Jean De Villiers:
A bona fide SAS and AI expert, Jean has more than a decade of experience leading data science teams, most recently at Idiro Analytics and before that at MultiChoice. A specialist in the full analytics lifecycle, he has a particular interest in bridging the gap between technology and people, with a key focus on how it complements human endeavour, rather than forcing people to fit into technology frameworks. Jean holds a Master’s degree in Business Mathematics and Informatics from North-West University, and he holds the title for the most SAS certifications in Europe, including certifications such as SAS Certified Data Scientist, SAS Certified Professional: AI & Machine Learning, and SAS Certified Specialist: ModelOps.