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Data4Good Competition Kickoff & Case Discussion

Key Takeaways:
  • Find out about the competition’s design, format, and highlight past student outcomes.
  • Preview the national championship at the Carey Business School.
  • Learn about this year’s case problem and lead a hands-on LLM workshop using Prediction Guard’s platform.
Friday, October 17, 11 AM ET
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Description

Join us for the official kickoff of the Data4Good Competition! Dr. Matthew Lanham will begin by outlining the competition’s design, format, and notable student outcomes from previous years. Dr. Naser Nikandish will then showcase Johns Hopkins University’s M.S. in Business Analytics & AI program and share what participants can expect at the national championship hosted at the Carey Business School. To conclude, Dr. Daniel Whitenack, CEO of Prediction Guard, will unveil this year’s case problem and guide a hands-on workshop exploring how to experiment with LLMs using Prediction Guard’s cutting-edge platform. The session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live, though students may also earn competition points through active participation.

Presenter Bio

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Matthew LanhamAssistant Professor of Business Technology & Analytics at Butler University Lacy School of Business

Dr. Professor Matthew Lanham is the founder of the national Data4Good competition. He is an Assistant Professor of Business Technology and Analytics at Butler University's Lacy School of Business, where he focuses on preparing students for impactful careers in data analytics through experiential learning and industry engagement. Previously, he served on the faculty at Purdue University's Daniels School of Business, where he led the MS in Business Analytics & Information Management program to national recognition, including receiving the 2023 UPS George D. Smith Prize. Learn more about him at MatthewALanham.com.

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Naser NikandishAssociate Professor, Operations Management & Business Analytics Academic Program Director at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

Dr. Naser Nikandish is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School, where he also serves as Academic Program Director for the MS in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence programs. In this role, he oversees both full-time and part-time offerings, shaping curricula that bridge advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-world problem solving.His teaching spans courses such as Practical Machine Learning, Python for Data Analysis, Simulation for Business Applications, and Operations Management. He is known for his award-winning instruction, having received the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award three years in a row.

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Daniel WhitenackFounder and CEO at Prediction Guard

Daniel Whitenack (aka Data Dan) is a Ph.D. trained data scientist and founder of Prediction Guard. He has more than ten years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models at scale, and he has built data teams at two startups and an international NGO with 4000+ staff. Daniel co-hosts the Practical AI podcast, has spoken at conferences around the world, and occasionally teaches data science/analytics at Purdue University.

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