Becoming A Data Scientist: What A Data Scientist ISN’T
If you’re reading this you probably already have an inkling of what a data scientist is. Have you ever considered what a data scientist isn’t?
Becoming A Data Scientist: Corporate and Association Training Programs
Universities and other organizations have started to offer data science degrees, training, and certificates. Conferences and competitions also exist for people serious about adding credentials as data scientists.
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad Data?
Why are so many organisations so terrified of data and refuse to see the benefits it can bring? ‘Big data’ is now a common term, but traditionally, the treatment of the flow of information within an organisation has been comparable to that of a piece of radioactive material. Not only has it been quarantined and isolated in the IT department, but access to it has typically been limited to only one individual - the data scientist – who is deemed to be the only person qualified enough to handle it.
Open Data Week partners with Big Data Week
The Cook County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 23-27 as Open Data Week. To that end, the Cook County Bureau of Technology has filled the... Read More