Superdatascience

Brandon Rohrer joins me in this special episode about robotics, machine learning, and the merge of software and hardware to create innovative technology for homes around the world. In this episode you will learn: Brandon at MIT [7:41] iRobot [15:14] Moving from Facebook to iRobot [17:14] Brandon’s work in iRobot [20:18] Brandon as a data science influencer [30:08] Q&A [40:40] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/341

In this five-episode series, I dive into the history of data science from the beginning of mathematics to today. In this first episode, we start by looking in the 1950s and go up to the dawn of the 2000s. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/340

I sat down with my coach Ivor Lok to discuss the power and importance of coaching and how everyone can use it in their personal and professional lives to become happier. In this episode you will learn: Managing expectations [9:21] Personal beliefs & parenting [17:42] Value of having a coach [25:33] Mindset over skillset [37:24] Dream lists [51:06] Ivor’s new projects [1:03:20] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/339

I discuss an observation I had recently about how many photos we take, and how much we miss out on by focusing on capturing a moment rather than living it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/338

Hadley Wickham, a huge presence in data science, sits down to talk about R, Python, and the future of potential integrations, as well as some Q&A with our listeners through LinkedIn about programming languages and how to make data science accessible for all. In this episode you will learn: Hadley’s R packages [8:26] Better integrations between R and Python [20:11] LinkedIn Q&A [33:34] useR Conference vs. RStudio Conference [50:46] LinkedIn Q&A: Career-related questions [1:01:06] LinkedIn Q&A: Future-related questions [1:08:01] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/337

I discuss something that popped up for me recently: is it better to have something finished or to have something be perfect? I explore the answer and what it can mean for you in your life. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/336

Rico Meinl failed when he tried to make a successful startup. He learned a lot from it and shared his story and learnings for nearly 2 hours in one of our longest and most insightful podcasts to date. In this episode you will learn: Rico at DSGO [8:50] Dresswell [17:10] B2B vs B2C in startups [34:03] Rico's 5 learnings [53:25] Learning no. 1 [53:54] Learning no. 2 [56:33] Learning no. 3 [1:10:43] Learning no. 4 [1:24:08] Learning no. 5 [1:34:02] Rico’s next steps [1:45:35] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/335

I return to the concept of no coaching in more detail and discuss how I recently had a good conversation with a friend without giving advice but offering empathy. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/334

Sinan Ozdemir is back again, this time talking about his work since his company Kylie.ai was acquired by Directly. We discuss his work, the way he is creating human and AI synergy and the future of NLP as it continues to progress. In this episode you will learn: Sinan’s company acquired [7:29] Explainable deep learning models [16:13] Airbnb case study [19:42] Microsoft case study [22:25] Sinan’s role at Directly [25:57] Work with Sinan [32:57] Preview of Sinan at DSGO [38:38] BERT [43:18] Sinan’s prediction for NLP in 2020 [53:17] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/333

I discuss the concept of putting yourself on autopilot and powering through getting work done when you feel like giving up. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/332

Harshal Sanap talks about how he took himself from a data science student and graduate to a full time professional in data science and shares mistakes to avoid to get started in your career. In this episode you will learn: Harshal at DSGO [8:12] Harshal’s first data science job [16:01] The process of getting your first job [21:25] 3 steps to data science job search [23:37] 4 tips on how to apply for jobs [36:59] 5 tips on how to prepare for an interview [53:21] 5 mistakes to avoid [1:10:31] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/331

I discuss finding the good in something that is objectively not so good and how you can take setbacks as a learning experience and challenge. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/330

Isaac Reyes talks about his approach to data visualization. We dive into the science behind it, the psychology, and the needs in businesses for proper and informed data storytelling. In this episode you will learn: Catching up with Isaac [6:37] StoryIQ's office in Manila [10:04] What is data storytelling? [12:29] The keys to data storytelling [15:47] Second key to data storytelling [18:36] Third key to data storytelling [21:35] Elementary Perceptual Tasks Scale [24:10] Gestalt principles [38:56] How does StoryIQ teach this? [48:35] Fourth key to data storytelling [49:20] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/329

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday, I wish you all a happy New Year with an interesting story about having the choice to see the best in situations or see the worst in them. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/328

Hadelin and I outlined our top 5 trends in Data Science for 2020. We discussed why they’re hot topics and how companies can utilize them to drive profit and efficiency in the coming year. In this episode you will learn: The decade in review [1:45] A decade preview [5:20] 2020 trends webinar [7:30] Robotic process automation [9:00] Natural language processing [18:28] Reinforcement learning [26:35] Edge computing [37:25] Open source AI frameworks [52:02] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/327

This week’s FiveMinuteFriday and final episode of 2019 is about who inspires you and how it may be those closest to you without you even realizing it. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/326

I went over the 7 top learnings I took from this exciting year of ups, downs, and incredible adventures and explorations. In this episode you will learn: Dichotomies [6:18] F*ck FOMO [19:00] Full circle stress [27:23] Letting doors close [38:57] Managing my energy as an introvert [45:00] No coaching [56:15] Feelings [1:03:38] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/325

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday, Vitaly and I talked more about a familiar topic: proximity is power. We discussed the importance of connection, how to not saturate, and how to decide with whom you spend your time. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/324

I chatted with top Upwork freelancer Wesley Engers who has worked over 150 jobs in data science. He’s worked in a variety of industries and shared a few of his most interesting jobs and offered advice for those considering diving into freelance data science work. In this episode you will learn: Wesley on Upwork [9:11] Wesley’s background [16:20] How Wesley onboards a client [26:32] Good clients vs. bad clients [31:12] Tools [37:23]• Wesley’s best projects [45:09] Freelance vs. full-time work [59:26] Tips about getting into Upwork [1:06:48] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/323

In this week’s FiveMinuteFriday we are with Vitaly and Hadelin again and we are discussing our diets and how we maintain feeling healthy and good through food intake. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/322