Transforming Government with Big Data Training Workshop

This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs

The Federal Government is one of the largest producers of data in the world. Big Data is transforming every agency across Government and many have already appointed Federal Chief Data Officers (CDO’s) in response to OMB guidance. Federal agencies are using Big Data to transform government mission in scientific discovery, environmental and biomedical research, education, transportation and national security. Melvin Greer, Director Data Science and Analytics details the role of agency CDO’s in this transformation, describes the key tools and methods agencies are using to accelerate mission effectiveness and what is required to develop a successful Federal Agency Big Data transformative strategy.

Latest information on Federal Big Data Strategic Plan and the Federal Artificial Intelligence R&D Strategic Plan Initiatives.

The Federal Big Data Cabinet with its roughly 40 Agency Chief Data Officers and Agency CIOs throughout government have taken up the challenge of transforming Government via Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, let’s build a Big Data and AI Strategy for your agency.

Government Speakers Awaiting Confirmation.

Registration includes authored white papers entitled:

“The Federal Big Data R&D Strategic Plan” and “Driving Innovation via Cognitive Assisted Internet of Things (IoT)"

What You Will Learn:

Understand Big Data issues and opportunities
Understand Federal Big Data Strategic Plan
Why Big Data is important to Government transformation
What is Artificial Intelligence in Government
Using Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing to Transform the mission
Big Data Lessons Learned

Why You Should Attend:

Understand Federal Big Data concepts and familiarize students with the Government Big Data Strategy
Understand the role of Federal CDO’s, why they are important to transforming Government
Understand the AI R&D Strategic Plan, the impact to agency missions and what how to develop a Federal AI Roadmap

Who Should Attend:

CDOs, Data Scientists and Staff
CIOs and Staff
IT practitioners
Program Managers
IGs and Staff
Acquisition and Contracting Staff
Government Employees who want to better understand Big Data
Industry and Contractors who support the government and need to better understand Big Data at a detailed level
IT Security Staff
All government and industry members who need to understand Big Data and how it applies to the government mission.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Instructors

Melvin B. Greer

Director, Data Science and Analytics

Intel Corporation

Melvin Greer is Director Data Science and Analytics, Intel Corporation. Melvin uses his knowledge in graph analytics, machine learning and cognitive computing to accelerate transformation of data into a strategic asset for Federal Agencies and global enterprises. His systems and software engineering experience has resulted in patented inventions in Cloud Computing, Synthetic Biology and IoT Bio-sensors for edge analytics. He functions as a principal investigator in advanced research studies, including Nanotechnology, Additive Manufacturing and Gamification. He significantly advances the body of knowledge in basic research and critical, highly advanced engineering and scientific disciplines. Mr. Greer is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and U.S. National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine, GUIRR.

Mr. Greer has been awarded the BEYA Technologist of the Year Award, which recognizes his outstanding technical contribution and technical products that have a broad impact and high value to society as a whole. Melvin Greer has been appointed Fellow of the National Cybersecurity Institute where he assists government, industry, military, and academic sectors meet the challenges in cyber security policy, technology and education.

In addition to his professional and investment roles, he is Founder and Managing Director of the Greer Institute for Leadership and Innovation, focused on research and deployment of a 21st Century Leadership Model. Mr. Greer is a member of the International Monetary Fund / World Bank, Bretton Woods Committee where he explores how deployment of enabling technologies relates to private sector development, commercial opportunities, global financial stability and social responsibility. Mr. Greer is a frequent speaker at conferences and universities and is an accomplished author; his fifth book “Practical Cloud Security a Cross Industry View” is his most recently published book.

Mr. Greer serves on the Board of Trustees for Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland and on the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Children’s Science Center. As a popular educator and board member at a number of Historical Black Colleges and Universities, Greer is leading science, technology, mathematical and engineering (STEM) research initiatives, directly trying to shape a more diverse generation of up-and-coming technical talent.

Greer received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Technology and his Master of Science in Information Systems from American University, Wash. D.C. He also completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School and the Entrepreneurial Finance Post Graduate Program at MIT, Sloan School of Management.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association