‘Data science drives innovation’ | Sunday Observer

‘Data science drives innovation’

13 August, 2017

The scale and diversity of Sri Lanka’s economy makes it an ideal candidate for the deployment of advanced data analytics according to Pakistani-born, data scientist and recently appointed Director at SAKS Analytics, Dr. Zeeshan-Ul-Hassan Usmani.

Addressing a gathering of Sri Lanka’s innovative pioneers and aspiring practitioners in data analytics at a seminar organized by SAKS on the theme ‘Data Driven Excellence’, Dr. Zeeshan outlined the varied applications of data science to real world problems to drive innovative, cost effective, and ultimately, highly practical solutions to seemingly intractable day-to-day obstacles.

Dr. Zeeshan pointed to potential applications of his techniques at a national level through the SAKS Analytics.

SAKS was a entrepreneurial idea of Founding CEO, Jeevan Gnanam.

SAKS Analytics is a subsidiary of SAKS Global and the St. Anthony’s Industries Group. 

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