The study of statistics is a thousand years old. Artificial intelligence and data mining have been around for decades. The terms 'data science' and 'data scientist' are very young being coined in the early 2000s. Today, actionable data has become a critical decision-making tool for businesses of all sizes. The job market reflects data's increasing importance. LinkedIn has over … [Read more...] about Top 4 Foundational Skills for Data Scientists
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How to Navigate the Ethics of Data Gathering
Big data has changed how companies do business. With the collection of massive amounts of data, that data can later be analyzed to find actionable intelligence a company can use to sell more products and increase profits. It's a very powerful tool to have that can help you transform something that was previously going unused into a source of competitive advantage. This is why … [Read more...] about How to Navigate the Ethics of Data Gathering
What Does it Take to be Data Scientist at Uber
Among the marquee brands that a data science professional would like to join, Uber is likely to be top of many lists. But do you really have what it takes to become a Uberite? BigInsights Principal Raj Dalal met up with Uber's Chief Data Architect M C Srivas on a recent visit to San Francisco, where, in the course of the hour-long conversation, Srivas spoke of what data … [Read more...] about What Does it Take to be Data Scientist at Uber
The Latest Trends in Big Data Analytics to Watch Out For
Big data has become one of hottest topics of discussion over the past few years. It plays a pivotal role in various aspects of businesses across industries and is also the favorite subject of academics too. The ability to mine massive volumes of data from a myriad of sources to analyze and gain insight has radically altered the dynamics of business functions, marketing, and … [Read more...] about The Latest Trends in Big Data Analytics to Watch Out For
Chief Data & Analytics Officer Week, Amsterdam 2017
Coming to Mainland Europe for the first time, this year's data strategy event will explore how you as a data and analytics leader can deliver on insight-led decision-making and drive innovation within your business. Explore strategies and approaches for delivering real actionable insights utilising data and analytics through tangible real-life case studies while embedding the … [Read more...] about Chief Data & Analytics Officer Week, Amsterdam 2017
