Hi, I’m Charlie Apigian
Charlie H. Apigian, PhD.
Founder and Chief Data Scientist
charlie@datainspire.co
I have spent the last 25 years dedicating my professional career to inspiring others to “think different with data”. In my data journey I have been at the forefront of data science, artificial intelligence, data storytelling, and I have a unique ability to transform data into action.
Good data stories lead to conversations - which lead to action.
What do I do?
INSPIRE you and your organization to create a strategic data culture with data strategy, governance, architecture, and analytics.
EDUCATE individuals to be empower to think different with data and be more strategic when transforming decision making into a data-driven process.
ADVISE on data and AI strategy to transform you and your organization to future data-driven decisions and actions.
ACT by producing data products and models that change the decision making process. How do you use data to make strategic decisions? - Let’s talk and I bet we can find out.
Highlights from Charlie’s Data Journey
Started two data institutes that focused on real world problems, such as burglaries, human trafficking, health equity, etc.
25 years experience as an educator with over 1,000 students placed in their first job.
Built an undergraduate and graduate degree in data science, MS in business analytics and information security, and a graduate certificate in data science.
Created and hosted over 20 “data hackathons” within schools and the community.
7 time finalist for a Nashville Technology Council Award.
2018 NTC Community Leader of the Year
2020 NTC Data Scientist of the Year
2023 NTC Community Leader of the Year
6 time Nashville Post IT In Charge (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024)
Awarded over $5 million in grants.
Board member for Blacks in Technology - Nashville, Nashville Technology Council, Hytch Awards, LLC, and Special Kids Therapy and Nursing.
Co-host of the Data 4 All podcast, which just wrapped up its 5 season and over 50 episodes.
Fun facts:
A race director for over 50 running and triathlon events, including 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, and sprint distance triathlons.
Participated in several ultra marathons, including 50 milers, 41.2 mile race, and his favorite - a 3 mountain stage race over 3 days for 60 miles.
and…
No one is more passionate and enthusiastic for data and helping others.