I've always been fascinated by cutting-edge technology and how data is the key to unlock the secrets needed to solve our greatest problems. I'm on a mission to discover the greatest analytics solutions from across the globe and write about them so that they can enable us all to change the world in a very positive way...

I am serving on the Advisory Board for StockSmart, a leading-edge data, analytics, and visualizations company serving the finance industry. They serve bulge bracket investment banks and individual investors providing timely, qualitative and quantitative information about stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.

StockSmart is a new, Smarter way to create and present Analytics – adding the IQ of Machine Learning and integrating the power of IBM Watson for a complete, fully-informed view of individual companies, peer groups, industries and market sectors. StockSmart allows users to make better decisions by clearly presenting factors previously hidden under Big-Data complexity. As the EVP of Business Development and Strategy I'll be sharing one of the most dynamic stories to ever hit Wall Street and Main Street. StockSmart is delivering smart decisions from smarter analytics. Data-driven insights and knowledge-driven insights are provided to Wall Street, Boards, and management of public companies. The Factor Vector, a pre-assembled data array with applied machine learning, initiates automated decision making. This unprecedented Vector of continuously updated, validated, expertly-determined Factors, identifies the operative relationships between 200+ data sets. This includes Sentiment, Timing, Valuation, Growth and Safety, in order to create informed, predictive ratings with the benefit of highly advanced technology.Stocks, ETFs and mutual funds are systematically ranked A-to-F relative to peers.StockSmart offers six Cognitive Assistants or Cognitive “Co-Workers” so that Wall Street professionals can stop spending inordinate amounts of time. The pressure to create the work is overwhelming, the stress relative to the time crunch is burdensome. StockSmart Cognitive Assistants:1. Models & Forecasts2. Portfolio Analytics3. Ratings4. Earnings5. Funds & ETFs6. Industry Forecasts7. ??? – Coming soon!Our key relationships include: Symphony Communications (It is estimated that the Symphony members represent approximately 1.6M potential StockSmart users), IBM Watson (StockSmart is an IBM Cloud Developer Partner), and Thomson Reuters.

In this role I will be serving as a data evangelist and business partner to health care professionals that are dedicated to improving the health, wellness, and overall well being of the people of Wisconsin. Additionally, I will be consulting, advising, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness, reduce variation in care, increase opportunities to use evidence-based practice, and innovate in a myriad of ways. Those who align with me and WHIO will use information to provide or oversee high-quality care at lower costs, to capitalize on more opportunities to successfully engage in value-based contracts, and to better understand the needs of health care consumers and communities.About WHIOThe Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) is a multi-stakeholder, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to driving higher quality health care at a lower cost. As Wisconsin’s voluntary All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) it is the largest source of state health care data and information spanning the continuum of care.VISIONTo be an indispensable information resource to those who work to improve health and the value of health care in Wisconsin.MISSIONTo improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of health care in Wisconsin.

With the goal of being the most widely used referral management and e-consult platform in the world, referralMD has positioned itself as the best-in-breed solution with these notable attributes:● The best channel marketing strategy in healthcare technology measured by the ability to expand and scale up rapidly and semi-autonomously● The most powerful technology stack available that can be quantified by customer satisfaction and engagement levels as well as the time it takes to roll out new functionality and usability improvements● A dynamic core of expert software developers, thought leaders, and outcomes-oriented professionals, all of whom possess healthcare domain experience, entrepreneurial spirits, and a customer-centric approach to conducting business

Relias is expert in population health and healthcare analytics and offers several solutions used by both payers and providers. Our business has deep domain expertise in behavioral health and integrated care and our clinical DNA is seen throughout our platform. Even though we are a total healthcare solution, this BH expertise is what differentiates us. We, like few others, can help our customers manage risk better because behavioral health is a major cost driver. With our population performance solution we've served 14 states and have over 20M Americans in our database. Highly advanced algorithms identify relevant risk burden and opportunities for cost savings and health care improvement, including reducing variation in care. With our cloud-based software our customers can be alerted and informed about future risk, not just current risk. Using paid claims and pharmacy data, as well as metabolic screening and healthcare assessment data, we drive behavior change by delivering actionable, medically relevant insights directly to select network providers so that they can perform better relative to closing care gaps and practicing evidence-based medicine. We deliver access to a holistic, 360-degree view of their patients (members) so that providers can treat the whole person. Advanced adult learning principles in our Relias Learning Management System and scientifically created staff assessments round out our integrated platform that offer a package of solutions unique to the health care industry.

In this role I performed market research and data analytics to design client solutions (predominantly large payers and health systems) and measure efficacy. I also consulted our clients so that they could achieve and replicate success. MyHealthDirect's healthcare scheduling technology has a measurable impact on quality scores, medical cost reduction, and patient/member satisfaction. It's a novel, out-of-the-box approach to improving patient access and care coordination. Our software helps providers, ACOs, and managed care organizations schedule the right service, at the right time, in the right place.Health Systems are taking advantage of MyHealthDirect's technology to grow market share by integrating appointment search and scheduling into CRM software, external provider search engines, health system web sites, patient portals, and other patient-centric online services that address the demand for consumerism in healthcare. The scheduling "hub"​ or "engine"​ is being leveraged by large, reputable health systems at the time of discharge (ED, inpatient) in order to schedule transitional care with either employed or affiliated providers. This results in more patients staying inside the system. Moreover, the scheduling technology becomes integral to a health system's strategy to acquire new patients or excel in value-baed care and at-risk contract scenarios.

"Innate ability that delivers intelligent results."I work as a Social Media Strategist and HR Consultant. I do public speaking ($150 per hour) & consulting (talent acquisition coaching (how), hiring strategies (who to hire, not how), business problem solving, business network development, the art of co-marketing, & corporate citizenship consulting.Do you have a LinkedIn profile but are not using it effectively or proactively? Do you lack strategy and purpose when it comes to social media? Would you like to learn some profound, thought provoking, and extraordinarily pragmatic information on how to leverage LinkedIn and other social media tools? Then contact me.If you are looking for a speaker, a trainer in a group setting, or one on one help… seek me out. My techniques and trade secrets are game changing. And my advice and support is simply uplifting. Connect with me if you are suffering from poor market conditions, joblessness, or if you just want to create some distance between yourself and the rest of the pack.

Are you dealing with solving the hard-won problems in today's tough economic climate? Do you need talent that can wear multiple hats? Would you relish a new hire that thrives in an environment where people need to do more with less? If you are looking for a savvy marketing & business development professional that starts and builds relationships with ease you should reach out to me. If you want to bring in a leader with a high IQ, an off the charts EQ, and a little bit of GQ you should meet with me, a prodigy with humility. My passion for helping, mentoring, coaching, and developing others is markedly rare. And the way I conduct business is highly coveted.

• Strategically placed in turnaround situation to diversify customer portfolio, increase sales efforts, develop the KFR brand, build new customer relationships, and grow profitability.• Responsible for accounting and finance recruiting operations for Minnesota and the Dakotas.• Developed an expansive professional network and extensive list of referral sources.• Built relationships with C level contacts and controllers from medium sized companies ($100M in annual revenue) to Global Fortune 100 Corporations.• Amassed in-depth knowledge of Accounting and Finance fields, the Twin Cities business community, the staffing industry, and competitive landscape.• Formulated and executed strategy to grow sales despite down economy by building allegiance with top-notch accounting and finance pro’s including those specializing in CTP (Certified Turnaround Professionals), creating relationships with large law firms specializing in corporate bankruptcy, and designing a homerun business case to partner (saving millions).• Created and executed a corporate citizenship strategy for my business.• Key-note speaker presenting to a diverse audience on how to use LinkedIn and other social media as either a job seeker tool or business/career development tool.• Designed, developed, and implemented rock solid marketing and branding strategy.• Increased GP (gross profit) percentage from 17% to 18.7%.• Managed P&L for $2.5M business.• Exercised leadership skills day after day, throughout each day.

• Revamped and revitalized sales force by brining in top talent and implementing a world class sales training program• Led sales team to all-time company sales record, exceeding previous monthly record by 107%• Designed ingenious sales strategy to partner with dental labs to increase crown and bridge materials and impression tray sales

Sales Training Program Manager, Marketing Manager, Account Manager, Assist Helpdesk Manager – GE Healthcare• Created world-class training program for all Cardiovascular Ultrasound Account Execs• Built relationships with world-renowned cardiologist from America’s most respected hospitals and health systems• Achieved 250% of quota totaling $15M in leads converted to sales in 2005 • Managed over 100 trade shows, conferences, symposia, and traveling road shows• Achieved $4.5M is sales of patient monitoring and diagnostic cardiology equipment• Earned Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in January of 2002• Managed large, twelve-month, multi-tollgate black belt project to offshore the GE Medical Systems helpdesk to Hyderabad, India, won management award