Dr. Kassim is a recognized data & analytics leader. In 2023 and 2024, he earned a prestigious spot in the Global Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics and was also recognized among DataIQ’s 100 most influential people in Data. This recognition followed his 2022 accolade as the North America Analytics Leader of the Year at the Business of Data Awards and his 2021 honor as a Lebow Analytics 50 Honoree. Holding a Doctor of Business Administration from Temple University, Ansar has an impressive academic background that he has seamlessly translated into professional excellence. Under his leadership, Ansar has built a Center of Excellence, assembling a team of over 150 data professionals at Verizon. His successful partnerships with CIO and CDO organizations have laid the foundation for robust analytics practices which he shares often at his industry speaking gigs. As a trusted advisor, Ansar’s role extends to delivering key analytics and insights, and he is credited with developing advanced simulations that have significantly optimized investments in marketing and sales.In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and performing with his band.