Dr. Daniel M. Eilen

Dr. Daniel M. Eilen serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and the Executive Director of the Big Data Observatory for Innovation and Economic Prosperity at the University of Central Florida since April 2017. Prior to these roles, Dr. Eilen was the Department Head for Baccalaureate Student Services at Eastern Florida State College and held various positions at Purdue University Krannert School of Management and Indiana University Kokomo, including Associate Director of Student Service and Student Development, and Adjunct Professor. Dr. Eilen's earlier career includes roles as an Academic and Transfer Advisor at Indiana University, a Sam Walton Fellow with Enactus, and professional experience in career advising and account management. Educational achievements include a Doctor of Education from Drexel University, a Master of Science from Indiana State University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University Bloomington.