Making AI Concepts Simple & Accessible

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Jon Wayland

About Me

My name is Jon, and I love data. I'm the Director of Data Science at Florida Blue and I specialize in bridging data science solutions with business initiatives. I spend most of my work days collaborating with technical teams (i.e., my team) and various business functions.

Over the course of my career, I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to best bring data clarity to decision-makers. My greatest strength is translating complex technical concepts into accessible insights anyone can understand.

The best part about me is my family and my faith. I have a beautiful wife and three children, a girl and two boys. We live in the sunny state of Florida, enjoy occasional trips to Disney World, more frequent trips to the beach, and daily rosary walks.

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MS Applied Math
MBA Entrepreneurship
ML Engineering Nanodegree
AI Strategy Certificate
Director of Data Science
Father of 3
Husband

Stories & Stages

Sharing complex technical concepts through presentations and storytelling is my passion. Here you'll find my public-facing presentations and statistical stories that make data science and AI comprehensible by everyone.

Presentations

Presenting complex topics to varied audiences has become one of my core strengths. Here are some of my public-facing presentations that showcase my approach to making technical concepts accessible.

Caring with Algorithms

Caring with Algorithms

A presentation given to AI Connect in October of 2023, a local meetup focused on artificial intelligence. This talk explores how algorithms can enhance human care rather than replace it.

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Amplifying Real Intelligence with AI

Amplifying Real Intelligence with AI

Presented to the Analytics, Finance, and Actuarial departments at Florida Blue in November of 2023 during an onsite all-employee event. This talk focuses on how AI can enhance human intelligence.

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Statistical Storytelling

I use analogies and storytelling to make complex data concepts accessible to non-technical audiences. Here are some stories I've crafted to explain important statistical concepts.

Simpson's Paradox

Simpson's Paradox

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Tautological Bias

Tautological Bias

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Data Dredging

Data Dredging

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Birthday Paradox

Birthday Paradox

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