Your Data Team.
Without the Hiring.
Data Department in a Box gives growing organizations a trusted data foundation, clear reporting, automation, and ongoing support — without building a full data team from scratch.
Data Department in a Box gives growing organizations a trusted data foundation, clear reporting, automation, and ongoing support — without building a full data team from scratch.
$10M-$100M organizations face the same challenges. You’ve outgrown spreadsheets, but you’re not ready to hire a full data team.
Consultants deliver projects. We deliver an entire data department. Four core components, one predictable cost, zero hiring headaches.
WIT is an analytics and automation consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. We help our clients build solutions to maximize the value of their data and analytics assets, and automate key business processes. In partnership with elite software companies, WIT’s capabilities span a broad spectrum of business functions and industry verticals.
The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit is a one-day event for analytics, IT, and business professionals that includes keynotes from industry experts, leadership panel discussions, case study sessions, vendor software demonstrations, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on data and analytics strategy, data governance, and extracting business value out of your data assets.
These sessions feature a diverse group of industry leaders who engage in meaningful dialogue, addressing pressing challenges and exploring innovative solutions within the data and AI landscape.
Practitioners from local companies like General Motors, DTE Energy and Corewell Health will share their use cases and experience implementing innovative analytics and data science projects.
Each day of the event will begin with a keynote session that brings thought leadership around the current state of data analytics, emerging technologies and your own professional development journey.
Learn about the latest innovations and business solutions directly from the software vendors at their exhibit booth, in a customer case study session or a software demo.
Presented by: John Thompson, University of Michigan at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Jeff Nieman, Best Buy at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Brandel Kremer, Mars; Apurva Wadodkar, TI Automotive; and Sudha Kumar, Microsoft at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Uma Poduturu, DTE Energy at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Tim Dieltjens, TI Automotive at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Joshua Neymeiyer, John Deere at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Presented by: Ioana Gonçalves, BorgWarner at the 2026 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026
Regional Bank modernizes its marketing automation - leveraging Alteryx and Snowflake for improved campaign agility, data reliability, and long-term scalability.
Discover the unmatched value of attending this unique data analytics conference in person for networking, learning, and real-world solutions.
Join us in Grand Rapids for the premier data and analytics conference in the Michigan. Learn from experts, explore use cases, and network with peers.
In this webinar, AI futurist Donald Farmer explores why timing, mindset, and context matter so much for leadership teams today. It’s not about rushing into AI adoption—but understanding what’s at stake if you wait too long.
Optimizing data helped Forgotten Harvest equitably distribute food supplies, improving efficiency and securing funding to combat hunger in Southeast Michigan.
In this webinar you will learn from industry experts about the market factors and specific business needs, and learn more about reporting automation solutions from your peers at other banking institutions.
Presented by: Ally Cronander, AdAdapted at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Panelists: Fiona McPherson Grant, FMG Works; Dr. Greg Wells, SickKids Hospital & Wells Performance; Amber MacKenzie, Trinity Health IHA
Presented by: Michael Butman, Forgotten Harvest at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Panelists: Larry Stewart, Zeibart; David Greenberg, North; Russell Page, Hagerty Insurance
Presented by: Apurva Wadodkar, AutoDesk at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Panelists: Nathan Fredricks, Ryder Systems; Ryan Austin, MSUFCU; Dora Boussias, DoraB Global
Presented by: Harini Rajagopol, AAA Life Insurance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Presented by: Dr. Greg Wells, Wells Performance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Don’t miss the chance to hear two compelling keynote sessions that will provide invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping both leadership and career development.
WIT is proud to announce a significant milestone in our Microsoft partnership journey - we have achieved the prestigious Data & AI Solutions Partner!
Watch this session presented at the Chartwell PowerUp Outage Analytics Conference to explore how a strategic approach to Outage Analytics can drive tangible improvements for all utility stakeholders.
Thanks to all who participated in the 12th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - Read the recap about the event hosted on April 18, 2024.
Presented by: Donald Farmer, TreeHive Strategy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Presented by: Jay Lindeman, Priority Health at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Presented by: David Corliss, DTE Energy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Presented by: Dr. Lisa McKee, American Security & Privacy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Presented by: Chris Smith, General Motors at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
We seek hardworking and dynamic people who will work collaboratively with our clients. Our team is made up of talented people who are committed to WIT mission and providing excellent analytics and automation solutions to our clients.