John K. Thompson
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John K. Thompson

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John is an international technology executive with over 37 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). John is responsible for the AI functions and operations at EY. Previously, he led the global advanced analytics and AI function at a leading biopharmaceutical company where he and his team that developed and deployed over 25 analytical applications in 4.5 years. John was an Executive Partner at Gartner, where he was management consultant to market leading companies in the areas of digital transformation, data monetization and advanced analytics. Before Gartner, John was responsible for the advanced analytics business unit of the Dell Software Group. Data for All is intended for all people who are interested in, and possibly concerned, about the data that they are continuously creating as a by-product of almost all activities of their everyday life. The book delves into what commercial companies, governments, academic institutions, market research firms, data syndication companies, and other interested parties are doing with the data they collect about you, your children, your spouse, your parents, and everyone that you know…and everyone that you do not know as well. In this book, we discuss your data and the changes related to your data that are coming in the next few years. You will want to know what to do, and this book tells you in detail what you can do. John is the author of the bestselling books: – Analytics Teams: Harnessing analytics and artificial intelligence for business improvement. The book was published in June 2020 and outlines how to hire and manage high performance advanced analytics teams. The book outlines how to engage with executives and senior managers. How to select and undertake analytics projects that change and improve how a business operates. – Analytics: How to win with Intelligence, which debuted on Amazon as the #1 new book in Analytics in 2017. Analytics is a book that guides non-technical executives through the journey of creating an analytics function, funding initiatives and driving change in business operations through data and applied analytical applications. Mr. Thompson’s technology expertise includes all aspects of advanced analytics and information management including – descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, artificial intelligence, analytical applications, deep learning, cognitive computing, big data, data warehousing, business intelligence systems, and high-performance computing. One of John’s primary areas of focus and interest has been to create innovative technologies to increase the value derived by organizations around the world. John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run - sales, marketing, consulting, support and product development organizations. He is a technology leader with expertise and experience spanning all operational areas with a focus on strategy, product innovation, growth and efficient execution. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ferris State University and a MBA in Marketing from DePaul University.
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