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	Adam Peter Richardson, EDW Technology Head, Information Management, BMO Financial Group Adam began working in IT for his family's software company at the age of 12. Since then, he has obtained a degree from Queen’s, and an MBA in Management Information Systems from Simon Fraser University. After working with Accenture and specializing in complex settlements and billing solutions for utility companies, he joined BMO as a technology strategist for the Capital Markets and Risk groups. With business partners across the Bank, Adam now leads the Bank’s Enterprise Data Warehouse team. As a Technology Head, he takes particular interest in pushing the boundaries of development practices and successfully leveraging Global Resources. Presenting on Agile Data Acquisition with The Offshore Data Factory
	Brian St. Jean, Director Technical Sales, Pitney Bowes Business Insight Brian St Jean has 17 years of experience as both a database administrator and an n-tier systems developer, with a focus on data cleansing and quality. In Canada, Brian is responsible for the pre-sales technical team for PB Software. He is also an Oracle DBA and a Certified Java Developer. Brian come from a AI design background and was involved with one of the first commercial implementations of AI in the oil and gas industry. Presenting on Data Quality and the Complete Customer Lifecycle
	Brian Brinkmann, Senior Director, Product Marketing, MicroStrategy Brian is responsible for all aspects of product strategy and product marketing at MicroStrategy. He has been with the company since 1998, and previously worked as a Senior Consultant for MicroStrategy in San Francisco. Presenting on Putting Social Networks to Work For Your Business
	Dominick Celentano, Senior Consultant, Adastra Corporation Dominick Celentano has more than 20 years of IM experience, primarily in Data Modeling and Enterprise Architecture in various industries. During the past 10 years, he has performed key roles on large, complex projects, including Data Warehouse implementation and rationalization, enterprise application integration, information integration and Information Management strategy. At Adastra, Dominick is a Senior Data Architect/Solution Architect on development projects and assessments. He has a BSc from Case Western Reserve University and is a Certified Management Consultant. Presenting on Industry Data Models—The Key to Successful Integration
	Elkin Arboleda, BI Competency Lead, Adastra Corporation Over the past 20 years, Elkin has led numerous complex multi-tiered BI projects for global leaders in various industries including Insurance, Financial Services, Retail and Telecommunications. Elkin is regularly involved in strategic planning for Business Intelligence platforms, including roadmap creation and tool selection, and has hands-on experience with a wide range of BI tools including MicroStrategy, BusinessObjects, Cognos and WebFocus. Elkin has a BSc in Computer Engineering from the EAFIT University of Medellin, Colombia, and Master’s Degrees in Finance (EAFIT) and International Business (UPB University). Presenting on Mobile BI Trends
	Gary Filan, VP Worldwide Sales, Ataccama Corporation Gary is responsible for Ataccama's global sales, partner development, and channels. He has more than 15 years of experience in the information management industry and most recently served as SVP Sales and Marketing for Adastra Corporation, a global leader in Information Management consulting. He has also held senior roles at Netezza, MicroStrategy, and Platinum. Presenting on Implementing CDIC: Opportunities for a Modern Single Customer Data View
	Ilia Bolotine, SVP, Financial Services, Adastra Corporation Ilia has led, managed and implemented numerous solutions and applications. Leveraging his expertise on operational proficiencies, capability maturity modeling, risk management, high performance organization operational modeling, as well as high-level solution architecture, Ilia improves team performance and quality controls on a wide variety of projects. His comprehensive knowledge of both technical and business requirements, issues and concerns enables clients to reach productive consensus and operational success. Ilia has an MSc in Engineering from the Moscow State University of Ecological Engineering. Presenting on The Strategic Implications of Basel III Regulations for Enterprise Information Management
	Ingvar Lange, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, Adastra Germany Ingvar is an expert on the conception and development of innovative Business Intelligence solutions for desktop and mobile environments. He has more than ten years experience in front- and back-end IT development and obtained a Masters of Science in Environmental Computing at the HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Presenting on Mobile BI on the Go (Case Study): Implementing Mobile BI in Manufacturing
	Kal Lin, Senior Consultant, Adastra Corporation Kal Lin has more than a decade of experience in senior Information Management roles. He has led Adastra teams for clients in financial services, retail, health care, and telecommunications. Kal holds a Master of Science from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Mathematics with Distinction - Dean's Honours List from the University of Waterloo. Presenting on A Survey of High-Performance Database Technology
	Krasen Paskalev, VP Data Quality & Master Data Management, Adastra Corporation Krasen has more than 15 years IT experience. His technical knowledge and strong communication skills, management consulting capabilities and wealth of experience have helped numerous leading organizations in various industries successfully implement initiatives that have improved their strategic decision-making process and operational efficiency. Krasen holds a Masters of Computer Science. Presenting on Setting the Stage for a Successful MDM Program. Also co-presenting the Master Data Management Pre-Conference Tutorial
	Mike Kearney, Director of Product Marketing, IBM Netezza Mike communicates the company’s product strategy to prospective customers, partners, press and analysts, and relays feedback from the marketplace back to product marketing and product management. Previously, Mike has held marketing and technical positions at Vignette, BMC Software and Oracle in Asia Pacific and Europe. Mike holds a M.Sc. in Information Management. Presenting on Achieving Analytic Advantage During a Data Deluge
	Nelio Lucas, SVP Technology & Chief Architect, Adastra Corporation Nelio oversees Adastra’s technology strategy and manages the technical competency groups within Adastra. He provides ongoing technical leadership and consulting services to Adastra’s customers and ensures that the highest standards of technical excellence are met. Nelio has an Honours Degree in Computer Engineering from the New University of Lisbon. Presenting on Extending Information Management Value through Enterprise Architecture Practices. Also providing the Data Warehousing Pre-Conference Tutorial
	Nikola Raskovic, Senior Consultant, Adastra Corporation Nikola Raskovic has 15 years of IT experience, mostly in the area of Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. Over the years, he has held leadership roles on various Data Warehousing projects, chiefly as a Solution Architect, Business Systems Analyst, Data Architect, and Project Lead. Nikola’s sizable experience, strong analytical skills, coupled with great interpersonal and communication skills have allowed him to play a pivotal role in successful implementation of multitude of decision support systems. Nikola holds an Engineering Degree from the University of Montenegro. Presenting on Achieving an Enterprise Information Management Roadmap
	Oliver Fuchs, SVP Operations, Adastra Corporation With over 16 years of international project experience in a wide variety of industries, Oliver's extensive management background encompasses both Information Technology and Engineering projects. With an emphasis on Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence services, Oliver has been involved in successful projects in the Financial Services, Telco, Retail, and Automotive Manufacturing industries. Presenting on Agile Data Acquisition with The Offshore Data Factory
	Ondřej Frydrych, Managing Director, Adastra Czech Republic At the helm of Adastra Czech Republic, Ondřej builds on his strong managerial skills, global experience and on his deep understanding of Adastra’s solutions to help Adastra clients extract value from their information and organizational assets. During his more than seven years with Adastra, Ondřej has held various strategic and managerial positions, and led Adastra Business Consulting (ABC) from its inception in 2008 to the leading international risk management and marketing consulting organization it is today. Presenting on Achieving an Effective IM Business Case
	Rahim Hajee, Senior MDM Consultant, Adastra Corporation Rahim has led a versatile career with Adastra, in the fields of ETL development, BI, business analysis, architecture, and data modelling; with a primary focus in Master Data management. Rahim has led numerous projects in the banking, insurance, retail and manufacturing industries. Rahim holds a Bachelor's in Hardware Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia and a degree in Public Relations from Ryerson University. Co-Presenting on the Master Data Management Pre-Conference Tutorial. Co-presenting the Master Data Management Pre-Conference Tutorial
	Richard Duck, Sr. Consultant, Strategic Planning, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Richard Duck has extensive experience designing, managing, and implementing public sector DW and BI solutions. At Cancer Care Ontario, he was instrumental in procuring and implementing their first Data Warehouse and online reporting tools, and assisted the establishment of CIHI’s multi-year strategic plan to increase the number of data marts and online analytical products. From 2008, Richard led the resulting multi-functional delivery and operations team, eReporting and EDW Services, which was awarded the CIHI Trailblazer Award in both 2009 and 2010. Presenting on Is “Social Intelligence” Really That Smart?
	Robert Eve, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Composite Software Inc. Robert Eve is a noted data virtualization thought leader, author and speaker. Prior to running marketing for Composite Software, Bob held executive level marketing and business development roles at leading enterprise software companies such as Informatica, Mercury Interactive, PeopleSoft, and Oracle. Bob holds a MS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Presenting on How to Turn the Big Data Silo into An Enterprise Information Asset
	Shameer Kanji, VP Business Intelligence, Adastra Corporation With extensive experience managing complex DW and BI projects for large scale organizations from both a business and technical perspective, Shameer leads Adastra's Corporate Performance Management practice, as well as new business development focused on BI, CPM and EP. Shameer holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. Presenting on Mobile BI Trends
	Shannon Corless, Director Solution Delivery, Adastra Corporation With more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Shannon’s expertise in Business Intelligence and strategic roadmap design enables her to assist clients in defining BI solutions that meet business objectives. Shannon has a Bachelor of English Literature from York University. Presenting on Choosing the Right Reporting Framework for Your Industry
	Wayne Knaggs, Manager, Business Solutions, Adastra Corporation Wayne has over 16 years of experience in business process re-engineering, data and business-systems analysis. His projects include a major ERP system for the defence industry, leadership roles in Data Governance programs, and a key role in the design and establishment of regulatory reporting solution at a major bank. His excellent communication skills coupled with his business process knowledge allows him to deliver high-quality, durable results and positively impact every business environment. Wayne specializes in Data Governance and is a regular speaker at major industry conferences. Presenting on Is Cloud BI Promising the Sky?, and Effective Data Governance: Operational Focus & Accelerators and co-presenting the Data Governance Pre-Conference Tutorial
	Valter Noge, Sr. Consultant, Adastra Corporation Valter is a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Consultant with over 15 years’ Information Management experience in Data Governance, BICC establishment, and Project and Process Management for many different industries. A particular speciality is the practical application of best practices to projects across the IM landscape. Before joining Adastra, Valter managed the BI program at a major Telco where he successfully introduced processes and standards to improve efficiencies and improve user adoption rates. Co-presenting the Data Governance Pre-Conference Tutorial
	Zeeshan Saeed, Director Business Intelligence, Adastra Corporation Zeeshan helps Adastra’s customers realize the full potential of their BI/DW investment by leveraging existing strengths and targeting solution and architectural deficiencies from a best-practices perspective. His extensive experience in delivering high quality large scale IM solutions enable him to show tangible results. Zeeshan holds a Masters degree in Computer Science. Providing the Business Intelligence Pre-Conference Tutorial

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