Ralph Thomas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Ralph is a product visionary in applied analytics and the founder of two companies that deliver solutions in casino gaming, education, and adult learning. As a gaming industry veteran, Dr. Thomas has substantial experience implementing analytics into single and multi-property gaming companies to drive tangible and measurable gains to the bottom line and has built business intelligence tools for multibillion-dollar casinos. Dr. Thomas is co-author of four books and over 80 articles on applied analytics and data science in gaming, an inventor on dozens of patents, and understands gaming from raw data up through casino operations, giving him a unique, 360-degree view of the industry.

As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Ralph is the true visionary and driver of the Speed of You Learning Platform. He has in-depth knowledge of software design and programming, analytics and data science, as well as how to build a successful software company. Ralph also has over 15 years of experience in building and delivering advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions. He also has significant experience in leadership roles within start-up businesses and helped deliver an eight-fold increase in sales growth in his last company.Ralph has published three books and written over 80 articles on data science topics. He is also the named inventor on various patents and patent applications, including for Speed of You. Previously, Ralph was recognized in the Best Practices Awards by The Data Warehousing Institute.Ralph has two Masters in Mathematics (The University of Chicago, IL and Princeton University, NJ) and a Ph.D. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas).Ralph’s passion is creating great software.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

As the President, Chief Technology Officer, and Founder, Ralph is the true visionary and driver of the Socrates Learning Platform. He has in-depth knowledge of software design and programming, analytics and data science, as well as how to build a successful software company. Ralph also has over 15 years of experience in building and delivering advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions. He also has significant experience in leadership roles within start-up businesses and helped deliver an eight-fold increase in sales growth in his last company.Ralph has published three books and written over 80 articles on data science topics. He is also the named inventor on various patents and patent applications, including for Socrates. Previously, Ralph was recognized in the Best Practices Awards by The Data Warehousing Institute.Ralph has two Masters in Mathematics (The University of Chicago, IL and Princeton University, NJ) and a Ph.D. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas).Ralph’s passion is creating great software.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Leader of Seminole Gaming’s Strategic Analytics department. Work with all properties to develop strategies that increase company EBIDTA. Supervise direct team of 9 and collaborate with senior executives including all 6 casino Presidents, Seminole Gaming Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop strategic marketing and operational plans for individual properties and the company as a whole.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Identified which guests in the data warehouse should receive targeted offers and promotions, analyzing campaigns at completion and creating ad hoc analyses throughout the campaign cycle. Supervised team of 7 and collaborated with senior executives including the COO to develop strategic marketing and operational plans for individual properties and the company as a whole. Analyzed and presented marketing and financial data for mid- and upper-level management and executive leadership.

M.S., Mathematics

Ph.D., Mathematics

B.A./M.S., Mathematics