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Microsoft Introduces Project Petridish to Find the Best Neural Network for Your Problem

KDnuggets

The new algorithm takes a novel approach to neural architecture search.

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Featuring Apache Kafka in the Netflix Studio and Finance World

Confluent

Netflix spent an estimated $15 billion to produce world-class original content in 2019. When stakes are so high, it is paramount to enable our business with critical insights that help […].

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Replatforming Production Dataflows

Data Engineering Podcast

Summary Building a reliable data platform is a neverending task. Even if you have a process that works for you and your business there can be unexpected events that require a change in your platform architecture. In this episode the head of data for Mayvenn shares their experience migrating an existing set of streaming workflows onto the Ascend platform after their previous vendor was acquired and changed their offering.

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Analytics in the Hybrid Cloud – An Architect’s Perspective

Teradata

The hybrid cloud is not just a consideration, but for many of our customers, already a reality. Read more to learn best practices when considering a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

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A Guide to Debugging Apache Airflow® DAGs

In Airflow, DAGs (your data pipelines) support nearly every use case. As these workflows grow in complexity and scale, efficiently identifying and resolving issues becomes a critical skill for every data engineer. This is a comprehensive guide with best practices and examples to debugging Airflow DAGs. You’ll learn how to: Create a standardized process for debugging to quickly diagnose errors in your DAGs Identify common issues with DAGs, tasks, and connections Distinguish between Airflow-relate

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I wanna be a data scientist, but… how?

KDnuggets

It’s easy to say "I wanna be a data scientist," but. where do you start? How much time is needed to be desired by companies? Do you need a Master’s degree? Do you need to know every mathematical concept ever derived? The journey might be long, but follow this plan to help you keep moving forward toward your career goal.

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Infinite Storage in Confluent Platform

Confluent

A preview of Confluent Tiered Storage is now available in Confluent Platform 5.4, enabling operators to add an additional storage tier for data in Confluent Platform. If you’re curious about […].

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Analytics in the Hybrid Cloud – An Architect’s Perspective

Teradata

The hybrid cloud is not just a consideration, but for many of our customers, already a reality. Read more to learn best practices when considering a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

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The 5 Most Useful Techniques to Handle Imbalanced Datasets

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This post is about explaining the various techniques you can use to handle imbalanced datasets.

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Introducing Confluent Platform 5.4

Confluent

I am pleased to announce the release of Confluent Platform 5.4. Like any new release of Confluent Platform, it’s packed with features. To make them easier to digest, I want […].

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Artificial Intelligence Books to Read in 2020

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Here are some AI-related books that I’ve read and recommend for you to add to your 2020 reading list!

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Mastering Apache Airflow® 3.0: What’s New (and What’s Next) for Data Orchestration

Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate

Apache Airflow® 3.0, the most anticipated Airflow release yet, officially launched this April. As the de facto standard for data orchestration, Airflow is trusted by over 77,000 organizations to power everything from advanced analytics to production AI and MLOps. With the 3.0 release, the top-requested features from the community were delivered, including a revamped UI for easier navigation, stronger security, and greater flexibility to run tasks anywhere at any time.

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The Data Science Interview Study Guide

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Preparing for a job interview can be a full-time job, and Data Science interviews are no different. Here are 121 resources that can help you study and quiz your way to landing your dream data science job.

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What Do Data Scientists in Europe Do & How Much Are They Worth?

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Interested in knowing what a data scientist is worth in Europe, and what one does? Read this overview of a recent survey on the topic and gain some insight into the European data science professional job market.

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Python String Processing Primer

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Pursuing a text analytics path but don't know where to start? Try this string processing primer to first gain an understanding of using Python to manipulate and process strings at a basic level.

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Top 5 AI trends for 2020

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We are all witnessing a staggering growth of AI technology with so many new benefits for people while also changing the way we live and work. As AI continues to grow, which applications will have a significant impact in 2020?

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Explaining Black Box Models: Ensemble and Deep Learning Using LIME and SHAP

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This article will demonstrate explainability on the decisions made by LightGBM and Keras models in classifying a transaction for fraudulence, using two state of the art open source explainability techniques, LIME and SHAP.

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We Created a Lazy AI

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This article is an overview of how to design and implement reinforcement learning for the real world.

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Top KDnuggets tweets, Jan 15-21: My Pandas Cheat Sheet; 5 Key Reasons Why Data Scientists Are Quitting their Jobs

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5 Key Reasons Why Data Scientists Are Quitting their Jobs; My Pandas Cheat Sheet; Google Colab: Jupyter Lab on steroids (perfect for Deep Learning); Top 5 Must-have Data Science Skills.

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Random Forest — A Powerful Ensemble Learning Algorithm

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The article explains the Random Forest algorithm and how to build and optimize a Random Forest classifier.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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NLP Year in Review — 2019

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comments By Elvis Saravia, Affective Computing & NLP Researcher 2019 was an impressive year for the field of natural language processing (NLP).

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PAW Healthcare Sneak Peek Agenda | Munich, 11-12 May

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Visit Deep Learning World, 11-12 May in Munich, to broaden your knowledge, deepen your understanding and discuss your questions with other Deep Learning experts!

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How to Get Started With Algorithmic Finance

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Algorithmic finance has been around for decades as a money-making tool, and it's not magic. Learn about some practical strategies along with and introduction to code you can use to get started.

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Top Stories, Jan 13-19: Math for Programmers!; Decision Tree Algorithm, Explained

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Also: Top 9 Mobile Apps for Learning and Practicing Data Science; Classify A Rare Event Using 5 Machine Learning Algorithms; The Future of Machine Learning; The Book to Start You on Machine Learning.

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The Ultimate Guide to Apache Airflow DAGS

With Airflow being the open-source standard for workflow orchestration, knowing how to write Airflow DAGs has become an essential skill for every data engineer. This eBook provides a comprehensive overview of DAG writing features with plenty of example code. You’ll learn how to: Understand the building blocks DAGs, combine them in complex pipelines, and schedule your DAG to run exactly when you want it to Write DAGs that adapt to your data at runtime and set up alerts and notifications Scale you

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Big Data. Big Impact

KDnuggets

Ramapo College’s Master of Science in Data Science program will teach you to collect, synthesize, and analyze big data, become skilled in programming languages like R and Python, and leverage advanced tools to meet the demands of modern business and science.

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How to reinvent your career with computer science

KDnuggets

There is great news for anyone looking to make a career switch into computer science. So, what does it take to make the leap? Check out three top tips for budding computer scientists, as well as the Computer Science online MSc from the University of Bath.

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Is Your Enterprise Being Disrupted by Consumerization?

Teradata

With the consumer expectations and experience bleeding into all aspects of business and life, how is consumerization translating to the enterprise? Read more.

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KDnuggets™ News 20:n03, Jan 22: I wanna be a data scientist, but… how? Top 10 Technology Trends for 2020

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If you want to be a Data Scientist, but not sure how to start - there is a perfect blog for you; Baidu top 10 technology trends for 2020; Math for programmers!; The future of Machine Learning; and more.

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Apache Airflow® Best Practices: DAG Writing

Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate

In this new webinar, Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate, will walk you through many Airflow best practices and advanced features that can help you make your pipelines more manageable, adaptive, and robust. She'll focus on how to write best-in-class Airflow DAGs using the latest Airflow features like dynamic task mapping and data-driven scheduling!

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Learn from Industry Leaders Facebook, Walmart, Lyft, eBay & More

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The agenda for Deep Learning World 2020 in Las Vegas, May 31-Jun 4, has been released. Use code KDNUGGETS for a 15% discount on your ticket.