9:00 – 9:30 AM

Opening Address

Dr. Shantay Bolton
Executive Vice President of Administration & Finance
Chief Business Officer
Georgia Tech
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Click here to join the meeting

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Keynote Address

Dr. Amelia Parnell
VP for Research and Policy
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Author of “You Are a Data Person”
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Click here to join the meeting

‘Ramblin’ Wreck Viz Challenge

Join the ‘Ramblin’ Wreck Viz Challenge, a data visualization contest inspired by Iron Viz. Inspired by the Participants will work on a surprise theme using a provided dataset, with a panel evaluating their creations. The data set and instructions will be provided on Oct. 23 at noon, via email (visualizations must be completed by Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m.). The significance of this competition lies in its focus on data visualization, a crucial skill in today’s data-driven world, and making complex information easily understandable, aiding better decision-making. The winner will be announced at the Data Days closing on Oct. 25.

 Concurrent Sessions

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Data Governance & Discovery: A Program to Empower You!

Explore how the Data Governance & Discovery Program enhances your data’s potential! Uncover the organized structures that streamline our business processes and the dedicated efforts to understand our vast digital resources. Ideal for all GT data users, this session promises insights into the extensive data landscape at Georgia Tech.

Jennifer Dill
Data Governance Analyst, Sr.
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Getting to Know U: Student-Powered Exploration of University Data Leveraging two of our most powerful assets: GT Students & Data 

Explore “Getting to Know U”, a Georgia Tech project transforming vast institutional data into actionable insights. Learn about the course’s approach, its applications in educational contexts, and the power of data analytics in education.”

Andre Goodman
Associate Director of Enterprise Reporting
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Didier Contis
Executive Director of Academic Technology, Innovation, Research Computing 
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Dr. Emily Weigel
Senior Academic Professional
Biological Sciences
Georgia Tech

Dr. Lew Lefton
RBW Faculty Administration
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B

Embracing Digital Transformation Within Infrastructure & Sustainability

Embark on a digital transformation journey integrating Tableau, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape infrastructure and sustainability. As we share our progress and vision, we look forward to engaging with attendees, learning from their insights, and collaboratively shaping the future of our digital landscape.

Jimmie Hardin
Director of Data Analytics
Infrastructure & Sustainability
Georgia Tech

Jim Stephens
Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy Facilities Officer
Infrastructure & Sustainability
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

Lunch | 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 – 2:15 PM 

Cybersecurity Foundations for Home and Work

This session aims to present cybersecurity training as a valuable tool, beneficial for both work and home settings. Through practical examples, we will demonstrate how training can be user-friendly and how everyone can actively engage with their cybersecurity team, fostering safer habits and a more secure environment.

Richard Gilbert
Information Security Engineer Lead
College of Computing
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Preparing for the Future: How EADI is Modernizing its Data Services Tech Stack

In this session, learn how EADI is revolutionizing its data services tech stack by transitioning to cloud technologies. We will share challenges faced, provide case studies, and touch upon the broader technology evolution in the context of academic institutions.

Nick Chaviano and Team
Director of Data Services
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B

Harnessing Labor Market Data: An Insight into the Georgia Degrees Pays Dashboard

Dive into the Georgia Degrees Pays Dashboard, a pivotal tool by USG, merging labor market data with university metrics to aid students’ education choices. Understand the dashboard’s relevance, its bridge between education and employment, and how it drives informed decisions about potential return on investment.

Patrick Harris
Research Professional
Research & Policy Analysis
University System of Georgia

Scott King
Scientific Computing Professional Specialist
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

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Concurrent Sessions

2:45 – 3:30 PM 

Data Governance & Discovery: OneTrust – Technology to Discover Data!

Discover how the Data Governance & Discovery Program leverages OneTrust. This session sheds light on how OneTrust streamlines our understanding of the Institute’s data assets, acts as a comprehensive data resource and assists users by offering an updated approach to data management.

Jennifer Dill
Data Governance Analyst, Sr.
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Building a Data Culture at Your Institution (CANCELLED)

Join us as we discuss the essentials of cultivating a data culture within an institution. Learn about the importance of data literacy, the power of effective data visualization, and the significance of building a community of data enthusiasts.

Holly Goodson Rubio
AVP of Institutional Research
Augusta University

GTRI Portana: A Case Study in Visualizing an Organization’s Research Story

This session will discuss the establishment of GTRI (Georgia Tech Research Institute) portfolios and offers an insight into the tool’s design and functionality. Journey with us to learn about GTRI’s growth and its innovative taxonomy categorization. Learn about the development of a web application, using Plotly’s Dash framework, that visualizes GTRI’s expansive research story.

Luke Starnes
Principal Research Engineer
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

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Concurrent Sessions

4:00 – 4:45 PM

Harnessing Self-Service Analytics at Georgia Tech with Tableau Server

Unlock the potential of self-service analytics at Georgia Tech using Tableau Server. Learn the onboarding process and see how raw data is transformed into actionable insights, fostering data-driven decisions.

Justin Boone
Information Technology Professional
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Kenji Terawaki
Business Intelligence Developer II
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B

Privacy and Students’ Rights: FERPA, GDPR & Other Regulations

This session is ideal for those handling student data and will deep dive into the protections and rights these regulations offer and Georgia Tech’s interpretation. Explore the historical evolution of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and General Data Protection Regulation, and walk away with a clear understanding of FERPA’s implications for faculty, students, and third-party data access rights.

Ansley Sharp
Senior Assistant Registrar – Registration & Customer Relations
Registrar’s Office
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

Concurrent Workshops | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Build Your Own Power Apps

Daniel Zealy
Systems and IT Architect Manager
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Caleb Tarleton
Systems and IT Architect Lead
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Empowering Faculty & Staff with Self-Service Analytics: An Introduction to the GT Enterprise Tableau Server

Step into the world of self-service analytics at GT with the Enterprise Tableau Server. This session introduces faculty and staff to the tool, its benefits, and how it can drive data literacy and strategic decision-making.

Andre Goodman
Associate Director of Enterprise Reporting
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Poster Sessions | 11:00 – 11:30 AM

Lunch | 11:30 AM – 1 PM

Special Session | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

USG Executive Dashboards: Realizing Data-Driven Decision Making

Rich Loftus
Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Implementation
University System of Georgia

Brian Haugabrook
Deloitte

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suites C and D
Online Attendance Link: General Session

Sundae Bar | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Concurrent Workshops | 2:30 – 4:30 PM

Harness the Power of AI with ElasticSearch

Level up your data visualization skills and join Elastic Solutions Architects, as they walk you through Kibana, the Elastic Stack’s UI. In this session, we will go through a brief introduction into Kibana and its major features including Lens, advanced visualizations, dashboards and Time Series Visual Builder (TSVB). This session will also include demos and an Ask Me Anything opportunity for all attendees. *Reminder: Please your bring your laptop to the session.*

Elastic

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Press Room B
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Mastering Advanced Techniques in Tableau: A Deep Dive into the GT Enterprise Tableau Server for Experienced Developers

Enhance your Tableau skills with this session designed for experienced developers. This session will guide participants through basic Tableau functions, from connecting data sources to sharing visualizations within the GT environment. Aiming to foster a culture of data literacy, this introduction benefits both new users and those considering its adoption, requiring no prior analytics experience.

Andre Goodman
Associate Director of Enterprise Reporting
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Navigating Your Career Path: Insights from Industry Experts

Partnership with Data Science@GT | 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Student focused panel discussion with industry professionals across data-related fields. Moderated by Krishi Manek, president of Data Science @ GT.

Panelists will discuss a day in the life for entry-level employees, provide career, mentorship and recruiting tips from more experienced professionals, and highlight student networking opportunities!

Learn More >>

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater

Concurrent Sessions

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Where Does Georgia Tech’s Data Go?

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning plays a pivotal role in guiding campus operations with crucial data services. This presentation will highlight the journey of GT data as it circulates within our institution and extends to external entities, aids in decision-making and influences pivotal initiatives.

Jason Wang
Senior Director of IRP
Institutional Research & Planning
Georgia Tech

Samantha James
IRP Data Management Specialist
Institutional Research & Planning
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Harnessing AI: Exploring the Potential of AI at Georgia Tech

In this session, we will focus on AI and LLM (Large Language Models). Through demonstrations and discussions, gain a clear picture of AI’s capabilities and gain a deeper understanding through an interactive Q&A session. Suitable for all AI enthusiasts, this session aims to highlight the importance and potential of AI in our current landscape.

Brent O’Guin
Tech Strategist & Architect Sr.
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Eric Scott Sembrat, Ph.D.
Director of Digital Learning Technologies
Center for 21^st Century Universities (C21U)
Georgia Tech

Didier Contis
Executive Director of Academic Technology, Innovation, Research Computing 
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B

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Concurrent Sessions

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Operationalizing Data Analytics Methodology (ODAM)

Chris Perkins
Staff Solutions Architect
Splunk

Erma Sallis
Cyber Security Analytics Lead
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

Empower Your Day with Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools

Maximize productivity with Microsoft 365’s essential tools. This session will guide faculty, staff and students through efficient collaboration in Teams, Outlook, data sharing with OneDrive, and SharePoint.

Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager, Sr.
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B

Enterprise Integrations: Creating Order from Chaos

This session highlights the impact of efficient processes and communication on customer satisfaction and employee guidance. We will discuss the development and application of policies and documentation, along with the challenges faced. Tailored for team leaders and members, the session covers the team’s foundation, key documentation, and strategies for handling team adjustments.

Chhaya Amin
Associate Director of ETL & Integrations
Office of Information Technology 
Georgia Tech

Joe Younkins
Integration Developer Manager
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

John Gisi
Integration Developer Manager
Office of Information Technology
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

Mercury (Hg): A Data Source for News and Events across GT

Navigate through the evolution of content syndication at GT, from Dynabot to the Drupal-based Mercury system. Learn how Mercury amplifies content reach across GT platforms, its upcoming integrations, and how you can leverage it for wider content dissemination.

Fletcher Moore
Web Developer Lead
Institute Communications
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite D
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session D

Lunch | 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM

 Concurrent Sessions

1:00 – 1:45 PM

Mapping GT Campus and Facilities

Discover the intricacies of mapping the GT campus. This session uncovers years of data collection, revealing the evolution of campus maps that now aid in intelligent decision-making. Learn what GIS means, its application on campus, and how it transforms data into meaningful insights.

Doug Sims
Systems Support Engineer Sr
Infrastructure and Sustainability, Technology Services
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite A
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session A

How HR & the Administrative Services Center (ASC) Uses Data to Improve Processes

Arthur Toal
Director of Continuous Improvement
Administrative Services Center
Georgia Tech

Justin Lee
Data Scientist
Administrative Services Center
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session B 

Natural Language Processing for Financial Markets [FOMC + LLMS]

Unravel the impact of FOMC and ChatGPT on our Institue. Take a deep dive into the influence of FOMC monetary policies on financial markets and discover how ChatGPT and generative LLMs function in the financial domain, assessing their capabilities and exploring potential gaps.

Agam Shah
Graduate Student
Scheller College of Business
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session C

Leveraging KnowBe4 for Cybersecurity Learning & Development

Eric Gill
Cybersecurity Training Manager
Office of Information Technology/Georgia Tech Cyber Security
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s D
Online Attendance Link: Concurrent Session D

Snack Break | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Closing Keynote | 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Data: A Foundational Component of Innovative Exploration at Tech

Daren Hubbard
VP for Information Technology
Chief Information Officer
Executive Sponsor for Data Days
Georgia Tech

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Online Attendance Link: General Session