The Top Big Data Influencers in 2020

Dr Ganapathi Pulipaka has more than 20 years of experience in SAP across project management and technology integration. Recently, he is a chief data scientist and an SAP technical lead at Accenture.

He is concentrate and become an expert in areas such as deep learning, machine learning, data science, business design, and management consulting. He excavates how to approach the study of algorithms, how to build effective business strategies around it, and understanding the approximation by neural networks.

Kirk Borne is a principal data scientist and advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton, a technology and consulting company. He is also the advisory board member for SYNTASA, a software firm specialising in behavioural data and AI.

Previously, Kirk has worked as a professor of astrophysics and advisor at the national research labs and government facilities. He has published various articles on astrophysics, data mining, astroinformatics and big data.

Ronald van Loon is the principal analyst and CEO of the Intelligent World, an analyst and influencer network. He is an expert in areas such as AI, big data, IoT, 5G, predictive analytics, edge and data science.

He has been associated with companies such as Advertisement, a digital analytics company, and O2MC I/O, an information technology company.

Spiros Margaris is a venture capitalist who established Margaris Ventures, an advisory firm offering financial solutions. He is also on the board of the wefox Group, a Europe-based insurtech start-up, and serves as an advisor for companies such as SparkLabs Global, Yield Growth, and F10 Accelerator.

Margaris is a keynote speaker and has published various articles on fintech, innovation in fintech and hedge funds.

Yves Mulkers is a data integration specialist and also the founder of 7wData, a blogging platform for data-related content. His focus areas include data organisation and data architecture capabilities of an organisation, enhancing data competitiveness and optimising business processes.

Earlier, Yves has freelanced for various companies including:

Marcus Borba is a technology professional and consultant which is specialising in information technology. He founded Borba Consulting, a technology and digital transformation company.

He is also a member of the Boulder Business Intelligence Brain Trust, a platform for leading in business intelligence analysts and consultants.

Dr Mark van Rijmenam is a blockchain advisor and the founder of big data blog Datafloq and Mavin. He is also a keynote speaker and author in areas such as the future of work and organisation of tomorrow.

Mark has authored and co-authored lots of books such as Think Bigger — Developing a Successful Big Data Strategy for Your Business, and Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World.

Andreas Staub is proficient in fintech, and currently leads business development and digital transformation at Raiffeisen Switzerland, a banking group. He is concentrated in the areas of banking, management and smart data.

Previously, Andreas has served as managing partner of FehrAdvice & Partners AG, a business management consultant at Zürich, Switzerland.

Iain Brown, PhD is a big data consultant. Currently, he is serving as the head of data science for SAS UK&I, a computer software company. He previously provided specialist analytical knowledge for machine algorithms with the innovation team at SAS. He is also a professor of marketing analytics at the University of Southampton.

Bill Schmarzo is an expert in big data and data science. Currently, He is working as the chief innovation officer at Hitachi Vantara, an information technology and services company.

Bill has more than 30 years of experience in advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data warehousing. He is also an honorary professor at the School of Business and Economics at the National University of Ireland-Galway.