David Stephenson is faculty at the University of Amsterdam Business School and the founder of dsianalytics, a practice specializing in launching data science projects and providing training for analytics professionals. His work connects rigorous academic grounding with the practical realities of running analytics inside organizations.
As a consultant, David has advised and led global analytics projects for large and small companies across a wide range of sectors, working with well-known multinationals such as eBay, adidas, ABN AMRO, and IKEA. He focuses on helping organizations move analytics initiatives from idea to delivery, avoiding the common failure modes that stall data science programs.
In addition to project leadership, David serves as expert advisor to leading investment, private equity, and management consulting firms, and has conducted trainings for professionals in numerous companies across the globe. His combination of teaching, advising, and hands-on project experience makes him a seasoned guide for building analytics capability.
David Stephenson