Southern California CDAO Community
Town Hall
March 21, 2024 | 11:00am PDT
March 21, 2024
11:00am PDT
Developing a Modern D&A Strategy
Participate in an interactive, one-hour virtual discussion with fellow CDAOs. Explore a timely, peer-driven topic focused on emerging priorities and challenges through facilitated, small-group conversations. Share perspectives, exchange real-world experiences and gain practical insights through candid discussions.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Southern California community to discuss:
Creating and promoting your D&A strategy
Linking your D&A strategy to measurable business outcomes and your operating model
Identifying opportunities to improve data, culture, skills and analysis capabilities
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Southern California CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Das Dasgupta
University of Southern California
Professor of Data Science & Operations
Governing Body Host

Saydulu Kolasani
Fisker Group Inc.
SVP of Enterprise & Digital Transformation and Operations
Discussion Leader

Heidi Liu
Pacific Dental Services
Head of Data Management and Analytics
Discussion Leader

Davinder Makkar
FabFitFun
Head of Data & Analytics
Discussion Leader
Agenda
March 21, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Developing a Modern D&A Strategy
For data and analytics leaders, there’s not a question of whether or not to be data-driven, it’s a matter of when. It’s imperative for the enterprise to harness data to its full potential, adopting a data strategy that is intertwined with the overall business strategy. To execute on this, data and analytics leaders should structure the operating model to thoughtfully deliver on data and analytics initiatives.
Join this session to discuss:
- Creating and promoting your D&A strategy
- Linking your D&A strategy to measurable business outcomes and your operating model
- Identifying opportunities to improve data, culture, skills and analysis capabilities
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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