Call it Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, the goal is to solve problems using data. Solving problems using data is the driving force behind data science. Everything else is just a weapon in our arsenal. […]
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The Buzz on Blockchain
Last month, I attended Cleveland’s inaugural Blockland Solutions conference with the goal of wrapping my head around blockchain. This technology has the promise of disrupting the internet with a variety of applications ranging from financial[…]
Data Science as a Business Function
There is no doubt that data science is revolutionizing the business world and the companies that aren’t investing in it are being left behind. With all the hype around the data scientist, with skills that span[…]
Pandata Case Study – Midwest Industrial Supply
Midwest Industrial Supply Case Study – September 26, 2018 Midwest Industrial Supply specializes in environmentally friendly dust control applications, operating out of a series of regional satellite offices. When pricing a new spray opportunity, the[…]
Data Ethics: The Role of Data Scientist as Cyber Steward
Facebook / Cambridge Analytics, the Equifax data breach, and political email hackings are just a few examples of the misuse of data and data ethics violations that are constantly making headlines. All except your most[…]
Data Shaming: A Cautionary Tale for the Sales Organization
A large sales organization recently implemented an analytics strategy, with one of their critical metrics being lead conversion. The target number was set and reporting tools were put in place. Each sales team was scored[…]
Identifying Cyber Attacks with Deep Learning
Deep learning and cybersecurity As more critical decisions involve information systems and as software continually envelops the world, the security and integrity of our systems are more important than ever. This is especially true of[…]
What is Data Science and Why Do You Need It?
The data revolution of the 2010’s is very similar to the IT revolution of the 1990’s. Just as the workforce required more computer literate professionals in the 90’s, today’s workforce increasingly calls for professionals that[…]