The bi-annual Women in Technology Leadership Round Table was held at UC Berkeley in June, a few months after its organizers, Virginia Smith and Dr. Gitanjali Swamy, issued the report, Women In Tech: Addressing the Root Causes of Attrition. The report, which appeared after the Women in Technology inaugural Round Table in November, provided a […]
Waterline Data Unveils Universal Data Catalog to Empower Citizen Data Scientists
by Angela Guess According to a new press release, “Waterline Data, The Smart Data Catalog Company, continues to clear the hurdles impeding Hadoop adoption in the enterprise by announcing today the immediate availability of Smart Data Catalog 3.0, the latest version of the industry’s most comprehensive data catalog available. Waterline Data allows organizations to replace […]
An Overview of University and Non-Traditional Programs in Data Science Education
In 2011, McKinsey Global Institute forecast an enormous shortage of Data Science and Analytics professionals by 2018. Academia responded by developing a host of Data Science education programs, primarily allowing graduates with mathematical and technical backgrounds to earn a master’s degree. Since the first programs started, they have now spread to dozens of universities, and […]
Sep 7 DI&A Webinar: Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Science – What’s the Progression?
DATE: September 7, 2017, This webinar has passed. The recording is available On Demand. TIME: 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific PRICE: Free to all attendees This Webinar is Sponsored by: About the Webinar Data analysis can include looking back at historical data, understanding what an organization currently has, and even looking forward to […]
Putting Analytics and Data into Action: Organic Growth Doesn’t Occur Naturally
Click here to learn more about author Kimberly Nevala. I’ve recently moderated a number of executive panels on the rewards and realities of putting analytics and data into action. Across the board, the importance of nurturing “organic growth” was emphasized. Along with an equally important but oft overlooked caveat: organic growth doesn’t happen naturally. Sure, […]
The Life of a Data Scientist
The worldwide demand for qualified Data Scientists continues to grow and one of the most common queries in many an industry insider’s mind is so, what is it that a Data Scientist does? When lay persons within an industry try to grasp the essence of a Data Scientist’s life, the confusion that boggles everyone is […]
Stanford Medicine, Google Team Up to Harness Power of Data Science for Health Care
by Angela Guess According to a new press release out of the school, “Stanford Medicine and Google are working together to transform patient care and medical research through data science. The new collaboration combines Stanford Medicine’s excellence in health-care research and clinical work with Google’s expertise in cloud technology and data science. Stanford’s forthcoming Clinical […]
SAS, R, or Python – Enter World Programming System (WPS)
Click here to learn more about author Steve Miller. With more than a little serendipity, I came across a report detailing the results of the third annual survey by Burtch Works Executive Recruiting, entitled “SAS, R, or Python Survey 2016: Which Tool Do Analytics Pros Prefer?” The survey asked each respondent to name the single […]
Using Cognitive Computing to Prevent Human Cognitive Decline
Click here to learn more about author James Kobielus. I’ve been nearsighted since I was a little boy. My visual acuity has never been sharp, but at least my mind has retained its cognitive prowess into late middle age. Without it, my career as a high-tech thought leader would have been impossible. Everyone wants to […]
FBI Hiring First-Ever Senior Level Data Scientist
by Angela Guess A new press release out of the FBI announces that, “The FBI is hiring its first senior level data scientist (SLDS) position and is currently seeking applicants across both public and private sectors. The new SLDS will serve as a senior-level adviser and consultant to the Cyber Division Assistant Director and other […]