What is Big Data and why does it matter? | Donna Green | TEDxSouthamptonUniversity

What is Big Data? Can it help us solve some of society’s big challenges? If so, how? Donna Green provides answers to these and other questions in this fact filled and fascinating talk.

Donna Green studied mathematics at university and is a Chartered Engineer in the Institute of Engineering and Technology She is currently an Advanced Lead Data Scientist at General Electric where she applies advanced analytical techniques to a wide variety of domains including aircraft structures, energy gas turbines, wind turbines, and aircraft engines. In recent years Donna has been leading project in the Aviation Big Data Environment.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx