Welcome to my Expert Channel on Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Channel for the Business Intelligence Network. This channel covers the practical application of strategy, tactics and best practices for predictive modeling. Topics and resources will focus on extending the value of business analytics with prospective intelligence derived through knowledge discovery and machine learning technology.

Traditionally, organizations use data tactically - to manage operations. For competitive edge, leading organizations use data strategically - to expand the business, improve profitability, reduce costs, anticipate behavior and market more effectively. The mining of data for predictive and descriptive indicators creates information assets that an organization can leverage to achieve these strategic objectives.

New content will be provided each month to guide business professionals in understanding how and when to get started in data mining, how to successfully maneuver a discovery process, interpret results, achieve actionable results and compare implementations across industries.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome on ways in which this channel may maintain relevant and usable material. I can be reached at eric@the-modeling-agency.com.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in computer science in 1990, Eric joined NeuralWare, Incorporated, a neural network tools company, as a senior account executive. In 1994, he moved to American Heuristics Corporation (AHC): an advanced software technology consulting company specializing in artificial intelligence applications. At AHC, he performed as the director of business development for the commercial services division and the training division, The Gordian Institute. With the valued support of AHC, contractors, customers and family, Eric founded The Modeling Agency in the spirit of establishing long-term professional relationships.  The Modeling Agency's focus is providing guidance and results for those who are data-rich, yet information-poor. Eric may be contacted by e-mail at eric@the-modeling-agency.com.

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