Description:

By applying analytics to the data streaming from its vast fleet of connected assets, Caterpillar provides an enhanced experience for its customers and dealers. This talk outlines the IoT infrastructure underlying these capabilities and highlight the opportunities they enable. It then explores the analytics techniques applied to transform raw sensor data into actionable insights. Finally, the talk concludes with a discussion of future possibilities enabled by recent breakthroughs in AI.

Speaker Bio:

Dan Reaume has over 25 years of experience leading the development and delivery of analytic solutions and strategies for several of the world’s largest and most iconic companies. After completing his Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, Dan joined General Motors R&D, where he was awarded GM’s top technical award on three occasions, rose to the rank of technical fellow, and led GM’s Senior Leadership Technical Council. He subsequently held leadership positions with Dow Corning, Dow Chemical, and Revenue Analytics before assuming his current role leading Caterpillar’s Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. The Center provides thought leadership to Caterpillar and applies cutting-edge techniques in areas such as advanced diagnostics, AI-enhanced condition monitoring, and electrification. Dan has a long track record of service to the Analytics profession, teaching at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering for almost two decades, serving on the INFORMS Roundtable, and serving on advisory boards for Purdue, Michigan State and Wayne State Universities, the Chicago Analytics Leadership Network, and the Chicago CDO Community. Dan is also a licensed professional engineer and attorney.