The People Side of Data
Data Martini Classes
Data Product Adoption
Pursuing A Data Career
Data Communication
Why Data Martini?
Data Martini is your go-to guide for becoming an expert in the people side of data.
Everyone uses data, but few have been formally trained in data. Even those who have often still overlook the people aspects of data that make the solutions effective.
Data Martini gives you this critical people perspective on all-things data. Insights gained from decades of experience working with company executives and data specialists are offered in step-by-step fromulas and easy-to-apply frameworks.
What is 'The Human Side of Data'?
The human side of data refers to understanding how to work with people who interact with data. It means understanding how different personalities act when interpreting and communicating data. It encompasses anything from successfully adopting data products, to effective data communication, and even preparing for career in data.
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About Chris
Chris has over 20 years of professional data and AI experience and holds a Master of Data Science and an MBA. He frequently speaks at data conferences and events and has even presented on disc golf data at the Dutch Frisbee Association annual conference.
Chris' speaking engagements include:
“The Human Side of AI”, Data in the D, Detroit, MI, November 2025
“An Interdisciplinary Approach to Data Product Adoption”, Lansing Tech Hub. Lansing, MI, June 2025
“An Interdisciplinary Approach to Data Product Adoption”, GLDS. Troy, MI, April 2024
"Responsible AI Implementation", Michigan State University EMBA integrated session, East Lansing, MI, January 2024
“Starting Simple with Data for Disc Golf”. Dutch Frisbee Association. Virtual, November 2023
“Cloud Data & AI Management”, Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit. Troy, MI, June 2023
“Quantitative to Qualified”, Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit. Troy, MI, June 2022
Beyond data, Chris has launched multiple companies and has sold a successful disc golf brand.