A snapshot of the use of big data in Edinburgh

Date: Thursday 13 October 2022, 6.00PM
Location: Lecture Theatre C in 40 George Square, Edinburgh.
Lecture Theatre C in 40 George Square, Edinburgh. Recordings available after the event.
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We will explore the use of big data across the city by welcoming three speakers who use data in a variety of different ways.

Our speakers will present on their involvement in: Scotland's AI strategy, the financial sector and cancer research at the university.
 
We will explore the use of big data across the city by welcoming three speakers who use data in a variety of different ways.

Our speakers will present on their involvement in: Scotland's AI strategy, the financial sector and cancer research at the university.

We are excited to host this event in person but will endevour to make recordings available on our youtube channel after the event for all those unable to attend.

Location: Lecture Theatre C in 40 George Square, Edinburgh.

Time: 18.00 - 19.15 

Speakers

Jeremy Darot
Head of Artificial Intelligence, Scottish Government, Scottish AI Alliance

Ailith Ewing
Chancellor's Fellow & Group Leader, MRC Human Genetics Unit & Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, University of Edinburgh

Janakies Louca
Senior Lead on Data Enablement, Credit Insight and Analytics, NatWest

Title
2022: A Credit Risk Data Odyssey (aka the application of big data in the Banking industry)
Abstract
In this session, we will explore a contemporary example of how modern data tools, techniques, and infrastructure can be used to build effective credit risk models in a highly complex & regulated environment. We will look at how things have changed over time, the advantages & pitfalls, and some advice for anyone embarking on a similar journey.
 
Jeremy Darot
Head of Artificial Intelligence, Scottish Government, Scottish AI Alliance

Ailith Ewing
Chancellor's Fellow & Group Leader, MRC Human Genetics Unit & Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, University of Edinburgh

Janakies Louca
Senior Lead on Data Enablement, Credit Insight and Analytics, NatWest
 
David Ewing for RSS Edinburgh Local Group