Data-Driven Decision Making: Harnessing Analytics to Drive Business Success

You’ll get an inside look at how companies turn numbers into strategy, how predictive analytics can give organizations a competitive edge, and what skills are most valuable for students preparing to enter data-driven careers.

This is a chance to hear directly from professionals, ask questions, and see how what you’re learning in class connects to the real world of business.

Panelists

Bharti Yadav

Senior HRT& A Manager, Sumitomo Corporation of America (Adelphi Alumna).

Bharti Yadav is a dynamic HR Technology leader with overall 19 years of experience in technology and specifically 12+ years in driving data-driven transformation across global enterprises. As Sr. HR Technology & Analytics Manager at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, she spearheads analytics, AI integration, and enterprise-wide reporting strategies that elevate workforce insights and decision-making. With deep expertise in platforms like SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM Cloud, and Tableau, Bharti brings a powerful blend of technical acumen and strategic vision to the evolving world of HR data analytics.

David McBride

Global Campaign & Transformation Marketing Leader, Strategic Growth Advisor, Softcrylic.

David McBride is a 19-year veteran of the analytics industry and currently works as a Strategic Growth Advisor at Softcrylic. He has held analytics leadership roles in media, retail, and technology settings. David is passionate about helping companies achieve growth through data-informed customer relationships. He has led analytics teams at Comcast and American Eagle Outfitters and has created customer analytics products at IBM and Intel. He has also worked in consulting and startup environments, all in the analytics space. David is a frequent speaker and event organizer.

David holds an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA and a BA in Finance from the University of Utah. He and his wife are the parents of four children. David is an avid trail runner and spends as much time as possible on the trails near his home near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Shari Cleary

Strategic Insights, Analytics, and Cross-Media Measurement Leader, most recently at Google.

Shari Cleary is an experienced research, insights, and strategy executive who has led high-impact teams at Google, BuzzFeed, and Paramount. Most recently at Google, she led global efforts to scale ad measurement solutions for YouTube, helping advertisers evaluate media performance across platforms. Throughout her career, Shari has helped organizations harness data and insights to drive strategy that aligns with business priorities, delivers measurable outcomes, and fuels innovation.

For any questions, please contact  Gita Surie surie@adelphi.edu.

This event is sponsored by 

• Willumstad School of Business,
• Elizabeth and Allen Don Center for Innovative Technology and Decision Sciences.