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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Engineering at Meta

OCTOBER 2, 2024

At Meta, React and React Native are more than just tools; they are integral to our product development and innovation. With over five thousand people at Meta building products and experiences with React every month, these technologies are fundamental to our engineering culture and our ability to quickly build and ship high quality products. In this post, we will dive into the development experiences of some of the product teams who leveraged React and React Native to deliver exciting projects sh

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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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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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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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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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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Have you ever wondered how you can easily create command-line applications in Python? Gather yourself up because that is what I am going to cover today.

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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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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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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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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KDnuggets

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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

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databricks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The buzz around compound AI systems is real, and for good reason. Compound AI systems combine the best parts of multiple AI models.

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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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Striim

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Join us as we sit down with Joe Reis, live at Big Data LDN (London) 2024. Joe shares his partnership with DeepLearning.ai and AWS through his new course on Data Engineering. Joe’s new course promises to elevate your data skills with hands-on exercises that marry foundational knowledge with cutting-edge practices. We dive into how this course complements his seminal book, “Fundamentals of Data Engineering,” and why certification is valuable for those looking for foundational, ha

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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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