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The Real-World Impact of AI & Data Science

Location: Stronghold Data, 7115 E. 24th St. Joplin, MO 64804

Date: Friday, May 30th

Time: 11:30 AM - 1 PM

We have now reached capacity for this event. Any further registrations will be added to a waitlist. We will be notifying waitlist registrations by Thursday if any spots have opened up. Thank you for your understanding!

🚀 Unlock the Power of Data & AI for Your Business!

Join us for an exclusive Lunch & Learn with Douglas A. Gray, a seasoned leader in data science, AI, and analytics, whose teams have delivered over $3 billion in business value across industries. Doug will share lessons from decades of experience applying AI, analytics, and automation to drive real business value—across industries like retail, healthcare, travel, and tech.

✅ Discover why many data science and AI projects fail—and how to avoid common pitfalls
✅ Learn proven strategies for leveraging data to drive real business value
✅ Gain insights from real-world case studies across retail, aviation, healthcare, and more
✅ Enjoy lunch while networking with industry peers and AI professionals

About the Speaker

Douglas A. Gray is a practitioner, leader, educator, and author with 30+ years of experience in data science, IT, e-commerce, and consulting. As Director of Data Science at Walmart Global Tech, he leads high-impact AI-driven programs that enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. His expertise spans American Airlines, Sabre, Southwest Airlines, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, where he pioneered data strategies that delivered billions in business impact.

A published author and Adjunct Professor at SMU, Doug is the author of Why Data Science Projects Fail and the upcoming The Art of Data Science. His work has earned him multiple industry awards, and he’s been a keynote speaker at Deloitte, Gartner, and INFORMS conferences worldwide.