Justin Ellis

Lecturer

Background:

Professor Ellis is a CWU alumnus with a background in economics, business analytics, information technology, cybersecurity, and applied artificial intelligence. His professional work includes developing published mobile applications and applied AI systems. He enjoys bringing industry experience into the classroom and connecting course concepts to real-world applications.

Courses Taught:

  • ECON 130: Foundations for Business Analytics
  • BUS 221: Introductory Business Statistics
  • BUAN 407: Data Visualization and Management in Business

Areas of Expertise:

  • Business Analytics
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Research Interests:

Professor Ellis is interested in applied artificial intelligence, particularly smaller locally hosted AI models, edge computing, and the use of AI and data analytics in education and business. His work explores practical approaches to deploying AI systems while considering cost, privacy, security, computing resources, and connectivity.

Professional Links

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Contact

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