As a team member within a business environment, you may be familiar with the term “citizen data scientist.” This term has been around for some time and was popularized by Gartner, which defines a citizen data scientist as “a person who creates or generates models that leverage predictive or prescriptive analytics, but whose primary job function is outside […]
Five Must-Have Characteristics of Extraordinary Data Scientists
There’s no better time than right now to be a data scientist. Despite recent large-scale layoffs in major tech firms, the future is bright for data managers, analysts, data wranglers, and consultants. In fact, the number of jobs requiring Data Science skills is expected to grow by 27.9% by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
Data Science 101
Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that allows businesses to study and analyze large volumes of data and derive meaningful information from it. It combines elements of artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), and knowledge engineering to uncover insights from data. Data Science uses ML techniques such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning […]
Developing a Successful Data Science Project
While Data Science practitioners, aspirants, and enthusiasts often get caught up in the business benefits of Data Science, it is equally important to keep a close watch on the common pitfalls that need to be avoided to launch a successful Data Science project. By identifying and exploring why some initiatives fail, data scientists can learn […]
What Makes a Great Data Scientist in 2023?
A great data scientist combines expert knowledge of various interrelated academic disciplines to help global enterprises make agile decisions for improved business performance. Data scientists use statistics, mathematics, data mining, and computer science to analyze data sets for observable trends and patterns. They are also experts in data collection and storage methods. The Bureau of Labor Statistics had predicted […]
How to Democratize Data Science
Efforts to democratize Data Science can be described as creating an environment that allows people with little expertise to perform Data Science research. This approach can be especially useful for businesses desperate to access the skills of a data scientist, but unable to hire one. A variety of user-friendly analytics tools have become available to support staff […]
Data Management Careers: An Overview
As more organizations become data-driven, the demand for capable data professionals to support and advance their initiatives has never been greater. Employment in computer and IT occupations is expected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031 – significantly faster than the average for all occupations. What’s more, data-centric roles rank among the best jobs for earning potential, job […]
An Introduction to Reinforcement Learning
In this blog post, I’d like to introduce some basic concepts of reinforcement learning, some important terminology, and a simple use case where I create a game playing AI in my company’s analytics platform. After reading this, I hope you’ll have a better understanding of the usefulness of reinforcement learning, as well as some key […]
How to Make the Jump to AI
AI and machine learning models are being used to help companies stay competitive by discovering new revenue opportunities, improving risk management, detecting fraud, and streamlining business processes. But years ago, data science wasn’t even on the curriculum at universities, so many software engineers are acquiring the necessary skills on their own. From my experience, anyone who […]
OSINT Basics for Safety and Profit
The internet is the world’s largest information database. Inside the giant mountain of data it contains, there are insights and tools to inform just about any issue your organization might be having. The problem is, when confronted with the issues, you can’t simply brandish the whole mountain in defense. To carve out the correct tools, […]