What does it really take to build and run a functioning Centre of Excellence for self-service analytics in a global Enterprise? In this talk, Nicholas Bignell, the Director of Data Science at UBS, will draw from his 18 years of experience to share his real-life insights with the audience on how he set out to create a Centre of Excellence that comprises both Self-Service Data Preparation and Machine Learning.
Specifically, his talk will cover the process behind implementation and rolling out the infrastructure & applications, managing upgrades & demand (including monitoring performance, availability & capacity), running multiple training programs and Dr. sessions for users & execs, running a dynamic community of data science enthusiasts, and working with the vendors to contribute to product evolution and get the best out of the products.