Unstructured Data Analytics

Acknowledgments

I engaged with hundreds of leaders to write this book, whether through interviews, formal contribution, or informal collaboration. I am indebted to many for helping me to complete this book.

I would like to thank Elise Amyot, who reviewed all chapters and case studies contained in this book. Elise's insightful, constructive, and invaluable feedback helped make the book easier to understand for all readers.

I would also like to thank Kim Lascelles, who reviewed my two previous books and helped by reviewing the first proposal of this book as well as some early chapters. Kim is a key pillar for the writing of my books.

Writing a book with a full-time job is a big undertaking. It would not have been possible without the support and input of other professionals, the hundreds of industry leaders and experts who generously participated in my research and shared their unstructured data analytics (UDA) journeys. You will see contributions and great insights throughout the book, in the form of quotes and concrete examples of how they make UDA work. I would like to thank all of them. The following list identifies many to whom I am indebted:

Foreword to the Book

• Paul Zikopoulos, Vice President Big Data and Cognitive Systems—IBM

Interviews and Case Studies

• Wayne Thompson, Chief Data Scientist, SAS Data Science Technologies—SAS
• Fiona McNeill, Global Technology Product Marketing Manager—SAS
• Suzanne Sprajcar Beldyck, Head of Content and Communications—SAS Canada
• Heather ...