Confessions of a Data Guy
OCTOBER 24, 2024
There are some things you don’t need until you need them. I ran into that situation recently with needing to process some CSV / Flatfiles on short notice. At first, it appeared to be easy, but then I realized, as usual, there was a little monkey wrench thrown into the middle of it. It is […] The post Skip Lines of CSV files with DuckDB and Polars appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.
KDnuggets
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The richness of Python’s ecosystem has one downside: it makes it difficult to decide which libraries are the best for your needs. This article is an attempt to amend this by suggesting ten (and some more, as a bonus) libraries that are an absolute must in data science.
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databricks
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Over the years, organizations have amassed a vast amount of unstructured text data—documents, reports, and emails—but extracting meaningful insights has remained a challenge.
Snowflake
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Welcome to Snowflake’s Startup Spotlight, where we ask startup founders about the problems they’re solving, the apps they’re building, and the lessons they’ve learned during their startup journey. In this edition, hear from DataMynd.ai Founder and CEO Chuck Frisbie about how synthetic data is the answer to balancing the need for data privacy with the need for data access, and some of the unexpected benefits of their Snowflake Native App.
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Data Engineering Weekly
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Astasia Myers: The three components of the unstructured data stack LLMs and vector databases significantly improved the ability to process and understand unstructured data. I never thought of PDF as a self-contained document database, but that seems a reality that we can’t deny. The blog is an excellent summary of the existing unstructured data landscape.
Engineering at Meta
OCTOBER 25, 2024
At Meta, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the productivity of our engineers and developers. But how exactly do you measure developer productivity? On this episode of the Meta Tech Podcast Pascal Hartig ( @passy ) sits down with Sarita and Moritz , two engineers at Meta who have been working on Diff Authoring Time (DAT) – a method for measuring how long it takes to submit changes to a codebase.
Data Engineering Digest brings together the best content for data engineering professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
databricks
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Migrating your data warehouse workloads is one of the most challenging yet essential tasks for any organization. Whether the motivation is the growth.
Precisely
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Key Takeaways: In the insurance industry, customer satisfaction has a direct impact on your bottom line. Efficient claims processing and transparent communications are key to customer satisfaction. To streamline the claims process and enhance the customer experience, you must adopt automation, self-service, and omnichannel communication solutions. In 2024, property claims customer satisfaction (CSAT) has reached its lowest point in seven years, according to a recent J.D.
Snowflake
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Experimentation tools like A/B tests, Geolift incrementality tests and AI model evaluations have become indispensable for product and marketing teams seeking to optimize their initiatives and drive better business outcomes. By systematically comparing two versions of a product feature, marketing asset or user experience, companies can make data-driven decisions that eliminate the guesswork and, ultimately, the risk of costly mistakes.
Monte Carlo
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“As he lay awake in his Bay Area apartment, the data leader couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. He tried to shut his eyes—to force them closed—but the more the data engineer tried, the more convinced he became. Suddenly, a light appeared from the darkness. It was a Slack from the CEO. She was working late. And the data…it couldn’t be…it looked wrong.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
KDnuggets
OCTOBER 22, 2024
With the development of AI technologies and tools, the best one can do for their career is stay ahead of the game and continue to upskill.
databricks
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Databricks Product Security team is deeply committed to ensuring the security and integrity of its products, which are built on top of.
Precisely
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Key Takeaways: Cloud migration enhances agility, cuts operational costs, and helps you stay compliant with evolving regulations. Maintaining data integrity during cloud migration is essential to ensure reliable and high-quality data for better decision-making and future use in advanced applications. Partner with the right providers that offer both technical tools and expertise within your industry and use cases.
Confluent
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Proceed further by establishing your own headless data architecture—formalizing a data access layer at the center of your org, accessible by both analytics and operations.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
Scott Logic
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In the second in our series of blogs setting out how we work with our clients, we discuss our approach to Delivery. You can read about our approach to Architecture here. At Scott Logic, we deliver complex, business-critical solutions for some of the world’s largest institutions, across a range of industries and domains. Our reputation for delivery excellence comes not just from delivering maximum value, on time and on budget, but from an approach deeply rooted in our values and in our desire to
KDnuggets
OCTOBER 24, 2024
To help you navigate this complex subject, we’ve compiled five free online courses that will give you a solid foundation in machine learning algorithms.
databricks
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Generative AI holds tremendous promise for how organizations unlock value from their data. However, it also comes with a litany of challenges around.
RandomTrees
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The world is currently in the middle of a transition towards renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectricity from fossil fuels. The importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics in renewable energy is increasing with the accelerating pace of this transition. These technologies are also crucial to address challenges that exist within the energy industry, optimize operations, and enable renewable energy to satisfy rising global demand.
Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.
Confluent
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Join the Confluent AI Accelerator Program to help AI startups harness real-time AI and data streaming for innovation, growth, and cutting-edge AI-powered applications.
ArcGIS
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Learn to export network diagrams in a variety of file formats in this blog article.
KDnuggets
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Learn how to build interactive dashboards where users can interact with data in greater detail, explore trends and patterns dynamically using D3.js.
databricks
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Our customers say their biggest challenge in getting Generative AI from pilot to production is the " measurement problem." It's hard to.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Pinterest Engineering
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Yongjun Zhang; Staff Software Engineer | William Tom; Staff Software Engineer | Sandeep Kumar; Software Engineer | Monarch, Pinterest’s Batch Processing Platform, was initially designed to support Pinterest’s ever-growing number of Apache Spark and MapReduce workloads at scale. During Monarch’s inception in 2016, the most dominant batch processing technology around to build the platform was Apache Hadoop YARN.
Hevo
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Building a Data Pipeline to Connect Facebook Ads to Redshift Using Hevo Steps to Build the Pipeline for Facebook Ads to Redshift Step 1: Configure Facebook Ads as your Source. Step 2: Configure Objects Step 3: Configure Redshift as your Destination.
Confluent
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Join Confluent at AWS GameDay to explore real-time data solutions. Learn how to power your apps with scalable, cloud-native data streaming.
KDnuggets
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Unsloth is a user-friendly framework, offering fast inference and fine-tuning for large language models. It also supports saving models in multiple formats, including vLLM and GGUF.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
databricks
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Over the past few months, we’ve been gathering your feedback and focusing on both the quality of Databricks Assistant’s responses and the overall.
Striim
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Learn why Striim was awarded Bloor's 2024 Gold Mutable Award for the data in motion category
Hevo
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Interactive Demo to Connect DynamoDB to S3 Using Hevo Steps to Connect DynamoDB to S3 Easily Step 1: Configure DynamoDB as your source. You can learn more about DynamoDB through their official website. Step 2: Configure Objects Step 3: Configure S3 as your destination Step 4: Final Step and that’s it!
Elder Research
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Small language models (SLMs) can offer a practical and cost-effective starting point for government organizations venturing into AI.
Speaker: Evelyn Chou
Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.
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