Data Products LLC

Data Literacy Fundamentals for Attorneys and Law Firms
2021-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Chief Data Strategist, Dr. Mechie Nkengla, joined a team of experts in a panel introducing what it takes for legal practitioners to become data literate and data competent. The event was organized by the Practising Law Institute (PLI). Full recording available online: https://www.pli.edu/programs/data-literacy-fundamentals-for-attorneys-and-law-firms?t=live&fbclid=IwAR1h4ZFWyIrpVOaXEVEnIRM-1gmgIAw6GIArnUvpDc62rrOcJTXtz7h85js

IAPA Advancing Analytics 2021
2021-11-16 - 2021-11-17 | Australian Computer Society, Level 27, Tower 1, International Towers, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Data Products Chief Data Strategist, Dr. Mechie Nkengla, joins a panel on the topic “Empowering women to discover their analytics wings” as part of the IAPA Advancing Analytics 2021 conference. The conference is an extension of the Festival of Analytics Goodness: a celebration of analytics goodness across the globe. The panel will take place on November 16th at 8:05pm central time. See the full conference schedule and register online: https://www.iapa.org.au/events/2021-iapa-advancing-analytics.html#speakers

Interview with "Data Diva" Podcast (Dr. Mechie Nkengla)
2021-07-27
Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Dr. Mechie Nkengla (CEO at Data Products LLC, Chief Data Strategist, AI Advisor). In this podcast, they discuss Dr. Nkengla’s journey into Stem, her current role in data science consulting, the importance of Black Women in science and technology, her focus on AI in space, ethics in AI, the tendency to expect too much of AI, and more.
Listen to the full interview here: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast/e38-dr-mechie-nkengla

Data Literacy as a Career Booster
2021-06-08 15:00 - 16:00
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-literacy-as-a-career-booster-how-data-literacy-can-help-you-be-more-tickets-154725830123
Enhancing your data literacy skill set will help you be more effective, regardless of your role, title or experience.
About this event
Every business is a technology business in the 21st century. Enhancing your data literacy skill set will help you be more effective, regardless of your role, title or experience.
In this event, you’ll learn how to:

Ask the right questions
Define the relevant data and metrics to support the questions and answers
Tell a rich story to drive value, using your unique perspective and position.

Bio:
Dr. Mechie Nkengla is the CEO and Chief Data Strategist at Data Products LLC. She was formerly a director at EY Analytics Center of Excellence. As a leader, she acts as a strategic data advisor to Executive Leadership teams, building strategic data roadmaps, improving data literacy and upskilling within the organization, and driving value with both structured and unstructured data.
A highly experienced data executive and holder of multiple patents, she mentors graduate student capstone projects on data science and teaches courses in university graduate programs on AI, Analytical Statistics and Data Mining
She enjoys hiking, dancing, and eating seafood, not necessarily in that order.

DataYap Virtual Conference
2021-04-17 00:00
At this conference interested attendees will receive a detailed view of some of the hottest issues in the data and technology space. The conference brings together business and technical leaders who are redefining the future of data management, architecture and privacy with interactive sessions. No matter what industry or career stage there is bound to be something for you.

Speakers

Quantum Computing and Post Quantum Cryptography: Legal and Cybersecurity Issues
2021-03-21 08:00 - 17:00
Data Products Chief Data Strategist, Dr. Mechie Nkengla, joined a panel of experts to discuss developments in quantum computing and what lawyers need to know. Topic areas include:

What quantum computing is (10 minutes);
What post-quantum cryptography is (10 minutes);
The cybersecurity concerns raised by quantum computing (15 minutes);
NIST’s work on a post-quantum cryptography standard (10 minutes); and
Laws and regulations that could apply to quantum computing post-quantum cryptography (15 minutes).

Watch the full panel online through the Practising Law Institute website.

Theory Meets Praxis Virtual Conference panel
2021-03-13 13:00 - 18:00
Dr. Mechie Nkengla (Founder & Chief Data Strategist) will participate in a panel advising humanities graduates how to transition to careers in tech and translate their skills for a new industry. The event is organized by Theory Meets Praxis: https://www.theorymeetspraxis.com/virtual-conference

Driving Business Value with AI Technologies
2021-03-09 18:30
When we talk about AI, we tend to talk about tools, mathematical models, machine learning algorithms and automated tasks. Rightly so because they all form the foundation for AI!

However, when we distill this information to focus on a business value creation, things get very interesting. We are no longer seeing the models and tools but the impact of the tools, models and algorithms.

This presentation will discuss the concepts of AI, enterprise applications, prominent AI technologies and what it means for your business.

Speaker: Dr. Mechie Nkengla is the Chief Data Strategist at Data Products LLC (www.dataproducts.io), a Data Science consultancy and R&D firm that partners with organizations to deliver expertise in data science, data strategy, machine learning, artificial intelligence and analytics. Prior to Data Products, she was a leader at EY Analytics Center of Excellence and has a career that spans academia, research, startups and large corporations. She enjoys hiking, dancing, and eating seafood, not necessarily in that order.

https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Booth-Big-Data-Analytics-Round-Table/events/276385664

Cal Poly Pomona Colloquium Series
2020-11-23
On Nov. 23rd, 2020 Dr. Mechie Nkengla (Chief Data Strategist for Data Products LLC) will give a talk on “An Odyssey from Mathematics to Data Science” for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Abstract: With Data Science considered one of the hottest jobs of the decade, it is tempting to take that path to ensure better job security along with favorable compensation. But where to begin? In this talk, Dr. Nkengla shares the trials and successes of her journey from mathematician to chief data officer over the course of two decades. Dr. Nkengla’s talk will address lessons learned, mistakes made, and how she leveraged mathematics every step of the way.

USWCC National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | Virtual Fall 2020
2020-10-14
Data Products attended the USWCC NSBFCC to investigate new applications of our consulting services and Smart NetOps analytics platform in the federal government.

USWCC - NASA Spotlight Virtual
2020-09-09
Data Products attended the NASA Spotlight virtual conference participate in NASA’s procurement process and small business programs.

SAME Facilities Management Workshop
2020-07-29 12:30 - 2020-07-31 13:30 | Facilities management Workshop
Data Products Principal Data Strategist Dr. Mechie Nkengla will present at the SAME Facilities Management Workshop on July 29th, 12:30-1:30pm on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Improving the IQ of ‘Smart’ Buildings.” We are looking forward to furthering the conversations around enhanced building security, more efficient use of resources, and improving communities.

High Tea with i.c. stars
2020-05-17 08:00 - 17:00
Our Principal Data Strategist was proud to be a speaker for i.c.stars this past Friday working with future leaders to develop skills in technology.

The Savvy Entrepreneur - Interview with Data Products Founder Dr. Mechie Nkengla
2020-05-10 11:30 - 12:30
Listen to Doris Nagel from The Savvy Entrepreneur interview Data Products Founder, Dr. Mechie Nkengla. “It’s common knowledge that women in STEM fields are a minority, and women of color are especially rare birds. Mechie Nkengla joins The Savvy Entrepreneur Radio Show to tell the story behind her data analytics consulting company, Data Products LLC. She has a refreshing candor and no-nonsense approach to life and business. And she shares very openly some of the challenges she’s faced in building her company and raising money, including the unique challenges of being a woman of color in data analytics . She also has some great, hard-earned advice for other entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs.”

Diversity Healthcare Expo
2020-01-20 08:00 - 17:00
University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, IL – Exhibitor

2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Symposium
2020-01-09 08:00 - 11:30
Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services – Chicago, IL – Attendee

Federal Small Business Conference
2019-11-19 00:00 - 2019-11-22 00:00
11/19/2019-11/22/2019 Kai Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dallas, TX - Attendee

SC19 Super Computing Conference
2019-11-17 - 2019-11-22 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
11/17/2019-11/22/2019 Colorado Convention Center – Denver, CO – Exhibitor

Cook County Vendor Expo
2019-10-16 08:00 - 17:00
Chicago, IL – Attendee

Snowflake Summit Chicago
2019-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Palmer House, Chicago, IL, United States
Palmer House – Chicago, IL – Attendee

Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) Conference
2019-09-24 - 2019-09-26 | Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
09/24/2019-09/26/2019 Tinley Park Convention Center – Tinley Park, IL – Sponsor | Attendee

IEEE Women in Engineering AI Leadership Summit
2019-09-20 08:00 - 17:00
Nokia Auditorium – Naperville, IL – Attendee

Diverse Business Opportunity Fair
2019-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Illinois System, 506 S Wright St, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
University of Illinois System – UIUC – Attendee

ChallengeHer: Opportunities for Women in Federal Contracting
2019-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Illinois Chicago, 1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
University of Illinois at Chicago -Chicago, IL – Attendee
