Why I’m Learning Data Science
When Microsoft announced they were partnering with edX to offer a certificate in Data Science I decided it was the perfect time to dust off my Z-tables.
Professional Development
Microsoft MVP For the Ninth Time
I am happy, honored, and humbled to receive the Microsoft MVP award for the ninth straight year. I can still recall my first award and how it got caught in the company spam folder. Good times.
12 Ways Smart Data Professionals Act Stupid
There are many articles available today that help data professionals prepare for job interviews. I have also written my share of articles on the subject. What I don’t see are articles that tell you how to be a good data professional once you have landed the job. That’s my goal for today, to offer insights … Read more
Security is a Shared Responsibility
It’s too convenient for companies to toss their hands in the air and find excuses to not push forward with upgrading their systems. Security is a shared responsibility.
Book Review: The Death of Expertise
I recently finished reading The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters by Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom). I enjoyed the book and wanted to share some thoughts with you. (Or with y’all, depending on where y’all from). Frequent readers of this blog know a few things about me. You know about my hatred … Read more
Relationships Matter More Than Money
We are in a bar on Bourbon Street, upstairs in a private room for one of the vendor social events. I have no idea how Rob was even there, to be honest. But he sees me and, being Rob Collie, he wants some data.
