Data Driven Business Transformation Roundtable 

Agenda

The ROUNDTABLE uniquely combines case studies, education, experience and research in tackling a diverse range of issues related to using data to drive business decisions for many industries. This event puts an unparalleled emphasis on interaction. Unlike the traditional conference setting, The ROUNDTABLE is a series of discussions led by industry leaders that have “been there, done that.” They will share their business challenges, their approaches to resolving those challenges, and the results they have achieved – followed by a conversation about whether or not it makes business sense for the rest of the people attending the event.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th             

3:00-3:20 pm - Kick-Off

Sam Marrazzo, CIO of Superior Group and Board Member of Infotech WNY, will Kick-Off the ROUNDTABLE. Sam’s unique insight and energy gets the event off to a huge start as he shares his advice on how to “jump-start” a data driven culture within the your organization – and why that culture will drive bottom-line success.

3:30-5:00 pm - Discussion of Data-Driven Business Decisions  

Sam Marrazzo moderates a panel of experts in the application of data to drive business decisions across the enterprise. The panelists include:

• Ragu Bharadwaj, Principal at Nyrasta LLC
• Larry Megan, Director leading Praxair’s Global Analytics team and R&D Productivity program ,
• Adam Stotz, Chief Technology Officer at TROVE

Specific case studies in the areas of using data to drive business decisions and data-optimized solutions will be discussed.

5:30-7:00 pm - Reception

Location: 

Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, 701 Ellicott Street (at the corner of Virginia), Buffalo, NY 14203.  

There is metered street parking available or surface parking lot across from the Innovation Center.

Cost:

• $15 for InfoTech WNY members  
• $25 for non members
• $5 students