The Pragmatic Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
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Data Engineering Podcast
MAY 28, 2023
Summary Building a data team is hard in any circumstance, but at a startup it can be even more challenging. The requirements are fluid, you probably don't have a lot of existing data talent to manage the hiring and onboarding, and there is a need to move fast. Ghalib Suleiman has been on both sides of this equation and joins the show to share his hard-won wisdom about how to start and grow a data team in the early days of company growth.
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Waitingforcode
MAY 31, 2023
The asynchronous progress tracking and correctness issue fixes presented in the previous blog posts are not the single new feature in Apache Spark Structured Streaming 3.4.0. There are many others but to keep the blog post readable, I'll focus here only on 3 of them.
Christophe Blefari
MAY 29, 2023
Me ( credits ) Hey, I've been sick in the last 3 days and it was impossible to write something. As I still want to send something, here a raw edition with no comments. See you on Friday. Gen Ai 🤖 QLoRA: Efficient Finetuning of Quantized LLMs — 65B parameter model on a single 48GB GPU reaching 99.3% of the performance level of ChatGPT on Vicuna.
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Netflix Tech
JUNE 1, 2023
By Jose Fernandez , Ed Barker , Hank Jacobs Introduction In November 2022, we introduced a brand new tier — Basic with ads. This tier extended existing infrastructure by adding new backend components and a new remote call to our ads partner on the playback path. As we were gearing up for launch, we wanted to ensure it would go as smoothly as possible.
KDnuggets
MAY 29, 2023
Check out our latest cheat sheet to get you up to speed and provide a handy reference for using Google's LLM chat tool Bard for data science.
Data Engineering Digest brings together the best content for data engineering professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Tweag
MAY 31, 2023
In November 2022, Tweag engineers merged a WebAssembly back end into the Glasgow Haskell Compiler (GHC). The back end includes a new translation for control flow , which enables GHC to avoid depending on external tools like Binaryen. Because the translation is new, we wanted to test it before submitting a merge request. And classic unit testing was not a good fit—we would have needed to know what the WebAssembly code was expected to be generated from any given fragment of Haskell, and that’s a j
ThoughtSpot
MAY 31, 2023
With the recent announcement of ThoughtSpot Sage , we launched a number of enhancements to our search capabilities including AI-generated answers, AI-powered search suggestions, and AI-assisted data modeling. In this article we will walk you through the steps we take to secure your data during the LLM interaction. Looking more broadly, we’ll also describe the security process we follow during any application iteration or enhancement, so you can see the great lengths we take to keep your data se
KDnuggets
JUNE 2, 2023
This article will show you how to use OpenAI's Whisper API to transcribe audio into text. It will also show you how to use it in your own projects and how to integrate it into your data science projects.
Knowledge Hut
MAY 31, 2023
Project management is a critical function for every organization to achieve its goals in a successful and effective manner. According to one report, project management employment in the United States is predicted to expand by 33% between 2017 and 2027. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics and PMI, companies will require roughly 88 million people in project management-related activities by 2027.
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.
Scott Logic
JUNE 2, 2023
Every year at this time, I like to share my thoughts on the continuing relevance of Pride Month; you can read my posts here from 2021 and 2022. This Pride Month, we’re going to share insights from the Scott Logic team on what Pride and allyship mean to them, and why they value working in an inclusive environment. I’ll get the ball rolling. What does Pride mean to you?
ThoughtSpot
MAY 31, 2023
In a world where user experience and IT support can mean the difference between hitting or missing your ARR marks, businesses have to find smarter ways to build workflows and support their IT departments. That’s where companies like ServiceNow come into play. A few years back, we created our ServiceNow SpotApp , a pre-built analytics template to help companies analyze and understand their data—so they can increase efficiencies across their complex IT environments.
KDnuggets
MAY 31, 2023
AutoML frameworks are powerful tool for data analysts and machine learning specialists that can automate data preprocessing, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and even perform complex tasks like feature engineering.
LinkedIn Engineering
JUNE 2, 2023
Authors: Ameen Maali , Rohit Pitke , Surbhi Jain , and Mira Thambireddy Security of our members’ data is a key priority at LinkedIn. To tap into the collective insights of the entire security community, we decided to expand our private bug bounty program to everyone on the HackerOne platform last year. In this blog post, we reflect on our journey through the program’s inception, the successes, the learnings, and discuss why our bug bounty program has been so valuable in keeping LinkedIn a secure
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Knowledge Hut
MAY 31, 2023
AI finds its use in a wide range of applications like marketing , automation, transport, supply chain, and communication, to name a few. From cutting-edge research to real-world applications, here we will investigate the most executed artificial intelligence projects. This article will assist you to discover plenty of fascinating ideas and insights to inspire you, whether you are a tech fanatic or want to know about the future of AI.
DoorDash Engineering
MAY 31, 2023
At DoorDash, we work to implement efficient processes that can mitigate common conflicts within a large iOS development team. Part of those efforts involve using XcodeGen, a command line interface (CLI), to reduce merging conflicts within our various iOS teams. Here we will discuss its implementation to manage the intricate business scenarios and demanding requirements of the Dasher app, which lets our drivers receive, pick up, and securely deliver orders to customers.
KDnuggets
MAY 29, 2023
Top free tools for detecting thesis, research papers, assignments, documentation, and blogs generated by AI models.
ArcGIS
JUNE 2, 2023
Our ocean is a key regulator in our climate and weather patterns. As temperatures rise so will the land temperatures and storm frequencies.
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.
Towards Data Science
JUNE 2, 2023
Are You a Data Ticket Taker or Decision Maker? The characteristics and value of reactive vs. proactive data teams Image courtesy of the author. Fundamentally, there are two different types of data teams in this world. There are those who are reactive to the wants of the organization, and then there are those who proactively lead the organization towards its needs.
databricks
JUNE 1, 2023
This post and accompanying notebook and tutorial video demonstrate how to use Cleanlab Studio to improve the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs.
KDnuggets
MAY 31, 2023
AutoGPT: Everything You Need To Know • Top 19 Skills You Need to Know in 2023 to Be a Data Scientist • 8 Open-Source Alternative to ChatGPT and Bard • LangChain 101: Build Your Own GPT-Powered Applications • 10 Websites to Get Amazing Data for Data Science Projects • Baby AGI: The Birth of a Fully Autonomous AI • Mastering Generative AI and Prompt Engineering: A Free eBook • Data Analytics: The Four Approaches to Analyzing Data and How To Use Them Effectively
Databand.ai
MAY 30, 2023
6 Pillars of Data Quality and How to Improve Your Data Eric Jones May 30, 2023 What Is Data Quality? Data quality refers to the degree of accuracy, consistency, completeness, reliability, and relevance of the data collected, stored, and used within an organization or a specific context. High-quality data is essential for making well-informed decisions, performing accurate analyses, and developing effective strategies.
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.
ArcGIS
MAY 30, 2023
Use the Convert Spatial Statistics Popup Charts for Web Display tool to view the pop-up charts from your analysis in ArcGIS Online.
databricks
MAY 30, 2023
Faced with clinician shortages, an aging population, and stagnant health outcomes, the healthcare industry has the potential to greatly benefit from disruptive technologies.
KDnuggets
JUNE 2, 2023
What programming language do you need for a specific data role?
Workfall
MAY 30, 2023
Reading Time: 4 minutes Angular is a good framework for creating Single Page Applications (SPAs) using JavaScript/TypeScript. With Single Page Applications, routing is handled on the client side. This calls for protecting routes on the client side as well. Angular comes with the Angular Routing module which handles routing. Sometimes you will have protected resources that you will only want your user to see the UI if and only if they are authenticated.
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.
LinkedIn Engineering
JUNE 2, 2023
Authors: Dr. Patrick Driscoll and Akash Kaura LinkedIn’s vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Since its inception in 2015, the Economic Graph Research and Insights (EGRI) team has worked to make this vision a reality by generating labor market insights such as: Real-time economic and workforce intelligence & insights.
databricks
JUNE 1, 2023
In Databricks Runtime, Adaptive Query Execution (AQE) is a performance feature that continuously re-optimizes batch queries using runtime statistics during query execution. Starting.
KDnuggets
MAY 29, 2023
In this blog, I share 4 valuable lessons I learned while searching for data science roles amidst challenging circumstances, including 60-day immigration policies, layoffs, and health issues. My hope is to offer insights and guidance to those who are facing similar obstacles, whether due to recent layoffs or immigration challenges.
ArcGIS
MAY 30, 2023
Get a taste of how to use Data Engineering to explore, visualize, clean and prepare data in ArcGIS Pro.
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.
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