Guest Lecturer Directory

Data Science & Analytics Guest Speakers & Lecturers

Data scientists and analytics leaders who can walk students through real datasets, real models, and how data drives decisions in industry. 29 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.

  • Sam NelsonNew York, NY

    product management, business analytics, GenAI tools, or curriculum design

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  • Bala Sahitya VadlamaniBellevue

    1. How to break into product management 2. How to land an internship in data science 3. Overview of Technology Analyst role at major Banks, and how to transition to PM from it 4. Day of a PM in Big Tech (x2)

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  • Kiruthika KBIndia

    SAP, Data Science, Mathematics, Python, Career Guidance for students

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  • Isabel Anne Villa MendozaEverett

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

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  • Amit TewariToronto

    Agentic Ai, Data Science, Cloud Computing, etc.

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  • MEGHA. H. RBangalore

    Python in Data Science, SPSS tool for Data Analysis

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  • Kirti guptaGurgaon

    Students often study theory; you can provide the reality of how Fortune 500 companies actually operate. • Topic: From Shared Services to GBS: How companies move from simple cost-arbitrage to becoming value-driven "Global Capability Centers" (GCCs). • Topic: Operating Model Design: Explaining the "Build vs. Buy vs. Hybrid" decision-making process in global sourcing. 2. Digital Transformation & Future of Work This is arguably the most "in-demand" area for guest lectures. • Topic: AI & Automation in Corporate Functions: How GenAI is moving GBS beyond basic automation (RPA) to intelligent decision-making in Finance and HR. • Topic: The Digital Finance Function: Moving from record-to-report (R2R) to real-time predictive analytics. 3. Change Management & Global Leadership Consulting is as much about "people" as it is about "processes." • Topic: Leading Large-Scale Transformations: The psychology of change management when transitioning thousands of roles to a global delivery model. • Topic: Stakeholder Management: How to manage C-suite expectations and navigate corporate politics during a restructuring. 4. Specialized GBS Domains Depending on your specific project history, you can deep-dive into: • Finance Transformation: Working capital optimization, ESG reporting, and tax transparency. • Supply Chain & Procurement: Building resilient global supply chains using GBS hubs. • HR Transformation: Designing a global "Hire-to-Retire" journey in a decentralized world. 5. Career Readiness (The "Consulting Toolkit") Students are always eager to learn the "unspoken" skills of a top-tier consultant. • Topic: Structured Problem Solving: Using MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and hypothesis-driven approaches. • Topic: Storylining & Executive Communication: How to turn complex data into a 3-slide deck for a CFO. • Topic: The Life of a Consultant: Bridging the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure environment of GBS consulting.

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  • Srikanth ThiagarajanSaratoga, CA

    Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data platforms, AI Agents, AI governance, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data security, Data systems, Data Products

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  • RuchikaDelhi

    Business Analytics Statistics Mathematics Research Methodology Quantitative Techniques for Managers Machine Learning Applications in Business Fuzzy Logic for Decision Support

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  • Kiran NagarkotiChicago, IL

    Data Science, Machine Learnings, Interview Preps.

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  • Dr. Pushpa NegiGhaziabad

    Corporate Finance, Financial analytics, Ratio analysis, Valuation

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  • Rita MetzingerDallas

    Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Operations

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  • Florent DiverchyBrussels

    Digital Marketing Strategy Marketing Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Media Planning & Omnichannel Marketing Consumer Behaviour & Customer Insights Marketing Ethics, Privacy & GDPR Digital Transformation & AI in Marketing Entrepreneurship, Startup Strategy & Go-to-Market Business Model Innovation & Growth Strategy Pitching to Investors & Fundraising Innovation Management & Design Thinking Fashion Business & Luxury Brand Strategy Digital Advertising & AdTech Market Research & Audience Measurement Product Marketing & Commercial Strategy European Digital Policy & Data Governance Mentoring Startup Teams and Business Case Development

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  • Bruno MorcheLondon

    Statistics, Data Science, Dana Analysis, Social Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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  • Prashant SteeleJabalpur

    Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting Time Series, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Prognostics and Health Management, Root Cause Analysis, IoT, Use Cases in Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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  • Joy HopkinsWashington, DC

    Data literacy, data visualization and storytelling, data ethics, data strategy

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  • Joy HopkinsWashington, DC

    Data literacy, data ethics, data storytelling, data strategy

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  • Sunita ThaniyanLondon, United Kingdom

    Data and AI Lead

    Enterprise and Solution Architecture , Data Platform Strategy, Real time Analytics and Customer Data Platforms, Data and AI in Banking. AI/ML Use-cases in Enterprise, Building a Data Programme for an Enterprise. Building a career in Data and AI . Women in Tech.

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  • Chetas JoshiFoster City, CA

    Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform at Robinhood

    Full-lifecycle data platform governance in the age of AI; AI PR review gates for workload quality; staging efficiency tests; closed-loop JMS auto-tuning for compute cost and reliability; data platforms at scale; production AI systems; industry guest lectures for CS/data science students.

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  • Xu AshtonGilbert

    Adjunct professor

    Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, and Data Analytics

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  • Manoharan Paul rajMadinah, Saudi Arabia

    Business Analyst

    Data Analysis, Supply chain Analytics, Power BI , Business Intelligence

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  • PariSan Jose, CA

    Product & Technical Solutions Analyst Expert

    Business Analytics & Data Visualization (Tableau), Project Management (Agile/Scrum & PMP), Information Systems & Technology Management, Mobile App Development & Product Operations (NPI), and Corporate Finance Fundamentals.

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  • Emilie Van PouckeDavidson

    Management Consultant and Course Development SME

    Organizational leadership and leadership development; organizational strategy and strategic execution; team and small-group leadership; organizational change and transformation; management consulting and consulting skills; artificial intelligence and AI-enabled transformation; digital transformation and technology strategy; technology governance; analytics and data strategy; product management and leadership; adult and professional learning; curriculum design; design thinking; program evaluation; executive communication; and leading global, cross-functional teams.

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  • Alan SmithsonMississauga, Canada

    Entrepreneurship, Education, AI, spatial computing, data management and analytics, renewable energy, innovation, AI Agents, METAVRSE, metaverse, sustainability, advanced machine learning, futurism

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  • Farah SalihOrange, CA

    AI developer

    Programming fundamentals (Python, Java, Kotlin) Mobile app development (Flutter and Android) Web development basics (frontend with React/TypeScript and backend with Python APIs) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning fundamentals (using TensorFlow, Keras, and Hugging Face) Building AI-powered applications (including chatbot and speech-to-text systems using tools like OpenAI Whisper) Software engineering principles (clean code, debugging, version control, and project development lifecycle) Data analysis and building interactive dashboards using Python (e.g., Streamlit) University-level Mathematics, including algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and foundational topics in discrete mathematics

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  • VARADHARAJAN AKANCHIPURAM, India

    Freelancer

    AIML, Data analytics, Full stack, MERN, PYTHON, JAVA, Devops

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  • Asmaa Saad Abdelgwad AbdoEgypt

    Assistant Professor

    ➢ Computer Introduction (CS 102). ➢ Fundamental Programming (CS101). ➢ Introduction to Information Systems (IS 101). ➢ IS Strategy, Management & Acquisition (IS207). ➢ System Analysis and Design-1 ➢ Data Mining and Predictive Analytics . ➢ Software Engineering-1 ➢ Software Engineering-2 ➢ Enterprise Architecture ➢ Internet Computing ➢ System Analysis and Design-2 ➢ Database Systems-2 ➢ Computational Intelligence ➢ Modern Database Systems ➢ Social Informatics ➢ Data Analytics Programming ➢ Computer Introduction ▪ ➢ Information Security Principles (DCS 111). ➢ Network and communications security (DCS 112) ➢ Operating Systems Security (DCS 113) ➢ Ethical hacking (DCS 115) ▪ ➢ System Analysis (I314). ➢ Project Management (I315). ➢ System Design (I323). ➢ Advanced Database Systems (C423). ➢ Software engineering (C314). ➢ Decision Support Systems (I423). ➢ Information Systems (324I) ➢ Advanced Software Engineering (C412). ▪ ➢ Design and Implementation of Database (IS 413). ➢ Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (IS 322). ➢ Management Information Systems (IS 341). ➢ Knowledge Based-Systems (IS 411). ➢ Electronic Commerce (IS301). ➢ ICDL. ▪ Canadian International College (CIC), Sheikh Zayed campus, Egypt. ➢ BUSINESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT 1 (NETW 351). ➢ System Analysis and Design (INFO 240). ▪ ➢ Programming Essential in Python ➢ Programming Essentials in C ➢ IT Essentials ➢ Cyber security Essentials ➢ Capstone Design ➢ Introduction to database ➢ Programming Essentials in C++ ➢ CCNA R&S || ➢ IOT Architecture & protocol ▪ ➢ Introduction to Software Engineering (CS240). ➢ Object Oriented Programming )CS215 ( Advanced Computer Networks )IT434 ( ICDL.

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  • David ShairianPafos, Cyprus

    PhD Candidate

    Business Management, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing

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  • Leo Nnamdi Ozurumba-DwightOwerri, Nigeria

    Senior Lecturer- Virtual, AHRO Health Institute, Stevenage UK

    Genetics- Gene Interactions. Genetic inheritance. Public health. Antibodies. Antibody Engineering. Python programming. R programming. Bioinformatics. Clinical Bioinformatics. Computational analytics in Biomedical research. Systems Biology. Network Biology analytics and benefits. Metabolic pathway construction and reconstructions. Pathway nodes mapping and biomedical usage. Principles of Drug Discovery

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