Cremorne Connect: How to perfect your data strategy

Join us for the July edition of Cremorne Connect, for a conversation on forming a strategic approach to data analysis.

Intersecting current industry best practice and leading academic research, our panel of experts offer a rich tapestry of case studies. Examples will highlight data related matters including: 

• consideration of the heart of the problem
• awareness of the complexity and challenge of supporting different research or business functions
• the size of the dataset
• the business or research capabilities
• team resources, and the overarching goals
• and identification of and reasoning behind choosing the most suitable analysis tools and methods. 

Spend an hour with us navigating the landscape of the data collection and analysis process - balancing traditional methods and cutting-edge tools for the most insightful outcomes. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and elevate your data game. Register now to secure your spot!

Drew Pearse - General Manager - Product at REA Group

Drew is a seasoned digital professional based in Melbourne, boasting over 18 years of expertise in product management and team leadership across some of Australia’s most high-profile brands.

As General Manager - Product at REA Group, the proud owner of Australia's number 1 property website realestate.com.au, Drew oversees a dynamic portfolio of teams, covering personalisation, privacy, analytics, artificial intelligence, and web/app development. Notably, Drew is the chair of the REA Privacy Leadership Team. 

Elisa Koch - Head of Data and Analytics at AFL


Elisa has worked as a Data & Analytics leader in the US and Australia in industries spanning finance, FMCG, technology, and sport. Currently, she is the Head of Data and Analytics at the Australian Football League (AFL). She is passionate about leading businesses to be more data driven at all levels of the business. 

Elisa serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Institute of Analytic Professionals Australia and is on the board of Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre, a non-profit focused on enabling people with migrant and refugee backgrounds to feel at home in Australia. 

Howard Bondell - Professor of Statistical Data Science - University of Melbourne 

Howard Bondell is Professor of Statistical Data Science in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne, where he has been since 2018. From 2021, Professor Bondell serves as Head of School, and is a current ARC Future Fellow (2020-2024), and Co-Director of the Melbourne Centre for Data Science.

Professor Bondell received his Ph.D. in Statistics from Rutgers University in 2005 and immediately commenced his academic career in the Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University. He was elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association in 2017. His current research interests include: model selection, robust estimation, regularisation, Bayesian methods, and all aspects of modelling and handling uncertainty in statistical and machine learning approaches.

What is Cremorne Connect? 

Cremorne Connect is a series of events curated for leaders of Cermorne-based tech companies as well as the sector more broadly. It seeks to convene the local tech community to foster collaboration, share insights, explore emerging challenges and provide practical solutions. 

Who attends Cremorne Connect? 

Cremorne Connect is designed for tech leaders who are tasked with driving and delivering innovation, transformation workplaces, and developing products and services in their organisation. It seeks to grow a dynamic community of tech entrepreneurs, tech managers, and technology experts working across the industry. 

What happens at Cremorne Connect? 

Cremorne Connect is a 60 - 90 minute lunch time gathering that features: 

• Insights from subject matter experts 
• Practical takeaways based on best practice and case studies 
• Interactive facilitated discussions 
• Networking with your peers
• Lunch provided