The UK's largest data & analytics conference and exhibition, Big Data LDN (London), have recently announced Chris Wylie will headline their 2019 keynote programme. The New Yorker calls him a pink-haired, nose-ringed oracle sent from the future . Best known for his role in setting up “ and then taking down “ the cyberwarfare firm Cambridge Analytica, Chris has been listed in … [Read more...] about Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Chris Wylie to headline Big Data LDN 2019 keynote programme
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The Fuzzy Line Between Good and Evil Data Science
The vast majority of people building analytics and data science processes have every intention of being good and ethical. As a result, most potentially unethical and evil processes arise in situations where that wasn't the intention. The problem is typically that proper focus and governance is not in place to keep analytics and data science processes on the side of good. On top … [Read more...] about The Fuzzy Line Between Good and Evil Data Science
The 4 Big Data Positions to Fill to Create a Successful Analytics Team
For a few years now, big data has been one of the hottest types of business technology around. The high-visibility big data successes like Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix have sent everyone from Fortune 1000 businesses to SMEs of every kind scrambling to climb aboard the big data train. In the process, they've created a labor market that's short on experts, and that has seen some … [Read more...] about The 4 Big Data Positions to Fill to Create a Successful Analytics Team
Guerrilla Analytics how to deliver analytics in the cut & thrust of business
Despite the plethora of good books on topics like Data Visualisation, very few cover how to deliver Guerrilla Analytics. By that, I mean beyond the theoretical ideals of Data Science textbooks. Beyond just the coding challenges of how to use R or Python to encode a question. Books that engage with real-world challenges for analysts. So, I am delighted to share one that I have … [Read more...] about Guerrilla Analytics how to deliver analytics in the cut & thrust of business
How to Build a Big Data Solution on Azure
Azure has made a point of prioritizing AI and analytics services, making it an appealing option for many looking to combine big data analysis and the benefits of cloud computing. With Azure, you can easily process massive amounts of data, both structured and unstructured, with real-time analytics and faster performance than you are likely to get with on-premise … [Read more...] about How to Build a Big Data Solution on Azure
