Steering group
Big Data LDN has asked the brightest and best data brains in the UK to help steer us as to where the industry is going. Our Steering Committee provides us with invaluable experience and insight of the everyday reality of working in the fast-moving world of Data.
MIKE FERGUSON
Managing Director, Intelligent Business Strategies
Conference Chair
A respected rainmaker since before Big Data was even named, Mike consults with the largest tech vendors on strategy and positioning. His intensely-detailed work researching the market and vendor offerings find him on stages worldwide for much of the year. Not a man to skip the details, he likes his data deep
Best thing about Big Data LDN?
Offering free research insights to the Big Data community and basking in their feedback, good and bad.
MARA PEREIRA
Founder and Chief Power BI Architect,
Data Pears
Mara is an entrepreneur and technology expert, known for her expertise in Power BI. As the Founder and Power BI Architect at Data Pears, she has built a thriving business dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve more with this powerful technology.
JOVITA TAM
Data / AI Advisor / Attorney - Independent Speaker
Jovita is a business-focused data/AI advisor/engineer, and dual-qualified attorney (England & Wales, New York) with a global track record of delivering on change & transformation across organization, industry, and cultural boundaries. She simplifies complex challenges and turns them into innovative solutions with a blend of strategic thinking and tactical expertise.
NICOLA ASKHAM
The Data Governance
Coach
Nicola is the leading data governance training provider in the UK. She holds a unique level of experience in the Data Governance field, and has experience in training, coaching and working with major organisations to help them implement full data governance frameworks.
ABEL
ABOH
Data Management Lead,
Bank of England
Abel is a high performing Data Management professional with working experience across various industries and sectors in the United Kingdom. Abel is a self-confessed Data Management Influencer and Champion who is passionate about the Data Management profession not just in the United Kingdom but across the globe.
Best thing about Big Data LDN?
The atmosphere is vibrant! Big Data LDN is a unique conference and there’s something for everyone.
JASON
FOSTER
CEO & Founder,
Cynozure
The brains behind many of the pioneering Big Data moves at UK retail goliath Marks & Spencer, Jason struck out on his own to form a new full-service data and analytics agency, Cynozure, to service the growing need for business focussed expert Big Data advice, coaching, leadership and skills. Still smiling as Cynozure’s client list grows, he is the ultimate poacher turned gamekeeper.
Best thing about Big Data LDN?
No event has so many people looking to elevate their data literacy. It’s where we go to share our strategies for success.
JEZ
CLARK
Co-founder – Director,
Eden Smith
Founder of Big Data specialist headhunter and recruiter, Eden Smith. His encyclopedic knowledge of the space allows him to predict urgent staffing needs before most organisations know they have them. Eden Smith’s crack team specialises in finding ‘needle in the haystack’ employees, contractors and teams to build the next Big Data success stories.
Best thing about Big Data LDN?
Meeting the best Big Data talent over coffees, or stronger, and placing them on the best projects.
MATT
POLLARD
Senior Vice President,
CG Infinity
Matt is the Senior Vice President of AI, Privacy, and Security at CG Infinity, a forward-thinking, global technology consultancy with a human-centric approach that defines innovation and transformation for the future. With a background spanning over 25 years in sales, marketing, and management consulting, Matt champions data stewardship and provides strategic support to Fortune 100 corporations globally.