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August 14th, 2024 Chapter Meeting
August 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Focus On Design Thinking: Design Thinking for Big Data Solutions
Join us August 14th for an deep dive into the world of design thinking solutions
Presenter: Amanda Maness Hamilton
About The Speaker:
Amanda Maness Hamilton, M.Sc., PMP, is a senior project manager and data evangelist. She is principal at Uplift Analytics & Consulting LLC where her passion is to help organizations build efficiencies and weave advanced analytics into their processes.
Amanda is a scientist at heart and energized by her analytical mind. She enjoys collaborating with cross functional teams and finding practical and conscientious solutions to complex problems.
Amanda is a proud graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and former U.S. Merchant Marine. She received her M.S. in Marine Geology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she also led offshore research expeditions for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Undersea Research Center.
Her career includes operations management and project management of undersea fiber optic cable survey & system design, offshore geologic and geophysical projects in oil & gas exploration, oil & gas R&D projects, and digital transformation projects.
Amanda is a native Memphian, but her former roles have gifted her the opportunity to lead projects in 12 countries and all oceans in-between.
Talk Summary
Design Thinking continues to be a popular thought process for organizations of all kinds and sizes. From startups to large enterprises, this approach to problem solving fits well within the digital transformation that companies are going through.
Advanced analytics tools, AI, and machine learning solutions are forcing businesses to reimagine and reorganize their processes, teams and methodologies.
There remains a significant opportunity to think through and build solutions that leverage advanced data analytics. Insights gained are invaluable to your business and provide value internally, externally, and for consumers, stakeholders, and end users. Being data driven begins with being data informed.
In this talk, we will go over strategies for applying design thinking methods to data analytics. Whether you are a leader, project practitioner, or end user, this talk will help you apply design thinking concepts to how your organization approaches and uses data.
Key Takeaways:
- Integrate Design Thinking to drive innovation in digital transformation.
- Learn strategies for applying design thinking methods to data analytics.
PDUs:
Attendees Receive 2 Business Acumen PDUs (all credentials): 2.00