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Published in Towards Data Science

·4 days ago

These 7 Programming Habits Are Making You a Less Productive Data Scientist

Fixing these habits can make you a more efficient data scientist — I’m pretty sure we’ve all done at least one of these bad habits at some point or another in our collective journeys toward data science. Whether we do them when we’re just starting with our learning, or we do them later on because we’re reasonably good at what we do…

Data Science

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These 7 Programming Habits Are Making You a Less Productive Data Scientist
These 7 Programming Habits Are Making You a Less Productive Data Scientist
Data Science

9 min read


Published in Modern Programmer

·Jan 26

5 Resolutions to Set for the New Year as a Data Scientist

New year, new data scientist — As I mentioned in my last post, preparation is key if you want to achieve any of your New Year’s resolutions. Have you ever wondered why so many resolutions that started out with excitement in January peter out and fail by February? …

Data Science

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5 Resolutions to Set for the New Year as a Data Scientist
5 Resolutions to Set for the New Year as a Data Scientist
Data Science

6 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Jan 24

How to Use Micro-Credentials to Get Your Foot in the Door as a New Data Scientist

Micro-credentials are a place to start in data science if you know how to leverage them properly — Nowadays, you can get micro-credentials in anything from animation to basket weaving and everything in between. Micro-credentials have taken the learning world by storm over the last 7 years, allowing people to earn badges for acquiring and demonstrating a specific skill. Some of the first micro-credentials were for programming skills…

Data Science

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How to Use Micro-Credentials to Get Your Foot in the Door as a New Data Scientist
How to Use Micro-Credentials to Get Your Foot in the Door as a New Data Scientist
Data Science

8 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Dec 3, 2022

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Goal Tips to Guide a Self-Taught Data Scientist in 2023

These goals will help you set up and organize your upcoming year of becoming a data scientist — If you’re anything like me, December is the month that is dedicated to preparing for the upcoming year. Whether it’s cleaning up my computer files, donating old items I didn’t use in the past year, or purchasing the books I’ll be reading for the upcoming year, I believe that December…

Data Science

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Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Goal Tips to Guide a Self-Taught Data Scientist in 2023
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Goal Tips to Guide a Self-Taught Data Scientist in 2023
Data Science

11 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Nov 26, 2022

How to Set Yourself Up For Success As a New Data Science Consultant With No Experience

A 7-minute guide to setting up the fundamentals as a data science consultant — As a new data science graduate, it can be painful trying to find a job in this uber-competitive market. 300 applications later and you’re still fighting against 500 other applicants for the same entry-level position. However, despite what some may say, consulting as a new data scientist is completely possible…

Data Science

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How to Set Yourself Up For Success As a New Data Science Consultant With No Experience
How to Set Yourself Up For Success As a New Data Science Consultant With No Experience
Data Science

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Published in Towards Data Science

·Nov 22, 2022

The 8 Attributes that Recruiters Are Looking for in Their Ideal Data Science Candidate

Here’s how to develop the qualities that will help your application stand out — Landing a job in data science can sometimes feel like throwing darts at a board blindfolded — sometimes you’re way off the board in your application and don’t even get an initial interview, sometimes you land close to the bullseye only to not fit the candidate mold perfectly in the…

Data Science

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The 8 Attributes that Recruiters Are Looking for in Their Ideal Data Science Candidate
The 8 Attributes that Recruiters Are Looking for in Their Ideal Data Science Candidate
Data Science

15 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Nov 14, 2022

How to Use the Sherlock Mind Palace Study Technique to Teach Yourself Data Science

This memory trick from the ancient Greeks is unusual but works — Over two years ago, I began researching the best ways to teach myself data science. I’ve looked into microlearning, ultra-learning, the Feynman technique, deliberate practice, brainwashing techniques from the 1950s, and many more. They’ve all been unique and have been shown to produce results. However, I was looking to bring…

Data Science

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How to Use the Sherlock Mind Palace Study Technique to Teach Yourself Data Science
How to Use the Sherlock Mind Palace Study Technique to Teach Yourself Data Science
Data Science

7 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Nov 8, 2022

5 Quick and Easy Tips to Become an Efficient Data Scientist in Both Python and R

Having difficulty transitioning between using Python and R? Try these tips to make the transition smoother — A recent discovery of mine is that many data scientists out there use both Python and R. The story typically goes that they use R for graduate studies and research while using Python for work. Since many individuals work while going to school, these data scientists have to switch back…

Data Science

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5 Quick and Easy Tips to Become an Efficient Data Scientist in Both Python and R
5 Quick and Easy Tips to Become an Efficient Data Scientist in Both Python and R
Data Science

9 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Oct 31, 2022

6 Habits to Include in Your Daily Routine for a Long, Happy Career as a Data Scientist

All of these habits take less than 10 minutes out of your day — Data science Reddit is an interesting place right now where many data scientists are describing feelings of burnout and lack of fulfillment in their careers. Many are describing how they don’t feel the inspiration to advance in their careers or are feeling like they’ve plateaued and need a new challenge. …

Data Science

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6 Habits to Include in Your Daily Routine for a Long, Happy Career as a Data Scientist
6 Habits to Include in Your Daily Routine for a Long, Happy Career as a Data Scientist
Data Science

9 min read


Published in Towards Data Science

·Oct 31, 2022

5 Data Science Startup Red Flags You Need to Be Aware of Before Applying

Startups aren’t all casual dress, dogs in the office, and catered lunches — One of the exciting parts of being a data scientist is the prospect of getting to work for a variety of companies, from those that are well-established to those that are just starting out. Tech startups are enticing places to apply to because we often hear about the luxurious bonuses…

Data Science

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5 Data Science Startup Red Flags You Need to Be Aware of Before Applying
5 Data Science Startup Red Flags You Need to Be Aware of Before Applying
Data Science

9 min read

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