CutterCast: Modern Data Analytics Architecture
Virtual
Event Summary
From our recent Data Management Benchmarking survey, we see members evolving their data architecture to support analytics. In this CutterCast, we share the platforms of choice, including how they enable agility in data pipelines and self-service analytics. We also discuss the approach by members to choose tools and the implementation journey, including the key challenges of bringing together different data sets with use cases, such as raw, unstructured, and semi-structured data versus structured data.
Kathryn Kerner
Head of Data Analytics, New Zealand Superannuation
Kathryn joined the Guardians in the newly created role of Head of Data Analytics in March 2022.
She is a seasoned data and analytics leader with extensive experience in predictive modelling, operations, and technology. Kathryn previously held leadership positions within supervisory stress testing at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
She holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University where she graduated with honours.
Sam Millar
Head of Data & Analytics, NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp)
Sam heads up analytics and data management streams across TCorp’s Investments and Financial Markets businesses. These streams cover architecture and data governance through to reporting. Prior to joining TCorp in January 2019, Sam oversaw Investment Data and Reporting at First State (now Aware) Super. He has also held roles as Investment Analytics Manager at Dimensional Fund Advisers and as Associate Financial Control at Macquarie Group. Sam holds an MSc in Development Finance from the University of London.
Peta Stevenson
Head of Investment Data, Cbus
Peta Stevenson
Head of Investment Data and Insights at Cbus – an Australian Superannuation fund servicing members from the construction, building and allied industries.
Joined Cbus
July 2018
Qualifications
BCom Actuarial Studies/BSc Maths, University of Melbourne, FIAA (Investments & Finance)
Brief Role Description
Peta is responsible for developing the strategy and road map for investment data and insights and leading the delivery of automated data solutions to support modelling and reporting.
Career Overview:
Peta has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services and superannuation industry. Previous roles:
- Principal, Mercer Investments (Chicago and Melbourne)
- Senior Associate, Mercer Investments
- Associate, Project and Structure Finance, Macquarie Bank (Melbourne and New York)