A team of distinguished technology professionals is advancing the collaborative mission of the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) by serving on the Industry Advisory Board.

“We are committed to making South Florida a hub for the data sciences and integrating leading-edge tools and applications into decision-making processes for all industries,” said Nick Tsinoremas, IDSC Founding Director and Vice Provost for Research Computing and Data. “Our valued members of the Industry Advisory Board support our research, education, and commercialization initiatives in the Western Hemisphere, and around the world.”

The Board Members include Officers:

• Roy Lowrance, Chief Data Scientist, Autonomous Professional Development, serves as Chairman of IDSC’s Industry Advisory Board. He has designed and developed artificial intelligence applications that help adult learners achieve their educational objectives. He is also Founder and CEO of Applied Data Science, LLC, in New York.
• Robert Moniz, PEng, President, GlassHouse Systems, US, is Vice Chairman of the IDSC Industry Advisory Board. His company is a leading enterprise IT solution provider.

And Members:

• Matthew Denesuk, Senior Vice President, Data Analytics & AI, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
• Laura Gabrysiak, Data Science Manager at Visa and Founder, R-Ladies Miami
• Louis Gidel, PhD, MD, Chief Medical Informatics and Quality Officer, Baptist Health South Florida
• Jonathan Hammond, Head of Sales, North America Commercial Enterprise & Education, Adobe Digital Media Platform and Solutions
• Pete Martinez, Chairman and CEO, Game Changer Tec, LLC, and CEO, Sivotec Analytics
• Kevin McKenzie, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer, Dollar Tree
• Fabio Ribeiro, General Partner, TUZ Ventures, and Chief Technology Officer, Aura Minerals, Inc.
• Yuda Saydun, President, Cyvent, a cyber security solutions provider

“Our Industry Advisory Board Members will help catalyze IDSC’s data-intensive research focused on the needs of the region,” said Dr. Tsinoremas. “Through interdisciplinary collaborations with our industry partners, we can address today’s pressing societal challenges, and advance individual, family, and community well being.”