The Rise of the Data Scientist

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The Rise of the Data Scientist

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42 minutes

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Jul 21, 2015

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Jonathan Cornelissen tells us about DataCamp, the need for data scientists, and how to become one yourself. We also learn about some popular languages and libraries for analyzing data.

Released:

Jul 21, 2015

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

The Talking Code podcast contains short expert interviews that help you decode what developers are saying. We help non-technical founders, designers, project managers, or anyone who needs a 30,000 foot view of how to run a successful software company.

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The Rise of the Data Scientist: Jonathan Cornelissen tells us about DataCamp, the need for data scientists, and how to become one yourself. We also learn about some popular languages and libraries for analyzing data. by Talking Code
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Making the Most of Your Analytics: Diana Smith of Segment tells us how to get the most out of our analytics tools. In the pursuit of trying to be data-driven, we have been conditioned to track everything. Diana tells us why this can be dangerous if we want to draw useful insights from our by Talking Code
44 min listen
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38 min listen
Product Design and User Experience: Sven Lenaerts joins us to share his expertise on product design and user experience. This conversation includes some thoughts on MVPs, when to hire a designer, and what a product person really does. by Talking Code
58 min listen
How to Deliver a Successful User Experience: Sarah Doody, a UX designer, consultant, and writer, tells us how to build products with great user experiences. We will hear why user experience is far more important than design. by Talking Code
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How to Become an Effective Junior Developer: Louisa Barrett of Haught Codeworks tells us about how to become an effective junior developer. We also speak in depth about how to become a better teacher. by Talking Code
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