Masterclass - How machine learning works for Big Data: tips, tricks and cases - Sydney

Machine learning is a hot topic in the market, but it is not a novel concept. With the emergence of Big Data, one major question appears: How do machine learning and Big Data work together? In this session, we will discuss the differences between machine learning and big data and the available options. You are welcome to attend our upcoming IE event with professor Josep Curto and IE Alumni in Australia to learn more about IE and programs. Giorgio Posteraro, Director of Australia and New Zealand region, will provide insights into the curriculum and the admissions process. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered during and after the event. ***IMPORTANT - Please note that limited spots are available, reserve your spot in advance and let us know in case you will not attend***

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Josep is a consultant, research analyst, entrepreneur and professor who has helped many companies to create competitive advantages based on data. His expertise comprises data technologies, methodologies and strategies and how they can be applied to solve business problems, improve decision-making, discover hidden insights, validate the business hypothesis and create data products. He is the founder and CEO at Delfos Research, an advisory member at L'Escola L'Horitzó, and subject matter expert at the Institute of Passion. He complements his professional career with a passion for higher education being a professor at IE Business School, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Australian Graduate School of Management (UNSW), among other institutions. He is the author of many articles, academic notes and books related to his professional expertise. His know-how is the result of developing consultancy and research projects for multiples industries. His interests focus on the adoption, implementation and use of data strategies and their impact on organizations, processes, and people. Born in Spain and married to an Argentinian. He currently lives in the UK with his family. Josep holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, a MSc (Hons) in Business Intelligence, and a MSc (Hons) in IT Management, as well as a top tier MBA. Josep aims to deeply understand how organizations are developing successful (big) data strategies by conducting research in the field of Technology & Management as part of a PhD. Josep’s motto in life is: “All data models are wrong by definition, some are useful. Let’s use them wisely.”