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Ken's Nearest Neighbors

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Apr 5, 2024 • 50min

How AI Changes the Interview Process (Nick Singh) - KNN Ep. 186

Nick Singh, author of Ace the Data Science Interview and Head Lemur at datalemur, discusses how AI is changing the interview process, the importance of showcasing portfolio projects in job applications, and the significance of unique experiences in making an impression in interviews. The conversation also covers the evolving job market for data scientists, the debate on school networks vs general pipelines for job opportunities, and the impact of written communication skills in interviews and the workforce.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 5min

The Problem With Developer Advocacy (Daliana Liu) - KNN Ep. 185

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Daliana Liu. Daliana is the host of the Data Scientist Show. She also has experience in developer advocacy and working as a data scientist in large tech companies and startups. Today we talk about why she quit her job in tech, how developer advocacy could be improved, and much more! Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners:- Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land a job)- Taro - http://jointaro.com/r/kenj308 (20% discount) | Career mentorship if you already have a job - 365 Data Science (57% discount) - https://365datascience.pxf.io/P0jbBY | Learn data science today- Interview Query (10% discount) - https://www.interviewquery.com/?ref=kenjee |  Interview prep questionsDaliana's Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalianaliu/Personal Website - https://dalianaliu.com/Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/thedatascientistshow
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Mar 22, 2024 • 58min

Speaking with the Creator of Pandas on the Future of Open Source (Wes McKinney) - KNN Ep. 184

The podcast discusses the origin and evolution of the pandas library, Wes McKinney's transition to a new role at Posit, and his insights on the future of open source. Topics include balancing progress with tradition, community-driven open-source projects, and the evolution of open source in technology.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 41min

The Story Behind the Analyst Builder (Alex Freberg) - KNN Ep. 183

The podcast discusses the journey of creating an analyst builder platform, challenges of AI replacing data analysts, strategies for combating burnout, dynamics of freelancing in data analytics, adapting to AI technology, and embracing diversity in problem-solving and leadership.
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Mar 2, 2024 • 59min

Should Kids Still Learn to Code? (Hunter Kempf) - KNN Ep. 182

The podcast discusses the importance of kids learning to code, the implications of AI on security systems, the risks of deepfake technology, evolving media consumption habits, using machine learning to filter bias in news sources, balancing content length for audience engagement, prioritizing valuable information in content creation, and advancements in AI security systems
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Feb 23, 2024 • 51min

From Auditor to Data Driven Decision Maker (Monica Kay Royal) - KNN Ep. 181

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Monica Kay Royal. She is the host of Data podcast for nerds which can be found here  @nerdnourishment ! She went from working as an auditor to leading a team making data driven audit decisions. In this episode we talk about how she made her transition, the benefits and drawbacks of standardization of data science learning, and what she learned from making her own podcast! Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners:- Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land a job)- Taro - http://jointaro.com/r/kenj308 (20% discount) | Career mentorship if you already have a job - 365 Data Science (57% discount) - https://365datascience.pxf.io/P0jbBY | Learn data science today- Interview Query (10% discount) - https://www.interviewquery.com/?ref=kenjee |  Interview prep questionsMonica's Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakayroyal/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX8ysIVTifR0BkqJYkQIMQPersonal Website - https://www.nerdnourishment.com/
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 2min

How Fatherhood Changes Career Goals (Antonio Ivanovski) - KNN Ep. 180

Antonio Ivanovski (A.I.) is husband and father of two amazing kids who works as a senior data analyst at Google working on protecting Google's ad ecosystem from invalid traffic. Antonio has experience working at Verizon as an A.I. Product Manager and as a Business Intelligence Analyst. When not working, Antonio is spending time with family, playing sports, or researching crypto. In todays episode we learn how one mentor shaped Antonio's career, how he was able to advance quickly in his career at google, and how his career priorities shifted when he became a father. Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners:- Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land a job)- Taro - http://jointaro.com/r/kenj308 (20% discount) | Career mentorship if you already have a job - 365 Data Science (57% discount) - https://365datascience.pxf.io/P0jbBY | Learn data science today- Interview Query (10% discount) - https://www.interviewquery.com/?ref=kenjee |  Interview prep questionsAntonio's Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanovskia1/Listen to Ken's Nearest Neighbors on all the main podcast platforms! On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kens-nearest-neighbors/id1538368692 (Please rate if you enjoy it!)On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fJsuxiZl4TS1hqPUmDFblOn Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDMwMDQxLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjQ2bGBhfbsAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
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Jan 10, 2024 • 59min

Why He Left His PhD to Pursue His AI Podcast (Louis-Francois Bouchard) - KNN Ep. 179

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Louis-Francois Bouchard! Louis is the host of the  @WhatsAI and he just recently left his PhD to pursue the channel and podcast full time. In this episode we dive deep into this decision, how he is choosing to spend his new free time, and how he recovered from the early stages of burnout. Podcast Sponsors, Affiliates, and Partners:- Pathrise - http://pathrise.com/KenJee | Career mentorship for job applicants (Free till you land a job)- Taro - http://jointaro.com/r/kenj308 (20% discount) | Career mentorship if you already have a job - 365 Data Science (57% discount) - https://365datascience.pxf.io/P0jbBY | Learn data science today- Interview Query (10% discount) - https://www.interviewquery.com/?ref=kenjee |  Interview prep questionsLouis's Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOD9-WyWExs LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whats-ai/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCUzGQrN-lyyc0BWTYoJM_Sg@What'sAI
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Jan 3, 2024 • 42min

From Divinity Student to Data Scientist (Immanuel Tacky) - KNN Ep. 178

Immanuel Tacky, a former divinity student turned data scientist at Canadian tire company, shares his journey of transitioning into the data science field. They discuss the challenges of job hunting, the benefits of pursuing a masters degree in data science, and the value of certificates in the job market.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 59min

How AI Reshaped This Data Analyst's Job (Luke Barousse) - KNN Ep. 177

Luke Barousse, a data analyst who uses AI for his work and worked for Mr. Beast, discusses the benefits of teamwork and outsourcing tasks. He also explores the importance of personal processes and documentation, as well as transitioning from coding to data leadership. Additionally, he talks about preferred titles as entrepreneurs, AI competition, and the use of AI in data science and outsourcing tasks.

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