Dave Stodder
Independent Analyst and TDWI Research Fellow
Expert in Data Intelligence, BI, Analytics, and AI
About Dave
Dave Stodder is an esteemed independent analyst and thought leader specializing in data intelligence, business intelligence (BI), analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). With more than two decades of experience, Dave has dedicated his career to providing research-driven insights and actionable best practices for organizations leveraging data to achieve strategic goals.
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As a TDWI Research Fellow following 13 years as TDWI Senior Director of Research for Business Intelligence, Dave contributes to advancing the industry’s understanding of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. His expertise spans data management, data visualization, performance management, and data discovery. Previously, Dave served as Vice President and Research Director at Ventana Research, where he led innovative research initiatives. He also co-founded and was the chief editor of Intelligent Enterprise, a leading publication for BI and data professionals, where he served as Editorial Director for nearly a decade.
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Expertise
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Data Intelligence: Gathering and sharing knowledge in data catalogs, semantic layers, MDM, and other systems to improve quality, governance, and actionable insights.
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Business Intelligence & Analytics: Guiding organizations in implementing solutions and best practices for democratizing visual data interaction and analysis.
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AI Transformation: Managing AI development, deployment, and data requirements to enhance value and meet governance imperatives.
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Data management and integration: Modernizing data’s journey and transformation from sources to platforms to applications and AI models to derive maximum value, including from distributed data.
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Performance Management: Developing frameworks to optimize organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
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Research & Thought Leadership: Producing in-depth research reports and publications to drive industry advancements.
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Sponsor Benefits
Collaborating with Dave Stodder provides sponsors with:
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Proven Insights: Access to research-backed strategies and best practices for BI, analytics, and data management.
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Industry Expertise: Guidance on deploying cutting-edge technologies tailored to your organization’s needs.
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Thought Leadership: Leverage Dave’s experience as an analyst, editor, and researcher to inform your data strategies.
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Educational Value: Workshops, reports, and consulting services that equip teams with practical, actionable knowledge.
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Strategic Partnerships: Opportunities to align with a trusted expert in data intelligence and analytics.
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Highlights
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TDWI Research Fellow: Contributing to industry-leading research in data and analytics. Authoring reports, webinars, and other content.
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Independent Analyst: Offering objective, research-driven perspectives on BI, data management, and AI.
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Ventana Research: Former VP and Research Director, leading groundbreaking initiatives in data technology.
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Founding Chief Editor, Intelligent Enterprise: Shaped the publication into a premier resource for BI and analytics professionals.
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Global Thought Leader: Two decades of experience helping organizations achieve success through data intelligence and innovation.
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Resources
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Research-Driven Thought Leadership: TDWI Best Practices Report, “Reducing Time to Insight and Maximizing the Benefits of Real-Time Data,”
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Timely White Papers: TDWI Insight Accelerator, “AI and Data Strategies for Maximizing Business Benefits in Media, Entertainment, and Advertising,”
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On-Demand Webinar: Building Breakthroughs: Harnessing Data and AI for Innovation
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Podcasts: Customer data management, data democratization, and other topics featured on YouTube
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Testimonials
"Dave’s insights into BI and data intelligence have transformed how we approach analytics in our organization. His expertise is unmatched."
— Chief Data Officer, Financial Services Firm
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"His ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable strategies is invaluable. Dave is a trusted advisor in the data and analytics space."
— VP of Technology, Global Manufacturing Company
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Connect with Dave Stodder
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Follow Dave: [LinkedIn]