Alfonso Berumen
Practitioner Faculty of Decision Sciences at Pepperdine University
Alfonso Berumen has been a full-time faculty of Decision Sciences with the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University since 2021.
Dr. Berumen teaches various quantitative courses across the doctoral program and masters programs at Pepperdine. He also serves on both the MS in Business Analytics and Part-time MBA graduate program committees to help lead innovation.
Additionally, he is a Business Data Analytics consultant. He has over 15 years of consulting experience and he has provided data-driven economic, statistical, and analytical support to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in a wide range of industries.
Sessions
Out of the Ivory Tower and into the Cloud: Driving Innovation in Business Analytics Education
Drawing from both academic and industry experience, this session will show how integrating experiential learning with cloud technologies can better equip early-career data professionals with diverse skill sets while generating value for organizations through partnerships. Traditionally, coursework has focused on specific skills (e.g., Python, SQL) with a fragmented approach to business applications and technologies. Leveraging cloud platforms allows educators and professionals to create a more cohesive, seamless pathway that delivers tangible benefits.