412: Stand More - Sit Less
Today I talked with a chiropractor about how to best treat your back while working during the day. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/412
Oct 23, 2020•12 min
Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.
Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.
We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
Episodes
411: Succeeding in Analytics by Thinking Outside the Data
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
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min
410: Communicate Your Needs
Today I talk about something important, which I recently had to reteach myself, about personal needs and communication. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/410
Oct 16, 2020•7 min
409: Succeeding & Networking In The Virtual Space
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] Ad...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min
408: Meaning is Everything
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
Oct 09, 2020•13 min
407: How to Encourage Diversity in Data Science
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 fem...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min
406: Abandon Hope
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
Oct 02, 2020•8 min
405: The Work of Quants and Data Scientists in the Financial Space
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 f...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min
404: The Narrative Arc in Storytelling
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
Sep 25, 2020•16 min
403: Gamifying Your Data Science Work and Education
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 s...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 17 min
402: Face Your Demons
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
Sep 18, 2020•6 min
401: From Data Science Student to Professional
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
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min
400: Think Bigger
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
Sep 11, 2020•6 min
399: Contributing to the Community of Data Scientists
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 V...
Sep 09, 2020•47 min
398: Emotional Burnout
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
Sep 04, 2020•22 min
397: The Importance of Data Science Literacy
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 d...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min
396: Five Job Hunting Tips
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
Aug 28, 2020•22 min
395: How to Tell Stories with Data
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] ...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min
394: Teach It
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
Aug 21, 2020•10 min
393: The Importance of Keeping Science in Data Science
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 [...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min
392: Start Your Own Morning Ritual
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
Aug 14, 2020•13 min
391: Data Science Campfire Tales with John Elder
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 and newer approaches [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 shuf...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 51 min
390: Perception vs. Emotion
In this episode, I share a tip I came across this week about avoiding conflict in interpersonal relationships. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/390
Aug 07, 2020•11 min
389: Becoming Good Enough: Jumpstarting Your Data Science Career
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
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min
388: Get a Headhunter
In this episode, I share an awesome tip for anyone at any level around recruitment and headhunters. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/388
Jul 31, 2020•7 min
387: Becoming a Data Science Leader
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...
Jul 29, 2020•34 min
386: Cohort Analysis
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
Jul 24, 2020•10 min
385: Advanced Data Topics and People-Centered Data Science
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 o...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min
384: 10 Tips to Become a Master Presenter
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
Jul 17, 2020•20 min
383: You're Not an Imposter, You're Learning: Data Science Journeys
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 othe...
Jul 15, 2020•59 min
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