Data Science 101

A look into parallel computing in data mining and analysis
Parallel Computing, also referred to as Parallel Processing, is a computing architecture that uses several processors to handle separate parts of an overall task. The architecture divides complex problems into small computations and distributes the workload between multiple processors working simultaneously. Parallel computing principles are employed in most supercomputers to

What is data redundancy?
Data redundancy means keeping data in two or more locations within a database or storage infrastructure. Data redundancy can occur either intentionally or accidentally within an organization. In case of data corruption or loss, the organization can continue operations or services if conscious redundancy is provided. On the other hand,

What is data governance?
Data governance is becoming increasingly essential as businesses confront new data privacy regulations and rely more on data analytics to optimize operations and make business decisions. Data governance is the process of collecting, managing, and utilizing data to provide improved business decision-making. It encompasses everything a company and its teams

How EWOR Created a Formula for Disruptive Innovation
On 1 March 2021, EWOR kicked off off another round of its prestigious EWOR Fellowship program. “The concept,” its founder Daniel Dippold explains, “is uniquely designed to help corporations realize disruptive innovation and individuals to start ventures of global scale.” This March, an exciting mix of people, including former Miss

Data science certifications that can give you an edge
Data science is one of the hottest jobs in IT and one of the best paid too. And while it is essential to have the right academic background, it can also be crucial to back those up with the proper certifications. Certifications are a great way to give you an

How to choose the right data stack for your business
Data comes in many shapes and forms, but two of its core structures are stacks and queues. TechTarget’s definition states the following; “In programming, a stack is a data area or buffer used for storing requests that need to be handled.” And what’s inside that data stack? It’s not just

Europe’s largest data science community launches the digital network platform for this year’s conference
The DN Unlimited Conference will take place online for the first time this year More than 100 speakers from the fields of AI, machine learning, data science, and technology for social impact, including from The New York Times, IBM, Bayer, and Alibaba Cloud Fully remote networking opportunities via a virtual

Three Trends in Data Science Jobs You Should Know
If you are a Data Scientist wondering what companies could have the most career opportunities or an employer looking to hire the best data science talent but aren’t sure what titles to use in your job listings — a recent report using Diffbot’s Knowledge Graph could hold some answers for

Want to learn Data Science? Start with this course
Choosing a Bootcamp in person or online is a tough decision, most people are looking for a career change that could boost their employment opportunities and salary. At Dataconomy we spoke to Ariadna Cuffi, a student from the Allwomen data science course for a detailed review. Allwomen have courses in

Lyft data scientist shares five pieces of career advice
Troy Shu shares his advice on starting a new role, becoming a better storyteller, stakeholder management, managing up, and building a consultancy. Editor’s note: the post was originally published at Towards Data Science, a Medium publication sharing concepts, ideas, and codes. Troy Shu is currently a data scientist at Lyft, a