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Data in the Service of Humanity

Data in the Service of Humanity. Geoff Zakaib, P.Eng., MBA Meetup Group Kick-off December 10, 2013. Agenda. Background and Introductions Discussion on Vision and Expectations Roles and Organization of the Group Next Steps Social Time. Background.

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Data in the Service of Humanity

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  1. Data in the Service of Humanity Geoff Zakaib, P.Eng., MBA Meetup Group Kick-off December 10, 2013

  2. Agenda • Background and Introductions • Discussion on Vision and Expectations • Roles and Organization of the Group • Next Steps • Social Time

  3. Background • Amount and Importance of Data is Increasing • Data Most Often Used for Commercial Purposes • Social Organizations are Trying to do Good • Lack Skills to Collect, Understand and Use Data to Make Better Decisions • Role of the Data Scientist / Professional is Key

  4. DataKind • DataKindbrings together leading data scientists with high impact social organizations through a comprehensive, collaborative approach that leads to shared insights, greater understanding, and positive action through data in the service of humanity • DataDives, DataCorps, DataChapters

  5. Data Scientists / Professionals

  6. Data Lifecycle • Capture and Storage • Organization and Indexing • Validation and Quality Control • Access and Provision • Analytics and Visualization • Interpretation and Recommendations for Action

  7. Data for Good • Data for Good is the Canadian organization affiliated with DataKind • Data for Good – Calgary is a new Meetup group that is looking for data professionals • The Calgary community has incredible skills in the technology, corporateand academic sectors across the data lifecycle

  8. Roles / Organization • Core Group • Leadership, Communication and Administration • Sector Representatives • Technology, Corporate and Academic • Social Organization Liaison • Data Ambassadors • Data Do-Gooders / DataThon Volunteers

  9. Next Steps • Join the Data for Good – Calgarygroup • Spread the word in your networks and encourage additional members • Ask companies, vendors and service providers to consider supporting Data for Good • Engage social agencies that would benefit • Plan and organize first DataThon in Spring 2014

  10. Questions / Discussion Contact Information: • Geoff Zakaib • Lumina Management Consultants • geoff@lumina.ca

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