Python Libraries for Data Science
I came across this pretty great collection of data science Python libraries. I’ve used nearly all of them but a couple are new to me. It’s not clear if I will ever use PyDot, but …
Tag: Big Data
Kaggle Data Science Survey 2017
Kaggle is a fantastic company. They are a fun place to get experience dealing with realistic data science problems. You compete with others trying to get the best model. Sometimes it’s “just” for bragging rights …
Targeted Ads on Facebook
I don’t think it will come as a surprise to anyone that Facebook delivers targeted ads. That’s how they make money – they take all this beautiful data you are giving them and show you …
Is data worth more than oil?
After a long hiatus, I’m trying to bring back Thoughts on Business. Rather than my ambitious one-post-a-day goal, I’m opting for a more realistic once a week. This week’s post comes at the intersection of …
SCM in the cloud
Supply chain management in the cloud got a big boost last week with the proposed merger of GT Nexus and TradeCard. The joint company is expected to manage $100 million in trade. And all of …
Android helps predict weather
This is quite possibly the coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. Some Android mobile phones now have atmospheric sensors to help pinpoint a user’s location. Atmospheric scientists are putting this to use to …
Cell phones vs Malaria
Malaria has been a notoriously tough disease but researchers have finally figured out a way to track potential flows of malaria. The key to solving the problem is cell phone data. Using (anonymous) tracking data, …