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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

501: Statistical Programming with Friends

Aug 31, 2021
Jared Lander, organizer of R meetups and consultant for various companies, discusses R vs. Python, importance of pizza, and data strategy. They also explore communication skills, programming languages in data science, and the world of data science consulting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attending R meetups and conferences can enhance statistical programming skills and provide valuable networking opportunities.
  • Choosing between R and Python should be based on aligning the language with one's thinking style and problem-solving approaches.

Deep dives

Jared Lander's Involvement in Data Science Community

Jared Lander is actively involved in the data science community as a prominent figure, organizing the New York Open Statistical Programming Meetup, the world's largest R meetup, and running the R conference. He authored the popular book 'R for Everyone' and serves as the CEO and chief data scientist of Lander Analytics, a data science consulting firm.

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