Ethics in Modern Data

INDPA will be hosting Christine and William Assaf to speak on Ethics in Modern Data.

Abstract:
This session will explore a variety of considerations that modern data scientists and data practitioners must account for when gathering and presenting data, including topics on bias, construct analysis, and machine learning. It's important to understand that when dealing with bias, outcomes matter, intentions don't. The presentation includes examples from history and current headlines and scientific research, citations are included in the slide deck.

Presenter Bios:
William Assaf
Senior Content Developer, Microsoft
William Assaf is a senior content developer on the SQL-Docs team at Microsoft. Formerly a Data Platform MVP and a consultant, and before that a .NET developer, William currently works with Microsoft product groups on content related to Microsoft SQL offerings, specifically over SQL performance, and Azure SQL DB, Big Data Clusters, and Azure Synapse. As a consultant for 13 years he worked with clients on SQL Server and Azure SQL platform optimization, management, disaster recovery, and high availability, and led a multi-city team of senior consulting SQL DBA's. William has written for Microsoft SQL certification exams since 2011 and was the team lead author of the 2017 and 2019 editions of "SQL Server Administration Inside Out" by Microsoft Press. William is a past lead of the annual SQLSaturday Baton Rouge Planning Committee and is a big fan of data platform communities far and wide.

Christine Assaf
People Solutions Consultant
Christine Assaf is an experienced trainer who is passionate about encouraging others to thrive in the workplace. She is a leadership development professional with over 15 years experience in human resources and 20 years in business management. She holds a BS in Business Management, received her HRM certification at LSU, and is finishing up her master's degree at Colorado State University in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She is a certified DDI Trainer, experienced public speaker, and dedicated to connecting the work we do with our total human experience.