Liberty Hall Conference Center
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Kimberly, WI 54136
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TIMELINE
7:30 - 8:00 AM: Registration & Networking
8:00 - 8:15 AM: Breakfast
8:15 - 9:15 AM: Featured Speakers
FEE
Cost is $20.00 payable in advance
for non-members. For CFMA members, this is part of the pre-paid plan.
PAYMENT
Michelle Weiss, CFMA Chapter Administrator, will contact guests to confirm their status and request payment via check or cash at the meeting.
TOPIC
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
TOPIC SUMMARY
Companies continue to make better use of data management systems. Rather than collecting and presenting historical data, entities are increasingly turning data into answers and insights. The conversion of this data into insights leads to better future decisions and a greater ability to achieve organizational goals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand key difference between reporting and analytics
• Understand how organizations can leverage a comprehensive enterprise data strategy to provide data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Understand the role of leadership and IT in providing self-service analytics to end-users
• Understand modern approaches to solving enterprise data challenges, including tools and technologies
• Understand industry trends in analytics
• Understand relevant platforms that organizations often consider
• Review potential Construction-specific dashboards and KPIs
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Matt Gelb
Partner, Technology Consulting | Wipfli
BIOGRAPHY
With over 20 years of experience, Matt Gelb provides business analysis and project management services for enterprise-wide business application implementations and process improvement efficiencies, with a primary focus on customer relationship management (CRM).
He serves a the product manager of the Microsoft Dynamics® 365 for Customer Engagement/CRM Team, one facet of the overall front office practice of Wipfli LLP. Matt has been involved in both specific and full-cycle assessments, selectgions, and implementations across multiple industries. His on-the-job knowledge enables him to assist clients from the vision and plan development stage through training, deployment, and follow-up support.
Matt leverages broad experience working with small, medium-sized, and large market-leading clients. The combination of his business consulting services and industry expertise produces the initiative, astute analysis, adn unwavering commitment and enthusiasm that his clients have come to rely on.
Education
Boston College
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Matt Gelb |
He serves as the product manager of the Microsoft Dynamics® 365 for Customer Engagement/CRM team, one facet of the overall front office practice of Wipfli LLP. Matt has been involved in both specific and full-cycle assessments, selections, and implementations across multiple industries. His on-the-job knowledge enables him to assist clients from the vision and plan development stage through training, deployment, and follow-up support. Matt leverages broad experience working with small, medium-sized, and large market-leading clients. The combination of his business consulting services and industry expertise produces the initiative, astute analysis, and unwavering commitment and enthusiasm that his clients have come to rely on. · Bachelor of science degree in operations and strategic management and finance |
Matt Pluster
Director of Data Analytics & Data Platform Team | Skyline Technologies
BIOGRAPHY
Matt is a proven data strategy solution architect, with broad experience helping organizations achieve their maximum potential through the implementation of technologies that enable data-driven decision-making.
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: Website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/
October 8, 2019 CFMA Chapter Meeting: Instructional Method: Group-live; Experience Level: Basic; Prerequisites / Advance Preparation: None; Field of Study for Featured Speakers: Information Technology; Recommended CPE Credits: 1.0 Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued by CFMA unless the event is cancelled.