For our opening event for this semester we are very excited to bring you this event with KPMG. At this event we will be diving into how consulting has traditionally been divided between management and IT/digital consulting. However, in the era of big data, clients are increasingly trying to obtain incremental insights from data to better inform tactical decisions and strategic moves. To remain competitive and better serve their clients, consultants have to improve their ability to obtain insights from data and deliver value on those insights quickly and effectively.
At this session, we will showcase some real-world examples of how KPMG Lighthouse have augmented consulting projects using data science and analytics to address traditional business and organisational challenges in novel ways.
About KPMG Lighthouse:
KPMG Lighthouse is the centre of excellence for data and analytics in KPMG. They combine data-driven technology and capabilities with deep-rooted domain expertise to build and deliver solutions that transform the way their clients do business.
This event is on Wednesday July 27th starting at 6PM in room 401-401 (Engineering Building). We will also be drawing the winners of the PB tech vouchers!
About the speakers:
Alistair - Alistair leads the advanced analytics practice in Auckland for Lighthouse, our centre of excellence for data and analytics, and has experience in working with public sector agencies and private enterprise. Alistair has over 20 years of experience in building complex analytical solutions in a range of industries including financial services, utilities and public sector. He has led teams to successfully deliver data products and services in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and data warehousing.
Liam - Liam Joined KPMG Lighthouse as a graduate data scientist in 2020. Liam studied at Auckland Uni gaining a degree in Engineering Science specialising in operations research and data science. Liam‘s work at Lighthouse so far has included network optimisation, geospatial analysis/regression, and fraud detection.
Martin - Martin joined KPMG Lighthouse in 2018 following 7 years of corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions (‘M&A’) experience in KPMG NZ and EY in Asia. Since joining Lighthouse, his focus has been on leading and delivering data science and analytical projects with an emphasis on machine learning and analytics. Prior to joining Lighthouse, he was heavily involved in executing M&A transactions and financial modelling / forecasting work in support of M&A transactions and valuations exercises.
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