You can’t innovate data science recruitment; change my mind
There’s a long-standing joke in the data science recruitment world that hiring managers share at our expense. In this instance, we deserve it. It goes something like this… Manager 1 – A recruiter called earlier to say they can recruit differently to the rest. Manager 2 – That’s funny, she called me too. Back to […]
Ambiguity in CVs – Is It Helping?
Everyone at Big Cloud took a psychometric test recently. For the first time, I agreed with the feedback. In summary, I like to work in a team environment, that is less rule-bound. I am able to feel free to suggest innovations and think quickly and strategically. No surprises, Big Cloud and recruitment suit me well. […]
How AI is Being Used to Combat Poaching
Artificial Intelligence is helping tackle poaching problems, offering new hope for endangered species As the human population booms (7.7 billion as of May 2019), we’re seeing a mass extinction of other species taking place. There are many contributing factors; disease, urbanisation, and climate change to name a few. All of these are synonymous with humans […]
Being A Production Level Coder Should Matter To Every Data Scientist
Question: Ever wondered what could possibly be in higher demand in 2018 than a Data Scientist? Answer: One that can code It’s true. It’s really true. As the biggest hiring gold rush of the 21st century continues its procession, hiring managers are growing increasingly conscious of the challenges their businesses face. After all the hype, […]
Frankenstein’s Data Scientist
Much like Dr. Frankenstein’s creation, the modern Data Scientist is made up of different parts to fully create an unstoppable data science Prometheus. To get ahead, you must exhibit both technical and soft skills; a smorgasbord of different technical, personal and business skills. Frankenstein made a monster of different body parts, so what would his […]
How SnotBots, Surveys and NASA Are Saving Our Oceans
One of the biggest problems we face today is the impact we’re having on the natural world. We still know so little about our oceans, despite it covering 70% of our planet. The destruction of our oceans is so easily ignored as it remains largely unseen beneath the waves. It’s so vital to keep our […]
Solving the Bee Crisis with Machine Learning
Without the natural pollination bees provide, the global food supply would deplete so rapidly, the effects would be disastrous. They’re an essential part of our ecosystem. In other words, a part of a delicate tapestry that works to naturally pollinate our crops. According to the British Bee Keepers Association, 1 in 3 mouthfuls of food we […]
What is Computer Vision?
An introduction to the field of computer vision and image recognition, and how Deep Learning is fueling the fire of this hot topic. Computer Vision is an interdisciplinary field. It focuses on how machines or computers can emulate the way in which humans’ brains and eyes work together to visually process the world around them. […]
Are Griefbots the Key to Eternal Life?
Life after death is a topic that has kept some of the greatest minds occupied for millennia. It’s something we tend to shy away from talking about… But unfortunately, death and grieving are inevitable realities of being human. With ground-breaking research happening in Natural Language Processing and AI, could griefbots hold the answer we’ve been […]
The Partnership on AI Is Exactly What We Need
The Partnership on AI is a welcome addition to the AI community. Last month, giants in the field of deep learning, Amazon, Facebook, Google, IBM and Microsoft, announced the launch of a non-profit organization called the Partnership on AI. It aims to focus on the ethics and best practices of Artificial Intelligence. These tech giants […]