From Regression Analysis to Neural Networks: Same Data, Different Methods
VIRTUAL PREDICTIVE BUSINESS ANALYTICS, FORECASTING & PLANNING CONFERENCE
From Regression Analysis to Neural Networks: Same Data, Different Methods
You will learn:
- How to get started with Machine Learning for improved forecast accuracy and business insight.
- How to progress from linear regression to neural networks if you’ve been wanting to try Machine Learning.
- The core concepts underpinning Machine Learning, exactly how it works, and the terminology used.
- How neural networks function and how they relate to models you’re already familiar with.
- To de-mystify Machine Learning outputs and understand their meaning and apply them for improved business performance.

Sara Brumbaugh
Managing Principal
Ceres Analytics
Sara Brumbaugh is Managing Principal of Ceres Analytics, a consultancy specializing in applied mathematics, statistics, and machine learning. Sara’s roots are in business forecasting: she’s worked with the IBF for over 20 years, and is the 2015 recipient of IBF’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Sara’s work in forecasting began in the electric utility industry, then progressed to data mining in finance to predict stock returns. Her recent work supported genetic brain research at Harvard Medical School. Other recent work includes patent-pending algorithms to detect financial fraud, along with genetic models to predict success of cancer chemotherapy. Sara holds masters degrees from Harvard University and Florida State University.