I've written about and given much thought to ethics and its relationship to analytics and data science. I even worked with O'Reilly Media to compile a book on the topic in 2020. However, ethics remains a concern today; one reason is that people in our community are not being trained properly to ensure that everything about their analytics and data science processes is … [Read more...] about Teaching the Ethics of Analytics
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Machine learning in Healthcare: Why it matters
The healthcare industry is faced with several challenges. From the quality and availability of medical professionals to the ever-growing population, there are many different issues that healthcare providers must face. At the same point, the healthcare industry is growing and evolving at a rapid pace. With new technology, more innovation, and new solutions, it's important to … [Read more...] about Machine learning in Healthcare: Why it matters
Understanding the Data Mesh
Nowadays, it seems like every data person falls into two camps: those who understand the data mesh and those who don't. Rest assured: if you're in either camp, you're not alone! Rarely in recent memory has a topic taken the data world by storm, spawning a thriving community, hundreds of blog articles, and sighs of relief from data leaders across industries struggling with … [Read more...] about Understanding the Data Mesh
Data Catalogs Are Dead; Long Live Data Discovery
It's no secret: knowing where your data lives and who has access to it is fundamental to understanding its impact on your business. In fact, when it comes to building a successful data platform, it's critical that your data is both organized and centralized, while also easily discoverable. Analogous to a physical library catalog, data catalogs serve as an inventory of metadata … [Read more...] about Data Catalogs Are Dead; Long Live Data Discovery
What is a Data Mesh and Why Should You Build One?
Ask anyone in the data industry what's hot these days and chances are data mesh''will rise to the top of the list. But what is a data mesh and why should you build one? Inquiring minds want to know. In the age ofself-service business intelligence, nearly every company considers themselves a data-first company, but not every company is treating their data architecture with the … [Read more...] about What is a Data Mesh and Why Should You Build One?
