The Ultimate Geek Fest: SUPERMATH

Brainy mathematicians and scientists with an uncanny resemblance to characters on TV’s Big Bang Theory will showcase practical applications for predictive analytics at the new SUPERMATH analytics conference/expo Nov. 10.

Nationally recognized “brainiacs” will provide inspiring keynotes in a variety of fields – healthcare and medicine; energy, infrastructure and clean tech; marketing, media and social networks; and risk, fraud and security. Following morning keynotes, Mayor Jerry Sanders will open the technology expo where more than 20 area analytics companies, universities and government entities will showcase wide ranging business intelligence solutions.

Keynote speakers include: energy-policy analyst, transport economist and environmental activist Charles Komanoff, recently featured in Wired magazine; Brian Knauss, Director, Analytic Platforms, eBay; Cheryl Max, Director, Functional Capabilities, World Wide Demand Programs, IBM; Dr. Eric Topol, a pioneer in advancing individualized and wireless medicine; and Pamela Scanlon, Executive Director of San Diego’s Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS). Others include Michael Victoroff, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Parity Computing; Amy Chui, Vice-president of Risk Analysis and Management at Sempra Energy, and Revathi Subramanian, Director of Research & Development with the SAS Institute, Inc.

As a recognized analytics cluster, San Diego is home to more than 100 area companies and thousands of gifted engineers and scientists involved in creating new analytics technologies and services used by business and government nationally and internationally.

Among the more than 20 innovative analytics experts who will demonstrate at SUPERMATH are:

- Alex Bates, CTO, Mtelligence

- Dr. Alex Guazzelli, Vice President of Analytics, Zementis

- Anup Doshi, Graduate Student Researcher, UCSD Laboratory for Intelligent and Safe Automobiles (LISA)

- Heidi Buck, Systems Engineer, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, SPAWAR

- Jeffrey Guo, CEO, Semtific

- John McNeil, President, LabSynch

- John Wang, Search Architect, LinkedIn

- Josh Roach, Vice President Engineering and Product, Mitek Systems

- Larry Peranich, Principal Scientist – Analytic Science, FICO

- Luke Barrington, Ph.D Candidate, UCSD/National Geographic

- Matt Lillig, Sr. Analytics Lead, Yahoo! Web Analytics

- Maurizio Borsotto, Statistician, Knowledge Engineer and Software Developer, GCAS – ECAT

- Mike Calandra, Senior Research Analyst, SANDAG

- Moshe Olim, Staff Business Analyst, Intuit

- Philip Topham, General Manager, Lnx Pharma

- Ron Pitt, CEO, ECODOG

- Sanjeev Rao, Director of New Products, Parity Computing

- Steve Beal, VP of Development, Covario

- Prof. Ulrich Reimer, Institute for Information & Process Management University of Applied Sciences in St. Gallen, Switzerland (ai-one)

- Xiaoqian Jiang, Ph.D candidate, UCSD

“We have some very impressive people showcasing new and innovative analytics applications being developed in the San Diego region and nationally,” said Conference Chair Tom Clancy, a director of the San Diego Software Industry Council and Managing Director at Tao Venture Partners. “These innovators are using analytics for very practical purposes -- analyzing and optimizing everything from traffic flow and roadway operations to laboratory research and wildfire burn rates and directions.”

The San Diego Software Industry Council is one of San Diego's oldest and largest trade organizations for regional software companies, related technologies and services. The Council supports the entrepreneurial spirit within the San Diego software and IT industry by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, sharing of resources and promotion of industry goals. More information about SDSIC is at http://www.sdsic.org. More information about SUPERMATH is at http://www.supermathconference.com.

For additional information:

Nancy Davis
619-770-7605

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SUPERMATH Analytics Conference Features Traffic, Energy, Fraud and Healthcare Solutions

SUPERMATH, a new business intelligence conference slated for November 10 at the Del Mar Marriott, envisions us in a smarter world driven by predictive analytics. Combining inspiring keynotes by national thought leaders with cutting-edge technology demonstrations in a variety of fields, the conference is a day-long expo of innovation.

Following morning keynotes, Mayor Jerry Sanders will open the technology expo where more than 20 companies will showcase business intelligence solutions in a variety of fields including bioinformatics and predictive analytics.

Keynote speakers include: energy-policy analyst, transport economist and environmental activist Charles Komanoff, recently featured in Wired magazine; Brian Knauss, Director, Analytic Platforms, eBay; Cheryl Max, Director, Functional Capabilities, World Wide Demand Programs, IBM; Dr. Eric Topol, a pioneer in advancing individualized and wireless medicine; and Pamela Scanlon, Executive Director of San Diego’s Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS). Others include Michael Victoroff, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Parity Computing; Amy Chui, Vice-president of Risk Analysis and Management at Sempra Energy, and Revathi Subramanian, Director of Research & Development with the SAS Institute, Inc.

The expo of cutting-edge technologies will be showcased in four industry “neighborhoods” – Risk, Security and Fraud; Healthcare and Medicine; Media, Marketing and Social Networks, and Energy, Infrastructure and Clean Tech. As a recognized analytics cluster, San Diego is home to more than 100 area companies involved in creating new analytics technologies and services used nationally and internationally.

Among the more than 20 innovative predictive analytics technologies to be demonstrated are:

LinkedIn (social media beta test) -- Exclusively for SUPERMATH, LinkedIn will demo its new beta product called Signal, which provides a new way to consume information and news that’s most relevant to professionals using its networking site. Signal is the first LinkedIn product aimed at helping professionals glean the most relevant insights from status updates and news. SUPERMATH attendees will be given access to the private beta so they can experience how their personal LinkedIn profiles create a more effective social search and news search engine, updated to the minute.

SPAWAR (ship and fire identification and mapping) -- The RAPid Image Exploitation Resource (RAPIER) uses advanced image algorithms to detect, classify and map ships and identify and map fires using high-resolution satellite imagery. In case of wildfires, the algorithms can locate thermal “hot spots” behind thick smoke. It is a valuable tool for first responders, disaster response coordinators, maritime law enforcement, and port authorities.

“We are very excited to be showcasing many of the new and innovative analytics applications being developed in the San Diego region and nationally,” said Conference Chair Tom Clancy, a director of the San Diego Software Industry Council and Managing Director at Tao Venture Partners. “These applications are being used to analyze and optimize everything from traffic flow and roadway operations to laboratory research and wildfire burn rates and directions. This conference brings exciting stories to business and the general public about the significant roles and possibilities analytics present for creating a healthier, safer and more efficient world.”

ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO SOFTWARE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

The San Diego Software Industry Council is one of San Diego's oldest and largest trade organizations for regional software companies, related technologies and services. The Council supports the entrepreneurial spirit within the San Diego software and IT industry by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, sharing of resources and promotion of industry goals. More information about SUPERMATH can be found at http://www.supermathconference.com.

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SUPERMATH Conference to Feature Cutting-Edge Technology Demonstrations in Predictive Analytics

SUPERMATH, a new analytics conference slated for November 10 at the Del Mar Marriott, features demonstrations of cutting edge technologies and keynotes by national analytics thought leaders for a day of provocative presentations and futuristic insights designed to inspire, educate and promote collaborations.

A public expo of cutting-edge analytics technologies, bioinformatics, business intelligence and practical applications in everyday life will be showcased in four industry “neighborhoods” – Risk, Security and Fraud; Healthcare and Medicine; Media, Marketing and Social Networks, and Energy, Infrastructure and Clean Tech.

Among the 20 technologies to be demonstrated are:

SPAWAR (ship and fire identification and mapping) -- The RAPid Image Exploitation Resource (RAPIER) uses advanced image algorithms to detect, classify and map ships and identify and map fires using high-resolution satellite imagery. It is a valuable tool for first responders, disaster response coordinators, maritime law enforcement, and port authorities.

SANDAG (traffic optimization/management) -- Demonstrates how traffic simulation works in conjunction with an $8 million grant received to implement Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) to study the operation of the I-15 freeway corridor as a single multi-model system as opposed to separate assets. Shows how simulation can impact planning a region’s infrastructure decisions, and how information is leveraged in optimizing roadway operations and policy-making.

UCSD LISA (driver prediction system) -- The Laboratory for Intelligent and Safe Automobiles (LISA) explores innovative approaches to making future automobiles safer and “intelligent.” Its research considers issues in sensing, analysis, modeling, and prediction of parameters associated with drivers, occupants, vehicle dynamics and vehicle surroundings. LISA will exhibit recent advances in predicting driver behaviors and intentions. In collaboration with automakers Volkswagen and Nissan, LISA has implemented a next-generation Driver Assistance System.

SmartDrive (driver safety analysis) -- The SmartDrive Safety system uses in-vehicle recorders to capture video, audio and vehicle data to analyze driver behavior for fleet vehicles. Advanced algorithms model and predict driving behavior, enabling companies to identity and coach the drivers most at-risk for a collision or adverse event.

“We are very excited to be showcasing many of the new and innovative analytics applications being developed in the San Diego region,” said Conference Chair Tom Clancy, a director of the San Diego Software Industry Council (SDSIC) and Managing Director at Tao Venture Partners. “These applications are being used to analyze and optimize everything from traffic flow and roadway operations to laboratory research and wildfire burn rates and directions. San Diego is prolific in producing cutting edge research, analytics innovations and talented teams. This conference brings that story to a wider audience. It is designed to educate business and the general public about the significant roles and possibilities analytics present for creating a healthier, safer and more efficient world.”

Conference keynote speakers include: energy-policy analyst, transport economist and environmental activist Charles Komanoff, recently featured in Wired magazine; Cheryl Max, Director, Functional Capabilities, World Wide Demand Programs, IBM; Dr. Eric Topol, a pioneer in advancing individualized and wireless medicine; and Pamela Scanlon, Executive Director of San Diego’s Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS). Others include Michael Victoroff, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Parity Computing; Amy Chui, Vice-president of Risk Analysis and Management at Sempra Energy, and Revathi Subramanian, Director of Research & Development with the SAS Institute, Inc.

Bob Slapin, Executive Director of the SDSIC which is organizing the conference, said, “Software analytics companies have multiplied and evolved to create a nationally significant cluster in San Diego. More than 100 analytics firms call San Diego home – small, medium and large. And this doesn’t count the numerous additional companies using analytics as an integral part of their on-going operations. Analytics is an amazing source of good-paying jobs for our region and the nation, and it continues to grow rapidly.”

ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO SOFTWARE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

SDSIC is one of San Diego's oldest and largest trade organizations for regional software companies, related technologies and services. The Council supports the entrepreneurial spirit within the local software and IT industry by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, business intelligence , bioinformatics, sharing of resources and promotion of industry goals. More information about SUPERMATH can be found at http://www.supermathconference.com .

For additional information: Nancy Davis 619-770-7605

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SuperMath Conference Brings Business Intelligence, and Predictive Analytics to San Diego

SuperMath, an analytical conference brings together national thought leaders and business groups for thought provoking discussions, and demos. The presentations will focus on analytics and how to use them in everyday life in the areas of Business, Social Networking, Medicine and Security.

“Better Living Through Analytics” is the title of an analytics conference that will be held in the San Diego area this November. It is an invitation-only analytical conference that is bringing together national analytics experts and business personnel on November 10 at the Del Mar Marriot. Its focus is to offer participants thought provoking discussions and presentations designed to inspire, educate and collaborate.

An expo of cutting-edge analytics technologies and practical applications in everyday life will be showcased inside the analytic conference in four distinct areas called “neighborhoods.” In these neighborhoods, attendees can learn about new inventions, real world impacts, and people who are changing the field. They will offer a glimpse of the next wave of advances in predictive analytics, business intelligence, bioinformatics [Bioinfomatics is the application of statistics and computer science to the field of molecular biology.] and statistical analysis.

One of the analytics conference’s goals is to facilitate sharing of ideas that affect city and county infrastructure and energy. The expo will be open to the public as well as conference attendees. The conference expects a mix of people including analytics practitioners, IT managers, sales and marketing managers.

San Diego is a recognized analytics center, and the presentations at the analytics conference will highlight the area’s technology in bioinformatics, genomics, risk analysis, web analytics, marketing research, business intelligence systems, fraud detection, crime and predictive analytics, marketing automation, and energy usage.

Some of the participating companies include Teradata, Covario. Ertona, Opera Solutions, ID Analytics, IBM, Brightscope and Melissa Data. Several of these companies focus on analytics, or use key analytics [Business intelligence] to support their businesses.

Conference Chair, Tom Clancy, director of the San Diego Software Industry Council, said, “Analytics technologies are used in increasingly diverse roles in the global economy. This technology is being used to analyze everything from hospital infection rates to wildfire burn rates and directions. We can now predict fraud and risk assessments for the credit card industry [Predictive analytics] and analyze genetic variations to forecast the risk of disease in individuals, and the population at large.“

Bob Slapin whose San Diego Software Industry Council is organizing the conference, said, “Software analytics companies have multiplied and evolved to create a nationally significant cluster in San Diego… [there are] numerous additional companies using analytics as an integral part of their on-going operations. Analytics is a great source of good paying jobs…and it continues to grow rapidly.”

Keynote speakers include: Charles Komanoff, an energy-policy analyst, transport economist and environmental activist; Dr. Eric Topol, Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, and also, a pioneer in advancing individualized medicine; and Pamela Scanlon, Executive Director of San Diego’s Automated Regional justice Information System. Other speakers include Dr. Michael Victoroff, Chief Medical Officer for Parity Computing; Amy Chui, Vice-president of Risk Analysis and Management from Sempra Energy, and Revathi Subramanian, Director of Research & Development with the SAS Institute, Inc.

Amy Chui, Pamela Scanlon and Revathi Subramanian will lead a discussion entitled “Predictive Analytics in the Real World: Stories of Energy, Risk, and Crime.” An introduction to their panel discussion states, “Everyday, citizens and businesses face risk, in both a financial and physical aspect. A large portion of analytics innovations today focus on helping to mitigate risk and find opportunities using predictive analytics.”

Dr. Michael Victoroff is a frequently sought expert in bioinformatics, and patient safety, and teaches in the medical school and graduate school at the University of Colorado. His presentation “Discerning medical Truth in Post- Reform Healthcare” will focus on Healthcare reform mandates, and the vast amounts of patient and outcome data, and whether this will lead to better outcomes or just more information to manage and protect. He will provide a clear definition of the problem faced by healthcare providers, and describe a bright vision of bioinformatics that promises positive improvements in cost and clinical outcomes.

For more information, phone the San Diego Software Industry Council at (858) 793-6655.

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