Digital Transformation Can’t Wait: Using Data, Analytics, and the Cloud to Accelerate Success

 

14th May 1pm EST

The current situation with the coronavirus pandemic demands a fresh look at innovation roadmaps. What was supposed to be next is now. As organizations prioritize and accelerate initiatives, they must also adopt a new and nuanced approach to data and analytics to underpin digital transformation success.

The cloud is an enabler and accelerator, offering agility, flexibility and speed. Organizations must figure out how to integrate traditional data and analytics with modern sources to satisfy these digital business demands and unlock greater value.

Whether a healthcare organization or insurance giant, businesses of all sizes and industries can leverage the cloud to satisfy changing consumer expectations –– a consistent omni-channel experience, for example.

According to Gartner, nearly half of IT leaders plan on increasing their analytics investments to support digital transformation in the coming year. But, how can organization’s make the right choice?

Join Information Age, Information Builders and AWS with special guests Food for the Poor and Young Life in our latest webinar to find out how they’re using data for good and how your organization can similarly unlock the value of data and analytics in the cloud to drive digital transformation.

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Adam Dewberry

Director of Mission Analytics & Decision Support

Adam Dewberry is responsible for data management and analytics at Young Life, a $425M, faith-based non-profit focused on kids around the world. He leads a team of data professionals responsible for enterprise data management, integrations, and data quality. Adam also leads a team of analytics professionals that work to tell the story of Young Life’s data visually to leadership, staff, and donors. He holds a CPA and an MBA along with 20 years of finance and analytics experience. He enjoys hiking and skiing near his home in Colorado with his family of four.

Jeff Alexander

Executive Vice President and Chief Outcomes Officer, Food For The Poor

Jeff Alexander is Executive Vice President and Chief Outcomes Officer of Food For The Poor, a role he was promoted to after serving as Controller for 19 years. Jeff has worked in various financial roles for the charity since first joining the organization in 1992.

As Chief Outcomes Officer, Jeff leads a newly created department responsible for evaluating all aspects of the organization’s performance including fundraising and program activities. Donor Services, Performance/Data Analytics; and Monitoring and Evaluation all report to him.

Additionally, Jeff serves as the chief innovator for the development and improvement of systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the organization. Jeff’s history, experience and deep understanding of the core mission and vision of the organization and of the nonprofit industry are key assets to help evaluate the organization to do what it intends to do.

Jeff was born in New York and raised on Long Island. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University.

He lives in South Florida with his wife, Sondra and their two children.

Chris Banks

Senior Director of Business Intelligence,Information Builders

During his 20 year career in the enterprise software industry, Mr. Banks has held management positions in sales, product marketing, product management, and quality assurance. He has played key roles in the development of major technologies, including business intelligence, integration middleware, and data warehouse tools. Mr. Banks also serves as a corporate evangelist, evangelizing about the company and software solutions. An award winning presenter, Mr. Banks engages his audience with his unique style and delivery, allowing people to gain a different perspective on current issues in their respective industry, along with an attainable plan for success.

In his free time, Mr. Banks is a published and commercial photographer.

Nick Ismail

Content Editor, Information Age

Currently content editor of Information Age, Nick writes articles for technology leaders; helping them manage business critical issues both for today and in the future.