Archives: Speakers

Dario Morelli

I am a data & analytics professional with over 10 years experience across music and fintech industries.
In Sept 2021 I graduated from Imperial College’s MSc in Business Analytics, where I applied advanced and rigorous data science techniques to problems ranging from workforce to healthcare.I focus on achieving business goals by developing high-performing analytics teams, fostering strong data cultures and building modern and scalable data platforms.

I thrive in environments that encourage intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking and a collaborative approach to solving problems through technology.

Dr. Matthew Jones

Matthew has a PhD in Statistics and is an ex-lecturer in Computational Statistics at Cardiff University School of Mathematics.  He has 20 years’ of experience in financial services, his team build advanced analytical tools across Credit Risk, Economic Crime and Collections & Recoveries.

His team delivered the first Machine Learning Credit Scorecard for a major UK financial institution, and he currently sits on the Nationwide AI Council with a focus on the creation of controls for Generative AI models.

He has a passion for learning and development creating and chairing the Risk Academy and enterprise-wide Nationwide Analytical Community.

Dr. Iain Brown

Dr. Iain Brown is the Head of Data Science for Northern Europe and an Adjunct Professor of Marketing Data Science at the University of Southampton, renowned for his extensive expertise in AI and machine learning across various sectors. He is the author of “Mastering Marketing Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide for Today’s Marketers,” which consolidates his deep knowledge in leveraging data science for marketing effectiveness. An accomplished speaker and leader, Dr. Brown continues to shape the future of data-driven strategies and innovation in data science education and application.

Derek Lawrence

Derek is the Senior Director of Business Enablement at Saama and has over 14 years of experience in clinical research, with strong focus in biometrics, programming, systems implementation & integration, and software development. Prior to joining Saama, Derek spent his career in the CRO & software development spaces, where he supported Data Management and Biometrics activities in multiple roles. An enthusiastic advocate for change & innovation, he helps drive the adoption of new processes & tools in CDM and CDS.

Davy Baele

Davy Baele is Team Leader, CDM Programming with over 15 years of experience with CDISC SDTM submissions. Prior to joining IDDI more than 10 years ago, he gained lots of expertise in the field as Data Integration Specialist and Project Manager for legacy SDTM data conversion projects whilst also being a member of the CDISC SDS and define.xml team in 2012-2013. At IDDI, Davy was able to develop, implement, and optimize SDTM processes and tools. As a Team Leader he is very grateful to have a motivated team of CDM Programming Specialists that share his passion and positive attitude to continuously improve robustness and efficiency on the daily CRO deliverables.

Adi Raz

Adi is a director with Signature Glass, the business innovation partner of Sisecam / Pasabahce.

Sisecam is one of largest manufacturers of tabletop glassware in the world and Signature Glass leads the relationship management with top tier beverage brands and prides on challenging manufacturing and business dogmas.

Jason Hockman

Jason joined the award-winning ecommerce platform Master of Malt, 5.5 years ago as Head of Commercial, over that time his role evolved into leading the direct to consumer business and owning the P&L for D2C, of which Master of Malt is the most significant part.

His remit includes Commercial, Marketing and Customer Service, although much of Jason’s prior experience comes through Commercial management and leadership having been lead buying and commercial functions in organisations such as Tesco, Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy.