Data and digital transformation – creating a strong analytics culture

Businesses across the world are shifting into a new era of fact-based innovation. We need to continuously adapt to advancing technologies and utilise its benefits. Data, analytics and artificial intelligence are fuelling a data driven culture where business decisions can be supported by solid evidence.

You’re invited to learn how organisations can better satisfy customers and enhance their culture with streamlined operations. Businesses need to embrace technology and better utilise the power and applications of analytics.

Our keynote presenter Michael Spence, Lead Analyst – Data Analytics at Transurban, will discuss how a top 20 ASX company adopted a strong analytics culture to improve the safety and performance of their road network. This resulted in a data analytics journey that went from zero adoption to enterprise adoption in 18 months.

At this event you will also hear from our expert panel members of professionals as they explore business leadership in analytics and digital transformation. The event will conclude with an open question and answer session with the audience, where you’re invited to share your questions with the panel.

Keynote speaker

Michael Spence

Lead Analyst - Data Analytics at Transurban

Michael Spence leads the analytics team at Transurban, a top 20 ASX company that manages and develops urban toll road networks in Australia and the United States. Michael has over 20 years experience in delivering analytical solutions across a diverse range of industry sectors. At Transurban, he has developed an ecosystem of people, processes and technologies that has made information accessible to a data rich organisation.

Expert panel members

Dr Mei Tai Chu (Debbie)

Associate Professor - Business Analytics & Business Information Management and Systems at La Trobe University

Debbie is currently Program Director of Master of Business Analytics and Master of Business Information Management and Systems, Director of RECCSI (Research Centre for Computers, Communication and Social Innovation), and Discipline Leader of Management Information System at La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University. She has multi-disciplinary background and has over 10 year’s industry experience globally. She has worked as a knowledge management consultant for several organizations including public and private sectors. She has published many good quality journals (e.g., Journal of Assistive Technology, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, IEEE Transactions in Engineering Management, Expert Systems with Applications and Journal of International Manufacturing) and conference papers in diverse areas such as Assistive Technology, Service Innovation, Knowledge Management, Communities of Practice, Technology Management and Human Resource Management.

Rod Gallagher

General Manager at Team DXC

Rod Gallagher leads Team DXC an Industry consortium that comprises DXC Technology, Accenture, IBM, Downer, Northrop Grumman, and Nous Group to focus on the application of analytics leveraging leading technologies. Rod has over 37 years of experience in Consulting gained in global consulting organizations in Australia, Asia Pacific, and the UK. Rod has worked on major IT projects throughout his career assisting organizations in undertaking major technology-enabled business transformations.

Yogesh Nerurkar

Managing Director at Infonyx Pty Ltd

Yogesh is an experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information management and services industry. He has worked with global consulting firms like Accenture delivering large scale data solutions across ANZ and various industries. He is extremely skilled in strategy to implementation of analytics solutions. Yogesh founded Infonyx, a data analytics company based out of Melbourne, in 2015. Yogesh is also a strong business professional, continuously implementing innovation of new business and service models to make data successful at all levels.