Super Data Science - Jon Krohn and Guests on Machine Learning, A.I., and Data-Career Success

SDS 587: Data Engineering for Data Scientists Jun 28, 2022

Mark Freeman, Senior Data Scientist at Humu, joins Jon Krohn to talk about all things data engineering and offers listeners some critical tips for their data science career journey – from what it takes to get promoted to his number one tip for getting hired at a fast-growing capital-backed startup. In this episode you will learn: • How Humu leverages data and machine learning to improve workplace behaviors [10:38] • What is data engineering? [14:21] • What it takes to get promoted into more senior data science roles [20:55] • The differences between junior, senior, and staff data scientists [30:21] • Mark’s top tools for data extraction, modeling, and pipeline engineering [37:08] • Mark’s number one tip for getting hired at a fast-growing venture capital-backed startup [53:10] • Why all data scientists should be interested in Web3 [1:11:53] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/587

SDS 586: Daily Habit #10: Limit Social Media Use Jun 24, 2022

In this episode, Jon dives into the popular topic of social media and its impact on his productivity. Tune in to hear how minimizing the use of social media can positively impact your days, mental health and work. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/586

SDS 585: PyMC for Bayesian Statistics in Python Jun 21, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Wiecki, Core Developer of the PyMC Library and CEO of PyMC Labs, joins Jon for a masterclass in Bayesian statistics. Tune in to hear about PyMC, and discover why Bayesian statistics can be more powerful and interpretable than any other data modeling approach. In this episode you will learn: • What Bayesian statistics is [7:30] • Why Bayesian statistics can be more powerful and interpretable than any other data modeling approach [17:20] • How PyMC was developed [20:41] • Commercial applications of Bayesian stats [43:07] • How to build a successful company culture [1:03:14] • What Thomas looks for when hiring [1:11:13] • Thomas’s top resources for learning Bayesian stats yourself [1:13:57] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/585

SDS 584: OpenAI Codex Jun 17, 2022

In this episode, Jon reviews the remarkable natural language model Codex by OpenAI. Learn why it has amassed a waitlist and how you can leverage its practical applications in your work. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/584

SDS 583: The State of Natural Language Processing Jun 14, 2022

In this episode, natural language processing (NLP) expert and Lead Data Scientist at CB Insights, Rongyao Huang, joins Jon Krohn to discuss NLP. Listen in for a thorough review of the field over the past decade and how the coming iron age of NLP will help us overcome the limitations of today's approaches. In this episode you will learn: • The evolution of NLP techniques over the past decade [4:14] • What's next in the coming iron age of NLP [35:33] • Rongyao’s Bauhaus-inspired model for effective data science [43:12] • Rongyao's long-term career pathfinding framework [51:50] • Rongyao’s top tips for staying sane while juggling career and family [1:00:30] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/583

SDS 582: Model Speed vs Model Accuracy Jun 10, 2022

In this episode, Jon wraps up his three-part series on business value and machine learning. Listen in as he explains why starting with simple models is best, and why speed is likely more important to your users than accuracy. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/582

SDS 581: Bayesian, Frequentist, and Fiducial Statistics in Data Science Jun 07, 2022

In this episode founding Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Data Science Review and Professor of Statistics at Harvard University, Prof. Xiao-Li Meng, joins Jon Krohn to dive into data trade-offs that abound, and shares his view on the paradoxical downside of having lots of data. In this episode you will learn: • What the Harvard Data Science Review is and why Xiao-Li founded it [5:31] • The difference between data science and statistics [17:56] • The concept of 'data minding' [22:27] • The concept of 'data confession' [30:31] • Why there’s no “free lunch” with data, and the tricky trade-offs that abound [35:20] • The surprising paradoxical downside of having lots of data [43:23] • What the Bayesian, Frequentist, and Fiducial schools of statistics are, and when each of them is most useful in data science [55:47] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/581

SDS 580: Collecting Valuable Data Jun 03, 2022

In this episode, Jon resumes his series on strategies for getting business value from machine learning. Part one saw him review several ways to identify a commercial problem before starting data collection or ML model development. And now, in part two, Jon digs into the data collection process. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/580

SDS 579: Transforming Dentistry with A.I. May 31, 2022

In this episode, the CEO of Overjet, Dr. Wardah Inam, joins Jon Krohn to discuss the classification and quantification of dental diagnoses with computer vision, her data labeling challenges, and tips for building a successful A.I. business. In this episode you will learn: • How Overjet leverages computer vision to qualify and quantify dental diagnoses [5:11] • How A.I. solutions reduce the under-diagnosis of common diseases like periodontal disease [8:15] • Overjet's particular ML challenges within the dental industry [15:45] • Wardah's experience in introducing A.I. to the dental industry [20:12] • Wardah's tips for building a successful A.I. business [23:34] • What she looks for in the data scientists and software engineers she hires [39:36] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/579

SDS 578: Identifying Commercial ML Problems May 27, 2022

In this episode, Jon kicks off a new Five-Minute Friday series that explores the strategies for getting business value from machine learning. Part one sees him review several ways to identify a commercial problem before starting data collection or ML model development. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/578

SDS 577: Scaling A.I. Startups Globally May 24, 2022

In this episode, the former CEO and co-founder of Onfido, an AI-based ID verification, joins Jon Krohn to discuss his path to start-up success. Tune in to hear valuable information from Husayn Kassai. In this episode you will learn: • How Husayn's start-up journey began [5:55] • How Husayn determined that his challenge could be solved by machine vision [11:18] • Onfido's initial seed stages [18:23] • Launching and scaling your start-up in the U.S. market [22:00] • The most important component in building the best product [26:30] • Husayn's latest start-up [28:52] • Husayn’s startup project decision-making process [37:49] • Choosing your co-founding team [44:04] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/577

SDS 576: Tech Startup Dramas May 20, 2022

Hollywood has officially fallen for the drama of tech startups! Tune in to hear Jon Krohn review the small-screen adaptations of WeWork (WeCrashed), Uber (Super Pumped), and Theranos (The Dropout). Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/576

SDS 575: Optimizing Computer Hardware with Deep Learning May 17, 2022

In this episode, the Director of Architecture at NVIDIA, Dr. Magnus Ekman, joins Jon Krohn to discuss how machine learning, including deep learning, can optimize computer hardware design. The pair also review his exceptional book 'Learning Deep Learning.' In this episode you will learn: • What hardware architects do [10:15] • How ML can optimize hardware speed [ 13:19] • Magnus’s Deep Learning Book [21:14] • Is understanding how ML models work important? [36:16] • Algorithms inspired by biological evolution [41:25] • How artificial general intelligence won’t be obtained by increasing model parameters alone [51:24] • Why there will always be a place for CNNs and RNNs [54:51] • How people can "transition" realistically into ML [1:09:15] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/575

SDS 574: Music for Deep Work May 13, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares how the right music can power your productivity. It's no secret that he's a big fan of 'deep work,' but this week, he opens up about the artists, sites, and playlists that propel his productivity to new levels. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/574

SDS 573: Automating ML Model Deployment May 10, 2022

In this episode, co-founder and CEO of Linea, Dr. Doris Xin, joins Jon Krohn to discuss how automating ML model deployment delivers groundbreaking change to data science productivity, and shares what it's like being the CEO of an exciting, early-stage tech start-up. In this episode you will learn: • How Linea reduces ML model deployment down to a couple of lines of Python code [5:14] • Linea use cases [11:30] • How DAGs can 10x production workflow efficiency [22:12] • ML model graphlets and reducing wasted computation [24:14] • What future Doris envisions for autoML [35:23] • Doris’s day-to-day life as a CEO of an early-stage start-up [42:43] • What Doris looks for in the engineers and data scientists that she hires [52:21] • The future of Data Science and how to prepare best for it [53:58] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/573

SDS 572: Daily Habit #9: Avoiding Messages Until a Set Time Each Day May 06, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares his habit of blocking out two hours in his mornings that are free from email and social media distractions. Tune in to learn how this habit helps him deeply focus on his most delightful tasks of the day. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/572

SDS 571: Collaborative, No-Code Machine Learning May 03, 2022

Einblick co-founder and associate professor at MIT, Tim Kraska, joins Jon Krohn to discuss no-code collaboration tools for data science and uncovers the clever database and machine learning tricks under the hood of the visual data computing platform. In this episode you will learn: • The inspiration behind Einblick [2:45] • Einblick's progressive approximation engine [6:43] • How no-code tools impact productivity [17:18] • The critical steps to become more data-driven as an organization [24:30] • How research universities like MIT support high-risk, long-term research [38:37] • How ML applied to databases enables them to be faster and more efficient [42:03] • How real-time collaboration environments like Google Docs are likely to become more widespread for data science tasks [ 49:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/571

SDS 570: DALL-E 2: Stunning Photorealism from Any Text Prompt Apr 29, 2022

In this episode, Jon is back with another A.I. model breakthrough! He updates listeners on OpenAI's outstanding DALL-E 2 model. The new natural language processing model churns out staggering visual examples of whatever text your mind can dream up. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/570

SDS 569: A.I. For Crushing Humans at Poker and Board Games Apr 26, 2022

Research Scientist at Meta AI, Dr. Noam Brown, joins Jon Krohn to discuss his award-winning no-limit poker-playing algorithms and the real-world implications of his game-playing A.I. breakthroughs. In this episode you will learn: • What Meta A.I. is and how it fits into Meta, the company [3:01] • Noam's award-winning no-limit poker-playing algorithms, Libratus and Pluribus algorithms. [4:33] • What game theory is and how does Noam integrate it into his models? [8:45] • The real-world implications of Noam’s game-playing A.I. breakthroughs [25:24] • Why Noam elected to become a researcher at a big tech firm instead of in academia [27:06] • The main barriers to getting AI game theory techniques beyond games to self-driving cars [30:16] • Recommendations for people who want to break into poker AI [37:45] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/569

SDS 568: PaLM: Google's Breakthrough Natural Language Model Apr 22, 2022

In this episode, Jon updates listeners on one of the industry's biggest breakthroughs to date –Google's new natural language processing model, PaLM. The key innovation with PaLM is scaling up Google's Pathways modeling approach to half a trillion parameters — many-fold more parameters than had previously been trained using this approach. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/568

SDS 567: Open-Access Publishing Apr 19, 2022

In this episode, the MIT Press Director and Publisher, Dr. Amy Brand, joins Jon Krohn to discuss open-access publishing in data science and how to address the inequalities that exist for women and minorities in STEM. In this episode you will learn: • What it’s like to run the prestigious MIT Press [4:34] • How open access makes scholarly work more impactful [6:34] • How publishing outstanding STEM books for broader audiences, including for children, can help address STEM biases [19:28] • Amy's award-winning documentary Picture A Scientist [25:28] • What it's like to executive produce a documentary [37:24] • What can be done to change STEM to make it more welcoming to minorities [48:44] • The best open-source model going forward [58:26] • What fascinates Amy about natural language processing [1:01:30] • How author metadata in standardized taxonomies can help authors receive the credit they deserve [1:04:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/567

SDS 566: The Best Time to Plant a Tree Apr 15, 2022

In this episode, Jon reflects on the Chinese proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." He also challenges listeners to reflect on their long-term goals that have gone unfulfilled. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/566

SDS 565: AGI: The Apocalypse Machine Apr 12, 2022

In this episode, Jeremie Harris dives into the stirring topic of AI Safety and the existential risks that Artificial General Intelligence poses to humankind. In this episode you will learn: • Why mentorship is crucial in a data science career development [15:45] • Canadian vs American start-up ecosystems [24:18] • What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? [38:50] • How Artificial Superintelligence could destroy the world [1:04:00] • How AGI could prove to be a panacea for humankind and life on the planet. [1:27:31] • How to become an AI safety expert [1:30:07] • Jeremie's day-to-day work life at Mercurius [1:35:39] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/565

SDS 564: Clem Delangue on Hugging Face and Transformers Apr 08, 2022

In this episode, Jon speaks with the CEO of Hugging Face, Clem Delangue, about open-source machine learning and transformer architectures, while attending the ScaleUp:AI Conference in New York. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/564

SDS 563: How to Rock at Data Science — with Tina Huang Apr 05, 2022

In this episode, superstar data science YouTuber Tina Huang joins us to discuss what it's like to work at one of the world's largest tech companies, her strategies for efficient learning, and how best to prepare for a career in data science from scratch. In this episode you will learn: • The key areas to focus on when getting started in data science [6:01] • Tina’s five steps to consistently doing anything [11:55] • Tina's day-to-day life as a data scientist at one of the world’s largest tech companies [20:02] • How Tina's computer science background helps her work [26:20] • Traditional banking culture vs big tech [32:12] • How Tina's background in pharmacology impacts her work in data science [36:15] • The software languages that Tina uses daily in her work [45:30] • How Tina’s SQL course practically prepares you for data science interviews [47:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/563

SDS 562: Daily Habit #8: Math or Computer Science Exercise Apr 01, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares his daily technical exercise, which is part of an extensive habit tracking system that allows him to achieve more, create more structure within his day, and cut out bad habits. By completing mathematics, computer science, or programming exercise daily, Jon is able to hone his technical skills in a limitlessly broad field and open new professional opportunities in the long run. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/562

SDS 561: Engineering Data APIs Mar 29, 2022

In this episode, Ribbon Health CTO Nate Fox joins us to discuss the ins and outs of APIs. Tune in to hear him share how he and his team build out APIs from scratch; how they ensure the uptime and reliability of APIs and how they leverage machine learning to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and maximize their social impact. In this episode you will learn: • What are APIs? [13:20] • How Ribbon Health’s data API leverages ML models to improve the quality of healthcare delivery [16:08] • How to design a data API from scratch [20:00] • How to ensure the uptime and reliability of APIs [25:28] • How Ribbon uses knowledge graphs, manually labeled data samples, and an XGBoost model with hundreds of inputs to assign a confidence score [27:14] • Nate’s favorite tool for easily scaling up the impact of data science [37:40] • What is Nate’s day-to-day like? [34:34] • The qualities Nate looks for when hiring data scientists [39:50] • How scientists and engineers can make a big social impact in health technology [42:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/561

SDS 560: Daily Habit #7: Read Two Pages Mar 25, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares his daily habit of reading two pages and explains how it has transformed his productivity. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/560

SDS 559: GPT-3 for Natural Language Processing Mar 22, 2022

Natural language processing expert and PhD student Melanie Subbiah sits down with Jon Krohn to discuss GPT-3, its strengths and weaknesses, and the future of NLP. In this episode you will learn: • What is GPT-3? [6:24] • The strengths and weaknesses of GPT-3 [14:38] • What is autoregression? [18:03] • GPT-3's new fine-tuning abilities [20:02] • Bias issues with GPT-3 [22:47] • The future of natural language processing models [27:54] • How Melanie ended up working at OpenAI [38:13] • Melanie’s self-study process [42:19] • Melanie's work on OpenAI API [45:45] • How to address the climate change and bias issues that cloud discussions of large natural language models [49:40] • Why Melanie chose to do a PhD at Columbia University [1:01:17] • The machine learning tools Melanie’s most excited about [1:08:09] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/559

SDS 558: Jon's Answers to Questions on Machine Learning Mar 18, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares the key topics he recently discussed with the Open Data Science Conference. From the approach behind his extensive machine learning and deep learning content library to revealing the key tools and software he uses daily, get to know Jon and his process a little better. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/558

SDS 557: Effective Pandas Mar 15, 2022

Pandas expert Matt Harrison sits down with Jon Krohn to discuss tips, tricks and best practices for Pandas learning and mastery. In this episode you will learn: • Pros and cons of self-publishing and working with a publisher [5:05] • Matt's six tips for using Pandas [17:13] • The best way for corporate teams to level up their skills [40:04] • How to learn anything effectively [47:14] • Matt’s tricks for staying motivated [50:00] • Matt’s recommendations for using Git and the Unix command line [1:00:14] • Matt’s recommended software libraries for working with tabular data [1:19:45] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/557

SDS 556: Jon's Machine Learning Courses Mar 11, 2022

Discover Jon’s extensive library of machine learning content and learn why Jon's Machine Learning House forms the knowledge structure of an outstanding data scientist or ML engineer. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/556

SDS 555: Sports Analytics and 66 Days of Data with Ken Jee Mar 08, 2022

Data scientist and Youtuber Ken Jee joins Jon Krohn for a deep dive into the world of sports analytics and brings us behind the makings of his large, online data science community. In this episode you will learn: • The inspiration behind Ken’s YouTube videos [18:03] • Ken’s four steps for getting started in data science [24:18] • How sports analytics is transforming sports like golf [33:32] • Ken’s favorite tools for software scripting as well as for production code development [41:10] • How the #66DaysofData hashtag can supercharge your capacity as a data scientist [42:51] • Ken’s data science podcast Ken’s Nearest Neighbors [54:11] • LinkedIn Q&A [1:00:32] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/555

SDS 554: Jons Deep Learning Courses Mar 04, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares where you can find his extensive deep learning video content and courses. Tune in to learn more about his deep learning curriculum and where you can learn for free. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/554

SDS 553: The Statistics and Machine Learning Quests of Dr. Josh Starmer Mar 01, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Josh Starmer, the creative, musical genius behind the wildly popular YouTube channel StatQuest joins the podcast to discuss statistics, learning and communication secrets, and how he grew his YouTube channel to over 650,000 subscribers. In this episode you will learn: • The inspiration behind Josh’s YouTube channel [18:39] • Josh's simple approach to learning something new [34:25] • Josh's secret tool for creating YouTube videos with over a million views [51:01] • The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning [53:34] • How and when Josh uses R vs. Python [1:07:53] • How to cluster any types of data using the R randomForest package [1:11:24] • Why Josh left his academic career [1:14:24] • The two stats concepts Josh thinks everyone should know [1:38:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/553

SDS 552: The Most Popular SuperDataScience Episodes of 2021 Feb 25, 2022

In this episode of Five-Minute Friday, Jon recaps the most popular SuperDataScience podcast episodes from 2021. See what you might have missed and catch up today! Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/552

SDS 551: Deep Reinforcement Learning — with Wah Loon Keng Feb 22, 2022

In this episode, gifted author and software engineer Wah Loon Keng joins the podcast to dive deep into reinforcement learning. From its history to limitations, modern industrial applications, and future developments– there's no better expert to learn from if you want to know more about this complex topic. In this episode you will learn: • What is reinforcement learning? [4:50] • Deep reinforcement learning vs reinforcement learning [13:17] • A timeline of reinforcement learning breakthroughs [16:17] • The limitations of deep RL today [39:53] • Deep RL applications [53:10] • Keng's open-source SLM-Lab framework [57:51] • Keng’s responsibilities as an AI engineer [1:02:17] • What is the future of RL? [1:08:05] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/551

SDS 550: Daily Habit #6: Write Morning Pages Feb 18, 2022

Jon is back with another Five-Minute Friday habit-tracking episode! Listen in as he explains how writing morning pages has helped his data science work flourish with creativity. Inspired by Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, he details his morning pages routine and how it kickstarted a new chapter in his career. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/550

SDS 549: Engineering Natural Language Models — with Lauren Zhu Feb 15, 2022

In this episode, Glean software engineer and Stanford graduate Lauren Zhu joins us to discuss her role at a fast-growing startup, working on natural language processing projects, and how she remains inspired by pursuing her side passions. In this episode you will learn: • Lauren's experience as a course assistant [5:53] • Stanford's Hacking the Coronavirus Course [11:53] • How do you empower minority groups in AI [19:45] • Lauren on zero-shot multilingual neural machine translation [23:25] • Lauren's work at Glean [27:58] • The Contrary Talent Network [34:30] • The tools Lauren uses at Glean [43:39] • The most important skills to possess as a data scientist [47:29] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/549

SDS 548: Daily Habit #5: Meditate Feb 11, 2022

Our Five-Minute Friday series on habit tracking returns with a look at one of Jon's daily mindfulness habits–meditation. Learn how to keep this habit going for the long run and discover which tools help Jon stay on track. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/548

SDS 547: How Genes Influence Behavior — with Prof. Jonathan Flint Feb 08, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Flint, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles, joins us to discuss how he uses data science and machine learning to explore the link between genetics and depression. In this episode you will learn: • Johnathan's background [2:53] • How we know that genetics plays a role in complex human behaviors including psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia [8:00] • The role that data science and ML play in modern genetics research [15:08] • About Jonathan book "How Genes Influence Behavior" [19:45] • The day-to-day life of a world-class medical sciences researcher [32:24] • The open-source software libraries that Jonathan uses for data modeling [40:33] • A single question you can ask to prevent a severely depressed person from committing suicide [52:00] • LinkedIn Q&A [54:41] • The future of psychiatric treatments [1:05:35] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/547

SDS 546: Daily Habit #4: Alternate-Nostril Breathing Feb 04, 2022

Our Five-Minute Friday habit-tracking series continues! Learn more about alternate-nostril breathing–the mindfulness technique that is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and regulate the stress response. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/546

SDS 545: Scaling Data-Intensive Real-Time Applications — with Matthew Russell Feb 01, 2022

Data scientist and entrepreneur Matthew Russell joins Jon Krohn to discuss the intersection of machine learning and fitness and dive deep into the strategies he and his team at Strongest AI use to scale data-intensive real-time applications. In this episode you will learn: • About Strongest's event platform and iOS app [6:06] • How Strongest scaled to serve million [8:14] • Strongest's unique approach to building a fitness app [17:50] • How to rapidly test ML models for deployment [29:01] • The three critical traits Matthew looks for in anyone he hires [33:11] • Mining the Social Web [41:14] • The values instilled in Matthew by pursuing a military education [53:30] • The key skills Matthew wishes he’d learned earlier in his career [1:03:51] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/545

SDS 544: Daily Habit #3: Make Your Bed Jan 28, 2022

Our habit-tracking series continues with a look at how making your bed can jumpstart your mornings, prevent you from taking part in negative habits and help you become happier. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/544

SDS 543: Sparking A.I. Innovation — with Nicole Büttner Jan 25, 2022

Nicole Büttner (Founder and CEO of Merantix Labs) joins the podcast to discuss driving A.I. innovation, automation, and transformation and building the ideal A.I. start-up founding team. In this episode you will learn: • The three factors that spark A.I. innovation [12:48] • How to make great use of the unlabelled, unbalanced data sets [18:54] • How to engineer reusable data and software components [25:09] • Merantix's A.I. Canvas framework for successful innovation [29:59] • How to be a part of Merantix's program as a founder [45:23] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/543

SDS 542: Continuous Calendar for 2022 Jan 21, 2022

Revisit the much-underrated continuous calendar and get started with this uncommon planning method thanks to Jon's 2022 template. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/542

SDS 541: Data Observability — with Dr. Kevin Hu Jan 18, 2022

In this episode, Kevin Hu joins the podcast to talk about founding and growing the data observability startup, Metaplane. Listen in to hear about his time in academia at MIT, his experience with Y Combinator, and his current routine as a technical founder. In this episode you will learn: • What is data observability? [4:35] • How to identify data quality issues? [8:56] • Kevin's PhD research on automating data science systems using machine learning [16:18] • Why Kevin launched Metaplane [28:50] • The pros and cons of an academic career relative to the start-up hustle [31:57] • Kevin's experience in Y-Combinator accelerator [39:50] • The software tools he uses daily as a CEO [50:54] • What Kevin looks for in data engineer hires [56:13] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/541

SDS 540: Daily Habit #2: Start the Day with a Glass of Water Jan 14, 2022

In this episode, Jon opens up about starting his day with a glass of water – his first morning habit that sets his day off on a healthy and successful note. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/540

SDS 539: Interpretable Machine Learning — with Serg Masís Jan 11, 2022

In this episode, Serg Masís joins the podcast to share his in-depth technical knowledge of Interpretable Machine Learning. Together they discuss why this field matters, how it’s evolving, and so much more. In this episode you will learn: • What is interpretable machine learning? [8:41] • The social and financial ramifications of interpreting models incorrectly [10:23] • The challenges involved in interpretable ML [16:00] • The most important interpretable ML concepts to master [19:54] • The future of Interpretable ML [32:41] • What it’s like to be a Climate & Agronomic Data Scientist [42:28] • Serg’s day-to-day tools [49:05] • Serg's productivity tips [50:25] • Why Serg pursued a Master's in Data Science [52:25] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/539

SDS 538: Daily Habit #1: Track Your Habits Jan 07, 2022

In this episode, Jon shares his "life-changing" habit tracking system that has allowed him to achieve more, create more structure within his day and cut out bad habits. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/538

SDS 537: Data Science Trends for 2022 Jan 04, 2022

Sadie St. Lawrence returns to discuss the biggest data science trends that are set to take over the industry in 2022. In this episode you will learn: • A look back at data science trends for 2021 [4:03] • Micro and macro data science trends for 2022 [12:30] • AutoML tools [15:20] • The social implications of deepfakes [21:21] • Scalable AI [38:40] • Macro data science trends for 2022 [42:45] • The impact of the remote-working economy in data science [43:21] • Blockchain in data science [50:28] • Data literacy of the global workforce [1:01:07] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/537

SDS 536: What I Learned in 2021 Dec 31, 2021

Jon goes over his five biggest learnings from 2021 and what he hopes to work on in 2022. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/536

SDS 535: How to Found, Grow, and Sell a Data Science Start-up Dec 28, 2021

Prolific data science entrepreneur and Y Combinator alum Austin Ogilvie (Laika, Yhat) joins Jon Krohn for a revealing look into his journey of starting, growing, and selling a data science startup. From liberal arts graduate to twice successful technical founder, take a seat and learn from the best. In this episode you will learn: • The story behind the naming of Yhat and its early beginnings [5:10] • Austin and Yhat's experience at Y Combinator [19:00] • The benefits of being a technical founder [25:00] • From arts degree graduate to successful tech entrepreneur [27:00] • Austin's latest venture, Laika [39:30] • The tools that Austin uses day-to-day [47:30] • Unity gaming environment [49:58] • What makes a great data scientist [56:23] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/535

SDS 534: A Holiday Greeting Dec 24, 2021

Jon sends a holiday greeting to all listeners. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/534

SDS 533: Fusion Energy, Cancer Proteomics, and Massive-Scale Machine Vision — with Dr. Brett Tully Dec 21, 2021

Dr. Brett Tully joins us on the podcast to discuss his work as Director of AI Output Systems at Nearmap and his previous research in biomedical topics and nuclear fusion. In this episode you will learn: • What is Nearmap? [5:22] • What is a Director of AI Output Systems? [7:51] • A case study [20:35] • MLOps at Nearmap [26:37] • Brett’s day-to-day and what he looks for in hires [40:19] • Brett’s academic and research history [53:30] • Brett’s work in nuclear fusion and predictions for the technology [1:04:48] • The tools Brett used in his research [1:26:34] • ProCan project [1:34:27] • Brett’s prediction for future AI applications [1:48:30] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/533

SDS 532: Mutable vs Immutable Conditions Dec 17, 2021

Jon discusses one helpful framework when it comes to problem-solving and how data scientists are uniquely positioned to employ this technique. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/532

SDS 531: Data Science at the Command Line Dec 14, 2021

Jeroen Janssens joins on the podcast to discuss his book on utilizing the command line for data science and the importance of polyglot data science work. In this episode you will learn: • The genesis of Jeroen’s book [3:24] • Data Science at the Command Line [8:55] • Creating your own command line tools [22:07] • Polyglot data scientist [24:29] • Data Science Workshops [27:01] • Jeroen’s PhD research [30:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/531

SDS 530: Ten A.I. Thought Leaders to Follow (on Twitter) Dec 10, 2021

Jon details his top ten AI thought leaders hoping that his suggestions prove valuable to you in your data science journey. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/530

SDS 529: A.I. Robotics at Home Dec 07, 2021

Dave Niewinski joins us to discuss his prolific work in robotics both as a consultant and a popular YouTuber. In this episode you will learn: • Dave’s Armoury [4:44] • Robotic cornhole tournament [12:33] • Dave’s many robots [14:25] • Dave’s idea process [28:51] • Future robots [31:43] • Dave’s consulting business [33:27] • Tools Dave likes to use [37:05] • How did Dave get started in this line of work? [38:50] • Dave’s advice to people who want to get into robotics [41:18] • What is Dave excited about in the future? [45:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/529

SDS 528: The Normal Anxiety of Content Creation Dec 03, 2021

Jon explores his personal anxieties as a content creator to encourage fellow creators to keep sharing their knowledge. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/528

SDS 527: Automating Data Analytics Nov 30, 2021

Peter Bailis joins the podcast to discuss the work of his company that solves complex commercial problems through automated data analysis. In this episode you will learn: • Meaning of the name Sisu [3:08] • What Sisu does [4:45] • Sisu and the data science stack [17:00] • Going from academia to startups [22:37] • What Sisu looks for when hiring [28:57] • Peter’s favorite tools [32:40] • Peter’s academic research [45:02] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/527

SDS 526: The Highest-Paying Data Frameworks Nov 26, 2021

I finish up our three-part series on the results of the O’Reilly Survey, looking at the highest-paying data frameworks. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/526

SDS 525: Hurdling Over Data Career Obstacles Nov 23, 2021

Karen Jean-Francois joins us to discuss how she wants to empower her team members and a wider audience of data scientists battling imposter syndrome. In this episode you will learn: • Karen’s background as a hurdler [4:42] • Women in Data Podcast [10:32] • Cardlytics [19:04] • Karen’s background and current career [22:55] • Karen’s favorite tools [31:29] • Karen’s balance of fitness and work [34:45] • The biggest challenge of Karen’s career [47:09] • Advancement in data [54:13] • What is Karen most excited about? [59:40] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/525

SDS 524: The Highest-Paying Data Tools Nov 19, 2021

In this episode, I go over the highest-paying data tools based on the O’Reilly survey. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/524

SDS 523: Open-Source Analytical Computing (pandas, Apache Arrow) Nov 16, 2021

Wes McKinney joins us to discuss the history and philosophy of pandas and Apache Arrow as well as his continued work in open source tools. In this episode you will learn: • History of pandas [7:29] • The trends of R and Python [23:33] • Python for Data Analysis [25:58] • pandas updates and community [30:10] • Apache Arrow [41:50] • Voltron Data [55:10] • Origin of Wes’s project names [1:08:14] • Wes’s favorite tools [1:09:46] • Audience Q&A [1:15:34] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/523

SDS 522: Data Tools vs. Data Platforms Nov 12, 2021

I provide you with some quick definitions of data tools vs data platforms to prep us for deep dives in future episodes. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/522

SDS 521: Skyrocket Your Career by Sharing Your Writing Nov 09, 2021

Khuyen Tran joins us to discuss her work as a prolific technical writer and undergraduate data science student. In this episode you will learn: • Khuyen’s online writing [4:00] • Book writing [8:50] • How you can increase your engagement [13:49] • Khuyen’s work with Towards Data Science and NVIDIA [19:01] • Ocelot Consulting [24:08] • Khuyen’s undergrad work [32:12] • Audience questions [47:00] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/521

SDS 520: The Highest-Paying Programming Languages for Data Scientists Nov 05, 2021

I take a look at the results of O’Reilly’s survey on salaries for data scientists in 2021. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/520

SDS 519: A.I. for Good Nov 02, 2021

James Hodson joins us to discuss his philosophy and work at A.I. For Good and how they aim to promote sustainability and A.I. use for social issues. In this episode you will learn: • AI for Good [5:17] • Founding of AI for Good [8:50] • Case studies [14:58] • How you can get involved [46:29] • Skills James looks for in hires [50:39] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/519

SDS 518: Fail More Oct 29, 2021

This week, I provide a short but important bit of advice on failure. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/518

SDS 517: Courses in Data Science and Machine Learning Oct 26, 2021

Sadie St. Lawrence talks in-depth about her extensive work as a data science educator through both online and collegiate courses as well as her organization for diversifying data science careers. In this episode you will learn: • Sadie’s education work in SQL [4:13] • The popularity of Sadie’s course [13:32] • Sadie’s forthcoming machine learning certificate course [16:29] • Women in Data [25:32] • Sadie’s non-technical background [36:17] • NFTs and VR [46:41] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/517

SDS 516: Does Caffeine Hurt Productivity? (Part 3: Scientific Literature) Oct 22, 2021

In this episode, I finish up my saga into the effects of caffeine on productivity. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/516

SDS 515: Accelerating Impact through Community — with Chrys Wu Oct 19, 2021

Chrys Wu joins us to discuss her community organizations, her tips, and her recommended resources for building data science communities for impact. In this episode you will learn: • The world of K-Pop [ 4:07] • Chrys’s talk at the R Conference [8:56] • Write/Speak/Code [14:05] • Hacks/Hackers [21:58] • Tips on developing data communities [27:22] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/515

SDS 514: Does Caffeine Hurt Productivity? (Part 2: Experimental Results) Oct 15, 2021

In this episode, I dive into the nuts and bolts of data on my experiment into caffeine and productivity. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/514

SDS 513: Transformers for Natural Language Processing Oct 12, 2021

Denis Rothman joins us to discuss his writing work in natural language processing, explainable AI, and more! In this episode you will learn: • What are transformers and their applications? [7:54] • Denis’s book on explainable AI [25:08] • AI by Example [35:53] • LinkedIn audience questions [42:00] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/513

SDS 512: Does Caffeine Hurt Productivity? (Part 1) Oct 08, 2021

I dive into a personal experiment to test my productivity relative to my coffee intake and if caffeine is actually hurting my productivity. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/512

SDS 511: Data Science for Private Investing — LIVE with Drew Conway Oct 05, 2021

Drew Conway joins us on the first live podcast to discuss his work in private investing and how data science figures into and improves his work. In this episode you will learn: • The R Conference and NYHackR [6:33] • Machine Learning for Hackers [20:17] • Two Sigma and Drew’s work [28:27] • Drew’s team structure at Two Sigma [35:12] • Audience Q&A [46:27] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/511

SDS 510: Deep Reinforcement Learning Oct 01, 2021

In this episode, I dive into the world of reinforcement learning and deep reinforcement learning and the benefits of both. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/510

SDS 509: Accelerating Start-up Growth with A.I. Specialists Sep 28, 2021

Parinaz Sobhani joins us to discuss the cutting-edge work of Georgian, a collaborative company that helps start-ups implement and scale machine learning and AI. In this episode you will learn: • Parinaz’s work at Georgian [5:35] • Use cases of Georgian’s work [14:35] • Tools and approaches Parinaz uses [32:27] • Environmental concerns of machine learning [42:52] • Hiring at Georgian and what Parinaz looks for [48:18] • How did Parinaz become interested in this? [56:19] • Fairness in AI [1:09:01] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/509

SDS 508: Building Your Ant Hill Sep 24, 2021

In this episode, I discuss an interesting bit of my grandmother’s view about the process of working and going through life. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/508

SDS 507: Bayesian Statistics Sep 21, 2021

Rob Trangucci joins us to discuss his work and study in Bayesian statistics and how he applies it to real-world problems. In this episode you will learn: • Getting Rob on the show [8:12] • Stan [9:34] • Gradients [18:15] • What is Bayesian statistics? [23:05] • Multi-modal deep learning [45:20] • Stan package [53:46] • Applications of Bayesian stats [1:09:47] • The day-to-day of a PhD in stats [1:21:56] • What does the future hold? [1:42:37] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/507

SDS 506: Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning Sep 17, 2021

In this episode, I continue with last week’s theme and discuss the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/506

SDS 505: From Data Science to Cinema Sep 14, 2021

Hadelin de Ponteves joins us to discuss his latest educational work and how his skills as a data science educator helped him start his career in acting. In this episode you will learn: • What has Hadelin been up to? [4:27] • Hadelin’s cinema career and data science crossover [16:02] • Sleep for productivity [27:27] • How did Hadelin decide to undertake this? [32:26] • Bollywood vs Hollywood [37:26] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/505

SDS 504: Classification vs Regression Sep 10, 2021

In this episode, I give a quick introduction to subcategories of supervised learning problems. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/504

SDS 503: Deep Reinforcement Learning for Robotics Sep 07, 2021

Pieter Abbeel joins us to discuss his work as an academic and entrepreneur in the field of AI robotics and what the future of the industry holds. In this episode you will learn: • How does Pieter do it all? [5:45] • Pieter’s exciting areas of research [12:30] • Research application at Covariant [32:27] • Getting into AI robotics [42:18] • Traits of good AI robotics apprentices [49:38] • Valuable skills [56:40] • What Pieter hopes to look back on [1:04:30] • LinkedIn Q&A [1:06:51] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/503

SDS 502: Managing Imposter Syndrome Sep 03, 2021

In this episode, I explore a common issue plaguing people across fields: imposter syndrome. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/502

SDS 501: Statistical Programming with Friends Aug 31, 2021

Jared Lander joins us to discuss his work as an R meetup organizer, the upcoming virtual R Conference, and his work as a consultant for a variety of companies from metal workers to professional football teams. In this episode you will learn: • Jared’s R meetups and our professional history [3:27] • NYHackR [6:42] • The R Conference [13:25] • R for Everyone [18:55] • Lander Analytics [22:10] • Job openings at Lander Analytics [25:04] • R vs. Python [29:15] • The importance of pizza in Jared’s life [32:19] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/501

SDS 499: Data Meshes and Data Reliability Aug 24, 2021

Barr Moses joins us to discuss the importance of data reliability for pipelines and how companies can achieve data mesh. In this episode you will learn: • Data meshes [4:25] • Self-serve data reliability [15:36] • How Monte Carlo helps data up time [21:13] • How to build an effective data science team [26:50] • LinkedIn Q&A [31:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/499

SDS 500: Yoga Nidra with Jes Allen Aug 24, 2021

In this very special episode, we delve into a live yoga Nidra practice with Jes Allen and go over how you can open up to consciousness through yoga practice. In this episode you will learn: • [3:40] What Yoga means • [10:00] Jes’s current work as a yoga practitioner • [22:31] How to find Jes online • [27:09] The Yoga Nidra practice • [54:50] Coming out of the practice Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/500

SDS 498: How Only Beginners Know Everything Aug 20, 2021

In this episode, I dive into a reoccurring pattern I’ve noticed where beginners, myself included, think they’re more skilled and experienced than they really are. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/498

SDS 497: Maximizing the Global Impact of Your Career Aug 17, 2021

Benjamin Todd joins us to discuss his work helping professionals maximize their career capital, the top skills to learn across professions, and more. In this episode you will learn: • How Benjamin helped me become a data scientist [6:56] • How did 80,000 Hours come about? [9:39] • The impact of 80,000 Hours [14:46] • Funding [17:23] • Where does the name come from? [23:32] • What kind of advice does Benjamin give to people? [25:21] • How data scientists can make an impact [42:04] • How can someone strategize about their career? [1:02:53] • Top skills that everyone should learn [1:05:49] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/497

SDS 496: 2040: A Brain-Computer Interface Story Aug 13, 2021

In this episode, you’ll enjoy a fictional narrative I’ve titled “2040: A Brain-Computer Interface Story”. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/496

SDS 495: Successful AI Projects and AI Startups Aug 10, 2021

Greg Coquillo joins us to discuss his work on ROI for startups and the best ways to make the most of your company’s AI investment. In this episode you will learn: • Our connection through Harpreet’s happy hours and DSGO [4:48] • Greg’s content on LinkedIn [6:40] • The scope of Greg’s work [9:25] • Making the most out of AI [16:05] • LinkedIn Q&A [20:00] • Quantum machine learning [32:06] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/495

SDS 494: How to Instantly Appreciate Being Alive Aug 06, 2021

In this episode, I talk about an interesting thought experiment that helps you appreciate your existence. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/494

SDS 493: Bringing Data to the People Aug 03, 2021

Anjali Shrivastava joins us to discuss her data science degree and her content creation efforts to bring data science to the people. In this episode you will learn: • Anjali’s studies [2:00] • Anjali’s YouTube channel [11:57] • The content creation process [17:58] • Yoga during the pandemic [21:34] • Anjali as a writer [24:38] • Anjali’s dual degrees [31:28] • Anjali’s previous data science roles [43:04] • Anjali’s first full-time data job [51:12] • Anjali’s hopes for the future [55:29] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/493

SDS 492: The World is Awful (and it's Never Been Better) Jul 30, 2021

In this episode, I discuss the changing child mortality rate as evidence of how much better the world is and how much better it could be. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/492

SDS 491: R in Production Jul 27, 2021

Veerle van Leemput joins us to make the case for why you should be using R for production. In this episode you will learn: • Our shared powerlifting passion [2:47] • The stigma of using R [12:02] • What does Analytic Health do? [13:55] • How Analytic Health uses R [19:08] • Tidyverse [34:44] • Tools for API creation [37:09] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/491

SDS 490: Say No to Pie Charts Jul 23, 2021

In this episode, I discuss why you should avoid the visually pleasing but flawed pie chart. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/490

SDS 489: Monetizing Machine Learning Jul 20, 2021

Vin Vashishta joins us to discuss his AI consulting work and his philosophy on AI strategy for monetization. In this episode you will learn: • V-Squared [4:59] • Vin’s online content [17:18] • Low-code/no-code in data science [25:33] • Top five gap skills [35:19] • Data sets for insights on consumers and targeting [40:26] • Are there socially beneficial data science and machine learning applications? [43:16] • The most difficult data science problem Vin ever faced [50:39] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/489

SDS 488: The Price of Your Attention Jul 16, 2021

In this episode, I discuss the simple and cheap ways you can buy yourself more time during the day. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/488

SDS 487: Fixing Dirty Data Jul 13, 2021

Susan Walsh joins us to discuss the importance of data cleaning and normalization and how clean procurement data can save companies money. In this episode you will learn: • Susan’s “COAT” system [7:16] • The Classification Guru [15:39] • Case studies [22:46] • Susan’s book [30:26] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/487

SDS 486: The History of Calculus Jul 09, 2021

In this episode, I go over the world history of calculus and how we still use these techniques today. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/486

SDS 485: Financial Data Engineering Jul 06, 2021

Doug Eisenstein joins us for a great and in-depth conversation on data engineering in the financial sector. In this episode you will learn: • The founding of Advanti [4:37] • Aristos and solution products [16:45] • The kinds of financial industries and how Doug helps [26:25] • Entity Extraction [34:27] • Temporality data [44:27] • How to work with Doug [58:19] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/485

SDS 484: Algorithm Aversion Jul 02, 2021

In this episode, I discuss interesting research on why humans are so quick to lose faith in algorithms. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/484

SDS 483: Setting Yourself Apart in Data Science Interviews Jun 29, 2021

Andrew Jones joins us to discuss data science interviews and how you can maximize your chances on interview time, resume, and more! In this episode you will learn: • Data Science Infinity [5:40] • “The Essential AI and Data Science Handbook for Recruitment” [17:40] • How can aspiring data scientists set themselves apart? [21:30] • What skillset should data scientists have? [34:36] • Should data science be trying to be data engineers? [41:14] • How can organizations ensure data science projects are a success? [50:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/483

SDS 482: The Continuous Calendar Jun 25, 2021

In this episode, I talk about the advantages of using a continuous calendar. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/482

SDS 481: Performance Marketing Analytics Jun 22, 2021

Kris Tait joins us to discuss the vast world of digital performance marketing and how automation, data, and optimization play an important role. In this episode you will learn: • What is performance marketing? [3:29] • How can advertisers take advantage of these tactics? [13:04] • The importance of quality data in performance marketing [20:19] • Human value performance marketing [25:30] • How does Croud optimize? [29:05] • What are the best KPIs in this industry? [34:02] • Roles available at Croud now [39:11] • Typical tools at Croud [42:43] • What clients work best for Croud? [48:56] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/481

SDS 480: Top Five Resume Tips Jun 18, 2021

In this episode, I go over my top 5 tips for refining your perfect data science resume. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/480

SDS 479: Knowledge Graphs Jun 15, 2021

Maureen Teyssier joins us to discuss the cutting-edge work Reonomy is doing in commercial property real estate and her views and tips on building a great data science team. In this episode you will learn: • Maureen’s work with Reonomy [5:40] • Knowledge graphs and use cases [7:35] • Other tools Reonomy uses [18:58] • What Maureen looks for in potential hires, soft skills and hard skills [26:28] • Hiring at Reonomy [41:40] • Maureen’s tips for growing a data science team [48:55] • Tools to transition from academia to industry [52:45] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/479

SDS 478: Five Keys to Success Jun 11, 2021

In this episode, I go over my 5 keys to success to tackle any goal. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/478

SDS 477: How to Thrive as an Early-Career Data Scientist Jun 08, 2021

Sidney Arcidiacono joins us to discuss her studies and work at Make School and her interest in utilizing AI for healthcare, as well as her tips and strategies for becoming a successful early-career data scientist. In this episode you will learn: • What is Make School? [5:00] • Sidney’s interest in AI and computer science [10:56] • Graph theory and graph convolutional neural networks [19:53] • What tools does Sidney use for her work? [31:16] • Sidney’s internship [36:52] • How other beginners can get involved in data science [38:12] • Sidney’s goals [41:57] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/477

SDS 476: Peer-Driven Learning Jun 04, 2021

In this episode, I discuss the amazing benefits of implementing peer-driven learning in your professional life. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/476

SDS 475: The 20% of Analytics Driving 80% of ROI Jun 01, 2021

David Langer joins us to discuss his work as a data analytics educator and his beliefs in the use of Excel, SQL and R in analytics work. In this episode you will learn: • Intro to Dave on Data [6:50] • 20% analytics that drives 80% of ROI [11:04] • The benefits of SQL [19:15] • The uses of R [24:50] • Machine learning [34:15] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/475

SDS 474: The Machine Learning House May 28, 2021

In this episode, I discuss the architecture of a “machine learning house”, representing the skills and learnings you can use as foundations to build your data science career. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/474

SDS 473: Machine Learning at NVIDIA May 25, 2021

Anima Anandkumar joins us to discuss her work as a researcher in machine learning at NVIDIA and a professor at CalTech, and how they often go hand-in-hand and inform each other. In this episode you will learn: • Anima’s recent discovery of yoga [5:20] • How does Anima balance her work? [12:25] • Applications of Anima’s work [14:45] • Tensors [22:55] • Anima’s favorite NVIDIA projects [35:35] • What tools does NVIDIA use? [41:55] • CalTech interdisciplinary science [47:41] • The path to generalized artificial intelligence [57:19] • The skills to have to get into this field [1:00:27] • LinkedIn questions for Anima [1:07:03] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/473

SDS 472: The Learning Never Stops (so Relax) May 21, 2021

In this episode, I share a note I received from a student who expressed his thoughts on the learning that never stops as he goes through his data science career. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/472

SDS 471: 99 Days to Your First Data Science Job May 18, 2021

Kirill Eremenko returns to the SDS podcast as a guest to debunk common myths you may believe about getting a data science job. In this episode you will learn: • What has Kirill been up to? [3:48] • The genesis of the 99-days challenge [5:27] • 5 myths about pursuing a data science career [15:49] • First data science jobs [1:00:53] • 5 components for success [1:08:19] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/471

SDS 470: My Favorite Books May 14, 2021

In this episode, I follow up on the popular book recommendation portion of the podcast with my own list of favorite books. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/470

SDS 469: Learning Deep Learning Together May 11, 2021

Konrad Körding joins us to discuss his work in educating the next generation in deep learning and his views on the importance of causality in deep learning research. In this episode you will learn: • Konrad’s academic background [3:54] • Neuromatch Academy [5:23] • Artificial general intelligence [35:02] • Defining deep learning [41:24] • Symbol representation [44:12] • Konrad’s career journey [47:25] • What other skills should you develop for the future? [52:46] • What is the future of intelligence in our timeline? [56:37] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/469

SDS 468: The History of Data May 07, 2021

In this episode, I tackle another historical topic: the history of data. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/468

SDS 467: High-Impact Data Science Made Easy May 04, 2021

Noah Gift joins us to discuss how he believes data science urgency and the end of hierarchies will change the world for the better. In this episode you will learn: • Catch up with Noah [2:50] • Educational options to pursue in data science [13:09] • Outside university education [24:06] • Noah as a prolific author [28:15] • Urgent applications of technology [37:34] • Noah’s income streams color code [48:38] • How to harness our free time to solve big problems [54:13] • Noah’s Coursera course [1:09:12] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/467

SDS 466: Good vs. Great Data Scientists Apr 30, 2021

In this episode, I go over what separates a good data scientist from a great one in skills, practices, and approach. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/466

SDS 465: Analytics for Commercial and Personal Success Apr 27, 2021

Konrad Kopczynski joins us to discuss how data, tracking, analytics, and key performance indicators can help your professional and personal development. In this episode you will learn: • What does Konrad do [3:40] • Tools and techniques used in Impakt Advisors [10:35] • Impakt’s unique hiring model [18:53] • How does Impakt manage remote work [21:36] • Konrad’s professional history and daily structure [28:42] • Konrad’s Iron Man triathlon [44:11] • Konrad’s years’ long project on presidential biographies [47:46] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/465

SDS 464: A.I. vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, I tackle three often conflated terms - AI, machine learning, and deep learning - to shine some light on what exactly they are. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/464

SDS 463: Time Series Analysis Apr 20, 2021

Matt Dancho joins us to discuss his various packages for time series analysis and his courses on the topic through his company Business Science. In this episode you will learn: • How Matt got into time series library development [4:22] • Business Science [7:00] • R Shiny [9:36] • Matt’s 6 time series models [14:11] • Timetk [15:02] • Modeltime [29:32] • Gluon package [36:04] • Modeltime Ensemble [43:12] • Modeltime H2O [45:22] • Modeltime Resample [48:10] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/463

SDS 462: It Could Be Even Better Apr 16, 2021

In this episode, I discuss taking a positive approach to the good things that happen in life, rather than focusing on potential negative outcomes. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/462

SDS 461: MLOps for Renewable Energy Apr 14, 2021

Sam Hinton joins us to discuss his work since assisting COVID-19 data pipelines, now working in renewable energy and applications of ML and MLOps for the industry. In this episode you will learn: • Catching up with Sam [3:05] • Updates on the COVID-19 data pipelines [7:07] • Sam’s current work at Arenko [10:41] • Sam’s stint on Survivor, PhD, and his software engineering background [16:32] • Machine learning in renewable energy [35:23] • Sam’s day-to-day tools [49:33] • How can listeners utilize MLOps [53:08] • Sam’s forthcoming novel [59:05] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/461

SDS 460: The History of Algebra Apr 09, 2021

In this episode, I talk about the ancient history of algebra, an important component of data science today. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/460

SDS 459: Tackling Climate Change with ML Apr 07, 2021

Vince Petaccio joins us to discuss how he sees data science, ML, and AI making positive impacts in the fight against climate change. In this episode you will learn: • Where in the world is Vince? [2:08] • Vince’s interest in climate science [4:33] • The Citizen’s Climate Lobby [9:12] • Where data science comes in [13:28] • Risks of relying on tools [31:54] • How can you make an impact? [37:28] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/459

SDS 458: Behind the Scenes Apr 02, 2021

In this week’s episode, I take you behind the scenes of our video tutorial productions to see what goes into making our tutorials. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/458

SDS 457: Landing Your Data Science Dream Job Apr 01, 2021

Harpreet Sahota joins us to discuss his data science mentorship work outside his day job and how you can land your dream job. In this episode you will learn: • Harpreet’s current life and location [2:25] • Data Community Content Creator Awards [8:37] • The Artists of Data Science Podcast [14:46] • Data Science Dream Job [24:18] • Harpreet’s day job at Price Industries [30:48] • Coming in data science from a non-data background [40:55] • Tools and skills to know [47:57] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/457

SDS 456: The Pomodoro Technique Mar 26, 2021

In this week’s episode, I talk about one of my favorite time management techniques: the Pomodoro technique. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/456

SDS 455: Legal Tech, Powered by Machine Learning Mar 24, 2021

Horace Wu joins us to discuss his work on Syntheia, a unique product that helps sift through massive amounts of legal data to augment the capacities and function of law firms. In this episode you will learn: • Horace’s life and work in New York City [5:00] • Syntheia and Horace’s role there [6:25] • Horace’s background [12:07] • Nearmap [16:35] • Syntheia NLP use cases [21:46] • Design, coding, and the team [34:19] • What skills does one need for this field? [41:41] • What would Horace do differently and what is he excited for? [46:15] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/455

SDS 454: The Staggering Pace of Progress Part 2 Mar 19, 2021

In this episode, I continue my discussion about the quick-paced growth of technology and how it impacts different fields. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/454

SDS 453: Big Global Problems Worth Solving with Machine Learning Mar 17, 2021

Stephen Welch joins to go over his year-end 2020 list of 10 important questions and pain points that machine learning can improve. In this episode you will learn: • Welch Labs on YouTube [4:54] • What Stephen’s been up to [7:56] • Stephen’s 2020 year-end blog post [10:11] • Stephen’s reflections on 10 areas worth focusing on [16:25] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/453

SDS 452: The Staggering Pace of Progress Mar 12, 2021

In this week’s episode, I discuss how technology propelled the recruitment industry forward and continues to do so today. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/452

SDS 451: Translating PhD Research into ML Applications Mar 11, 2021

Dan Shiebler joins us to discuss his category theory Ph.D. program, his full-time job at Twitter, and how the two crossover and combine in his overall data work. In this episode you will learn: • Dan’s neuroscience undergrad and MATLAB [4:12] • Dan’s Ph.D. timeline and research [14:01] • How to start a Ph.D. while working full time [22:45] • Dan’s work at TrueMotion and label data [30:39] • Dan’s title and role at Twitter [39:15] • Specific projects at Twitter [44:09] • What skills someone should bring to a Twitter job interview [52:06] • What machine learning approaches will be important in the future? [1:00:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/451

SDS 450: Yoga Nidra Mar 05, 2021

This week, Jon talks with Steve Fazzari about the physical and emotional benefits of practicing Yoga Nidra. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/450

SDS 449: Fairness in A.I. Mar 04, 2021

Ayodele Odubela joins us to discuss fairness in AI and how we can work towards a more equitable and transparent world of data science and machine learning. In this episode you will learn: • Comet ML [3:22] • What is a data science evangelist? [7:08] • FullyConnected [12:04] • Imposter Syndrome and Ayodele’s book [15:57] • What Ayodele wished she learned from grad school [20:25] • Uncovering Bias in Machine Learning [27:00] • Where can we affect this positive change in fairness? [31:08] • The potential for a rosy future [49:20] • Ayodele’s LinkedIn Learning course [52:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/449

SDS 448: How to be a Data Science Leader Feb 26, 2021

This week, I answer your questions about how to take yourself from data science practitioner to data science leader. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/448

SDS 447: Commercial ML Opportunities Lie Everywhere Feb 25, 2021

Michael Segala joins us to discuss how machine learning can provide creative and novel solutions to longstanding problems in both the private and public sectors. In this episode you will learn: • SFL Scientific [4:20] • SFL’s example work [10:55] • Public sector vs private sector work [20:28] • Michael’s day-to-day [30:18] • What is Michael looking for in the people he hires? [33:38] • Michael’s career journey [41:39] • What is Michael excited about for the future? [48:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/447

SDS 446: Getting Started in Machine Learning Feb 19, 2021

This week I answer your questions about machine learning and how to educate yourself further in the field. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/446

SDS 445: Conversational A.I. Feb 18, 2021

Sinan Ozdemir joins us to share his work in conversational AI and what it takes to keep chatbots up to date and functional in an ever-changing world. In this episode you will learn: • Kylie.ai under Directly [4:51] • Sinan’s day-to-day work and tools [10:45] • Use cases [18:27] • AutoML’s role in these processes [21:55] • What hard or soft skills are needed for this work? [29:32] • Sinan’s background in teaching [34:58] • Sinan’s history in pure math and applied math [39:44] • Sinan’s math tattoos [43:48] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/445

SDS 444: Future-Proofing Your Career Feb 12, 2021

In today’s episode, I answer your questions on how to best future-proof your data science career in AI, AutoML, and model interpretability. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/444

SDS 443: The End of Jobs Feb 11, 2021

Jeff Wald joins us to discuss his book and the research he has done into the data and trends around the job market, the decline of the 9-5 office job, and more. In this episode you will learn: • The Birthday Rules [3:51] • A history of work [7:41] • The myth of the lifetime contract [12:15] • What the data says about now [21:02] • On-demand labor market [25:34] • Remote work [32:09] • What role will automation play? [46:27] • Future of employment from the study lens [48:30] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/443

SDS 442: Data Science as an Atomic Habit Feb 05, 2021

In today’s episode, I discuss how focusing on process and habit building can provide more for you and your professional progress than simply chasing a goal. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/442

SDS 441: Communicating Data Effectively Feb 04, 2021

Kate Strachnyi joins us to discuss her work in data visualization education from conferences to published books as well as her tips for visualization best practices. In this episode you will learn: • What does Kate do (from her children’s perspective) [1:56] • What kind of tools does Kate employ? [5:19] • Kate’s day-to-day [13:03] • DATAcated Conference [16:03] • How do you amass a big LinkedIn following? [20:39] • Kate’s four published books [29:55] • The guidelines to follow to succeed in this field [37:00] • What’s next for Kate? [41:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/441

SDS 440: MuZero: Learning Without Rules Jan 29, 2021

In this episode, I continue my discussion on the leaps we’re making towards AGI, by looking at MuZero. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/440

SDS 439: Deep Learning for Machine Vision Jan 28, 2021

Deblina Bhattacharjee joins us to talk about her amazing work in computer vision and give advice for getting into and excelling in the field. In this episode you will learn: • Deblina’s master’s program work [4:03] • Deblina’s computer vision research and Ph.D. [11:46] • Deblina’s drumming hobby [20:18] • The daily work [24:40] • What key skills do you need as a data scientist? [33:21] • How can a data scientist prepare for the future? [37:03] • How does Deblina tackle time management? [40:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/439

SDS 438: Artificial General Intelligence Jan 22, 2021

In this episode, I discuss DeepMind’s latest breakthrough towards AGI and the stepping stones that got them there. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/438

SDS 437: Data Science at a World-Leading Hedge Fund Jan 20, 2021

Claudia Perlich joins us to discuss her work at one of the world’s largest hedge funds and how she got to work there, as well as her history of winning data science competitions. In this episode you will learn: • Life and work during the pandemic [2:23] • Claudia’s history with horses and riding [8:28] • Claudia’s work at Two Sigma [12:00] • Claudia’s role on a daily basis [20:51] • Tools of the trade [30:27] • What Claudia looks for when hiring [36:37] • What skills do future hires need? [40:32] • Claudia’s history with data science competitions [48:22] • Why work in finance and at Two Sigma? [1:00:19] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/437

SDS 436: Attention Sharpening Tools Part 2 Jan 15, 2021

In this episode, I continue my discussion on daily mindfulness practice and how to form a growing habit in it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/436

SDS 435: Scaling Up Machine Learning Jan 14, 2021

Erica Greene joins us to discuss her work as a machine learning manager at Etsy, how they tackle problem-solving, how they implement ML scaling, and more. In this episode you will learn: • Erica’s role at Etsy and problem solving between platforms [2:28] • Interesting failures Erica has navigated [25:40] • How does Erica’s team select problems to solve [33:07] • Engineering at scale [40:15] • What does Erica’s working day look like? [46:30] • Etsy is hiring [53:00] • Diversity in hiring [57:12] • Do data scientists need PhDs? [1:01:26] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/435

SDS 434: Attention Sharpening Tools Part 1 Jan 08, 2021

In this episode, I discuss my use of mindfulness and attention sharpening tools to boost my productivity throughout the day. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/434

SDS 433: Data Science Trends for 2021 Jan 07, 2021

Ben Taylor joins us for the fourth time to discuss the upcoming 2021 trends in the world of data science as well as the post-COVID world. In this episode you will learn: • Ben’s passion for AI [9:41] • Delivering results and KPIs [12:43] • DataRobot and AutoML [20:38] • Transparent storytelling [24:29] • Federated learning [31:37] • ML productionization [37:01] • AI ethics [46:01] • Emerging software packages/tools [54:39] • Remote work [1:02:44] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/433

SDS 432: Hello from Jon and Welcome to 2021 Jan 01, 2021

In this episode, I introduce myself, Jon Krohn, as the new host of the SuperDataScience podcast and give you a taste of what to look forward to in 2021! Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/432

SDS 431: One-on-one with Kirill: What I learned in 2020 Dec 31, 2020

In this final episode featuring Kirill as the host, he examines and presents his top 7 learnings from this unprecedented year. In this episode you will learn: • Backpain and standing desks [5:41] • The internal conflict model [14:33] • What acceptance really means [38:32] • Intellect and Intelligence [58:10] • Needs vs. wants/desires/wishes [1:08:00] • Intention vs effect [1:25:51] • Do not take things personally [1:46:12] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/431

SDS 430: Intellect and Intelligence Dec 25, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the reasoning behind my decision to step down as the host of the SDS podcast. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/430

SDS 429: 2020's Biggest Data Science Breakthroughs Dec 24, 2020

Jon Krohn joins us for a year-end episode about 2020’s biggest data science breakthroughs and for a big podcast announcement for 2021. In this episode you will learn: • Global warming [4:37] • Our big podcast announcement [6:57] • Who is Jon Krohn? [12:14] • Top 3 technological breakthroughs of the year [21:28] • AlphaFold [23:33] • GPUs [45:51] • GPT-3 [1:00:26] • Wrap up [1:26:40] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/429

SDS 428: The Internal Conflict Model Dec 18, 2020

In this episode, I talk about a very interesting concept around expectations and reality, and how the gap between the two might be affecting us. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/428

SDS 427: Impacting Through Technology Dec 17, 2020

Syafri Bahar joins us for a great conversation about his work at GOJEK, a decacorn super app bringing services to Indonesia, and his philosophy of empowered data science teams. In this episode you will learn: • Syafri’s day job at GOJEK [11:26] • What is a super app? [14:50] • The data science department at GOJEK [19:47] • High-performance data science team [31:17] • Syafri’s career journey and love of math [39:49] • Apply to work at GOJEK [55:42] • Working for the benefit of others [1:00:21] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/427

SDS 426: The Shift: From Ambition to Meaning Dec 11, 2020

In this episode, I talk about something profoundly important for me this year in shifting away from ego-driven ambition towards non-materialistic meaning in your life and work. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/426

SDS 425: The Past, Present, and Future of AI Services Dec 10, 2020

Rama Akkiraju joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of AI services and how companies and data scientists can best prepare themselves to become AI consumers. In this episode you will learn: • 23 years at IBM, before and after data science [6:11] • IBM Watson and AI services [12:25] • Skills to utilize AI services [25:02] • How to achieve significant ROI on AI deployment [41:31] • What does the AI future look like to Rama? [52:41] • Ethics and the benefits of AI [1:04:37] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/425

SDS 424: A Symbiotic Relationship With AI Dec 04, 2020

In this episode, we talk about how businesses can maximize their relationship with AI to ensure visible ROI and progress of industries. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/424

SDS 423: The Growth and Future of STEM in Africa Dec 03, 2020

Amanda Obidike joined us for a great discussion about her work in Nigeria and the African continent in empowering and enabling STEM education and job placement. In this episode you will learn: • Life in Lagos, Nigeria [5:22] • Amanda’s journey to data science [7:28] • Case studies and example projects [13:00] • STEM skills and the start of STEMi [19:41] • What are the issues STEMi is addressing? [24:48] • Get involved in STEMi’s mentoring project [30:12] • STEMi’s results so far [36:02] • Amanda’s best tips for landing jobs [39:04] • Work in promoting education and literacy [45:19] • The progress of STEM in Africa [47:34] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/423

SDS 422: Pain Vs. Suffering Nov 27, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the difference between pain and suffering and the importance of becoming aware of it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/422

SDS 421: Real-World Applications of Digital Twins Nov 26, 2020

Theunis Barnard joins us for a great conversation about digital twins and how data scientists can learn about the technology and get involved with its applications. In this episode you will learn: • Data science in South Africa [6:08] • Theunis’s current companies [11:32] • Industry 4.0 [13:59] • Digital twins [22:37] • Theunis’s day-to-day [38:54] • Further examples of digital twins [42:26] • Future of digital twins [48:02] • Theunis’s advice for data science newcomers [57:17] • Process digital twins vs. system digital twins [59:42] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/421

SDS 420: Wheel of Life Nov 20, 2020

In this episode, we do an exercise using the wheel of life to examine your time management and understand how balanced your life currently is. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/420

SDS 419: Unlocking the Architecture of Innovation Nov 19, 2020

Juval Löwy joins us for an exceptional episode that condenses much of his masterclass teachings into a powerful hour of information about the right approach to designing systems as well as projects. In this episode you will learn: • Career planning [7:24] • Consequences of designing against requirements [8:57] • The framework of a good system design [30:32] • The right approach to project design [44:00] • Juval’s book [1:02:31] • The progress and future [1:03:48] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/419

SDS 418: Play With Feeling Nov 13, 2020

In this episode, I discuss a very interesting quote by Beethoven about the importance of giving space to feelings, even if that means making a mistake. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/418

SDS 417: Data Engineering and Product Development Nov 12, 2020

Arthur Shectman joins us to discuss the data engineering and data product development work they do in Elephant Ventures and the importance of capturing value through data. In this episode you will learn: • What is Elephant Ventures? [8:11] • Data quality engineering [21:00] • The importance of focusing on business value [39:58] • Methodology for understanding the company’s business value [46:05] • What is data engineering? [49:28] • What is data product development [51:34] • What are the technical skills needed for these jobs? [56:02] • What is the future bringing for data science? [59:23] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/417

SDS 416: My Advice for Career Success Nov 06, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the three key ingredients for a successful, happy career in data science. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/416

SDS 415: Developing and Maintaining Your Technical and Soft Skills Nov 05, 2020

Asieh Ahani joins us to discuss her rapid career progress, the unique work she does at MassMutual, and how she maintains her technical skills while working in a leading position. In this episode you will learn: • Asieh’s background [5:09] • Machine learning techniques for processing biosignals [14:24] • Signal processing [22:22] • Asieh’s career and move from academia to industry [27:19] • Maintaining technical skills as a manager [41:48] • MassMutual is hiring [47:02] • Leading a remote data science team and work/life balance [49:55] • Asieh’s words for other women in data science [55:28] • Future of data science [1:00:30] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/415

SDS 414: Needs vs. Wants Oct 30, 2020

Today I talked about the importance of understanding the balance between acting selfishly and acting with self-neglect and how the awareness of our needs and wants can help with that. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/414

SDS 413: Changing The World With Data Oct 28, 2020

Emmanuel Letouzé discussed in-depth his work in global data science literacy and how he hopes data science will benefit the world in various societal and socio-economic challenges. In this episode you will learn: • Parenting and its effects on Emmanuel’s life and work [3:14] • Why did Data-Pop Alliance come to life? [8:42] • Working with Harvard and MIT [13:04] • Examples of projects and areas of focus [18:16] • Data as lenses and data as lever [29:43] • Sustainable Development Goals indicators [38:21] • How can we use data as a lever? [43:41] • How can data help with disaster resilience? [57:09] • The future of data science [1:04:09] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/413

SDS 412: Stand More - Sit Less Oct 23, 2020

Today I talked with a chiropractor about how to best treat your back while working during the day. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/412

SDS 411: Succeeding in Analytics by Thinking Outside the Data Oct 21, 2020

Jennifer Cooper talked with us about her role as a strategic analyst and how others can get involved with similar positions around analytics and hybrid roles. In this episode you will learn: • Jennifer’s start in data science [6:04] • What is analytics support function? [16:01] • Keys to success in analytics roles [21:09] • How do you find these roles? [42:42] • DataScienceGO Virtual #2 [50:45] • Common questions Jennifer gets [1:00:52] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/411

SDS 410: Communicate Your Needs Oct 16, 2020

Today I talk about something important, which I recently had to reteach myself, about personal needs and communication. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/410

SDS 409: Succeeding & Networking In The Virtual Space Oct 14, 2020

Steve Nouri talks with us about the importance of managing your personal brand, participating in hackathons, and being active in the conversations around AI as you begin your career. In this episode you will learn: • Steve’s work in the Australian Computer Society [4:32] • River City Labs [12:22] • Hackathons during the pandemic [16:21] • Choosing a path in AI [26:09] • The AI bubble and its implications [31:09] • Strategic data acquisition [38:04] • Explainable AI [43:50] • Creating a personal brand [51:35] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/409

SDS 408: Meaning is Everything Oct 09, 2020

Today I talk about an interesting concept that can often be the cause of conflicts in professional and personal relationships. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/408

SDS 407: How to Encourage Diversity in Data Science Oct 07, 2020

Margot Gerritsen joins us for a great discussion that was both technical and inspiring, on the topics of principal component analysis and linear algebra, as well as the importance of women in data science. In this episode you will learn: • Margot’s travels and background [7:29] • Margot’s position and work at Stanford [13:38] • What is linear algebra? [18:00] • Principle component analysis [23:02] • WIDS, Women in Data Science [32:08] • Margot’s diversity call to action [58:12] • How can men support their female colleagues? [1:05:55] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/407

SDS 406: Abandon Hope Oct 02, 2020

Today we discussed the Buddhist concept “abandon hope” as a way to avoid falling victim to negative emotions and fear. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/406

SDS 405: The Work of Quants and Data Scientists in the Financial Space Sep 30, 2020

Thomas Obrist joins us to give an advanced talk on the work he does in the financial and energy space as a quant and how it overlaps with data science. In this episode you will learn: • Thomas’s background and studies [5:04] • Long and short in financial markets [8:33] • Thomas’s current role at Axpo [14:55] • Quant vs. data scientist vs. data analyst [18:55] • The Monte Carlo method [26:26] • Thomas’s day-to-day [30:06] • Grid loss use case [35:25] • Thomas’s hackathon success [53:22] • Thomas’s recommendation for those interested in the space [1:01:39] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/405

SDS 404: The Narrative Arc in Storytelling Sep 25, 2020

Today we dissect the building blocks of storytelling to help you become a better presenter of your data science insights. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/404

SDS 403: Gamifying Your Data Science Work and Education Sep 23, 2020

Juan Gabriel Gomila Salas joins for an exciting discussion about his work in the game industry and how gamification can boost data science impact across industries. In this episode you will learn: • Juan Gabriel’s work before and during COVID-19 [3:37] • Juan Gabriel’s unique career path [10:36] • Video game monetization case study [25:44] • How can data scientists utilize gamification in their daily jobs? [36:28] • Juan Gabriel’s work as a professor [42:46] • Is online education the future? [47:40] • Data science in the English speaking world vs the Spanish speaking world [52:30] • Where is data science headed? [59:45] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/403

SDS 402: Face Your Demons Sep 18, 2020

In this episode, I discuss an interesting metaphor I’ve recently utilized to help myself face and overcome toxic or negative feelings. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/402

SDS 401: From Data Science Student to Professional Sep 16, 2020

Michael Galarnyk joins to tackle your questions on data science job hunting and data science education. In this episode you will learn: • Who is Michael Galarnyk? [3:48] • Tools and skills to know [11:52] • Building and sharing a portfolio [26:21] • Advantages of online and in-person education [37:42] • Teaching data science to younger students [43:55] • Necessary soft skills to be a successful data scientist [51:31] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/401

SDS 400: Think Bigger Sep 11, 2020

In this anniversary episode, we discuss the importance of knowing why you do data science and how your skills may one day impact the world as challenges arise. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/400

SDS 399: Contributing to the Community of Data Scientists Sep 09, 2020

Monica Royal joins us to discuss her journey from consumer to contributor in the data science community and how sharing your work and exploring networking can help you on your journey. In this episode you will learn: • Monica’s activity in the data science community [5:17] • The biggest takeaways from Monica’s 100 Days of Learnings [11:00] • Techniques for productivity and continued learning [16:03] • Monica’s interest in the SDS podcast and keeping up to date in data science [33:01] • The DataScienceGO Virtual experience [35:51] • Strategic thinking [38:38] • Monica’s parting inspirational thoughts [41:01] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/399

SDS 398: Emotional Burnout Sep 04, 2020

In this episode, I discuss a very important topic on the stages and symptoms of burnout and how to tackle them at each point to avoid irreparable damage. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/398

SDS 397: The Importance of Data Science Literacy Sep 02, 2020

We chatted with data science influencer, educator, and principal data scientist Kirk Borne about his philosophy and work in spreading data science literacy across fields and industries through his frameworks. In this episode you will learn: • Live vs. virtual events [4:20] • Who is Kirk Borne? [7:13] • Big data’s evolution and the emergence of small data [11:17] • The fourth industrial revolution and the future [22:00] • How has the data science education space changed in 14 years? [33:44] • Four types of data discovery [38:00] • The broad categories of AI you should pursue [50:44] • 5 dimensions of analytics implementation [53:50] • LinkedIn Q&A [1:05:00] • Hiring at Booz Allen [1:15:18] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/397

SDS 396: Five Job Hunting Tips Aug 28, 2020

In this episode, I share a series of great tips, plus a bonus tip for getting your application further along in the hiring process and getting the job. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/396

SDS 395: How to Tell Stories with Data Aug 26, 2020

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic talks about her influential book Storytelling with Data and shares some best practices for conveying meaning from your visualizations. In this episode you will learn: • Cole’s business Storytelling With Data [4:04] • How did Cole get into this space? [7:24] • When did Cole start writing the book? [15:33] • Top 3 tips from the book [22:44] • How to structure a good story [35:17] • Communicating in-person vs. virtually [41:37] • Cole’s upcoming workshops [43:50] • LinkedIn Q&A [48:57] • Cole’s advice on preparing for the future in the field [1:05:22] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/395

SDS 394: Teach It Aug 21, 2020

In this episode, I discuss the power of teaching what you learn to help you retain the highest amount of the information you are learning. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/394

SDS 393: The Importance of Keeping Science in Data Science Aug 19, 2020

John Peach joins to discuss his passion for bringing more scientific approaches to the data science field, making it smarter and more efficient. In this episode you will learn: • John’s move from Canada to the US [3:37] • John’s new position at Oracle [8:31] • Data Science Workflows [9:34] • John’s solution to data science workflow exploration [12:06] • John’s data science design thinking framework [21:20] • Case study [34:21] • Literate statistical programming [43:12] • R or Python? [51:55] • Data unit testing [53:28] • What drives John? [1:00:56] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/393

SDS 392: Start Your Own Morning Ritual Aug 14, 2020

In this episode, I describe my morning ritual and discuss the importance of setting up a morning ritual for yourself. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/392

SDS 391: Data Science Campfire Tales with John Elder Aug 12, 2020

John Elder joins for an amazing podcast to share his data science "campfire tales" spanning over 20 years of his career in the industry. It will definitely help you in your work to incorporate some of the best principles. In this episode you will learn: • John’s first bungee jump [4:01] • Calculus vs. resampling [14:01] • Elder Research [21:11] • Domain knowledge advice [25:26] • The importance of instincts [41:52] • Ensembles and simplicity [59:33] • John’s opinions on neural nets [1:10:49] • Target shuffling method and the crisis in science [1:17:27] • What does the future of data science hold? [1:39:53] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/391

SDS 390: Perception vs. Emotion Aug 07, 2020

In this episode, I share a tip I came across this week about avoiding conflict in interpersonal relationships. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/390

SDS 389: Becoming Good Enough: Jumpstarting Your Data Science Career Aug 05, 2020

Josh Hortaleza discusses how he’s become a juggernaut of an aspiring data scientist and powered through networking and internships to reach his goals in the field. In this episode you will learn: • How did Kirill and Josh meet [8:26] • Who is Josh? [12:42] • Josh’s first internships [17:07] • Being “good enough” and the luck factor [34:51] • Josh’s goal [40:55] • Genuine networking [43:08] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/389

SDS 388: Get a Headhunter Jul 31, 2020

In this episode, I share an awesome tip for anyone at any level around recruitment and headhunters. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/388

SDS 387: Becoming a Data Science Leader Jul 29, 2020

Lillian Pierson discusses her work on data leadership and how any data scientist can become a data leader in their organization or community. In this episode you will learn: • Who is Lillian Pierson? [3:27] • Winning With Data [6:08] • Four superpowers of great data leaders [11:53] • Benefits of developing these skills [17:27] • Examples of quick win challenges in Winning With Data [19:34] • Impact of COVID-19 [22:23] • Where is the industry going? [28:26] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/387

SDS 386: Cohort Analysis Jul 24, 2020

Today, I explain cohort analysis and how this can be used for conversion metrics and tracking the customer journey. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/386

SDS 385: Advanced Data Topics and People-Centered Data Science Jul 22, 2020

T. Scott Clendaniel joins to discuss advanced topics in data science and his forecasts for the future in this field. He also talks about the importance of soft skills for data scientists. In this episode you will learn: • Who is Scott Clendaniel? [6:57] • Scott’s role at Franklin Templeton [10:24] • LinkedIn advanced Q&A [13:29] • Tools that Scott uses the most [26:57] • Target mean encoding technique [30:35] • LinkedIn Q&A on models [33:11] • LinkedIn Q&A on soft skills [54:04] • LinkedIn Q&A on forecasts for the future [01:00:19] • Hub and spoke model in Data Science Management [01:08:32] • Scott’s advice for advanced data scientists [01:10:12] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/385

SDS 384: 10 Tips to Become a Master Presenter Jul 17, 2020

Today, I discuss best practices for data visualization and how to build on what we learned about cognitive load. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/384

SDS 383: You're Not an Imposter, You're Learning: Data Science Journeys Jul 15, 2020

Sean Casey joins to discuss his data science journey and how he’s used online courses, secondary resources, and the wider network to help his journey to a data visualization professional. In this episode you will learn: • How Sean and Kirill met at DSGO Virtual [4:25] • Sean’s experience at the virtual event [7:32] • Sean’s journey [10:06] • Do you need the credibility of a degree? [22:01] • Sean’s supplemental readings [24:33] • What can others do to replicate Sean’s success? [39:18] • Sean’s advice for others just starting [50:15] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/383

SDS 382: Manage Cognitive Load in Data Science Jul 10, 2020

Today, I discussed the types of cognitive load and how to best utilize them when imparting information through data. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/382

SDS 381: How to Avoid Failing at Digital Transformation Jul 08, 2020

Tony Saldanha joins the podcast to discuss the realities of digital transformation and the steps companies must take to successfully transform in this fourth industrial revolution. In this episode you will learn: • Tony’s book on digital transformation [2:51] • What is digital transformation [8:30] • Five stage framework of going through digital transformation [11:13] • Case studies through the stages [16:43] • Why do digital transformations fail? [27:26] • VC portfolio approach [31:21] • Tony’s consulting work and top tips [40:11] • Change management and COVID-19 [44:44] • Disruption vs. digital transformation [51:14] • What does the future hold? [53:50] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/381

SDS 380: Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist Jul 03, 2020

Today, I discuss the difference between a data analyst and data scientist and how you can join our team as a potential data analyst. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/380

SDS 379: Maelstrom, Chaos, and Mayhem: Guiding Your Data Science Career Path Jul 01, 2020

Christopher Bishop speaks on the importance of career tactics in data science and how to prepare and move through the career path you want. In this episode you will learn: • Who is Christopher Bishop? [5:18] • How Christopher developed his advising framework [9:17] • Why data scientists? [12:07] • What is the Future Career Toolkit? [15:54] • How to connect with people as an unknown data scientist [34:09] • What's the intended outcome of the framework? [43:53] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/379

SDS 378: Use Your Unconscious Mind Jun 26, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the importance of the unconscious mind in decision making and how logic and reasoning may sometimes hinder you. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/378

SDS 377: The Power of Women in STEM Jun 24, 2020

Deborah Berebichez joins us to discuss her experience as a woman in STEM, her work with upcoming generations of women in STEM, and how she helps facilitate data science trainings. In this episode you will learn: • Deborah's origins [4:21] • Pursuing physics as a Jewish-Mexican woman [9:43] • Deborah's work in helping women in STEM [23:10] • How can companies also aid women in STEM? [28:10] • How can individual data scientists work on creative thinking? [44:31] • Deborah's work at Metis [48:26] • Data literacy done the right way [1:00:33] • The future of data science [1:04:55] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/377

SDS 376: Expose Yourself to New Ideas Regularly Jun 19, 2020

In this FiveMinuteFriday, I talk about the need to widen your horizons, expose yourself to more varied disciplines and thought processes, and the benefits you can get in your work from doing this. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/376

SDS 375: Utilizing Oracle Cloud as an Enterprise, Small Business, or Developer Jun 17, 2020

Greg Pavlik joins me for a great talk about the current state of the cloud and how single practitioners and small businesses can take advantage of cloud services. In this episode you will learn: • Will we have cloud-based solutions for VR and working from home? [8:15] • Greg’s career journey [11:50] • From Hadoop to Cloud [23:35] • The cloud element in data science [30:17] • Data science and AI in Oracle [33:00] • Is Oracle more suited for larger companies only? [37:35] • Fundamental differences between Oracle Cloud, Amazon, and Azure [42:12] • Trends in data science and data management [45:14] • Why should someone choose Oracle over any other open source? [52:50] • How does the future of data management look like? [56:00] • 5G and edge computing [1:01:36] • Greg’s recommendation to data scientists [1:04:28] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/375

SDS 374: Remember to Wind Down Jun 12, 2020

In this episode, I talk about an issue I’ve been having when it comes to phasing my mind out of work and into post-work activities, a concept called “attention residue”. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/374

SDS 373: TensorFlow and AI Learnings for Developers Jun 10, 2020

Laurence Moroney sits down to talk about TensorFlow, its community, and his work educating developers in AI and machine learning. We talk about the explosive growth of the community and the great chance for career advancement for all developers, regardless of educational background. In this episode you will learn: • Who is Laurence Moroney? [4:14] • The importance of developers' focus on AI [8:21] • What is TensorFlow and how can it help in AI? [15:53] • Differences in TensorFlow editions [26:26] • Careers and overcoming the fear of AI [31:14] • TensorFlow community [48:46] • What does the future look like? [54:40] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/373

SDS 372: Understanding the P-Value Jun 05, 2020

Today, I talk about P-value and proper hypothesis testing as well as the importance of statistical significance. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/372

SDS 371: The Power of Memory For Productivity Jun 03, 2020

Anthony Metivier joins us again for an in-depth discussion about how memory and presence can boost productivity for people in their professional and personal lives. In this episode you will learn: • Anthony’s technique for memorizing names [12:04] • Anthony’s new book and concept of memory [15:45] • Memory and productivity insights [31:44] • Memory palace construction methods [37:30] • How can memory techniques help a data scientist [1:01:30] • Challenge frustration curve [1:07:28] • Further advice and learnings [1:11:59] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/371

SDS 370: What is Support Vector Regression (SVR)? May 29, 2020

In today’s FiveMinuteFriday episode, I wanted to experience explaining support vector regression without the use of any visual aids. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/370

SDS 369: Real Data Analytics for Economics, HR, and COVID-19 May 27, 2020

John Johnson joins me for a thoughtful discussion about the importance of data in the world of economics and business analytics. We discuss his academic and professional history until his work now and how his company is sifting through economic data during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode you will learn: • Living and working in Washington D.C. [4:11] • John’s initial jobs before Edgeworth [8:41] • Edgeworth's core values [12:01] • Edgeworth Economics and Edgeworth Analytics case studies [16:57] • Data analytics vs. data science [29:50] • Parachuting into industries [36:06] • Real analytics vs. “lip service” [42:11] • HR business analytics [51:13] • How much, as a business owner, should you rely on a consultant? [56:26] • John’s advice to worried business owners [59:24] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/369

SDS 368: Future-Proof Your Career May 22, 2020

Today, I discuss the best ways to ensure you future-proof your career for the great restructuring of the workforce that technological advancements already brought and will bring even more in the future. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/368

SDS 367: Building Data Pipelines for COVID-19 Modeling May 20, 2020

Samuel Hinton joins us again for an important and timely discussion on data pipelines and the work he’s doing to aid research on COVID-19 with the COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium. We also talk about his new online courses and his continued research into dark matter. In this episode you will learn: • Sam’s current work and COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium [4:22] • The COVID data science pipeline and workflow [12:50] • Sam’s second online course [36:22] • Bayesian inference [43:06] • Sam at DSGO Virtual [53:30] • Sam’s work on dark matter [1:01:25] • What is Sam reading right now? [1:09:14] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/367

SDS 366: Define Your Own Success May 15, 2020

Today, I discuss a profound conversation we had with our team this month on success and how you can define your own success. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/366

SDS 365: Deep Learning Models For Recruitment May 13, 2020

Jon Krohn joins me to discuss his work at untapt in designing models for HR purposes. We also discuss the power of data science across fields of medicine and epidemiology, as well as the future of deep learning. In this episode you will learn: • Coronavirus update in New York City [2:36] • What brought Jon to New York? [5:38] • Data science and coronavirus [12:50] • Jon’s work at untapt [18:09] • Techniques used to design models in untapt [22:02] • untapt’s approach to explainability and bias [30:19] • Jon’s other contributions to data science [38:10] • Jon’s book and visual teaching styles [44:32] • LinkedIn Q&A [52:05] • Jon’s recommendation for becoming best at deep learning [1:13:09] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/365

SDS 364: Depression and Suicidal Thoughts May 08, 2020

Today, I’m talking with Anthony Metivier about practices to help your brain and body, work through the stress of the pandemic. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/364

SDS 363: Intuition, Frameworks, and Unlocking the Power of Data May 06, 2020

Piyanka Jain goes in-depth about the true power of data that can be unlocked when you combine intuition with data science practices and follow a hypothesis-driven framework to reach your project goals. Items mentioned in this podcast: • The power of data plus intuition [5:29] • BADIR framework for data science [12:36] • What can students pick up from Aryng’s courses? [24:58] • SWAT data science teams [34:16] • The rate of successful projects [39:38] • Four D’s of Data Culture [45:27] • Decision science vs data science [49:17] • Piyanka’s inspiration for her book [51:23] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/363

SDS 362: Hybrid AI May 01, 2020

Today, I’m talking about an interesting topic I found in our own Data Science newsletter about the need for hybrid AI models in the future. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/362

SDS 361: How To Succeed As An Analytics Consultant Apr 29, 2020

John David Ariansen joins me for an episode on the best practices for getting into data science consulting, the importance of understanding data science and analytics, and how you can network, even during a pandemic. In this episode you will learn: • Coronavirus and how it will affect the way we work [3:06] • John David’s consulting work [8:19] • Why did John get into consulting? [13:17] • Does John David’s age affect his clients? [25:03] • John David’s podcast [34:59] • The difference between data science and analytics [40:26] • Creating space for opportunities [49:54] • 3 top tips for getting a job in data science [54:28] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/361

SDS 360: Importance of Sleep Apr 24, 2020

In this episode, I’m exploring some topics in proper sleep habits to help you keep good sleep schedules. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/360

SDS 359: Tackling Data Science Job Hunting, Interviews & Negotiations Apr 22, 2020

Emily Robinson breaks down her new book “Build a Career in Data Science” by sharing what skills she focuses on exploring, who the data science field is for, and how to tackle interviews and negotiations. In this episode you will learn: • Long-distance networking [5:58] • Emily’s book [9:38] • Who is the field of data science for? [14:02] • Should newcomers use Python or R? [23:34] • Five company archetypes [28:36] • Approaching data science interviews and negotiating [31:25] • How do you actually get an interview? [48:08] • Emily at DSGO 2020 [57:07] • Emily’s final take-home message [58:52] • Where to buy Emily’s book and SDS discount code [1:04:26] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/359

SDS 358: Racism and Discrimination Apr 17, 2020

In this episode, I’m discussing my personal experience with discrimination during a trip at the start of the pandemic and how it elevated my understanding of racism and discrimination beyond just a cognitive level. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/358

SDS 357: Emotions, Relationships, and Being Kind During the Pandemic Apr 15, 2020

Tracy Crossley, a Behavioral Relationship Expert, talks about how you can explore yourself during this difficult time. We also explored how different relationship dynamics can be tested during a forced lockdown and how to avoid dangerous emotional pitfalls. In this episode you will learn: • What work does Tracy do? [5:50] • Tracy’s training [8:20] • Tracy’s view on the consequences of the pandemic [12:55] • Ways to tackle emotions during lockdown [17:14] • Final advice to those struggling during lockdown [1:00:11] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/357

SDS 356: Working Remotely Apr 10, 2020

Today, I’m helping you explore working remotely. Whether you’ve started doing this during the pandemic or you've been interested in and exploring remote-based jobs recently. I outline three advantages and three disadvantages to consider. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/356

SDS 355: DJ Patil on Harnessing the Power of Data Science Community Apr 08, 2020

DJ Patil talks about ethics in data science and the importance of data science communities working together to make sure data science is an accelerant of solutions for our children and our children’s children. In this episode you will learn: • How does it feel to be the person who created data science as we know it now? [3:17] • What data science is not [6:01] • Ethics and data science development in different countries [10:00] • What is the “biorevolution”? [16:02] • The importance of data sharing [20:10] • The current state of Chief Data Scientist of USA [24:07] • LinkedIn Q&A [26:03] • What to think about when you think about data science [44:08] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/355

SDS 354: Negative Coefficients Apr 03, 2020

Today I discuss a negative coefficient as a philosophical concept in problem-solving in your life. Do you make things worse by ignoring a problem or doing the wrong things to fix it? Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/354

SDS 353: How to Practice Human-Centric Data Science Apr 01, 2020

Brian T. O’Neill joins me for an insightful dive into how you can implement human-centric practices into your data work, whether you’re a consultant or individual contributor. There are ways and steps to workshop best practices in conversations with stakeholders. In this episode you will learn: • Brian’s two lives [7:28] • Brian’s human-first focal point [10:05] • The process of Brian’s consulting work [17:07] • How can an individual contributor be better at design thinking? [40:43] • Walkthrough Brian’s course and seminar [54:37] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/353

SDS 352: History of Data Science - Part 5 Mar 27, 2020

Today, we’re diving into our fifth and final part of our history of data science series by looking into data science’s future through the eyes of five of the most influential people in our space and how they see the next few decades. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/352

SDS 351: Self-Starting In Data Science Mar 25, 2020

Stratos Hadjioannou is a freshly hired data scientist who is self-taught and made the jump to visit DSGO. He talks about his learnings, putting himself in a data science ecosystem, and how to tackle interviews with little experience. In this episode you will learn: • Where did Stratos start? [6:16] • How to keep the momentum for learning [12:20] • Stratos’s goals [19:35] • Planning the steps to getting a data science job [23:01] • Triad for successful interviews [32:47] • Application process [34:53] • Experiences from the first data science job [45:51] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/351

SDS 350: Coronavirus Mar 20, 2020

Today, we take some time to discuss the real mental and emotional toll social distancing can take during the coronavirus. How can we effectively tackle each other's needs during this period? Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/350

SDS 349: Human-in-the-Loop Algorithms in Retail Mar 19, 2020

Brad Klingenberg talks about the unique way Stitch Fix uses algorithms and human-in-the-loop AI to generate excellent customer experiences and pull ahead of other retailers in the space. In this episode you will learn: • Working in Stitch Fix [5:18] • How does Stitch Fix work? [11:29] • Stitch Fix algorithms tour [20:14] • Open positions in Stitch Fix [36:25] • Stitch Fix takeaways for other companies [39:07] • Humans + machines [44:19] • Stitch Fix global expansion [47:34] • Future of personalization [50:16] • Brad’s advice to data scientists [55:33] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/349

SDS 348: History of Data Science - Part 4 Mar 13, 2020

In the penultimate episode of our history of data science series, we look at 2015 on and watch as data science goes from being about hard skills and coding to being about ethics and progress. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/348

SDS 347: How To Tell Your Story For Career Success Mar 12, 2020

Kerri Twigg talks with me about her work in helping professionals talk about themselves and tell stories about their passions and professional work to land ideal jobs and propel their career trajectory. In this episode you will learn: • Kerri at DSGO 2019 [6:09] • Who is Kerri Twigg? [8:00] • A case study from DSGO 2019 [9:51] • How do you build a career story? [18:30] • Kerri’s book and practices [32:35] • How to prepare for interviews [43:22] • 3-Parts of a career story [56:53] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/347

SDS 346: My Top 5 Productivity Hacks Mar 06, 2020

In this FiveMinuteFriday we take a break from our series on the history of data science to discuss productivity and my top 5 hacks for getting more hours out of your day and week. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/346

SDS 345: Machine Learning At Twitter Mar 05, 2020

I speak with Dan Shiebler who works as a machine learning engineer at Twitter Cortex and at the same time, is doing a Ph.D. on applying category theory in machine learning. We discuss his work at Twitter, the importance of academics, and the future of machine learning. In this episode you will learn: • What is great about Twitter [5:31] • Dan’s Ph.D. program [9:25] • Dan’s work at Twitter [18:07] • Dan at DSGO 2020 [35:16] • LinkedIn Q&A [40:25] • Dan’s advice [1:03:58] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/345

SDS 344: History of Data Science - Part 3 Feb 28, 2020

In the third of five episodes in this series, I journey through 2010 into 2015 to look at the boom of self-driving cars, the growth of data science as a profession, and the beginning of educational paths for future data scientists. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/344

SDS 343: Career Jumpstarts through Data Science Retreat Feb 27, 2020

I speak with Jose Quesada, founder and CEO of Data Science Retreat about the purpose of his program to help data scientists learn and find jobs through a three-month retreat and portfolio project. In this episode you will learn: • Overview of Jose’s current projects [5:55] • "What if I don’t have a tech background?" [09:58] • How does it work? [11:51] • Program structure [21:24] • Tips for picking a portfolio project [26:45] • The program’s next intake [1:03:06] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/343

SDS 342: History of Data Science - Part 2 Feb 21, 2020

In the second of five episodes in this series, I take a step into the early 2000s and the true boom of data science as a profession and philosophy of study, as well as look at some of science fiction’s failed hopes for data science by this time. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/342

SDS 341: Talking Robotics with Brandon Rohrer Feb 20, 2020

Brandon Rohrer joins me in this special episode about robotics, machine learning, and the merge of software and hardware to create innovative technology for homes around the world. In this episode you will learn: • Brandon at MIT [7:41] • iRobot [15:14] • Moving from Facebook to iRobot [17:14] • Brandon’s work in iRobot [20:18] • Brandon as a data science influencer [30:08] • Q&A [40:40] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/341

SDS 340: History of Data Science - Part 1 Feb 14, 2020

In this five-episode series, I dive into the history of data science from the beginning of mathematics to today. In this first episode, we start by looking in the 1950s and go up to the dawn of the 2000s. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/340

SDS 339: The Power of Coaching Feb 13, 2020

I sat down with my coach Ivor Lok to discuss the power and importance of coaching and how everyone can use it in their personal and professional lives to become happier. In this episode you will learn: • Managing expectations [9:21] • Personal beliefs & parenting [17:42] • Value of having a coach [25:33] • Mindset over skillset [37:24] • Dream lists [51:06] • Ivor’s new projects [1:03:20] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/339

SDS 338: Too Many Photos Feb 07, 2020

I discuss an observation I had recently about how many photos we take, and how much we miss out on by focusing on capturing a moment rather than living it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/338

SDS 337: Hadley Wickham Talks Integration and Future of R and Python Feb 06, 2020

Hadley Wickham, a huge presence in data science, sits down to talk about R, Python, and the future of potential integrations, as well as some Q&A with our listeners through LinkedIn about programming languages and how to make data science accessible for all. In this episode you will learn: • Hadley’s R packages [8:26] • Better integrations between R and Python [20:11] • LinkedIn Q&A [33:34] • useR Conference vs. RStudio Conference [50:46] • LinkedIn Q&A: Career-related questions [1:01:06] • LinkedIn Q&A: Future-related questions [1:08:01] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/337

SDS 336: Better Than Perfect Jan 31, 2020

I discuss something that popped up for me recently: is it better to have something finished or to have something be perfect? I explore the answer and what it can mean for you in your life. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/336

SDS 335: Many Ways to Fail & Five Ways to Succeed in Startups Jan 30, 2020

Rico Meinl failed when he tried to make a successful startup. He learned a lot from it and shared his story and learnings for nearly 2 hours in one of our longest and most insightful podcasts to date. In this episode you will learn: • Rico at DSGO [8:50] • Dresswell [17:10] • B2B vs B2C in startups [34:03] • Rico's 5 learnings [53:25] • Learning no. 1 [53:54] • Learning no. 2 [56:33] • Learning no. 3 [1:10:43] • Learning no. 4 [1:24:08] • Learning no. 5 [1:34:02] • Rico’s next steps [1:45:35] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/335

SDS 334: No Coaching Jan 24, 2020

I return to the concept of no coaching in more detail and discuss how I recently had a good conversation with a friend without giving advice but offering empathy. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/334

SDS 333: BERT and NLP in 2020 and Beyond Jan 23, 2020

Sinan Ozdemir is back again, this time talking about his work since his company Kylie.ai was acquired by Directly. We discuss his work, the way he is creating human and AI synergy and the future of NLP as it continues to progress. In this episode you will learn: • Sinan’s company acquired [7:29] • Explainable deep learning models [16:13] • Airbnb case study [19:42] • Microsoft case study [22:25] • Sinan’s role at Directly [25:57] • Work with Sinan [32:57] • Preview of Sinan at DSGO [38:38] • BERT [43:18] • Sinan’s prediction for NLP in 2020 [53:17] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/333

SDS 332: Go through the Motions Jan 17, 2020

I discuss the concept of putting yourself on autopilot and powering through getting work done when you feel like giving up. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/332

SDS 331: Hacking Data Science Interviews for Graduates Jan 16, 2020

Harshal Sanap talks about how he took himself from a data science student and graduate to a full time professional in data science and shares mistakes to avoid to get started in your career. In this episode you will learn: • Harshal at DSGO [8:12] • Harshal’s first data science job [16:01] • The process of getting your first job [21:25] • 3 steps to data science job search [23:37] • 4 tips on how to apply for jobs [36:59] • 5 tips on how to prepare for an interview [53:21] • 5 mistakes to avoid [1:10:31] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/331

SDS 330: Good! Jan 10, 2020

I discuss finding the good in something that is objectively not so good and how you can take setbacks as a learning experience and challenge. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/330

SDS 329: Telling a Story Right with Data Jan 09, 2020

Isaac Reyes talks about his approach to data visualization. We dive into the science behind it, the psychology, and the needs in businesses for proper and informed data storytelling. • Catching up with Isaac [6:37] • StoryIQ's office in Manila [10:04] • What is data storytelling? [12:29] • The keys to data storytelling [15:47] • Second key to data storytelling [18:36] • Third key to data storytelling [21:35] • Elementary Perceptual Tasks Scale [24:10] • Gestalt principles [38:56] • How does StoryIQ teach this? [48:35] • Fourth key to data storytelling [49:20] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/329

SDS 328: Look for the Horse Jan 03, 2020

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday, I wish you all a happy New Year with an interesting story about having the choice to see the best in situations or see the worst in them. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/328

SDS 327: Data Science Trends for 2020 Jan 02, 2020

Hadelin and I outlined our top 5 trends in Data Science for 2020. We discussed why they’re hot topics and how companies can utilize them to drive profit and efficiency in the coming year. In this episode you will learn: • The decade in review [1:45] • A decade preview [5:20] • 2020 trends webinar [7:30] • Robotic process automation [9:00] • Natural language processing [18:28] • Reinforcement learning [26:35] • Edge computing [37:25] • Open source AI frameworks [52:02] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/327

SDS 326: Who Inspires You? Dec 27, 2019

This week’s FiveMinuteFriday and final episode of 2019 is about who inspires you and how it may be those closest to you without you even realizing it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/326

SDS 325: What I Learned in 2019 Dec 26, 2019

I went over the 7 top learnings I took from this exciting year of ups, downs, and incredible adventures and explorations. In this episode you will learn: • Dichotomies [6:18] • F*ck FOMO [19:00] • Full circle stress [27:23] • Letting doors close [38:57] • Managing my energy as an introvert [45:00] • No coaching [56:15] • Feelings [1:03:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/325

SDS 324: Proximity is Power #2 Dec 20, 2019

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday, Vitaly and I talked more about a familiar topic: proximity is power. We discussed the importance of connection, how to not saturate, and how to decide with whom you spend your time. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/324

SDS 323: Data Science as a Freelance Career Dec 19, 2019

I chatted with top Upwork freelancer Wesley Engers who has worked over 150 jobs in data science. He’s worked in a variety of industries and shared a few of his most interesting jobs and offered advice for those considering diving into freelance data science work. In this episode you will learn: • Wesley on Upwork [9:11] • Wesley’s background [16:20] • How Wesley onboards a client [26:32] • Good clients vs. bad clients [31:12] • Tools [37:23] • Wesley’s best projects [45:09] • Freelance vs. full-time work [59:26] • Tips about getting into Upwork [1:06:48] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/323

SDS 322: Diets Dec 13, 2019

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday we are with Vitaly and Hadelin again and we are discussing our diets and how we maintain feeling healthy and good through food intake. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/322

SDS 321: The Life of One Advanced Data Scientist Dec 12, 2019

I sat down with Morgan Mendis whom I met at DSGO this year. He is one of the most advanced data scientists I’ve met and he’s been using his skills and experience to give back to his community. We discuss his career, his dreams, his ideology, and his hunt for a VP of Data Science at his former company. In this episode you will hear: • Catch up since DSGO 2019 [8:04] • VP of Data Science at Inspire [12:00] • Morgan’s career dreams [22:04] • Morgan’s experience [30:50] • Tools & solutions [1:01:33] • How you can get involved [1:12:45] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/321

SDS 320: Mentorship Dec 06, 2019

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday I sat down with Vitaly and Hadelin to discuss the concept of mentorship and how we work through our professional and personal hurdles with mentors. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/320

SDS 319: The Path to Data Visualization Dec 05, 2019

I sat down with Jonathan and Ogo, two DataScienceGO attendees, who are experts in the field of data visualization. Their methods and backgrounds differ but ultimately they believe in the same goal: telling a meaningful story. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/319

SDS 318: Amazing Nov 29, 2019

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday I discuss the concept of “fake it until you become it” and use of the word “amazing” when thinking about your current state and when people ask how you are. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/318

SDS 317: A Deep Dive Into Neural Nets Nov 28, 2019

An incredible young guest is in this episode after he attended DSGO. Edis is a 15-year-old, building his own neural networks. We discussed his background, his process of building neural networks from scratch, Kaggle competitions, and the benefit of online data science education. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/317

SDS 316: Make It About Yourself Nov 22, 2019

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday I discuss how best to handle disagreements by keeping your focus on yourself and your own actions. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/316

SDS 315: Making Data Accessible Nov 21, 2019

Back by popular demand is Gabriela de Queiroz to discuss various data accessibility issues and how her work, talks, and organizations are working to make data science and AI more available across the board. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/315

SDS 314: Meet the Team Nov 15, 2019

I asked the team what was one wish they had for our students on their data science journey. The answers are inspirational and encouraging for students at all levels. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/314

SDS 313: The Power of Online Data Education Nov 14, 2019

Marco Caviezel’s journey from research-based psychology into a career as a data analyst is really fascinating. He did his entire data education online and managed to not only teach himself in topics of machine learning and data visualization but got a job as a data analyst through his own work. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/313

SDS 312: Contemplation Nov 08, 2019

Kirill and Mitja share some thoughts about one of the workshops at the SuperDataScience offsite retreat. They explore the practice of contemplation as a way to get a deeper understanding and insights. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/312

SDS 311: Using Data Right In Smart Cities Nov 07, 2019

This episode with Daniel Obodovski explores smart cities and the importance of problem-solving from city to city by using data correctly. But solutions aren’t always obvious, privacy continues to be a huge issue for citizens, and not every city prioritizes problems the same way. It’s a fascinating topic. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/311

SDS 310: Trial by Fire Nov 01, 2019

Kirill and Mitja share thoughts on purposeful “trials by fire” in your life and how you can force yourself to grow through intended adversity. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/310

SDS 309: Learning Through Competition Oct 30, 2019

A conversation between rival online educators in the data science community about the challenges of creating a worldwide community with millions of students, the trends in data science, and how education can keep up to date. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/309

SDS 308: Your Tribe Oct 25, 2019

A FiveMinuteFriday about the importance of belonging and how a connection to the larger community in the work that you do can be incredibly beneficial and meaningful for both your career and personal happiness. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/308

SDS 307: Problem Solving Through Better Thinking Oct 23, 2019

Kirill and Marc have a conversation that started as a quick FiveMinuteFriday discussion on thoughtfulness that turned into a full podcast worth of content on the power of thought, mindfulness, practice, and how even data scientists need to look past facts and information and follow their intuition. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/307

SDS 306: Pura Vida Oct 18, 2019

The Costa Rican phrase "Pura Vida" is something very important to think about because it is incredibly beautiful, filled with emotion and it is so powerful. What meaning would this phrase have for you, in your life? Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/306

SDS 305: Using Data Visualization Tools Oct 16, 2019

Jean-Pierre Labuschagne's career journey started in South Africa and moved to Europe, where he is bringing massive value with the power of data visualization. He is also teaching successful courses online after spending 2 years as a student of online courses himself. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/305

SDS 304: The Law of Attraction Oct 11, 2019

Can you think of examples when the law of attraction worked in your life? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/304

SDS 303: Proper Hypothesis Testing For Every Field Oct 09, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Astrophysicist and Online Data Science Instructor, Sam Hinton. You will hear about the Lindau Nobel Laureates meeting, where he met Nobel Prize winners and you will also hear about his appearance on the Survivor TV show. You will learn about quantum mechanics. You will also learn about the course he launched in Python for Statistical Analysis, as well as going in-depth on hypothesis testing. You will hear about Python versus R, statistical significance, why p-value of 0.5 is bad, Bayesian statistics, and what is the difference between frequentist and Bayesian approaches. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/303

SDS 302: What is Data Science to you? Oct 04, 2019

What is Data Science to you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/302

SDS 301: Finding Your Edge Oct 02, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Scientist at TD Bank, Ayobami Ayodeji. You will hear Ayobami's valuable insights about the takeaways from DataScienceGO 2019, including productization of data science products, the 3 types of data science teams, and building character and resilience. You will also learn about Ayobami's career journey from project manager to data scientist and the sacrifices he made on that journey. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/301

SDS 300: Legacy Sep 27, 2019

What are you leaving for the next generation on this planet? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/300

SDS 299: Becoming Seasoned At Failure Sep 25, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Head of Data Science and Machine Learning, Michelle Keim. You will hear what working remotely is all about in data science. You will learn about the importance of failure, and why everyone should lose their job at least once. You will hear about churn and segmentation, what they meant 10 years ago and what they mean now. You will also learn about the imposter syndrome and what to do when you feel like an imposter while applying for a role. You will hear about moving from centralized data science teams to integrated experts within the business and leading people on the three key learnings that Michelle has taken away from her experience as a leader. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/299

SDS 298: The Six Months Rule Sep 20, 2019

What would you change about the things you do in your life if you thought you only had 6 months to live? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/298

SDS 297: Fortitude & Passion in the Data Science Journey Sep 18, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with data scientist Ayodele Odubela. You will hear how and why she chose to do a Masters in Data Science and supplemented that with online education. You will also hear about self-discovery, fortitude and passion, and how she got one of her data science jobs through Twitter. You will learn about some of Ayodele's projects like using SVM for detecting poisonous vs. edible mushrooms, using random forests and decision trees for ranking wines based on the chemical contents, using the Naive Bayes to detect spam. You will learn about the real-world project that she's worked on, bullet stopping flying drones. You will find out what role machine learning played in that project and how they're going to be applied in society once they get rolled out. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/297

SDS 296: Who You Become Sep 13, 2019

Do you take time to reflect on who you became or actions you took while on a path to achieving a goal? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/296

SDS 295: A Deep Conversation About Tech & Life Sep 11, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with my friend and business partner, Hadelin de Ponteves. You will hear what new exciting things are happening in Hadelin's life now. You will hear some preview of his upcoming presentation at DataScienceGO 2019, which will cover NLP, especially the BERT model, which raised a whole new level in NLP. You will also learn about reinforcement learning and Hadelin's new course on Twin-Delayed DDPG. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/295

SDS 294: Perception of AI in Big Companies Sep 06, 2019

What about AI worries you in the professional world? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/294

SDS 293: True Personalization Through Reinforcement Learning Sep 04, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Scientist, Peyman Hesami. You will find out what reinforcement learning is and how it works on an intuitive level. You will hear about the differences between reinforcement learning versus classification, or other supervised learning methods, and how it's used for personalization specifically. You will learn about six distinct advantages of reinforcement learning, what role reinforcement learning is going to play in the future of machine learning and why. Also, you will find out how and why Peyman made a career transition to work for a startup, how he's using reinforcement learning, and what is the biggest mistake he has made with reinforcement learning. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/293

SDS 292: Introverts and Extroverts Aug 30, 2019

How can you find a way to balance your energy through recharging in the way that works best for you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/292

SDS 291: Changing the World With Theory & Data Aug 28, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with founder and CEO at Daisy Intelligence, Gary Saarenvirta. You'll learn about dangerous implicit assumptions, the power of theory and theory versus data. You'll also learn about two types of decisions, the spacial interaction model, traffic flow model, the concept of dividing the world in two and what humans should be doing, and what artificial intelligence should be doing. You will hear about the difference between artificial intelligence that leverages just data versus artificial intelligence that leverages theory and data, and what advantages that creates. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/291

SDS 290: The Passion Paradox Aug 23, 2019

How does your inner voice compare to your passions? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/290

SDS 289: AI, Deepfakes and Call of Duty Aug 21, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with top AI influencer, Ben Taylor. You will learn some very cool concepts about artificial intelligence such as active adverse impact mitigation, what that means and how that can help train on your dataset without bias. You will hear about AI ethics, deepfakes and Ben's current passion project, building an artificial intelligence that plays Call of Duty, which he will actually demonstrate at DataScienceGO this year at the end of September. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/289

SDS 288: Love Yourself Aug 16, 2019

Can you pick one activity to implement for yourself this week to engage in loving yourself? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/288

SDS 287: How To Be Social About Data Science Aug 14, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with a data scientist, public speaker and the mastermind behind the Let’s Go Data Science meetups, Ashwin Chirag. You will learn why it is very important to attend meetups and what are the benefits and advantages you get from meetups. You will hear some great stories on how in-person connections with data scientists can take your career to the next level. You will also hear Ashwin’s experience in standup comedy and what it has taught him. And finally, you will hear how attending meetups, attending conferences such as DataScienceGO has changed the trajectory of Ashwin’s life. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/287

SDS 286: Solitude Deprivation Aug 09, 2019

Can you give yourself an hour this weekend to physically separate from your phone? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/286

SDS 285: Bringing Dev & Diverse Communities Into Data Science Aug 07, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the top contributor on Stack Overflow, Jon Skeet. You will learn what is versioning, how that affects developers and how that affects data scientists. You will hear about compiled versus interpreted languages, what is the silver bullet in cold diagnostics, what kind of problems you want to diagnose and the 'divide and conquer' principle. You will also hear about the importance of community, what it means to be part of a community and how communities grow, what you can do as a data scientist to make our community be more inclusive, more welcoming and prosper further. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/285

SDS 284: Proximity is Power Aug 02, 2019

Who in your life can you get more inspiration and learning from by increasing your proximity? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/284

SDS 283: Getting The Most Out of Data With Gradient Boosting Jul 31, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with one of the key people behind the Python package scikit-learn, Andreas Mueller. You will learn about gradient boosting algorithms, XGBoost, LightGBM and HistGradientBoosting. You will hear Andreas's approach to solving problems, what machine learning algorithms he prefers to apply to a given data science challenge, in which order and why. You will also hear about problems with Kaggle competitions. You will find out the four key questions that Andreas recommends to ask when you have a data challenge in front of you. You will learn about his 95% rule to creating models, and creating success in business enterprises with the help of machine learning. And, finally, you will also learn about the Data Science Institute at Columbia University. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/283

SDS 282: Learning Something New Jul 26, 2019

What can you spend time learning that’s new to you and how can it help your lifestyle and career? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/282

SDS 281: Futureproofing Your Digital Marketing Tactics Jul 24, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder and Director of Digital Strategy at Webfor, Kevin Getch. You will learn what digital assistants are and where they're going with the help of people like Ray Kurzweil at Google. You will hear Kevin's philosophy on 'what gets measured gets managed' and what it means for marketing and data science. You will also learn why websites are less and less important, how segmentation is slowly transitioning to personalization, creating amazing customer experiences, disk profiles, natural language processing, and computer vision and their role in the future of marketing. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/281

SDS 280: Gap Year Jul 19, 2019

Is there a period in your life you can look at and feel grateful for your freedom and experience? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/280

SDS 279: Embedding Data Science in Business Jul 17, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Head of Data Science at Scribd, Kevin Perko. You will learn what it's like to be a data science manager, or a data science leader, and what it's like to manage a team, and more so two teams, in two different locations, and how that is different to actually doing the technical work. Also, you'll learn about the Book Genome Project at Scribd, what it's like when a company sees data science as a product, as opposed to an auxiliary function, and a very valuable concept of decentralized, or embedded teams, versus core data science teams and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/279

SDS 278: Your Core Strength Jul 12, 2019

What do you do extremely well that no one else around you does quite as well and how can you leverage it? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/278

SDS 277: The New Age of Reason Jul 10, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Serial Entrepreneur, Khai Pham. You will learn why data science is an advantage in terms of mindset even to be an entrepreneur. You will hear about general artificial intelligence versus superintelligence, what are the differences and why you don't really need general artificial intelligence to get to superintelligence. You'll also learn how questions are more important than answers, and hence the reasoning engine versus a search engine. You'll hear about Khai's experience in becoming a founder of companies. You'll learn what the whole idea of reasoning is and why companies need to move from data-driven and machine learning-driven to reasoning-driven. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/277

SDS 276: Data Science in Wealth Management Jul 05, 2019

How can you use these processes in your industry? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/276

SDS 275: Machine Learning Through Reinforcement & Contextual Bandits Jul 03, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Machine Learning Research Scientist, John Langford. You will hear about unsupervised, supervised learning and reinforcement learning, and the differences between the three. You will learn about applications of contextual bandits and reinforcement learning in general, YOLO style algorithms versus simulator algorithms, technics for avoiding local optimums. You will also learn about the balance between exploration and exploitation, learning to search and active learning. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/275

SDS 274: Ask the Right Question Jun 28, 2019

What has happened to you recently that could call for clarity from a mentor or coach? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/274

SDS 273: Predict, Prevent, Detect: Cyber Security Jun 26, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Matthew Rosenquist, one of the top leading world experts in the space of cybersecurity. You will learn what balance in cybersecurity means and what the dark web is. You will hear how Matthew's career developed and how he thinks about the strategy of cybersecurity. You will also learn about the valuable role of data science in cybersecurity and the steps you can take to get into this space. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/273

SDS 272: Data Science in Energy Jun 21, 2019

How can you use data science to help keep the energy industry helpful and ethical towards the planet and future generations? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/272

SDS 271: Making the Public Graphically Literate Jun 19, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the legend of visual journalism, Alberto Cairo, who talks about understanding if your data is measuring the right thing that you wanted to be measuring. You will hear about Simpson's paradox and the ecological fallacy. You will learn about the four kinds of literacy, exploratory data analysis versus communicating results, how to create a narrative structure in your visualization and convey the insights in a certain way so that people can better understand them. And finally, you will hear about ethics in data visualization. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/271

SDS 270: The Cold is My Master Jun 14, 2019

How can you leverage this to help you focus on your work in data science? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/270

SDS 269: Maximizing Advertising Efforts With Data Jun 12, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Justin Fortier, the principal data scientist at ViralGains. You will hear about ad tech, performing insights, getting insights, and making decisions within milliseconds with data science. You will learn about the business impact, why business impact is ultra-important, and on the other hand, why user experience is an ultra-important factor for a data scientist to consider more and more in today's world. You'll also learn about Justin's path from managing data scientists at large organizations, to being the single data scientist at smaller startups and you will hear some very interesting decisions he made throughout his career. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/269

SDS 268: Data Science in Insurance Jun 07, 2019

How can you see data science disrupting and progressing insurance industry in the future? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/268

SDS 267: Achieving Data Science Maturity Jun 05, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Manasi Vartak, founder and CEO at Verta.ai. You will learn about model tracking, versioning, and maintenance. You will also learn what data maturity means and what are the 3 areas where top-tier data science teams are investing in. You will hear a great discussion about the boom that will happen with machine learning in the next 3 years and what you can do to prepare your career or your business for the future. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/267

SDS 266: Exploration vs Exploitation May 31, 2019

Where are you overexploiting patterns in your life and where can you be more open to some exploration? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/266

SDS 265: Data Science in the World of Big Data May 29, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Frank Kane, an expert and top instructor in the field of big data, who also worked in Amazon for 10 years. You will learn how data science and big data have been different but are now converging into something that is very intertwined. You will hear about recommender systems such as user-based and item-based collaborative filtering as well as other types of recommender systems and where this space of recommender systems is going. You will also hear about singular value decomposition or SVD model-based methods, deep learning and Amazon DSSTNE. And in the end, you will learn some very valuable tips on how to get hired by big companies like Amazon. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/265

SDS 264: Data Science in Agriculture May 24, 2019

How do you see data science continuing to improve the world’s most important industry? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/264

SDS 263: Communicating Data May 22, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Eoin Murray, the founder of Kyso.io, a platform where you can blog about your data science projects using tools such as Jupyter notebooks. You will learn what the platform means for data scientists and how you can use it to build your online presence and online portfolio. You will hear about startups and how you can jump into creating a startup, what accelerators are, what angel investors are, what venture capital funds are. And you will also hear where data science is going and whether or not data science should be a certified profession. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/263

SDS 262: You Cannot Make Progress Without a Routine May 17, 2019

How can you put a routine on a goal you’re trying to achieve? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/262

SDS 261: Succeeding in Data Science with the Trichotomy of Control May 15, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Andrei Lyskov, a data science writer, who shares not only his experience but also his research and his thoughts and ideas in the space of getting a job in data science. You will learn about the trichotomy of control and the stages involved in job interviews in data science. You will also learn about the importance of referrals and portfolio, and you will hear about learning how to learn. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/261

SDS 260: Data Science in Real Estate May 10, 2019

How can we, as data scientists, scale the existing technologies in real estate? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/260

SDS 259: Building Machine Autonomy With Neural Networks May 08, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Stephen Welch, a computer vision and neural networks expert who will share a ton of information about the space of self-driving cars. You will learn about self-driving cars starting from the history of neural networks and how that was associated with self-driving cars from the '60s, '70s, '80s and all the way until now. You'll also learn about autonomous driving and the three components in the neural networks related to autonomous driving and what they are and how they work. You will find out about the five different levels of autonomous driving and what to expect in the next 10-20 years. You will hear a case study of how machine learning can be applied to historically older industries and you will also hear some very valuable career advice. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/259

SDS 258: Eating S.L.O.W.L.Y. May 03, 2019

How can you work S.L.O.W.L.Y. into your daily routine? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/258

SDS 257: AI: How Far We Haven’t Actually Come May 01, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Melanie Mitchell, one of the leading researchers in the field of AI. You will learn about complexity, what it is and how it works, and how it can be seen in different areas of life. You will hear about common sense, meta-cognition, explainable AI, and you will also hear Melanie's ideas and thoughts on the future of AI, which break down into two areas which you'll find out in this podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/257

SDS 256: Data Science in Transportation Apr 26, 2019

How do you see data science assisting in the transportation industry in the future? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/256

SDS 255: Diving Into Computer Vision Apr 24, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the founder of PyImageSearch.com, Adrian Rosebrock, who gives us a great overview of the space of computer vision. You will learn what computer vision was in the past, what it is now, and most importantly, what it will be in the future and what you need to prepare for if you're interested in computer vision. You will also learn about OpenCV and how to quickly get started with it as it is one of the most popular libraries and tools for computer vision in the world right now. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/255

SDS 254: Two Wolves Apr 19, 2019

What negative and positive emotions do you find most often acknowledging in yourself? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/254

SDS 253: Solving Problems With Data Science & Uber Apr 17, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Associate Professor at the University of California San Diego, Bradley Voytek, who was the first data scientist, and the person to kickstart data science at Uber. You will hear a lot about his past work in Uber and his current work in UCSD. You will learn four very valuable philosophical points about data science being a separate field and you will also learn what data science skills can help you resist automation. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/253

SDS 252: Data Science In Construction Apr 12, 2019

What other problems in construction can you think of that data science could offer a solution for? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/252

SDS 251: Transforming the Identity Authentication Space Apr 10, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the CEO and Data Scientist at TypingDNA. You will hear about a brand new industry which is transforming everything we know about security. You will learn about typing biometrics and how it works and how machine learning and data science enable this industry to go forward. You will also hear what is like to run a data science startup and how to go from an idea to research and finally to creating a business. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/251

SDS 250: Guilt vs Shame Apr 05, 2019

How can you pivot your way of talking about actions and yourself to make negative feelings productive? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/250

SDS 249: Diving Into Data Science Consulting Apr 03, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the CEO and Co-Founder of SFL Scientific, Michael Segala, who is joining us for the second time to share his overview of data science consulting and data science projects overall. You will hear some amazing case studies which include healthcare imaging, logistics and supply chain, and the space of energy. You will also learn about the challenge of small data and how to deal with unbalanced data sets. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/249

SDS 248: Data Science in Government Mar 29, 2019

How has data science implementation in government helped improve your community? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/248

SDS 247: The Science Fact of Technology, AI, & Social Media Mar 27, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Pablos Holman, the famous hacker, inventor, and entrepreneur. You will hear how artificial intelligence is impacting the world, what the Maslow's hierarchy of needs is, and how that is affected by technology. You will also hear what roles Data Science and machine learning are playing in the future of the world. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/247

SDS 246: Boost Your Self-Confidence Mar 22, 2019

How will you prepare yourself for imperfection going forward? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/246

SDS 245: Knowing What You Need to Know With Data Science Mar 20, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Seasoned Executive Luis Blanco about his amazing career journey from which you will gain very valuable insights for your career development. Also, you will learn about fact-based decision making cultures, how to create and nurture them and you will also learn about cross-departmental work and sharing models between departments. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/245

SDS 244: Data Science in Entertainment Mar 15, 2019

How do you experience data science in your everyday use of entertainment media? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/244

SDS 243: Geospatial Analytics: Where Data Science & Actuarial Science Meet Mar 13, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Senior Underwriter Dominic Roe about his actuarial work and the pioneering and implementation of a risk assessment method he’s utilized for insurance companies that’s now widespread across Australia. You will hear a very detailed explanation of how he built his model. You will also learn about geodemographic segmentation and hear some very interesting use cases of geodemographic segmentation in data science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/243

SDS 242: Meditation Mar 08, 2019

Do you use meditation to more efficiently filter your thoughts during both work and leisure time? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/242

SDS 241: Pushing the Boundaries in Mental Healthcare with Data Science Mar 07, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Dr. Guillermo Cecchi about the role of data science in medical research and maybe even the future of artificial intelligence. You will learn how data science and artificial intelligence are pushing the boundaries of mental healthcare. You will hear some very interesting approaches about getting insights from audio samples of patients’ voices and their speech and you will also learn about the development of some fascinating techniques, like transferring intuitive knowledge from professionals in the healthcare field into algorithms. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/241

SDS 240: State of Artificial Intelligence in Business Mar 01, 2019

How would you approach to adopting AI into your business? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/240

SDS 239: From Candidate to Career: Pathways for Data Scientists Feb 28, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Headhunter and Head of Analytics Recruitment at IT Search and Selection, Adrian Clarke. You will learn about the state of the data science industry globally and the different data science roles that exist in the world. You will also learn what to expect in terms of data science salaries and why there is a huge demand for data scientists. You will hear about the concept of hybrid professional and a lot of valuable career insights. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/239

SDS 238: Data Science in Banking Feb 22, 2019

What aspect in banking can you see which makes the best use of data science? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/238

SDS 237: Data Privacy, GDPR, and You Feb 21, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the principal attorney, Jessica Merlet, who is an extremely experienced lawyer and gives us an excellent breakdown of what GDPR is. You will learn all about GDPR, from requirements for capturing and storing to processing data under GDPR. You will also learn some important terms such as data controller, data processor, affirmative consent, sensitive information and you will also learn what are the 4 pillars of GDPR and the 6 legal bases for capturing and processing data. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/237

SDS 236: How to Deal with Negative Emotions Feb 15, 2019

What negative emotion has been difficult for you to control lately? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/236

SDS 235: Living the Dream With Data Science Feb 14, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Consultant, Nic Ryan, who does a great job in combining the technical and consulting/mentoring part of data science in his career. You will hear Nic's journey of creating his remote carrier and a balanced work-family relationship, along with some valuable tips you can apply to your own carrier. You will also hear about natural language processing and some examples of his work. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/235

SDS 234: Data Science in Education Feb 08, 2019

What challenges have you seen lately in the educational institutions in which data science or AI can help? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/234

SDS 233: High Octane Data Science Leadership at Red Bull Feb 07, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Director of Data Science at Red Bull, Josh Muncke, who gives us some very valuable insights. You will hear a couple of case studies of how Red Bull uses Data Science, you will learn how Data Science Leadership is an important area for businesses in Data Science and you will also learn about the importance of asking good data questions. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/233

SDS 232: Sleep on it Feb 01, 2019

How do you approach your roadblocks? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/232

SDS 231: Data Visualizers: The Storytellers of Data Science Jan 31, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the professional data visualizer, Mollie Pettit. You will learn about the difference between data scientist and data visualizer. You will also learn about the D3.js javascript library, when to use it and how you can benefit from using it. You will hear one of Mollie's case studies and how she participates in projects that use Data Science to contribute to the world. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/231

SDS 230: SuperDataScience 2.0 Jan 25, 2019

How will SuperDataScience 2.0 serve you now and in the future? SuperDataScience 2.0 is available at: www.superdatascience.com/yes If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/230

SDS 229: Data-Driven Approach of Doing Business Jan 24, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founder at Cursor, Adam Weinstein. You will hear Adam's journey from working at LinkedIn to founding his own company. You will learn about the concepts of Data Literacy and Citizen Data Scientist, how Cursor can help you on this journey and what does it mean for an organization to be Data Literate and Data Driven. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/229

SDS 228: Data Science in Mining Jan 18, 2019

What more can you add to the list of how the mining industry can benefit from data science? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/228

SDS 227: Enhancing Your Mobile Gaming Experience With Data Science Jan 17, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Influencer, Sarah Nooravi, who inspires the data science community in many different ways. You will hear about Sarah's background and interests, from culinary chef to nuclear fusion, and how she found her way to data science. You will also hear a specific case study of data science in marketing and mobile gaming industry and Sarah's role in it. You will learn about diversity in data science and how the community can help inspire data scientists to be successful. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/227

SDS 226: Flat Tyres Happen Jan 11, 2019

What do you consider your ‘flat tyre’ recently and how did you approach it? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/226

SDS 225: The Benefit of Having a Diverse Skill Set Jan 10, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Business Development Specialist at Velocity Group, Anna Foard who have built an amazing data science career in very short time, besides being a mother of two children. You will hear how she is challenging and conquering the field of Data Science from many different perspectives. You will learn about her strategic approach to her career and how she has managed to meet and work on projects with many of her heroes in Data Science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/225

SDS 224: Hacks For Reading More Books Jan 04, 2019

What great books can you suggest for others to read this year? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/224

SDS 223: Data Science Trends for 2019 Jan 03, 2019

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, Hadelin de Ponteves and I discuss the accuracy rate of the predictions we made for 2018. We also discuss the key AI and technology trends to look out for in 2019 which can help you structure your carrier and design your path through technology. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/223

SDS 222: 2018 in Numbers Dec 28, 2018

What key trend do you think will continue in the year 2019? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/222

SDS 221: 1-on-1 with Kirill: What I learned in 2018 Dec 27, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I reflect on 2018 and share top 7 things I learned in this year. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/221

SDS 220: Data Science in Retail Dec 21, 2018

What big help does data science do for you when you do your shopping? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/220

SDS 219: How Kaplan uses Data for Education Dec 20, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Vice President of Measurement and Evaluation at Kaplan, David Niemi. You will hear how David applies data in the space of education in order to extract insights and understand how the learning journey can be improved. You will learn some very valuable tips about learning and you will also hear how the education industry is booming and is going to keep growing. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/219

SDS 218: Start A Great Day Dec 14, 2018

What’s the first thing you’ve written on the list of things that you should be grateful for? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/218

SDS 217: Aerospace Engineers and Data Science Dec 13, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the aerospace engineer, Carlos Hervás García, who works for Airbus. You will hear about Aerospace and Orbital Mechanics, the International Space Station and what aerospace engineers actually do. You will learn how Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence can be used in Aerospace Engineering and what value do these technologies bring to the field of Interplanetary Travel. You will also hear how Carlos combined his passions for Aerospace and Artificial Intelligence in his career journey. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/217

SDS 216: Data Science In Healthcare Dec 07, 2018

What do you think is the most significant application of data science in the healthcare industry so far? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/216

SDS 215: Integrating Data Science as a Developer Dec 06, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the full stack web developer and aspiring data scientist, Brian Dowe. You will hear what is like to go from developer to data scientist and how to integrate data science in your career as a developer. You will learn about the development, deployment and maintenance life cycle of models in business and you will hear some ideas on modeling in general. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/215

SDS 214: What Is Amazing In Your Life Nov 30, 2018

What in your life is super amazing right now? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/214

SDS 213: Amazing Tips from Two Legends of Visualization Nov 29, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the legends of visualization, Andy Kriebel and Eva Murray. You will learn about visualization and why it is important for data scientists and machine learning experts to know how to visualize data. You will also hear some amazing tips from their brand new creation, MakeoverMonday the Book. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/213

SDS 212: Model Driven Vs Data Driven Nov 23, 2018

Are you willing to make the digital shift to be a model-driven business? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/212

SDS 211: Working on Apache Spark & R Package Development Nov 22, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the software engineer at RStudio, Javier Luraschi, who has ton of passion for RStudio and developing packages, Apache Spark, Big Data and Big Compute. You will learn about Big Data and the whole history of Big Data, about Apache Spark, why it was created, what is used for, how it compares with Hadoop, how it’s developed through the time and how it’s developing now. You will also hear about package development in RStudio and some exciting things happening in that space. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/211

SDS 210: Compete With Yourself Nov 16, 2018

What area in your life do you think you’ve plateaued? What will you do to level up your game in this area? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/210

SDS 209: Full-Time Data Scientist after just 1 year in the field Nov 15, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the aspiring Data Scientist, Rio Branham, who now has a full-time job as a data scientist after just 1 year in the field. You will learn about the difference between data science and econometrics, what kind of tools and techniques Rio uses and what his aspirations are. You will also hear about Rio’s approach to learning which together with Rio's mindset, make this a very inspirational podcast episode. Rio makes a reckless commitment for 2019 right on this podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/209

SDS 208: Re-live DSGO2018 Nov 09, 2018

What talk are you particularly looking forward to listening to again? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/208

SDS 207: The Technical Skills that Actually Add Business Value Nov 08, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Influencer, Data Science Podcast Co-Host and future Data Science Author, Kristen Kehrer. You will hear Kristen's valuable tips about using different data science tools, especially R and Python and how they complement each other, you will learn about the technical skills that actually add business value and you'll hear valuable tips on how to better structure your resume. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/207

SDS 206: Machine Learning is All Aroud You Nov 02, 2018

What online applications are your favorites? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/206

SDS 205: Contributing to the community as a Data Science Influencer Oct 31, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Influencer and Data Science Author, Kate Strachnyi. You will hear about Kate's journey to becoming a data science influencer, know how she is massively contributing to the data science community, and get insights how to create a culture of data science within an organization. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/205

SDS 204: Set Your Goals Higher Oct 26, 2018

What massive goal are you looking to achieve lately? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/204

SDS 203: Highlights of DSGO 2018 According to an Aspiring Data Scientist Oct 24, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the aspiring data scientist, Sasha Prokhorova. You will learn about Sasha's background experience and journey to Data Science, get valuable tips on how to get recognized and get job offers in the space of Data Science, and also get to hear some of the key things that she had learned from the speakers during the DSGO 2018 event. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/203

SDS 202: Ideas and Execution Oct 19, 2018

In what ways can you make your ideas valuable? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/202

SDS 201: Emerging Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities in a Revolutionized World Oct 18, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, we will listen to the Panel Discussion on emerging technologies during the DataScienceGO 2018 event in San Diego California, last October 12-14. Our panelists were 4 of the valuable persons in the space of Data Science, we have the Senior Solution Architect at NVIDIA - Mark Skinner, Manager of Data Science at TrueCar - Rachel Wang, Chief AI Officer at Ziff, Inc - Ben Taylor, and the world renowned speaker, inventor, hacker, and entrepreneur - Pablos Holman. You will listen to a very insightful panel discussion we had during DSGO where we discussed many topics including Blockchain, AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and disruption, startups and a lot more. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/201

SDS 200: What’s the Future of Data Science? Speaker Mashup Edition Oct 12, 2018

Where do you think the field of Data Science is going in the coming years? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/200

SDS 199: Data Visualization Insights from NYU Oct 10, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, Kristen Sosulski. You will talk about Kristen's experience in visualizing data, how she learned to communicate findings, present data visualization insights and how she has helped people on how to read data, charts and graphs. You will also learn why Data Visualization is an entry pathway into Data Science and get to know the top tips that Kristen has been practicing in order to be successful in this field. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/199

SDS 198: Two Millimeter Shifts Oct 05, 2018

How do you think can the concept of 2-millimeter shift impacts you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/198

SDS 197: How to be Happy and Successful Oct 03, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Epic Life Coach, Carl Massy. This episode is a total pause from the Data Science world as talks about the secret to happiness. You will know what led Carl to follow his passion in helping people find inner happiness, learn how to establish daily rituals to have a solid foundation, and get the 3 valuable tips on how to change your state of mind. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/197

SDS 196: Diversity in Data Science Sep 28, 2018

How will you play your part in addressing diversity gap in Data Science? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/196

SDS 195: Inspiration from the Founder of the R Ladies Organization Sep 26, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder of R-Ladies, Gabriela de Queiroz. You will talk about the R Ladies Organization and how it has been founded, discuss on the gender diversity problem in the data science field, and know the different skill set Gabriela acquired during her previous careers that she was able to carry as she moved towards being a data scientist. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/195

SDS 194: Why I Became Vegan Sep 21, 2018

Would you consider switching to a vegan lifestyle? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/194

SDS 193: A serious talk on AI taking over jobs Sep 19, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Artificial Intelligence expert, Roman Yampolskiy. You will discuss on Artificial Intelligence safety, talk about how AI is going to quickly take over in the coming years and why we have to prioritize AI safety for safer machines, and also get valuable advices on how to start a career in AI, for business owners, and for professionals on how to get to high-end jobs. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/193

SDS 192: Ace the "Greatest Weakness" Interview Question Sep 14, 2018

What do you think is your greatest weakness? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/192

SDS 191: Helping San Diego Become a Smart City Sep 12, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder of the Machine Learning Society and the creator of the CO network, Tristen Blake. You will discuss about the upcoming Data+Science collaboration platform - the CO Network, know the reason of the existence of Machine Learning Society, talk about San Diego being the next Silicon Valley, and also get to hear Tristen's courageous stories from having no Data Science background and now breaking into Machine Learning by seeing the value of this field. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/191

SDS 190: See You in San Diego Sep 07, 2018

What do you look forward to this year's DataScience GO 2018 event? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/190

SDS 189: How I Got 45,000 Linkedin Followers in One Year Sep 05, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Data Science Mentor, Randy Lao. You will learn how Randy Lao made a big rise in LinkedIn starting out from 45,000 followers and several Data Science jobs in just one year. You will also discuss the whole process of getting a job in Data Science from preparing your portfolio til' getting those data science jobs & opportunities, and get to learn that one thing that Randy is very passionate about which is the "end goal of Data Science". If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/189

SDS 188: 6 Ways to Fill the Data Science Gap Aug 31, 2018

In what ways do you see yourself filling in the data science gap? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/188

SDS 187: How Data Science is Becoming a Science Aug 29, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Principal Data Scientist at OXXO, Favio Vázquez. You will talk about Data Science finally becoming a Science, learn the 5 characteristics of Data Science projects, and know the 3 different kinds of people who explore Data Science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/187

SDS 186: Why Execution Trumps Knowledge Aug 24, 2018

What are your personal experiences relating to the concept of knowledge and execution? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/186

SDS 185: The Pre-Requisites for Analytics to Happen Aug 22, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the President of McKnight Consulting Group, William McKnight. You will learn about the right pre-requisites in order to have a right analytics organization, know the 4 components of data maturity of an organization, and also find out the 5 different stages of which level an organization can be. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/185

SDS 184: Why You Need Domain Knowledge in Data Science Aug 17, 2018

In what situations in your life can you apply the concept of FIFO or LIFO? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/184

SDS 183: Everything about Data Analytics & its Future Aug 15, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of CirroLytix Research Services, Dominic Ligot. You will learn the 3 verticals in starting your own analytics business, talk about where the world is going in the space of data analytics and know the demands for analytics from the industries and businesses. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/183

SDS 182: The Importance of the Data Science Community Aug 10, 2018

In what ways do you think can you give back to the Data Science community? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/182

SDS 181: 10 Tips from a Data Science Consultant Aug 08, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Founder and managing partner at velocitygroup.io, Tim Lafferty. You will discuss about Tim's insights from his consulting experience in the space of Data Science, talk about the 3 main aspects of the life cycle of a successful data project, and also know the 10 things that a degree won't teach you. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/181

SDS 180: The Idea Behind Essentialism Aug 03, 2018

In what situation in your life have you applied the value of essentialism? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/180

SDS 179: How a Data Science Recruiter Thinks Aug 01, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Science recruiter, Matt Corey. You will talk about Matt's role as a Data Science recruiter, get interesting tips and insights about what recruiters look for in finding candidates for a data science position, and you will also know what are the things to expect from a recruiter and how intricate is the role of a good recruiter in Data Science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/179

SDS 178: Visualization in Data Science Jul 27, 2018

In what purpose do you usually use your data visualization skills? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/178

SDS 177: Building a Career in Data Science Jul 25, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the aspiring data scientist, Zach Loertscher. You will talk about the current state of Data Science education, know how you can build your data science career through self-learning using the available resources online, learn how to build your own portfolio thru LinkedIn, and also know how to help back in the Data Science community. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/177

SDS 176: The Importance of Storytelling in Data Science Jul 20, 2018

Have you ever tried conveying facts to anyone through telling it as a story? How did it work? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/176

SDS 175: Insights from the Founder of KDnuggets Jul 18, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the President and Editor at KDNuggets, Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro. You will talk about the recent advancements in Data Science, know how Reinforcement Learning can greatly improve the AI capabilities and discuss the noticeable growing trend of automation in the field of data science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/175

SDS 174: A Technology Detox Challenge Jul 13, 2018

When was the last time that you disconnect to technologies? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/174

SDS 173: Understanding Robotics Process Automation (RPA) to Disrupt Your Business Jul 11, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the the founders of Cigen, Leigh and Daniel Pullen. You will listen to an overview of RPA or the Robotics Process Automation, talk what it’s all about, how it works, how business gets value from it and also how people can learn this and integrate to their career. You will learn the different RPA tools or the global tools that any business can use across any applications. Also, you will know the concept of Robots-for-Hire and how it is valuable for entrepreneurs. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/173

SDS 172: Why You Need to Go Beyond the Data Jul 06, 2018

What past situation you were in that you think you could have gone beyond the data? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/172

SDS 171: Deep dive into R Programming & R Studio Jul 04, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Director of Solutions Engineering for RStudio, Nathan Stephens. You will discuss about the analytic admin concept and the idea behind this role, know why the R language is the most inclusive programming language for other languages, and talk about analytics infrastructure & how this can be used in the data lab and the production environment. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/171

SDS 170: Tips for a Bumpy Ride Jun 29, 2018

What are the goals you will accomplish for the week? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/170

SDS 169: Data Science: Technology and Philanthropy Jun 27, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the CEO, Founder and AI Neuroscience Researcher, Tarry Singh. You will discuss the three essential components of businesses, learn the 5 main steps to excel in Deep Learning, and talk about how Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning could change the economic status of the third world countries drastically. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/169

SDS 168: Focus on Your Strengths and Ignore Your Weaknesses Jun 22, 2018

What are your strengths and what are some of your weaknesses that you can totally ignore and still become successful? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/168

SDS 167: Why All Companies Need a Data Science Culture Jun 20, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Director of Data Science at Data Society, Nisha Iyer. You will talk about how members of an organization or company benefit more when they are adept with data, know how attending hands-on trainings could magnify your data science learning experience, and learn how communication and hospitality skills are important and helpful in your data science career. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/167

SDS 166: Should You Be Effective or Efficient? Jun 15, 2018

Which do you think is more important - being effective or being efficient? And why? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/166

SDS 165: Giving Back to the Data Science Community Jun 13, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder of Business Science, Matt Dancho. You will talk about what the business and data science industries could learn and benefit from each other, know the many different ways on how to give back to the data science community, and get insights on how to become the greatest data scientist you could ever be. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/165

SDS 164: Love Languages and How They Impact Your Life Jun 08, 2018

Have you discovered what your love language is? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/164

SDS 163: How to Deal with Disruptive Technologies Jun 07, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Strategy & Innovation Consultant, Aaron Bare. You will talk about why technologies like AI, block chain, and machine learning are rapidly growing and disrupting the traditional processes of industries, know how to have the mindset to learn how to harness on the use of exponential technologies, and learn why companies should revisit their business models and purpose. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/163

SDS 162: What I Learned from a 10 Day Detox Jun 01, 2018

Will you be willing to take a try on doing the 10-Day Detox cleanse for your health's wellness? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/162

SDS 161: Using AI to Automate Communication May 30, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kylie.AI, Sinan Ozdemir. You will discuss Feature Engineering and why is it vital in interpreting and analyzing data models; you will also talk about Automated Customer Care Services and its importance in the future of enterprises, and get insights on why humans should ensure that AI is ethically responsible when serving humanity. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/161

SDS 160: Up Your Presentation Skills with Toastmasters May 25, 2018

How confident are you to stand before many people and do your speech? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/160

SDS 159: From Developer to Data Scientist May 23, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the aspiring data scientist, Mike Taveirne. You will discuss the five stages of data science process for starters, get valuable tips for people who want to learn and transition to data science, and know how to apply your data science knowledge to your hobbies and interests. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/159

SDS 158: Maximize Life with the Rapid Planning Method May 18, 2018

In what way do you do your planning and focus on the things that you need to get done. How effective was it and how did it impact you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at www.superdatascience.com/158

SDS 157: The Amazing World of a Data Science Meetup May 16, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Meetup organizer and enthusiast, Mary Loubele. You will know how to organize your first Meetup group, learn the ways on how to encourage people in Meetups to interact with each other, and discuss the current state of deep learning and NLP. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/157

SDS 156: Parkinson's Law to Increase Productivity May 11, 2018

In what situations do you think Parkinson's Law has a positive and negative effects to you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/156

SDS 155: How AI and Blockchain Converge May 09, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with complexity scientist, Francesco Corea. You will discuss what is a complexity scientist, learn the benefits of the intersection of AI and blockchain, and know the pros and cons of being knowledgeable in different fields like AI and blockchain. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/155

SDS 154: Why Socializing is Crucial May 04, 2018

What was the most memorable socialization you've experienced and what are the amazing things you learned from it? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/154

SDS 153: Tips to Improve your Memory May 02, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the founder of Magnetic Memory Method, Anthony Metivier. You will discuss about the 7 magnetic modes to easily memorize stuffs, learn how to find your own memory palace and navigating through it, and know how to use memory techniques in your day to day life. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/153

SDS 152: Data Science GO 2018 Apr 27, 2018

Are you excited to see how Data Science GO 2018 will propel your career forward? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/152

SDS 151: Women in Data Science & How to Help Apr 25, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with R enthusiast, Lucy D’Agostino McGowan. You will discuss on empowering gender minorities in the field of Data Science, talk about considering the use of propensity scores when dealing with non-randomized control samples, and learn how to use best practices in conveying information to avoid information overload. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/151

SDS 150: Have a Mentor Apr 20, 2018

Do you already have mentors helping to guide your career or life? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/150

SDS 149: Data Science Tips for Startups to Large Companies Apr 18, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Associate Director of Data Science for Merck and Co., You will learn about Data Science Leadership and how to serve your team, discuss about the rapidly evolving world of AI startups, and talk about the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence with its rapid integration in the society. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/149

SDS 148: The Trolley Problem Apr 13, 2018

What would possibly be your attitude towards self-driving cars? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/148

SDS 147: How to Live a More Fulfilling Life - Time & Energy Management Apr 11, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with independent turnaround consultant, Vitaly Dolgov. You'll talk about a scheduling system that just gets so many things done, know how to block out your time in your calendar and then committing to it, and also learn the power of routines by removing unnecessary decision making. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/147

SDS 146: Empathy and Compassion Apr 06, 2018

Can you think of any situation in the past where you think compassion would have helped you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/146

SDS 145: How to Use Data Science In Offline Business Apr 04, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Serial Entrepreneur, Josey Parks. You will learn how a brick and mortar entrepreneur is leveraging data to build a business empire, know how Josey is training his salesmen as data analysts and get valuable tips on how to spread the power of data in the contractor industry. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/145

SDS 144: Two Things to Remember and Two Things to Forget Mar 30, 2018

What could be the two things you want to remember and the two things that you need to forget? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/144

SDS 143: Why Sensors and the Internet of Things are Becoming A Critical Part of Data Science Mar 28, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Senior Consultant of Data Science at b.telligent, Dr. Andreas Hopfgartner. You will discuss the "Internet of Things", Sensor Data, and their integration into our daily lives; you will also know the different skills, techniques and the future of some of the tools used in Data Science; and also learn a systematic and structured approach to breaking into a Data Science career. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/143

SDS 142: Coworking Mar 23, 2018

Have you ever tried going to a coworking space? How do you think can this impact your career? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/142

SDS 141: Supply Chain Analytics, Worldwide Consulting and Learning Data Science In Your Career Mar 21, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group, Artem Vladimirov. You will learn the different aspects of supply chain analytics and consulting, discuss the data science used for solving supply chain challenges, and know how to get into, survive and succeed in a worldwide consulting firm. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/141

SDS 140: Upper Limiting Mar 16, 2018

What do you think is your thermostat set to? And what can you do to set it higher? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/140

SDS 139: The Rise of Blockchain: A Disruptive Super-Technology Much More Than Bitcoin Mar 14, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneur, the one and only, Hadelin de Ponteves. You will know why learning Blockchain makes perfect sense in this generation right now, learn the no. 1 reason why Blockchain is so disruptive, and listen to valuable insights on real life and innovative applications of Blockchain technology. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/139

SDS 138: Zone of Genius Mar 09, 2018

Which part of your life would you classify as being the “Zone of Genius”? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/138

SDS 137: Cloud Technology: How It’s Changing Data Science, Collaboration and Enterprise Mar 08, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the General Manager and Chief Business Officer for the Watson Cloud Platform at IBM, Derek Schoettle. You will discuss on what IBM is doing in the Cloud technology space, learn how data scientists are using Cloud technology to be more efficient and collaborative, and know why executives need to be data literate and how they can go about learning this. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/137

SDS 136: Learn Blockchain! Mar 02, 2018

Have you already heard about Blockchain? What is its aspect that has been very challenging for you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/136

SDS 135: How Directors of Data Science Changes the World with Machine Learning and AI Feb 28, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Senior Director of Data Sciences at BigSquid, Jorge Zuloaga and the Director of Data Science at HireVue Lindsey Zuloaga. You will talk about high-level automation of Machine Learning and the concept of the citizen data scientist, learn the application of Deep Learning in HR and how to prevent bias in Artificial Intelligence, know how this data-centric "power couple" managed to break into the industry of Data Science, and also discuss on topics about the future of data science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/135

SDS 134: How do Lobsters Grow? Feb 23, 2018

What stressful situations have you encountered, or you think might come across in the next couple of days, and can you maybe treat them as signals for growth rather than simply adverse situations? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/134

SDS 133: How a Passion for Tableau Changed a Life Feb 22, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Founder of The Information Lab, Tom Brown. You will talk about the origins of the Data School, discover a Tableau addiction, and be inspired on how passionate Tom is with Tableau and how that passion has driven his career and shaped him along the way. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/133

SDS 132: The Data-Driven Executive Feb 16, 2018

How do you think will your organization become more data-driven this month? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/132

SDS 131: The One Purpose to Data Science and The Truth about Analytics Feb 15, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Science Thought Leader, Eugene Dubossarsky. You will talk about the one purpose to data science, learn how to distinguish real data science from fake analytics, discuss large-scale data science consulting, and get ideas on how executives should think about data science in the years to come. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/131

SDS 130: Instant Gratification Monkey Feb 09, 2018

What are your ways of controlling procrastination? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/130

SDS 129: Database Challenges for Data Science and How to Deal With Them Feb 08, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Managing Partner at SQL Database Modeller, Ajay Singh. You will talk all about database normalizations, primary keys, foreign keys and schemas. Also, you will know what are the common database design issues and learn the three trends to look out for in the world of databases. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/129

SDS 128: Confident Data Skills Feb 02, 2018

Are you ready to learn how to gain confident data skills? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/128

SDS 127: No Compromise: Tableau, Twitter and Fearless Career Shifts Jan 31, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Head of Business Intelligence at EXASOL, Eva Murray. You will listen to a start of a visual analytics journey, hear about Eva's career decisions which took her around the world, discuss Tableau and an intro to those that are new to the tool, and know the current opportunities at Exasol. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/127

SDS 126: Ender's Game Jan 26, 2018

What's your favorite fiction book? And, what experience or lessons have you taken out from it? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/126

SDS 125: A Glimpse into the Virtual Reality World of the Future Jan 24, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founder at the MMOne Project, Andrew Borisov. You will talk about the Out-of-Home VR Entertainment Market Landscape, discuss the future of Virtual Reality, and know about the future trends particularly on moving to virtual worlds and job losses. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/125

SDS 124: Reckless Commitment Jan 19, 2018

What are some of your reckless commitments? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/124

SDS 123: How to be Unstoppable: Data Science, Reckless Commitment & Artificial Intelligence Jan 17, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the unstoppable, Rico Meinl. You will learn the practical applications of AI and why is it important, know the different tactics on how to apply your passion while still learning, and listen to a discussion on how to setup an AI lab at an e-commerce ready company. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/123

SDS 122: Who Moved My Cheese? Jan 12, 2018

What changes in life are you starting to work on in this new year? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/122

SDS 121: Building a Successful Data Science Practice and How to be an Effective Data Scientist Jan 10, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Senior Data Scientist at the Australian Federal Government, Dr. Alex Antic. You will know how Alex loves meet-ups and how he spreads the word about data science, learn the 3 things you need to build a successful data practice, know the 4 point framework in becoming an effective data scientist and listen to his incredible career journey, including investment banks, insurance & government.

SDS 120: Technological Singularity Jan 05, 2018

What is your opinion about superintelligence and singularity, and how do you think can it affect the society and the humanity? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/120

SDS 119: Data Science Trends for 2018 Jan 03, 2018

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, we are bringing you into the future as Hadelin de Ponteves and I discuss the key data science trends to look out for in 2018 including those we are most excited about and why. We will discuss about Blockchain and AI as a powerful disruptive combination, talk about how Deep Learning technology is becoming a mainstream, mention the different upskilling executives in data and discuss about the importance of data strategy. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/119

SDS 118: New Year Resolutions Dec 29, 2017

If you are to make your new year resolutions for 2018, what would these be? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/118

SDS 117: 1-on-1 with Kirill: What I learned in 2017 Dec 28, 2017

Welcome to a special episode I bring you before the year ends. I am going to share with you a one-on-one talk about everything I have learned all throughout the year 2017 and what exactly these meant for me and also how these learnings changed me as a person. In this episode, I talked about the 6 needs, my personal reflections on 2017 and my insights about the secret to happiness. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/117

SDS 116: The Power of Gratitude Dec 22, 2017

What are the things that you did or the things that happened to you during the day, that you are thankful for? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/116

SDS 115: Application of Geospatial Analytics to Business and Real Life Dec 21, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Scientist, Neelabh Pant. You will talk about indexing of spatial databases, know about the disruptive innovation with data science and learn how to create models to solve everyday problems. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/115

SDS 114: Expand Your Comfort Zone Dec 15, 2017

In what ways do you think can you step out on your comfort zone? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/114

SDS 113: How Constant Learning Created a Jet-Set Career Dec 13, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Senior Manager of Analytics at Kraft Heinz, Michael Colella. You will talk about taking the time out to understand yourself and your passion, know how to make use of open-source learning, and discuss about supply chain and logistics consultancy. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/113

SDS 112: How to Win Friends & Influence People Dec 08, 2017

Think of someone around you whom you can give honest and sincere appreciation this weekend. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/112

SDS 111: The Power of Soft Skills in Data Science Dec 06, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Senior Data Scientist at LinkedIn Learning, Eric Weber. You will learn how soft skills can make you a rock star data scientist, discuss about Data Science at LinkedIn learning, and know how helping businesses justify their investment in data science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/111

SDS 110: AlphaGo Zero Dec 02, 2017

How do you think the progression of artificial intelligence will affect your career plans and the projects you are working on? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/110

SDS 109: Business Consultancy in the Space of Data Science Nov 29, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, we will listen to the CEO and Founder of Business Science LLC, Matt Dancho. You will talk about combining data science with business and finance, discuss why data science consultancies is in demand and know the open source software developed by Business Science. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/109

SDS 108: Working Remotely Nov 24, 2017

What other field of work can you share with us that also allows working remotely? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/108

SDS 107: Charting a Career in Energy Analytics Nov 22, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, we will listen to the Data Scientist at Utopus Insights, Gabor Solymosi . You will talk about survival analytics, you will learn how to find the freedom to work remotely, and also, you will get to discuss and know more about Text analytics. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/107

SDS 106: Recap of our DataScienceGO 2017 Conference Nov 17, 2017

Do you want to get a memory of this event and access all the sessions of the speakers? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/106

SDS 105: DataScienceGO’s Discussion Panel on Careers Nov 15, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, we will listen to the Panel Discussion during the DataScienceGO 2017 event in San Diego California, last November 11-12. You will hear one of the insightful sessions that we had during the event - the Panel Discussion, together with our 3 guests - Ben Taylor, Urie Suhr and Hadelin de Ponteves. It was conducted during the second day of the event where all were able to submit their questions through Twitter using a special hashtag. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/105

SDS 104: Board Games Nov 10, 2017

What board game will you choose to get for yourself or as a present for someone else? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/104

SDS 103: Why this Is the Golden Age of Data Science & How to Get In Nov 08, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Science Freelance Consultant, Emanuele Carbone. You will talk about creating a massive value with Tableau and Excel, know how to get established as a data science consultant, and also learn how Emanuele went from novice to pro in just one year. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/103

SDS 102: Intuition vs Mathematics in Data Science Nov 03, 2017

Do you know somebody who is apprehensive in getting into data science because they think it's too complex? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/102

SDS 101: What a Data Science Headhunter is Looking For Nov 01, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Director of Talent Acquisition at Collective[i], Urie Suhr. You will talk about a headhunter's perspective on finding and recruiting talent, learn how to connect with the right people at the right time, and also know about when your years of experience do not match a job description. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/101

SDS 100: 100 Episodes Oct 27, 2017

We've now reached our 100th episode...It's a celebration! How does this podcast change your life and what is its impact to you? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/100

SDS 099: How a Software Developer Re-Focused his life to Learn Artificial Intelligence Oct 25, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with AI Learner, Tuatini Godard. You will get to explore the world of Deep Learning and AI, you will learn the role of games in AI development, and you will also be able to know the appropriate hardware for Deep Learning. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/99

SDS 098: Willpower Oct 20, 2017

How do you think you may be able to focus on training up your willpower to achieve your goals? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/98

SDS 097: Leveraging Data Science Techniques into E-Commerce & Other Fields Oct 18, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Digital eCommerce specialist, Nick Pape. You will talk about eCommerce, CMS/Customer Management System & Geodemographic Segmentation. You will also discuss about some interesting insights on the purchasing habits of people, and you will also be able to keep in touch with what's actually going on with eCommerce and what customers are going through in this process. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/97

SDS 096: Bayes Theorem Oct 13, 2017

What situation in your daily life do you think is another example of Bayes Theorem? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/96

SDS 095: From Uber to Data Science – A Winner’s Journey Oct 11, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Regional Operations Manager at Uber, Josh Kennedy. You will know what it's like to work at Uber, you will learn the importance of job satisfaction and quality of life, and you will also discuss the role of ideas vs. execution. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/95

SDS 094: The Power of Now Oct 06, 2017

How does my two experiments made you see if you can experience stopping your mind? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/94

SDS 093: Why Evolutionary Programming Machine Learning is Important Oct 04, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with Data Scientist at Liquid Biosciences, Beau Walker. You will get deeper understanding about Evolutionary Programming-Based Machine Learning, you will learn about patents and trade secrets, also you will know about how Beau went through all his different careers & what choices he made down his career path. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/93

SDS 092: Exponential Thinking Sep 29, 2017

What exponential trends would you like to recognize and leverage for yourself? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/92

SDS 091: Lessons From a Successful Career in Data Visualization Sep 27, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Head Coach at The Information Lab, Andy Kriebel. You will discuss about how to maintain a Data Viz Blog, know how to be a Tableau Zen Master and talk about how discovering Tableau at Coca Cola changed Andy's career trajectory. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/91

SDS 090: Do What You Want Sep 22, 2017

What are those things that you do because you want to do it and what are those that you do just for anything else? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/90

SDS 089: Using Excel in Data Science and Life-Long Learning Sep 20, 2017

In this episode of the SuperDataScience Podcast, I chat with the Best Selling Data Science Instructor, Chris Dutton. You will learn about Excel's role in Data Science, know more insights about choosing what to learn in Data Science, and discuss about the modelling luck in a baseball hitter's batting average. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/89

SDS 088: Fermi Questions Sep 15, 2017

Have you ever encountered being asked with Fermi Questions? What was your strategy in getting through the logic then? If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, resources, and more at https://www.superdatascience.com/88

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