Location: The Computer Workshop, Inc, 5200 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Agenda:
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1:00 to 1:20 Announcements, About Us, 2026 Programming Status
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1:25 to 2:25 Mehwish Abbasi, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in Department of Mathematics & Computer Science; Data Analytics Program Director
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2:35 to 2:55 Networking Break
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3:00 to 4:00 Mark Plessinger, Founder & CEO, INKU Services
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4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking
In-Person Networking after the meeting 4pm-6pm at Market Bar, Bridge Park 6750 Longshore St. Dublin, OH 43017
(at your own expense)
Event Sponsor:
Topic: AI as your productivity partner
Speaker:
Mehwish Abbasi, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in Department of Mathematics & Computer Science; Data Analytics Program Director
Education
- B.Sc. (Mathematics), University of Karachi
- M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics), University of Karachi
- M.Sc. (Computer Science), McMaster University
- MicroMasters (Data Science), University of California
About
Mehwish Abbasi joined the department in 2024. With over 8 years of experience teaching at post-secondary institutions, she has successfully educated students from diverse backgrounds. Her dedication to teaching has earned her nominations for various prestigious teaching excellence awards. Additionally, Mehwish received the President of Pakistan's Award for Academic Excellence in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.
She teaches courses such as Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and Data Ethics, among others.
In addition to her teaching role, Mehwish serves as a dedicated Tech Mentor with AnitaB.org and is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, actively advocating for girls' education.
Personal Website: https://www.mehwishabbasi.ca/
Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mehwish has developed expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, which are her current areas of research interest.
Topic: Be ready for the next thing (how mastering data management fundamentals can future proof your organization’s data)
Speaker:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Wake Forest University
- Attended, Columbus Academy
ABOUT:
Mark brings a leading blend of data governance and data management expertise to his clients. He has over 30 years practical business experience across industries including: consumer products, distribution, financial services, healthcare, insurance, automotive, manufacturing and retail.
His focus since 2006 has been on data governance and data management helping companies transform through data management capabilities, process design & implementation, and data strategy.
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Thank You to Our Sponsor
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