About Big Data Ignite
Big Data Ignite is a Michigan nonprofit based in Grand Rapids. Our mission is to provide education and training in areas of data-intensive computing technology that hold the greatest potential for innovation and competitive advantage
We seek to establish Michigan as a recognized center-of-excellence in these areas. Current areas of focus include large-scale data management, predictive analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, and the internet of things.
Elliot J.R. Church, J.D.
Director & Co-Founder | Big Data Ignite, Inc.
Tuhin Mitra
Director & Co-Founder | Big Data Ignite, Inc.
Program Advisory Board
Kaushal Bhatt
Meijer
David Zeitler, Ph.D.
Grand Valley State University
Bhaskar Gunda
Open Systems Technologies
Michael Bloem, Ph.D.
Steelcase
Zack Ramjan
Van Andel Institute
Randall Pruim, Ph.D.
Calvin College
Sagar Kewalramani
Meijer