The Stamford Partnership and UConn TIP Digital Present

Data & Analytics Leaders Network (DALN)

Together, we discover and share the insights, information, and connections needed to thrive.

Upcoming Events

Why Data & Analytics?

Data and analytics expertise is the fourth industrial revolution’s foundation. Expertise in this field is the core capability that will propel Connecticut’s economic competitiveness in the future with Stamford at its forefront. Stamford, and Connecticut as a whole, has voluminous talent in data and analytics. However, talented individuals need a social and network home – that’s where the DALN comes in. 

We address the biggest issues facing data leaders today from technical to business to human resources. The group enables and fosters access to the networks, resources, and representation that will advance the industry.

How it Works

Supporting you, your company, and the industry.

The DALN meets monthly to hear from industry leaders on a specific and relevant topic or theme, with networking opportunities before and/or after the event. Updates, issues, and new opportunities will also be brought up as necessary. The DALN is run by a steering committee of the Stamford Partnership consisting of local professionals in the field.

Events

We host speakers and presenters that lead their field. Learn from the best and bring it back to your team and company.

Networking

Meet your peers in person and online to share ideas, ask questions, and build your network.

Advocacy

We advocate for resources and investment for the region for data, analytics, and AI technology.

Past Events

The Future of Digital Transformation: PepsiCo’s VP of Global Data Management, Chevan Nanayakkara and Slalom’s Senior Director of Data & Analytics, Saken Kulkarni

Fairfield County Tableau User Group

The Future of AI: Paul Breitenbach, CEO of r4 Technologies and co-founder of Priceline

Machine Understanding in Context: Entrepreneur-in-Residence at UConn, Dr. Dave Ferrucci

Brought to You By

Meet the Committee

Margaret Feeney

DALN Chair | Director

UConn TIP Digital

Jon Winkel

CEO

The Stamford Partnership

Anand Ranganathan

Chief AI Officer

Unscrambl

Jennifer Eigo

Instructor In-Residence

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Bernardelli

Head of Content Management & Governance

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Saken Kulkarni

Practice Area Director, Data & Analytics

Slalom

Adam Ware

Founder

Analytic-Aware LLC

Michael Guadarrama

Founder and CEO

Coegil

Matt McDonald

Managing Director

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Ursuline Foley

Independent Board Director & Member

Provident Financial Services & Bank

Mark Katz

Senior Advisor to CEO

RYLTI LLC

Jodi Gutierrez

VP of Property Management

George Comfort & Sons, Inc.

FAQ

Right now, no. Eventually there will be small, annual membership fee (~ $100). Individuals that join the group prior to the annual fee’s initiation are grandfathered in to a complimentary first year. Monthly events are run at cost and will generally cost $20-$50 depending the scale of the event.

In general, the DALN will not advocate against any issue. Rather, we will pick 1-3 strategic opportunities per year and advocate for their success. At present, the group is looking to support the creation of a Data Science Institute based in Stamford, expanded course offerings in advanced areas of data science and artificial intelligence, and investments in creating a more robust talent pool in the region.