The Key Data Science Skill You Were Never Taught
The Critical Data Science Skill You Were Never Taught – Problem Formulation The interview Picture this – you are in the middle of a data science interview round and the interviewer asks you about a specific business problem. They say, “We are seeing a lot of customers dropping off the platform – the churn is […]
1week API
APIs for Data Science – Live 2 hour workshop The Data Scientist’s Guide to APIs: Finally, the Right Level, the Right Focus. Build your own automated job market scoring system – a real, explainable portfolio piece. APIs are now a core skill for data science professionals – yet almost everything out there teaches them at […]
The Fading Art of Problem Formulation
In the rush to embrace Large Language Models, a critical skill in data science is being overlooked: the art of problem formulation. The data science landscape is evolving at a dizzying pace, with Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 capturing headlines and imaginations. Their versatility is undeniable, leading many to view them as a universal […]
Kickoff Session: Project Based Learning and Mentorship for Data roles
To address the “experience gap” – knowing theory but struggling to build anything, or just finding it difficult to learn from online courses – I am launching a project-based mentorship initiative designed to move beyond tutorials and into active building. Before finalizing the first cohort, I am hosting an interactive session to ensure the program […]
The Value of the Contrarian
The Value of the Contrarian 1961, The Bay of Pigs, Cuba: In April 1961, America attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba. About 1,400 exiled Cubans landed at the Bay of Pigs, on the southern coast of Cuba. They were supported by the US Air Force, Navy and the CIA and America was extremely […]