For this episode, we have the pleasure to have a thought leader in the data and analytics space, Felix Liao, with us to share some latest trends and amazing insights into the present and future of data science, machine learning, and AI. Felix is the Head of AI/ML and Analytics Platform for SAS Australia/New Zealand. He has been working with SAS for over 10 years now and has worked in positions of Business Solution Manager – Data Visualisation and Big Data Analytics and Business Solution Manager – Information Management and Big Data before becoming the head of AI/ML and analytics platform. SAS is a global leader in business analytics software and services, and one of the largest independent vendors in the data science and business intelligence market. What gives Felix an added edge as an expert in the field of data technologies, is his unique mix of knowledge.

Dr. Alex Antic is a trusted and experienced Data Science leader, with a proven record of delivering innovative, successful and sustainable projects in government, industry and startups (including Sports Analytics), that leverage data and Machine Learning/Deep Learning capabilities to deliver actionable insights. Dr. Antic is currently serving as an Academic at ANU, whilst also being a Principal Data Scientist for Federal Agency. Before his current role at ANU, Alex was a quantitative analyst at hedge fund and investment bank. He has also worked with the actuarial teams in the marketing analytics. Because of this unique career path with the commercial experience, he understands the business needs well as well as able to be pragmatics with the commercial perspective whilst working at different environment.