Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
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.
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Jul 15, 2020 • 59min
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 others just starting [50:15]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/383
Jul 10, 2020 • 9min
382: Manage Cognitive Load in Data Science
Today, I discussed the types of cognitive load and how to best utilize them when imparting information through data.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/382
Jul 8, 2020 • 1h
381: How to Avoid Failing at Digital Transformation
Tony Saldanha joins the podcast to discuss the realities of digital transformation and the steps companies must take to successfully transform in this fourth industrial revolution.In this episode you will learn:
Tony’s book on digital transformation [2:51]
What is digital transformation [8:30]
Five stage framework of going through digital transformation [11:13]
Case studies through the stages [16:43]
Why do digital transformations fail? [27:26]
VC portfolio approach [31:21]
Tony’s consulting work and top tips [40:11]
Change management and COVID-19 [44:44]
Disruption vs. digital transformation [51:14]
What does the future hold? [53:50]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/381
Jul 3, 2020 • 10min
380: Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist
Today, I discuss the difference between a data analyst and data scientist and how you can join our team as a potential data analyst. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/380
Jul 1, 2020 • 56min
379: Maelstrom, Chaos, and Mayhem: Guiding Your Data Science Career Path
Christopher Bishop speaks on the importance of career tactics in data science and how to prepare and move through the career path you want.In this episode you will learn:
Who is Christopher Bishop? [5:18]
How Christopher developed his advising framework [9:17]
Why data scientists? [12:07]
What is the Future Career Toolkit? [15:54]
How to connect with people as an unknown data scientist [34:09]
What's the intended outcome of the framework? [43:53]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/379
Jun 26, 2020 • 10min
378: Use Your Unconscious Mind
In this episode, I talk about the importance of the unconscious mind in decision making and how logic and reasoning may sometimes hinder you.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/378
Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 18min
377: The Power of Women in STEM
Deborah Berebichez joins us to discuss her experience as a woman in STEM, her work with upcoming generations of women in STEM, and how she helps facilitate data science trainings.In this episode you will learn:
Deborah's origins [4:21]
Pursuing physics as a Jewish-Mexican woman [9:43]
Deborah's work in helping women in STEM [23:10]
How can companies also aid women in STEM? [28:10]
How can individual data scientists work on creative thinking? [44:31]
Deborah's work at Metis [48:26]
Data literacy done the right way [1:00:33]
The future of data science [1:04:55]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/377
Jun 19, 2020 • 10min
376: Expose Yourself to New Ideas Regularly
In this FiveMinuteFriday, I talk about the need to widen your horizons, expose yourself to more varied disciplines and thought processes, and the benefits you can get in your work from doing this.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/376
Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 13min
375: Utilizing Oracle Cloud as an Enterprise, Small Business, or Developer
Greg Pavlik joins me for a great talk about the current state of the cloud and how single practitioners and small businesses can take advantage of cloud services.In this episode you will learn:
Will we have cloud-based solutions for VR and working from home? [8:15]
Greg’s career journey [11:50]
From Hadoop to Cloud [23:35]
The cloud element in data science [30:17]
Data science and AI in Oracle [33:00]
Is Oracle more suited for larger companies only? [37:35]
Fundamental differences between Oracle Cloud, Amazon, and Azure [42:12]
Trends in data science and data management [45:14]
Why should someone choose Oracle over any other open source? [52:50]
How does the future of data management look like? [56:00]
5G and edge computing [1:01:36]
Greg’s recommendation to data scientists [1:04:28]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/375
Jun 12, 2020 • 8min
374: Remember to Wind Down
In this episode, I talk about an issue I’ve been having when it comes to phasing my mind out of work and into post-work activities, a concept called “attention residue”.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/374
