Toronto Area SAS Users Group

Join us June 3 rd , 2025 at the SAS Toronto Office for an informative, in-person experience featuring SAS and Scotiabank. We'll cover unique collaborative efforts that drive innovation and you will also learn more about the benefits of working with synthetic data.   Details of the Toronto Area SAS User Group Meeting (TASUG): Date: Tuesday, June 3 rd , 2024 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Lunch will be provided) Location: SAS Toronto Office, 181 Bay St. Suite 2710, Toronto (Virtual Option available) Cost: Complimentary-- Register Here   AGENDA 11:30-12:00 Networking & Lunch 12:00-12:05 Welcome and Introductions 12:05-12:45 Scotiabank-SAS Viya Innovation Lab - Accelerated Results Through Partnership David Cruickshank Director, Risk Technology and Data Solutions Scotiabank Global Risk Management 12:45-1:15 Beyond Real: How Synthetic Data Fuels AI Innovation and Eliminates Bias Simon Sun Manager, SAS Customer Advisory, Banking & Insurance 1:15-1:20 SAS Innovate Highlights & Reference Material 1:20-1:25 Survey & Prize Draw 1:25-1:30 Closing Remarks   Speakers   David Cruickshank Director, Risk Technology and Data Solutions Scotiabank Global Risk Management David is a strategic analytics leader with 25 years of experience across Risk, Client and Product Analytics at numerous banks, under various architectures. In his current role at BNS he is leading a team that is leveraging data automation, AI and cloud-native capabilities to help risk stakeholders remove data siloes and modernize their analytics solutions.  He is a proven leader able to convert constraints into growth opportunities and thrives in bringing all levels of the team along for the journey from land to lake to cloud – driving value for stakeholders and skills development for his team along the way.      Simon Sun Manager SAS Customer Advisory Banking & Insurance With a strong background in analytics and extensive industry experience, Simon is at the forefront of helping organizations driving AI innovation and digital transformation. Simon started his career in biostatistics, then moved to CIBC where he was working as a Director in Fraud Analytics, leading a team of data scientists leveraging AI/ML techniques mitigating fraud risk for the bank. Simon is also a renowned educator and thought leader in the AI space. He has delivered lectures in multiple Canadian University Analytics programs and mentored many students working in different industries. Simon joined SAS in 2021 and has become a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to unlock the power of artificial intelligence.   ... View more

SAS User Groups provide an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and experience, and learn more about SAS solutions from colleagues, peers and SAS professionals. Whether you're a seasoned SAS software user with experiences to share or a newcomer who'd like to interact with other users, a user group is an excellent way to help you get the most value from your SAS technology. User groups offer a unique opportunity to:   Learn from other users and SAS professionals dealing with similar challenges. Learn new techniques from users and professionals in various functions. Connect with other SAS users and tap into local SAS resources. Agenda coming soon. Register Now. ... View more