear programming, operational simulations, etc.), world-class visualizations and interfaces, and tight integration into existing operations.

About #Podcast:
#FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future.

Wanna Join?
If you or any you know wants to join in,
Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/

Want to sponsor?
Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com

Keywords:
#FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy

1 hr 8 min

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