Seattle Data Guy

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I.f you work in data, then at some point in your career, you’ll likely need to parse data from a PDF. You might need to parse thousands of PDFs in order to pull out invoice information. Or maybe you need to parse financial filing documents such as 10-Ks. This can seem challenging at first. Afterall,… Read more The post How To Automate PDF Data Extraction – 3 Different Methods To Parse PDFs For Analytics appeared first on Seattle Data Guy.

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Confessions of a Data Guy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I’ve been hacking around with tools and programming since Perl was a thing. I’ve worked the gambit of Data Platforms from large organizations to tiny startups, and all those in between. I’ve worked on Data Platforms that dropped ungodly amounts of money on SAP products, and places where we would build our own massive data […] The post Hosted (SaaS) vs DIY Data Tools appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Learn the data engineering tools for data orchestration, database management, batch processing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), data transformation, data visualization, and data streaming.

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Precisely

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Recognizing and supporting women in technology is a top priority at Precisely. Whether it’s hosting virtual events for women to connect, or encouraging mentoring opportunities, the Precisely Women in Technology (PWIT) program goes above and beyond to ensure that women in the organization have a great network to lean on. Each month, a PWIT member is featured to share her experience navigating the tech industry.

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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

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databricks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Many of our customers are shifting from monolithic prompts with general-purpose models to specialized compound AI systems to achieve the quality needed for.

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Robinhood

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Robinhood Crypto customers in Europe can now deposit and withdraw 20+ cryptocurrencies, and will earn a 1% deposit match for a limited time Robinhood Crypto has launched crypto transfers for customers in Europe, which is one of the most requested features in the region. Crypto transfers enable customers to deposit and withdraw more than 20 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), USD Coin (USDC), and others, giving them greater flexibility and control over their d

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dbt Developer Hub

OCTOBER 3, 2024

If you haven’t paid attention to the data industry news cycle, you might have missed the recent excitement centered around an open table format called Apache Iceberg™. It’s one of many open table formats like Delta Lake, Hudi, and Hive. These formats are changing the way data is stored and metadata accessed. They are groundbreaking in many ways. But I have to be honest: I don’t care.

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databricks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Introduction Applying Large Language Models (LLMs) for code generation is becoming increasingly prevalent, as it helps you code faster and smarter. A primary.

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Snowflake

OCTOBER 2, 2024

AI has profoundly impacted the life sciences industry for the past couple of decades. In the 2000s, researchers were able to use AI to analyze the human genome, identifying genetic markers and variations that could predict an individual’s susceptibility to certain diseases. This opened the door to personalized medicine and more effective therapies for genetic disorders.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Text mining in R helps you explore large text data to find patterns and insights. This article walks through the basics of using R for text mining, from data preparation to analysis.

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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.

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Robinhood

OCTOBER 4, 2024

We’re less than two weeks away from HOOD Summit 2024, Robinhood’s first-ever customer-focused conference geared towards active traders. Taking place in Miami Oct. 16-18, HOOD Summit 2024 will feature our latest advanced trading products along with programming featuring titans of the investing world, discussing markets, and the latest innovations in financial services.

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databricks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What is enterprise AI? Enterprise AI combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities with business intelligence. Organizations use enterprise.

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Snowflake

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Privacy is no longer a growing requirement for doing business — it's the new status quo. The stakes for not protecting it have only intensified. Consumers have been demanding greater control and privacy over their data for years, and now vast numbers are taking action to protect it , turning off tracking, using cookieless environments and relying on ad blockers at rapidly increasing rates.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Learn how to download and use Llama 3.2 models locally using Msty. Also, learn how to access the Llama 3.2 vision models at the speed of light using the Groq API.

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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.

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Confluent

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Bad data causes serious issues and outages for downstream data users. It can be prevented with good data practices, but it must be properly fixed when it does occur.

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databricks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The upcoming AVEVA World Conference in Paris (Oct 14-17) promises to be a landmark event for the future of industrial AI, with Databricks playing a pivotal role in shaping this new paradigm. Building on our strategic collaboration, Databricks and AVEVA are set to showcase how our combined technologies are driving unprecedented outcomes for industrial organizations worldwide.

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Engineering at Meta

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Data for Good at Meta is open-sourcing the data used to train our AI-powered population maps. We’re hoping that researchers and other organizations around the world will be able to leverage these tools to assist with a wide range of projects including those on climate adaptation, public health and disaster response. The dataset and code are available now on GitHub.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Jumping into the technology world doesn’t have to be so daunting.

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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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Precisely

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Key Takeaways: As you embark on your own migration journey, there are some key big-picture questions to consider around the best approach to take for your business. In reviewing best practices for your AWS cloud migration, it’s crucial to define your business case first, and work from there. Migrating to AWS can unlock incredible value for your business, but it requires careful planning, risk management, and the right technical and organizational strategies.

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databricks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Introduction Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) has revolutionized how enterprises harness their unstructured knowledge base using Large Language Models (LLMs), and its potential has far-reaching.

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Data Engineering Weekly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Airbnb: Sandcastle - data/AI apps for everyone Product ideas powered by data and AI must go through rapid iteration on shareable, lightweight live prototypes instead of static proposals. However, hosting an internal application for fast prototyping is always a challenging platform to build and maintain. Airbnb writes about Sandcastle, an Airbnb-internal prototyping platform that enables data scientists, engineers, and product managers to bring data/AI ideas to life.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Get started with Llamafactory and discover minimal code solution for LLM pretraining, SFT, and RLHF methods.

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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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FreshBI

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency In today's fast-paced business environment, improving warehouse management isn't just advantageous it's necessary. With rising operating expenses, the demand for faster shipping, and the ongoing push for greater profitability, efficiency has become essential. Effective warehouse operations are crucial to overcoming these challenges and maintaining a competitive edge.

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databricks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that embedding for AI/BI Dashboards is now available. Embedding enables you to seamlessly integrate Databricks AI/BI Dashboards into.

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Confluent

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Discover the Flink Table API, which helps developers express complex data processing in Java or Python. Get practical examples and guidance for your workflows.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Want to create data science resumes that land interview calls and jobs? Avoid these common mistakes.

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Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Towards Data Science

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Based on a customer case study, an advanced tutorial on using Delta Live Tables to process JSON schema evolution without the need to… Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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databricks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This blog explores how new technologies such as Databricks Data Intelligence Platform can pave the way for more effective and efficient multi-omics data management.

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Confluent

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Read our latest Confluent Champion post to learn what motivated Nadine Capelle, staff solutions architect in Professional Services, to join the world of data streaming.

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KDnuggets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the keys for a successful adoption of data governance schemes in your data science projects.

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