HOW TO CHOOSE AN EXPERT IN DATA MINING

The expert that you are are looking for:

Takes the time to ascertain your business needs and determines with you if an analysis of your historical data through data mining makes business sense.
Works as a partner with your team during the whole duration of the project: you are the specialist of your own business, and a crucial part of the solution.
Has an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of tools, techniques and algorithms; knows their strengths and weaknesses; and knows how to adapt them to your specific business needs.
Has a successful track record of developing and implementing data mining solutions.
Can rigorously quantify the performance of a predictive model in order to deliver a solution that fulfills business objectives, namely, a solution that can bring a concrete competitive advantage, lower costs, or help develop new business opportunities.