Sentier Strategic Consulting

Sentier Strategic Resources conducts custom research that helps our clients better understand and respond to the behavior, perceptions, and expectations of their market.

The Sentier team is comprised of experts in cognitive science, social psychology, linguistics, data science and human factors engineering, each having PhDs and years of experience in finding answers to real world questions, both big and small. We think about your research questions as deeply as you do, using data to understand the “why” and advise you what it means for your business. We understand that when you hire a research firm, your reputation is at stake within your organization. We take that seriously and will make you look great by providing research that is accurate, usable, methodologically sound, and executive-presentation ready.

So why work with Sentier?

Expertise: Our experience in consumer and enterprise technology ecosystems enables us to design an approach that answers your specific business questions.

Dexterity: We design, manage, and tailor projects to integrate with your systems, processes, and timelines. We work in multi-national and multilingual contexts.

Impact: We deliver useful analysis with valuable recommendations, and illustrate them with clear, effective visualization, as well as photo and video assets.

Sentier was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas USA. We are a woman-owned small business. We are HIPAA compliant and SAM registered.   ...

Vertex Solution Science

Brought to my attention:  Vertex

" ... Every business faces challenges. There are some challenges that - if persist longer –turn into problems. So, you need solutions that can address these challenges before they turn into obstacles for your business.

We 'dub' ourselves 'Solution Scientists", and rightly so, as we craft innovative solutions with a holistic view that make your business smarter. We are not just technology consultants and problem solvers – we are your strategic partner, aligning our solutions with your business goals and objectives.

Over 15 years of experience in IT solutions & services  
More than 13 years of association with Fortune companies  
300+ consultants with knowledge of technologies across business verticals  
5 locations across U.S & India  
Process mature organization (CMMI , ISO, ITIL)  
High customer retention through our engagement maturity & value focus   ... " 

Blog.

Description of Blog and Work

I have been running a public blog since I was at Procter & Gamble in 2000.  It covers advanced digital innovation topics.  Often what we were experimenting with, but also a what we were tracking to understand and explore along with our internal and external clients. It formed a place where we parked many issues that were eventually delivered in our innovation centers.   The blog continues today, with thousands of old and new followers.

Often when I first talk to a company or person I will post a note about their internet presence here, and then follow with more detail.  I will sometimes tell a 'complete' story here, but usually only its outline. Connect if you want more.  I regret that sometimes old links will not work, I cannot correct them all.

The blog covers topics like Commerce, Analytics, AI, Cognition, Knowledge Management and Machine learning.  Also how the work being done today relates to our previous work in knowledge management and expert systems.   Successes and Failures.    Join me in this blog.   Suggest areas of interest.  I am available to talk, advise , consult or work  about anything you see there,  independently or as part of a team.     Join me in the continued Augmenting and Scaling of our work with new technology, data and technique.

Franz A. Dill
PKL Knowledge Partners LLC -  Data Decision Scientist
Cognitive Systems Institute
Advanced Analytics Consulting
Blog: http://eponymouspickle.blogspot.com
Short Bio: http://tinyurl.com/pabggc2
Twitter: @FranzD
Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Building Long Lasting Authority

Very useful short piece.  Is often brought up as key achievement: 5 Ways to Build Long-Lasting Authority
by  John  Jantsch

Experfy Big Data Consulting

Received a note from Harvard Innovation Lab.   Regarding Experfy, which was new to me.   Interesting, taking a closer look.

Big Data Consulting Marketplace in Harvard Innovation Lab Invites Applications ... 
Experfy is a consulting marketplace where enterprises engage experts for their big data, analytics and business intelligence projects. We are looking for experts to join our data community. ... 

Persuading and Looking Smart

I like the notion of a "Re-engineered Engineer', and try to look smart.  And that I can persuade.  While being friendly.  But we all wonder, are we succeeding?   Here is where I got the idea: 

Dave Hill - The Re-Engineered Engineer
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Author, & Speech Coach
Re-Engineer Your Communication Strategies – How to Persuade and Look... ardmoremedia.com
FRIENDLY PERSUASION Get people to buy into your concepts and take action. Make sure your ‘call to action’ is clear and achievable. Whether you are an engineer, leader or executive, you are i...

Microsoft Word on ipad

I have been using the iPad for a note taking and consulting tool for some time now.   With Evernote as an organization tool.  This has been a problem at times when I needed to create or utilize existing MS Word documents on the road.  Microsoft has now created Microsoft Word for the iPad and I have uploaded it.  So far works well for existing Word documents.  Makes the iPad a more rounded out tool.  Also makes me more likely to use the MS Cloud.

My Updated Linkedin Headline

I have updated my Linkedin Headline:

Business Analytics, Data Scientist, Decision and Expertise Systems. Digital Innovator, Writer and Speaker, Cincinnati Area. 

Was just recognized as   " ..... a critical market thought leader on the topic of Big Data & Analytics. Extended an invitation to the exclusive IBM Big Data & Analytics Digital VIP group.  ... "  

My One Page Narrative Bio.  Includes contact information.

My Full Linkedin Information.

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My Updated One Page Bio

I have updated my one page bio, it continues after the paragraphs below.  Feel free to contact me about consulting, strategic and tactical.

Franz A. Dill

Franz Dill’s academic background is in astrophysics and mathematics, with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Florida.  He worked developing tank battle simulations in the 1970s for the office of the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon, where he won a Defense Department scholarship for information Technology.  

For thirty years he worked for the Procter & Gamble Company.  At P&G he reported to the CIO as part of an information technology research organization which scouted and vetted emergent technology use.   He worked directly with the CEO developing their first executive information systems.  This led directly to P&G’s Business Sphere data focused experience.  He led the company in the application of modeling to enterprise supply chains.   He managed work with many academic and vendor partners.   .....

Need Business Analytics Help?

Need help with business analytics?  Big Data visualization, analysis and mining?   Writing, Speaking, Managing.  Strategy and Tactics.  Over thirty years of experience.  Available.

My updated resume.

Use the contact information at link, or click below for text resume.

Consulting Excellence

Former colleague Ed Peak's consulting blog site.  We met last week and he has an impressive portfolio.   ' ... Leveraging Information Technology ... Improving your business & organization performance ... Success in Information Technology involves delivering exceptional value supporting organizational goals. Communication skills and complete pragmatic solutions are crucial for success. Improving business through transformational services is paramount! ... "