Title The Future of Big Data Analytics - Where is it all headed? Speakers Dr. Alex Paleaz, CEO - Five Elements Analytics & Faculty, Hofstra Faculty Alexander Pelaez, Ph.D. is the President/CEO of Five Element Analytics. Five Element Analytics is a full scale analytics and data science firm. 5 Element Analytics works with a number of top media and healthcare firms. Mr. Pelaez has over 20 years of C-Level management, leadership & strategic experience holding various senior level technology positions with a variety of companies large and small. Mr. Pelaez possesses a unique and diverse set of expertise blending strategy, management and technology and has a successful track record of leading organizations and groups through complex issues, developing strategies for organizations, and counseling managers and executives at all levels on strategy and leadership development. He has worked for companies such as Viacom, 1800flowers.com, EmblemHealth, and CreditSuisse. Dr. Jim Samuel, CIO (Advisor) Axivest Financial & WPU Faculty Jim Samuel, Ph.D., is an experienced global information management and analytics professional, optimization expert, researcher and speaker. He has trained executives at global Fortune 500 corporations and has served as faculty at graduate programs across business schools for over a decade. He has worked with leading financial institutions and has served as a global business strategist for projects across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Jim serves as CIO (advisory) at Axivest Financial Inc. and is an advisor to senior executives and board members of multiple companies. Jim has been teaching quantitative analytics & related subjects with a focus on financial services & big data since the past 12 years. He is presently an Assistant Professor at William Patterson University teaching business analytics & related topics at the Cotsakos College of Business & at GBFI (Global Business & Finance Institute). Abstract Business survival and profitability are impacted by big-data dynamics and information driven competitive advantages. Therefore understanding value creation through analytics is no longer optional for an individual or a business or any intelligent entity - today, and in the visible future. As more companies collect data, they are increasingly at a disadvantage in terms of utilizing the data effectively. While many companies understand how to collect data and provide descriptive measures, few can generate the hidden value that can be uncovered through data analytics. This webinar will use a case study approach to inform participants about how data science is used to create extraordinary business value. Webinar Date(s) Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 9.30 am - 10.45 am
