About this webinar

18 June 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm AEST Online webinar

In a market which is ever evolving and subject to significant competitive and regulatory pressures, the ability to take advantage of data, build cutting edge models and answer analytical questions quickly and accurately have never been more important, especially in today’s challenging environment.

The digital universe is exploding with data but many organisations are hamstrung with legacy technology and easy access to the data to use them in critical decision making. In this webinar, we’ll explore how you can keep up with advances in technology and modelling techniques using our award winning and globally proven solution Experian Ascend Analytical Sandbox that is a game changer in building significant value from your customer data.

Let us share with you the journey of a global solution used by the world’s largest financial service providers so you can see how easy it is to access big data analytical tools; how to blend your own data with Experian’s data sets including comprehensive consumer bureau data; and how to produce powerful, actionable insights on demand.



The speakers

Experian experts from local and international teams with significant experience working with a range of credit providers across multiple verticals.

David Huizinga
Vice President
Product Management,
Consumer Information Services
Experian North America

David Huizinga is an innovator and data strategist responsible in driving the success and growth of the Experian Ascend Technology Platform in North America. Products include Ascend Analytical Sandbox, Ascend Account Review and Ascend Marketing.

David will share some of the extraordinary stories of Ascend Analytical Sandbox - winner of the “Best Overall Analytics Platform” award in 2019 by FinTech Breakthrough - in increasing efficiency and significant new insights for the world’s top financial organisations.

Tristan Taylor
General Manager,
Credit Services
Experian A/NZ

Tristan Taylor is responsible for the effective operation and growth of the Experian Bureau. As a challenger bureau, Tristan leads teams focused on growing data assets, developing credit products and analytics, consumer education and support, as well as operational compliance and security.

Tristan has 17 years of experience with Experian in leadership roles across the UK and Australia. Prior to joining the Credit Services business, he was in technical and product functions with experience in data management and data governance initiatives in Financial Services, Government, Utilities, Telcos and Retail organisations.


Nicholas Gudde
Director of Client Advisory,
Credit Services
Experian A/NZ

Nick Gudde leads the advisory and consulting function of the Experian Bureau. Nick finds deep satisfaction in developing solutions to complex challenges especially on credit risk strategies. With over 15 years of experience in credit risk, Nick has partnered with clients across Australia and New Zealand to adapt to change and get the most from people, software and data.

Nick will share how Experian’s progressive solution, Ascend Analytical Sandbox, can help your organisation take advantage of data, build cutting edge models, and answer analytical questions quickly.

Michael Sheppard
Director or Bureau Analytics,
Credit Services
Experian A/NZ

Michael "Migs" Sheppard is a well-known authority in the Australian credit risk landscape and he is passionate about data and the stories they tell. Migs has two decades of experience in credit bureaus and six years of experience managing credit information for one of the Big 4 banks. Over the years, Migs has analysed data, implemented policies and helped clients use valuable insights to improve credit decisioning and management processes.

Migs will show you Ascend Analytical Sandbox in action, answering analytical questions quickly and easily showing significant value that could be derived from accessing the entire bureau data combined with your data.


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