Policy by Data Science
David Chan
Cybera
David helped lead the development of Cybera's data science team and has been studying data science since 2012. This team takes on diverse data science projects in collaboration with various publicly funded organizations as well as startup companies, with a goal to encourage the adoption of data science tools and techniques for all. David is a PhD graduate from the University of Calgary, where he used high performance computing to investigate protein dynamics and interactions in atomistic detail.
Barb Carra
Cybera
Dr. Barb Carra is the Chief Operating Officer and Privacy Officer at Cybera, the research and education network in Alberta. Barb brings a decade of experience in data analytics, ICT policy and strategic guidance to Cybera.She led the development of Cybera’s three-year strategic plan and guides Cybera’s responses to government interventions, including three recent CRTC reviews of telecommunication regulations. Barb sits on the boards for the National Public Interest Advocacy Centre, LeftOvers YYC, and also chairs the National Research and Education Network Business Strategy Committee.
Abstract
In 2017, Cybera’s data scientists undertook a monumental task: to create a machine learning tool that could make it easier for members of the public to examine the 65,000 pages of documents and testimonials provided to the... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Byron Chu (Cybera)
- David Chan (Cybera)
- Barb Carra (Cybera)
Topic Area
Data: Digital Knowledge and Decision Making
Session
D2-S3-01 » Tuesday Session 3 (30 min) - 1 (13:30 - Tuesday, 19th June, DFA)
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