Learning the INFORMS Analytics Framework (IAF): The Proven Guide to Developing Analytics Solutions
Key Takeaways:- Understand how the IAF is a roadmap to a successful analytics effort
- Familiarize yourself with real-world implementation
- Know how to take what you learn and enhance your project to increase the likelihood of success
- Explain the benefits of using analytics to develop an actionable outcome
Description
The IAF as a framework enables a thorough way to develop and enhance credible analytics solutions and justify adoption of the outcomes. In this session, we will walk you through the seven domains essential to analytics efforts. We will take you through use case scenarios to show you how the framework applies to actual situations.
We will show that, when properly utilized, the framework adds credibility, repeatability, and the benefits of a proven analytics structure. You will be able to take what you learn in this session and apply it to your project to increase the likelihood of success. The framework was developed as a structure for determining if analytics is applicable and then applying data analytics to achieve stakeholder expectations to answer a question or address a problem. Applying the framework brings data analytics to real-world situations to get you started, carry you through, and realize your objective to answer a question or address a problem.
Presenter Bio
Niccholas is a business and data analyst with 5+ years of experience leading data strategy, analytics, and reporting for large-scale social sector programs. Proven ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights, manage cross-functional projects, and create high-impact dashboards and reports in Power BI. Advanced understanding of SQL database systems, business process improvement, and program evaluation. Excels in stakeholder collaboration, technical execution, and advancing data fluency across teams. Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) committed to building data-informed, decision-making solutions that drive community impact.
Aiden is a Certified Analytics Professional (CAP-E) working with INFORMS to develop the CAP Essentials exam and the rollout strategy of the INFORMS Analytics Framework (IAF). He earned his master's in computer science from Brandeis University and his bachelor's in political science from Trinity College (Hartford).
Johan is a highly respected advisor and mentor with decades of senior and executive management experience across both public and private sectors. Retired from federal service a few years ago, he worked with nearly every Cabinet-level agency and numerous federal and state organizations, driving innovation in program integrity, citizen services, data analytics, and security. His leadership has delivered measurable improvements in government services, significant taxpayer savings, and the creation of mentorship programs that continue to produce accomplished graduates. Bos-Beijer was a principal author of multiple audit guides and impact studies, launched government-wide integrated project teams, and led substantial implementations. A pioneer in data analytics, he directed one of the first major federal data warehousing and analytics initiatives in the 1990s and later convened the first specialized government symposium on AI, Cognitive Computing, and Machine Learning.