Two weeks ago I was soaring towards British Columbia for a bit of work… and a bit of play as well. To be fair, even the work seems like play for me sometimes. It’s truly a blessing to be able to travel all over Canada and connect with friends and…
Tag: Visual_Analytics
Even-Steven in Winnipeg
I’ve heard it said that Winnipeg is pretty close to the exact centre of Canada… this supposition has certainly helped inform the title of this particular blog post. I always feel that things end up exactly as they’re supposed to in Winnipeg. A …
New Friends & Old: SAS in Saskatchewan is Super Solid
Following a quick stop off in my hometown of Toronto, I was off once again on a jaunt out to Saskatchewan… but this was no ordinary trip. I was launching a brand-new user group in Regina and I’ll admit to being both excited and a little nervous. …
A New Venue, A New Attendance Record, A Brave New World for GHSUG
OK, I’m well overdue to write this blog. The GoldenHorseshoe SAS User Group (GHSUG) meeting was a little over two weeks ago, but in my defense, a lot has happened between then and now. I’ve criss-crossed the country with trips to Saskatoon, Regina,…
Of Tiny Dancers and Warm Weather: Alberta SAS User Groups Wrap-Up
I’m sailing through clear skies at 33,000 feet with a clear mind… and about time, too! I’ve been fighting a nasty bug for about a week and a half now since I spent time in San Francisco for SAS Global Forum. I must admit that winging my way to …
A Holistic View of SAS: Health User Group
Last Friday, the SAS Health User Group (HUG) took place in Toronto. I am consistently in awe of this amazing group of professionals… perhaps even over-awed to the point of intimidation, if I’m to be honest. It’s amazing for me to listen to talk…
Business Analytics & The Next Wave of SAS Solutions
I had the privilege this past week of attending the Forum analytique SAS de Quebec and the Forum analytique d’affaires SAS de Montreal, two of the leading edge user groups in Canada. These groups are formidable in structure and in scope, and last…