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OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR DATA

You know your business, and we know data analytics. Put the two together and you've got a partner who will give you new ways to turn your knowledge into profitable new directions.

Our Purpose

Use data to make our communities better.

Our Mission

Use Data Analytics as a Service to help remove barriers for organizations to make data-informed decisions.

MEET DATATELLIGENT

LARRY BLACKBURN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Larry Blackburn

Chief Executive Officer

STEVE WIGHTKIN, CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER

DR. Steve Wightkin

Chief PRODUCT Officer

Karl Oder

Karl Oder

Director SOLUTION ENGINEERING

Meet some of our talented team

DATATELLIGENT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS

Organizations today have access to more data than ever before. And while they may recognize the tremendous potential for data, they often struggle to turn it into actionable insights that improve business results. In fact, in most cases, the data is disparate and degraded.

Datatelligent recognizes that in order to optimize any business activity, you need to understand all of the data available to you — from your own internal and customer data to competitor and market data. We work with organizations to identify and collect the right intel from a growing universe of data and turn it into actionable insights.

THE DATATELLIGENT WAY

Datatelligent is more than a data analytics company. Our purpose is to use data to make communities better. And as a team, we are dedicated to making a difference.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

Discover a career opportunity like no other. Join our team and be part of a give-back culture that inspires personal and professional growth, encourages innovation, and empowers you to reach your full potential—all while making communities better.

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GET ON THE PATH TO DATA MATURITY

Learn how our unique approach can help your organization become data mature.

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Datatelligent is a data analytics firm that enables the use of data to make our communities better. Our unique approach, Data Analytics as a Service (DAaaS), helps remove barriers for organizations to make data-driven decisions.

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LARRY BLACKBURN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LARRY BLACKBURN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Larry is a solutions-oriented leader with more than 25 years of experience in data, analytics and AI strategies, architectures, and solutions across a variety of industries. As the Chief Executive Officer of Datatelligent, Larry helps customers maximize their data assets and operational results by implementing data-driven strategies.

Prior to Datatelligent, Larry specialized in account systems, SQL (Structured Query Language), and various industries, including hospitality, insurance, banking, and gaming. The drive to establish Datatelligent came from a desire and a passion for understanding the intricate relationship between data and organizational success.

Larry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting from Texas Christian University and a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Both business and technology domains allow him to offer a unique blend of strategic insight and technical proficiency to customers and projects.

He resides in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife and son.

STEVE WIGHTKIN, CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER
STEVEN P. WIGHTKIN, PhD
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

Steven is an innovative executive with 20+ years of diverse experience spanning higher education and healthcare. As the Chief Customer Officer of Datatelligent, Steven brings extensive knowledge of IT operations including budgeting, contracting, infrastructure maintenance and customer support. His expertise supports several enterprise-wide applications with a known reputation as a trusted partner able to work collaboratively to drive results.

Steven is a seasoned manager with strong interpersonal skills used to lead teams and work effectively across multiple areas to deliver value for the institution. Demonstrated strengths in customer service, program management, strategic planning, and system implementations. Steven is a Rush University faculty member with 10+ years of experience teaching graduate level courses and mentoring students.

Steven holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and a Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, both from the University of Notre Dame; and a Master of Science, Health Systems Management, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, from Rush University.

An avid golfer, Steven resides in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife, with whom he shares two grown sons.

KARL ODER, DIRECTOR OF DATA AND OPERATIONS
KARL ODER
DIRECTOR SOLUTION ENGINEERING

Meet Karl Oder, our Director of Data & Operations at Datatelligent. With over 20 years of experience in information technology, Karl is a seasoned professional in cloud-based systems, data pipelines, databases, system administration, network administration, and information security.

Before joining Datatelligent, Karl successfully managed large teams of IT engineers and analysts at a prominent academic medical center. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Research Administration from Rush University, a Master of Science in Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in photography from Columbia College Chicago.

In his spare time, Karl indulges in lens-based fine art and enjoys the serene surroundings of the far north suburbs of Chicago with his wife.

Karl’s wealth of expertise, leadership skills, and creative talents make him an invaluable asset to the Datatelligent team, driving excellence in data management and operations.

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Empowering Small Businesses with Gen AI: Join Our Upcoming Webinar

This past year, Datatelligent and other partners launched a pilot program to explore how small businesses could benefit from generative AI (Gen AI) solutions. This initiative, part of the AI Innovation Collaborative with Innovation DuPage, aimed to connect a select group of small businesses with Gen AI providers. The goal? To help these businesses unlock the growth potential of Gen AI—a resource often out of reach for small enterprises due to time and budget constraints.

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