The Data Science Experience
Come explore real examples of innovation in action as applied analytics and
AI brought to you by the people making it happen in the functions that
turn the wheels of progress forward in each organization.
Each “spotlight” provides a different perspective on how
SAS Viya makes it possible.
Public Sector Data Scientists
The public sector fulfils a fundamental organizing role in every society, so innovations made by public sector data scientists’ work drive improvements in policies, programs and proposed legislation that affect millions of peoples’ lives, as well as how organizations and entire industries operate.
For that reason, we’re pleased to showcase data scientists innovating across a broad spectrum – at a national agency, for a state government agency, at an NGO research institute serving public sector clients, and an innovative SAS Hackathon team with a transformative smart cities application to save lives everywhere.
Qais Hatim
Qais Hatim is a data scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he performs work that has substantial merit and national importance. As an expert in industrial engineering, advanced statistical modelling, machine learning, data analytics, and operational research, he holds integrated B.S./M.S. degrees in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering and dual Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research.
Cheryl Bolchoz
Cheryl Bolchoz is currently working with the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Biostatistician, where she has developed an innovative dynamic model to analyze inmate behavior and identify predict acts of violence on a weekly basis. Cheryl earned a B.S. in Mathematics from the College of Charleston and a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics from the University of South Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in data mining and statistical analysis, she is the founder of Alpha Datalytics, LLC.
Kim Chantala
Kim Chantala is a Programmer Analyst at RTI International, and is always looking to innovate on public sector and other projects. She has developed SAS macros revolutionizing data preparation and published her work in “The Data Detective’s Toolkit: Cutting-Edge Techniques and SAS Macros to Clean, Prepare, and Manage Data.” Kim earned a BS in Physics from the Colorado School of Mines and an MS in Biometrics from the University of Colorado.
Team Hackanadians
Team Hackanadians are data scientists from Canada that won the SAS Hackathon Data for Good Award for their model to tackle the universal problem of emergency vehicle accidents happening at intersections during crisis response. They developed an innovative AI application with sensors that detect approaching sirens and commandeer traffic lights to allow emergency vehicles to safely pass. Headed by Heather Friesen from B.C., this team includes Amir Hossini and Sara Agakhani from Calgary and Prabhpreet Sidhu from Toronto.
Public Sector innovation in action
Applying AI & Machine Learning to prescription medication marketing data
Qais Hatim, US Food & Drug Administration
Violence Indicator System
Cheryl Bolchoz, South Carolina Department of Corrections
The Data Detective’s Toolkit
Kim Chantala, RTI International
AI and IoT to the Rescue –
Traffic Lights for Life
SAS Hackathon Team Hackanadians
Practitioners
SAS Analytics for IoT: Smart Cities – Improve government efficiency and service delivery by fusing analytics with IoT data
Governments leading through change – how analytics and AI are helping agencies face unprecedented challenges
Young Professionals
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