The Institute’s director Dr. Michael Rappa was the opening keynote speaker today at the Data Strategy Symposium, a worldwide gathering of 250 technical professionals in the data engineering and architecture organization at Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s leading financial services firms. The symposium was convened by the Technology Advisory Group chaired by Mihir Shah, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Fidelity. Dr. Rappa shared with attendees his perspective on data science and how to address the growing shortage of analytics talent. He highlighted the Institute’s novel 10-month Master of Science in Analytics degree program and its growing pipeline of graduates. Joining Dr. Rappa as a featured speak was Dr. Phil Shelley, President at Chicago-based Newton Park Partners and thought-leader in the field of big data.
