Blog Category: Data

Data scientist ranked third in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Technology Jobs, 2022 edition, and that comes as no surprise. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates the field will grow another 31% (annually) from 2019 to 2029, with 7,100 job openings each year. In addition, data scientists currently earn a median U.S.…

In today’s complex business world, interpreting data is more important than ever. Experts often use the term “big data'' to refer to the power that data holds, and its potential to influence organizational strategy and decisions. This term summarizes how technological advances have vastly increased the amount of data, the sources it comes from, and…

Imagine asking a computer to identify a picture of a cat or a dog without any supporting data; the computer has a 50/50 chance of being correct in this scenario. Now, imagine writing a program that teaches a computer how to actively learn the difference between the animals by analyzing photos of both.  This is…

Data shapes every corner of our world, and understanding how to use it properly is key to success in finance, commerce, education, and even sports and entertainment. According to the World Economic Forum, worldwide data production will reach 463 exabytes daily by 2025. An exabyte has 18 zeros; that’s an incomprehensibly vast amount of data…

The data world is constantly evolving, and with this change comes a growing need for knowledgeable professionals. How much talent, exactly, is needed to fill the demand? Last year, the demand for data scientists increased by an average of 50% across healthcare, telecommunications, and media/entertainment, as well as within the banking, financial services, and insurance…

Maybe you always knew you were a math person. You might have discovered your knack for logical puzzles as a child or realized in college that the data sets that bamboozled your friends weren’t all that confusing to you. Or maybe the epiphany came later — after you spent a few years in a career…

If you’re considering a career in the field of data analytics, you have picked the right time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that data positions will increase by 16 percent between 2018 and 2028. Additionally, jobs in which data skills are applicable are expected to be among the most in-demand roles across a majority…

Data science is amazing; the modern world runs on information! Today, just about every industry has incorporated Big Data and data analytics into their operations. Retailers assess trillions of customer decisions to figure out which products to stock; manufacturers use data to bolster production line efficiency; real estate magnates use data to figure out where…

Bazil Ahmed was no stranger to the coding world. Having previously worked as a software engineer at Accenture and as a senior BI developer at BMW, he had already established a diverse background in technology. But though he already had skills in the field, Bazil wanted to further his knowledge to seek new employment opportunities.  “I…

Today’s data science professionals are in high demand across a number of fields ranging from business operations and financial services to healthcare, science, and more. A data scientist is an expert who uses data to extract valuable business insights. These professionals should have extensive knowledge related to computer science, data visualization, and data mining along…