Management Group
Andrew Cardno
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Andrew Cardno is an established thought leader in visual analytics with over 25 years of experience in the field. Andrew has led private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams in visualization/development for over 20 years; this leadership won Andrew two Smithsonian Laureates and more than 50 innovation awards. He is an inventor in over 60 granted patents. He has published over 100 industry and academic articles and is coauthor of three books on applied analytics.
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
President
Ralph Thomas is founder and product visionary for 2 companies which are partnering together to deliver solutions in Education, Native America, Casino Gaming, and Adult Learning. As a gaming industry veteran, Dr. Thomas has substantial experience implementing analytics into single and multi-property gaming companies to drive tangible and measurable gains to the bottom line. Dr. Thomas understands gaming from raw data up through casino operations, giving him a unique, 360-degree view of the industry.
Laurel Kay
Ralph Thomas, Ph.D.
Laurel Kay
Managing Director
Laurel Kay has two decades experience working in events and marketing in the technology industry both with large companies and start-ups. She specializes in corporate event planning, event strategy, project management, digital marketing and social media marketing. Managing all aspects from inception to execution and logistics, she has successfully implemented events and marketing plans across the technology industry.