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**Data Driven**

Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday.

The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as “the sexiest job of the 21st century.” A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high demand.

In a world where Data is the new Oil, Data Science the new Refineries, consider this Car Talk for the Data Age. Every week we bring the best minds in this emerging field straight to you. Our goal is to educate and inspire our listeners so that they can be prepared to thrive in a Data Driven world.

Latest Episodes:

*DataPoint* Getting Kids into STEM Jul 26, 2018

Show notes

Recently, this post of the Best Jobs in the US came across my news feed.

Note that “Data Scientist” has been knocked out of first place by “Machine Learning Engineer.” This title didn’t even exist a few years ago.

So then, how do we prepare kids for the future of work when the jobs don’t exist yet. Simple: you prepare them with the fundamentals.

As I recorded this show, I was joined by a distinguished guest rather by surprise. See, anything can happen on a live stream!

Check out his coding camp’s website at http://fairhavencodingcamp.com and if you live in the DC area, sign up your middle/high schooler today!

*DataPoint* The Unbreakable Kim Schmidt Jul 21, 2018

Show notes

While in Vegas, I caught up with my former DataLeader pal, Kim Schmidt to talk about her new book, advanced analytics, and why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are the Ford, GM, and Chrysler of the 21st century.

*DataPoint* Data Science in Las Vegas Jul 21, 2018

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In this Data Point, Frank talks about how it’s data analytics and statistical analysis — and not luck — that run Las Vegas. It’s not Sin City, it’s Stats City. Although, that’s not nearly as catchy.

Frank and Andy on Reinforcement Learning, Audiobooks, and Keto Jul 17, 2018

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Frank and Andy sync up before a big internal conference and some goodies that Andy’s working on.

Joel Cochran on Data in Politics, Law School, and Billiards Jul 10, 2018

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In the first episode of “Season 2,” Frank and Andy catch up with Joel Cochran. Joel Cochran leverages data in the political arena.

Show notes coming soon.

William McKnight on Data Strategy and Leadership Jun 26, 2018

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Links

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McKnight Consulting Group

Notable Quotes

On strategy and leadership… ([7:00])
“Business strategy is really about data strategy” ([7:45])
It takes a team ([10:30])
On AI: “We’re only barely tapping into the possibilities…” ([12:00])
Interviewing at IBM ([12:45])
“…data as its own discipline, it’s not a drag-along to applications.” ([14:45])
William is active! ([16:00])
AI is the coolest thing ([17:30])
Growing meat, prescription errors ([19:00])
On McKnight Consulting Group ([21:20])
@WilliamMcKnight
“Be a leader.” ([25:50])

*DataPoint* Data, Cancer, and One Year of Data Points Jun 20, 2018

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In this Data Point, Frank reflects on the impact of data analytics on cancer research and one year of recording data points. In honor of Father’s Day, he left a few bloopers in place.

*DataPoint* Andy Talks Amusement Ride Metrics Collection Jun 20, 2018

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Summer vacation season is upon on us(at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and Andy is taking some well-deserved R&R at Busch Gardens in Virginia.

However, data never takes a vacation and he notices something new at the Loch Ness Monster ride.

*DataPoint* That Inspirational Moment Jun 02, 2018

Show notes

It was two years ago today that I had what I refer to now as my “Blues Brothers moment.” If you’re not familiar with the movie, then this GIF below depicts the seen elegantly enough.

via GIPHY

As promised, here’s the live stream I did from the hotel after day one. I’d like to think my on camera presence has improved since then.

Also here are the links to the two videos I recorded in the Channel 9 Studios: