Big data is becoming increasingly important to business and will impact every business in the near future. At its core, big data collects information relevant to your business, examines trends and correlations, and makes decisions based on them. This analysis can be used to improve products based on customer experience and usage, tailor sales approaches to specific audiences or … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Discoveries From Big Data Insights
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The DNA of a Data Scientist
The role has been coined the sexiest job of the 21st century' by the Harvard Business Review and there is good reason for it. Data Science can be a highly rewarding career path. However, not everyone is cut out for the job. Being a great data scientist takes a certain set of skills. We've compiled a list of all the things that make up the best in the business. A high level of … [Read more...] about The DNA of a Data Scientist
Why Big Data Has To Make Sense To People
You might have three PhDs and a brain the size of a football, but if you can't explain things in simple language to others, it will be a struggle to maximise your potential impact on the world. Of course, there are many notable exceptions of academically brilliant individuals who have transformed the world, but people such as Einstein, Newton, Hawking, et al., often developed … [Read more...] about Why Big Data Has To Make Sense To People
How Analytics Is Evolving Like the Medical Field
It used to be that a doctor was a doctor for the most part. Even a century ago, unless you lived in a large city, people likely had a town doctor who handled most every type of ailment and guided most any type of treatment. Given the limited medical knowledge and lack of sophisticated treatment options during this time, these generalists could often provide a level of care that … [Read more...] about How Analytics Is Evolving Like the Medical Field
What to Look For When Hiring Programmers
Hiring a developer who is really talented is a skill that relies heavily on intuition, technical acumen, social networking and process management. If you have ever been given the hiring responsibility, then you most probably understand the challenges that are involved. One particular problem when it comes to IT staffing is that it is tough to evaluate the hallmark qualities of … [Read more...] about What to Look For When Hiring Programmers
