You want data! You need data! And the way you work with data is evolving. The tools you use, need to evolve with you. AITS and your peers are building the roadmap for the next generation of data analytics and business intelligence tools that will become available to you. During this session we will describe […]
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Creating Communities to drive forward Data as an Asset
Tags: Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Mary Stevens, Phil Reiter, Tracy SmithWe presented a vision for a future with data as an asset at the Spring ITPF and now we’d like to form a few communities of practice to help make that vision a reality. Please brainstorm with us and your peers for an engaging discussion about how and why data is an asset for our […]
Introduction to Illinois Data Science Initiative and Updates on Activity
Tags: Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Nick Vance, Robert BrunnerThe goal of the Illinois Data Science Initiative is to articulate an implementable plan for integrating and elevating Data Science on our campus. This plan will position us to scale up into a cross-cutting, full-fledged Data Science program serving the Illinois community and its educational, governmental, and industrial partners. We will introduce you to the […]
Introduction to Data Available from the University Data Warehouse
Tags: Alison Campbell, Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Eddie Lee, Jerry MyersThe University Data Warehouse has data available from University administrative systems for reporting and and data analysis. During this workshop we will give you an overview of the data available and how to use the EDDIE tool access the data.
Help Us Create a Data Visualization Community!
Tags: Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Jacob Vann, Rick GettyWe want to share our progress on building a data visualization community at U of I. Data is one of our most valuable assets, and we want you to help us make the most of it! Attend to find out how you can participate and help foster good data visualization in your area!
Data visualization for IT Pros: Grilling up the perfect charts and graphs.
Tags: Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Jacob VannIs your fridge full of raw data, but you don’t know how to grill up the perfect meal with it? Learn the recipes and secret sauces to take your raw data and grill it to perfection, using tools like Tableau and Excel. Take what you learn and collaborate to take real data and make more […]
Toward an Information and Data Governance Program at the University
Tags: Charles Gibson, Dimuthu Tilakaratne, Julia Hart, Richard (Rich) GeggThe presentation will be a panel discussion by members of the Data Solutions Group committee of the Data Council and others who are working toward an information and data governance strategy across the University. The discussion will cover basic concepts, organizational value, best practices, current efforts and a vision for what could be accomplished at […]