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Biography
Mr. Westphal is co-founder and CEO of Visual Analytics. He guided the growth of the company from launch into an increasingly important provider of
critical data analytic and information sharing capabilities. The flagship application, VisuaLinks, has steadily expanded in power and
sophistication, leading to its adoption by federal and local law enforcement, all major US
intelligence agencies, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, international governments and businesses.
Mr. Westphal is a recognized authority in the detection and exposure of complex patterns. He has applied his expertise in commercial domains
including forensic accounting, embezzlement, and fraud. He works closely with government programs addressing financial crimes, as well as
agencies countering narco-terrorism, money laundering, and insider trading.
Mr. Westphal received his B.S.E. from Tulane University and has over 20 years of experience in advanced analytics utilizing data mining,
visualization, and artificial intelligence technologies. His second book, Data Mining Solutions, was published by John Wiley and Sons in 1998. He
has also authored numerous papers for symposia, conferences, professional journals, and newsletters addressing data visualization, expert
systems, and other advanced analytical issues. He is routinely asked to speak and participate on technology panels on advanced analytical systems and
data mining methodologies.
