Data Driven
Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday.
The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high demand.
In a world where Data is the new Oil, Data Science the new Refineries, consider this Car Talk for the Data Age. Every week we bring the best minds in this emerging field straight to you. Our goal is to educate and inspire our listeners so that they can be prepared to thrive in a Data Driven world.
Latest episodes
Aug 3, 2018 • 8min
*DataPoint* Teaching Kids About Data and Code
Yesterday, I had the chance to speak to a group of high school students from around the world who enrolled in a data and coding focused summer program at Georgetown University.
It was a great experience and underscores the need to teach kids the importance of data as well as coding.
Jul 27, 2018 • 10min
*DataPoint* Getting Kids into STEM
Recently, this post of the Best Jobs in the US came across my news feed.
Note that “Data Scientist” has been knocked out of first place by “Machine Learning Engineer.” This title didn’t even exist a few years ago.
So then, how do we prepare kids for the future of work when the jobs don’t exist yet. Simple: you prepare them with the fundamentals.
As I recorded this show, I was joined by a distinguished guest rather by surprise. See, anything can happen on a live stream!
Check out his coding camp’s website at http://fairhavencodingcamp.com and if you live in the DC area, sign up your middle/high schooler today!
Jul 21, 2018 • 4min
*DataPoint* The Unbreakable Kim Schmidt
While in Vegas, I caught up with my former DataLeader pal, Kim Schmidt to talk about her new book, advanced analytics, and why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are the Ford, GM, and Chrysler of the 21st century.
Jul 21, 2018 • 2min
*DataPoint* Data Science in Las Vegas
In this Data Point, Frank talks about how it’s data analytics and statistical analysis — and not luck — that run Las Vegas. It’s not Sin City, it’s Stats City. Although, that’s not nearly as catchy.
Jul 17, 2018 • 52min
Frank and Andy on Reinforcement Learning, Audiobooks, and Keto
Frank and Andy sync up before a big internal conference and some goodies that Andy’s working on.
Jul 10, 2018 • 1h 4min
Joel Cochran on Data in Politics, Law School, and Billiards
In the first episode of “Season 2,” Frank and Andy catch up with Joel Cochran. Joel Cochran leverages data in the political arena.
Show notes coming soon.
Jun 26, 2018 • 28min
William McKnight on Data Strategy and Leadership
Links
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McKnight Consulting Group
Notable Quotes
On strategy and leadership… ([7:00])
“Business strategy is really about data strategy” ([7:45])
It takes a team ([10:30])
On AI: “We’re only barely tapping into the possibilities…” ([12:00])
Interviewing at IBM ([12:45])
“…data as its own discipline, it’s not a drag-along to applications.” ([14:45])
William is active! ([16:00])
AI is the coolest thing ([17:30])
Growing meat, prescription errors ([19:00])
On McKnight Consulting Group ([21:20])
@WilliamMcKnight
“Be a leader.” ([25:50])
Jun 20, 2018 • 5min
*DataPoint* Data, Cancer, and One Year of Data Points
In this Data Point, Frank reflects on the impact of data analytics on cancer research and one year of recording data points. In honor of Father’s Day, he left a few bloopers in place.
Jun 20, 2018 • 51sec
*DataPoint* Andy Talks Amusement Ride Metrics Collection
Summer vacation season is upon on us(at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and Andy is taking some well-deserved R&R at Busch Gardens in Virginia.
However, data never takes a vacation and he notices something new at the Loch Ness Monster ride.
Jun 2, 2018 • 7min
*DataPoint* That Inspirational Moment
It was two years ago today that I had what I refer to now as my “Blues Brothers moment.” If you’re not familiar with the movie, then this GIF below depicts the seen elegantly enough.
via GIPHY
As promised, here’s the live stream I did from the hotel after day one. I’d like to think my on camera presence has improved since then.
Also here are the links to the two videos I recorded in the Channel 9 Studios:
Decoding Brainwaves with Azure Machine Learning
Getting Started with the Brainwave Decoding Competition
