Metis Announces Keynote Speakers for its July 30-31 Free, Live Online Demystifying Data Science™ 2019 Conference For Aspiri...
June 26 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Leading data science training provider Metis has announced the
keynote speakers for its third annual Demystifying Data
Science event, a free live online conference for aspiring
data scientists and business leaders who want to learn how data
science knowledge can transform their companies. The conference
will consist of 16 interactive data science talks from
industry-leading speakers and 6 workshops from data scientists
between Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31, 10AM-5PM ET.
This year’s keynote speakers are:
- Hilary Mason, General Manager for Machine Learning at
Cloudera. An industry leader who is on the board of the Anita Borg
Institute and the Data Scientist in Residence at Accel Partners,
Hilary previously founded Fast Forward, an applied machine learning
research and advisory company, which was acquired by Cloudera in
2017. Formerly, she co-founded HackNY, served on NYC Mayor
Bloomberg’s Technology Advisory Council, and was the Chief
Scientist at Bitly.
- Tarry Singh, Co-founder, CEO and AI Neuroscience
Researcher at deepkapha.ai. Chosen by LinkedIn as one of its Top
Voices for “Data Science and Analytics”, Tarry has over 20 years of
experience helping CxOs of global companies to transform into a
data-driven, AI organizations. He speaks regularly at global AI
leadership summits and also teaches at universities worldwide
including University of Texas-Dallas, Utrecht University of Applied
Sciences, Netherlands, and University of Catalunya, Barcelona.
Speakers for both days also include an impressive lineup of data
science industry leaders from multinational companies (IBM, Bayer,
KPMG), universities (UCLA, University of Miami) and other
organizations.
Participants who register for the event before June 27 can enter
a sweepstakes to win a free spot in Metis’ “Live Online Beginner
Python & Math for Data Science” course. Registrants will also
receive post-conference access to presentations.
Last year’s event attracted over 18,000 registrants from more
than 140 countries.
Demystifying Data Science is designed to be equal parts
informative and interactive, with world-class data science talent
holding interactive talks from 10 am - 2 pm and Metis experts
leading in-depth workshops from 2:30-5:30 pm. All sessions will
include real-time chat, with opportunities to ask questions, answer
polls, and share socially using the hashtag #DemystifyDS.
Day 1 of the conference (July 30), hosted by senior data
scientist at Digitas and Metis Bootcamp alum Bryan Bumgardner, is
designed to help aspiring data scientists understand the training,
tools, and career paths to the best job in the United States
(according to Glassdoor). This day is geared towards
data analysts, software developers, engineers, technical product
managers, statisticians, physicists, STEM bachelor’s/graduate
degree holders, and PhDs who are interested in learning more about
data science.
Day 2 of the conference (July 31), hosted by senior data
scientist at BenevolentAI and Metis Bootcamp alum Michelle Gill, is
designed to provide business leaders, managers, and practitioners
with best practices to successfully integrate data science into an
organization and demystify its business impact. This day is geared
towards L&D leadership and C-suite, VP and director level
cross-functional leaders in roles dealing with data, including
marketing, product, finance, analytics, and technology.
“For aspiring data scientists and data-curious business leaders,
Demystifying Data Science is a must-attend event. From our
experience talking with past attendees, the amount of knowledge and
inspiration that attendees have drawn from has been invaluable,”
said Jason Moss, founder and president of Metis. “We’re excited to
welcome some of the most influential speakers in the data science
field to share their expertise and vision.”
"I'm extremely excited to speak at Demystifying Data Science for
the second consecutive year,” said Kate Strachnyi, Data
Visualization Specialist at Advisory and Demystifying Data Science
speaker. “My first experience with Metis was really great; I loved
having the ability to communicate with the participants in the
interactive chat section of the conference. I also met some of the
other speakers at the conference and learned from their sessions,
as well."
To register for the event, visit
https://www.thisismetis.com/demystifying-data-science.
To speak with a Metis spokesperson about Demystifying Data
Science, please contact Russell Schaffer at 212.453.7538 or
russell.schaffer@kaplan.com. For sponsorship
opportunities, contact
demystifyinfo@thisismetis.com.
About Metis
Metis is a leading provider of data science skills
training for individuals and businesses. It delivers training
programs designed by world-class industry practitioners and runs
the industry’s only accredited intensive data science bootcamp.
Metis, a d/b/a of Kaplan, is accredited by the Accrediting Council
for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). Kaplan,
Inc. is a leading global provider of educational and career
services for individuals, schools, and businesses.
Note to editors: Metis is a unit of Kaplan, a subsidiary of
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
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