Who's speaking at Data Day Seattle 2016?

We are continuing to announce the speakers for Data Day Seattle 2016. We have 20 more speakers yet to announce. Check back regularly for updates. If you wish to speak at Data Day Seattle, there is still time to submit a proposal. John Akred is the Founder and CTO of Silicon Valley Data Science. In the business world, John Akred likes to help organizations become more data driven. He has over 15 years of experience in machine learning, predictive modeling, and analytical system architecture. His focus is on the intersection of data science tools and techniques; data transport, processing and storage technologies; and the data management strategy and practices that can unlock data driven capabilities for an organization. A frequent speaker at the O'Reilly Strata Conferences, John is host of the perennially popular workshop: Building A Data Platform.