Louis, Sam, Lacey, Sara, Alfonso Tremblay, Cvetkovski, Westphal, PhD, Anstey, Berumen

Senior Systems Engineer at FLIR, Data Science Manager at Mindbody, Manager, Academic Data Analysis at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Business Intelligence Architect at Novacoast, Data Science Consultant at Los Angeles Data Analytics

Louis Tremblay is a senior system engineer leading a multi-disciplinary research team focused on developing emerging technologies.

After completing his BS at UC Berkeley in EE/CS, Louis Tremblay started at FLIR Systems as an electrical engineer responsible for the hardware development of multiple infrared cameras products, from concept to volume production. In 2013, he took on the role of system engineer for the advance development team, where he leads the incubation and internal adoption of various technologies including SoCs, radars, and AI. Since 2017 he has been overcoming problems in data science, CNNs, and deployment of integrated vision AI for applications ranging from drone detection, perimeter surveillance, defense systems, and ADAS., Sam Cvetkovski is a leader, data nerd, and consultant focused on developing analytics teams, digesting data, and data-driven business strategy.

Sam Cvetkovski is a Data Science Manager at Mindbody, the leading technology platform for the wellness industry. Previously, Sam was a consultant for Slalom Consulting’s Data and Analytics practice and Elicit, a customer-centricity firm focused in retail, travel, and hospitality. She is a skilled data scientist who has experience in leading data science teams, developing data-driven business recommendations, and predictive modeling. Her excitement comes from using data science to break through the surface layer of information to help formulate actionable business insights. She has advised and worked with companies such as Southwest Airlines, McAfee, Universal Pictures, and City of Hope, to name a few. Sam has a Master’s in Analytics from NCSU along with an Applied Mathematics BS and Coaching minor from SUNY Buffalo State College. In her free time, you can likely find Sam drinking an IPA or playing Gaelic football., Lacey Westphal is a leader in the world of data analytics, and specializes in assisting businesses and people make decisions. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California. Lacey is passionate about using data to bring people together and make a positive difference in the world., Sara Anstey is a Business Intelligence Architect at Novacoast Inc., a cybersecurity-focused consulting firm. Sara is passionate about empowering businesses to use everyday data to make strategic business decisions. She believes that the intentional adoption of a data-driven culture can be a key differentiator to companies in today's corporate climate. Sara has experience in custom web development, artificial intelligence, data analytics, business intelligence, and applied statistics., Alfonso Berumen has over 10 years of experience in consulting where he has provided data-driven economic, statistical, and analytical support to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private companies operating in a wide range of industries. In addition to serving as an Adjunct Professor of Decision Sciences and Information Systems at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Mr. Berumen has taught various Data Science and Analytics courses that are required to earn a Certificate in Data Science from UCLA Extension. He has also created and delivered custom courses as part of corporate training through the Custom Programs department at UCLA. Mr. Berumen holds a MS in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University, MBA from the University of California, Irvine and a BA in Economics from Occidental College. In addition, he is currently completing a Doctorate of Business Administration at Pepperdine University.