{"id":6241,"date":"2015-10-17T12:34:48","date_gmt":"2015-10-17T07:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2016-09-14T11:07:49","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T05:37:49","slug":"4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ps to Bring Data Science to Boardroom @ The Economic Times Business Analytics Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Business_Analytic_Final_logo.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"6249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/business_analytic_final_logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Business_Analytic_Final_logo.jpg?fit=185%2C111&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"185,111\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Business_Analytic_Final_logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Business_Analytic_Final_logo.jpg?fit=185%2C111&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Business_Analytic_Final_logo.jpg?fit=185%2C111&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6249 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Business_Analytic_Final_logo.jpg?resize=177%2C106\" alt=\"Business_Analytic_Final_logo\" width=\"177\" height=\"106\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>A couple of\u00a0weeks ago I got an\u00a0opportunity to be a\u00a0part of a\u00a0panel discussion at &#8216;<em>The Economic Times Business Analytics Summit<\/em>&#8216;. The topic of the\u00a0discussion was\u00a0&#8216;overcoming the challenges of bringing data science to the boardroom&#8217;.\u00a0The panel had a well-balanced representation from both industry and academia. It was an interesting and thought-provoking discussion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6297\" style=\"width: 311px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6297\" data-attachment-id=\"6297\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/4-ps-bring-data-science-to-boardroom\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?fit=502%2C532&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"502,532\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4 P&#8217;s Bring Data Science to Boardroom\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?fit=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?fit=502%2C532&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?resize=301%2C319\" alt=\"4 P's to Bring Data Science to Boardroom\" width=\"301\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?w=502&amp;ssl=1 502w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?resize=236%2C250&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-Ps-Bring-Data-Science-to-Boardroom.jpg?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">4 Ps to Bring Data Science to Boardroom &#8211; by Roopam<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Later I thought about the topic in a greater\u00a0detail and structured my ideas further. I believe the following four factors collectively play a\u00a0pivotal role in bringing data science to the boardroom. In the tradition of marketing I have decided to call these factors the 4 Ps \u00a0and they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Platform<\/strong> &#8211; quality of data and data infrastructure in the organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>People<\/strong> &#8211; quality of\u00a0people representing data science in the organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problems<\/strong> &#8211; questions data scientists try\u00a0to answer\u00a0in the organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position<\/strong> &#8211; with whom the data scientists work\u00a0within the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a general consensus that presence\u00a0of data science brings objective thinking, and fact-based management\u00a0to the boardroom.\u00a0Moreover, in the new economy, competitive advantage\u00a0for an organization is determined by its\u00a0understanding of customers and market trends. Data science empowers organizations with this deep understanding and also provides sound strategic direction. Therefore, in short, the presence of data science in the boardroom determines the competitive superiority of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s discuss\u00a0the four pillars or the 4 Ps to bring data science to boardroom in some detail:<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">1st P &#8211; Platform<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Data-Infra.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"6384\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/data-infra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Data-Infra.jpg?fit=213%2C236&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"213,236\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Data Infra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Data-Infra.jpg?fit=213%2C236&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Data-Infra.jpg?fit=213%2C236&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6384 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Data-Infra.jpg?resize=241%2C267\" alt=\"Data Infra\" width=\"241\" height=\"267\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Data science relies\u00a0on easy access to good quality data for quick wins. In my experience, I have noticed that most mid and\u00a0large size organizations are data rich because of fairly\u00a0well managed transactional systems. The problem is usually with how this data is handled for analysis in these organizations. Traditionally data warehouses and more recently\u00a0big data platforms are the suggested\u00a0solutions for this problem. However, in the absence of scientific thinking coupled with business acumen these solutions rarely become effective. <em>Gartner<\/em> reports that more\u00a0than half of data warehouse implementations completely fail or have\u00a0limited acceptability within organizations. Primarily, since they are developed without the complete involvement of data scientists who understand business and analytics requirements. In the absence of an effective data platform, a lot of data science work happens in silos with unnecessary work for data gathering and processing. Hence,a \u00a0scientifically designed data platform is the first step for an organization to reap the true potential of data science and excel in the digital\u00a0economy.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">2nd\u00a0P &#8211; People<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"6385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/data-scientist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?fit=357%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"357,336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Andrew Ostrovsky&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Composition of human head, key symbol and fractal design elements on the subject of encryption, security, digital communications, science and technology&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1366367804&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2013 Andrew Ostrovsky&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"data-scientist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Composition of human head, key symbol and fractal design elements on the subject of encryption, security, digital communications, science and technology&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?fit=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?fit=357%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6385 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?resize=261%2C245\" alt=\"Data Science\" width=\"261\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?w=357&amp;ssl=1 357w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?resize=250%2C235&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/data-scientist.jpg?resize=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I believe the most important factor that will drive data science to\u00a0the boardroom is\u00a0the quality of data scientists in the organization. Most people confuse data science with software tools, however like all scientific endeavor data science\u00a0is driven by creative and rigorous thinking of its practitioners. In addition, one of the crucial roles of data scientists in the organization is to communicate the power of their science to the management and the board members. This is not an easy task and requires expertise in critical business thinking, number crunching \/ mathematics, creativity, and interpersonal\u00a0skills. At present, I see a massive shortage of professionals with the combination of these\u00a0skills. This is where both academia and industry need to collaborate well to produce the next generation of professionals. There are small signs of this when Geoffery Hinton divides his time for research in neural networks and deep learning between Google and the University of Toronto. Similarly, Andrew Ng works with both Baidu and Stanford University. However,\u00a0right now these collaborations are limited to extremely niche areas.<\/p>\n<p>Academia, especially at the university level, needs to reassess its traditional ivory tower status and become more accessible to industry. At the same time, the industry needs to communicate the excitement of solving these practical problems to academicians to keep them interested. I believe, data science is a perfect ground for collaboration between\u00a0academia and industry. This combined effort will speed up the process for companies\u00a0to generate exponential\u00a0financial benefits from data science,\u00a0and keep the boardrooms interested in investing time and resources into data science.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">3rd P &#8211; Problems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/questions.jpeg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"6386\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/questions\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/questions.jpeg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"225,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"questions\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/questions.jpeg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/questions.jpeg?fit=225%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/questions.jpeg?resize=263%2C263\" alt=\"questions\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>The third factor that drives data science in the boardroom is the nature of questions data scientists answers in the organization. Let me illustrate this by quickly discussing a couple of problem statements I have worked on in the recent few years. By the way, both these problems are really &#8220;cool&#8221; but one of them has a greater interest\u00a0for the boardroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Artificial intelligence driven image analytics<\/strong>\u00a0: extracting information from unstructured data such as images and text is one of the coolest\u00a0problems for data scientists. Image analytics, in particular, has several applications including automated analysis of images from geostationary satellites, machinery parts, medical images, CCTV footage etc. It&#8217;s a fact that some of the best brains in the world are grappling with problems involving image analytics. But purely from the perspective of data science entering boardrooms, an image analytics solution has significantly lower chances of getting a full conversation in conventional boardrooms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Improve P&amp;L (income statement)<\/strong>: the second problem that I have worked on has the statement around reducing cost pressure on the P&amp;L. This open-ended problem didn&#8217;t have a crisp statement for specific data science tasks. The idea was to scientifically identify areas of revenue leakages and identify\u00a0driving factors to cut down on cost. This required rigorous exploratory data analytics coupled with business consulting to generate actionable insights. Conventionally business and strategic consultants used to solve a\u00a0problem like this however\u00a0in the digital age data scientists have infiltrated in this territory. The objectivity measurement and fact-based insights that data science brings to the table have a greater appeal for the management and the boardroom to implement analytics solutions.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that anything that will directly impact the financial statements, and produce deeper business understanding will have a greater acceptance in the boardroom.\u00a0An image analytics problem is a point solution, however, to enter the boardroom data scientists need to take the holistic view of the organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">4th P &#8211; Position<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"6383\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/boardroom\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?fit=620%2C413&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"620,413\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"boardroom\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?fit=620%2C413&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6383 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?resize=486%2C324\" alt=\"boardroom\" width=\"486\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/boardroom.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, with\u00a0whom the data scientists\u00a0work in the organization will ensure the presence of data science in the boardroom. In many organizations, each department has their individual\u00a0data science \/ analytics team. Products, marketing, risk, procurement all run their analytics in silos. I think this is really dangerous since it is hard for data scientists to be objective in this scenario. Data science, to perform at its best, has to be seen as a strategic function. It has to directly roll up to the CEO or the board.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Sign-off Note<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>OK, I am going to cheat a bit here , I have a\u00a0fifth P as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5th P: Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data science needs to get embedded in business processes for it to be a permanent figure\u00a0in\u00a0the boardroom. Data science is not just an intellectual exercise but needs to deliver on the ground as well. There is no alternative to bringing huge changes without experiencing ground realities of business operations in the organizations. Credit scoring\u00a0is one of the successful examples where data science-powered business processes are delivering high value for organizations. The grand goal for data scientists is to empower every critical process in the organization through data science to deliver quantitative benefits.\u00a0Data scientists need to be objective in measuring their own performance &#8211; as they are expected to be for the rest of the organization.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6342\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6342\" data-attachment-id=\"6342\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/4-ps-to-bring-data-science-to-boardroom-the-economic-times-business-analytics-summit\/dsc_0332\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?fit=1024%2C573&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,573\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;949505652&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0332\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?fit=640%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?resize=640%2C358\" alt=\"DSC_0332\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ucanalytics.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSC_0332.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Panel @ The Economic Times Business Analytics Summit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of\u00a0weeks ago I got an\u00a0opportunity to be a\u00a0part of a\u00a0panel discussion at &#8216;The Economic Times Business Analytics Summit&#8216;. 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