50 Free Data Science books
I’m kind of upset by this, because I actually paid for three of these books already. But that means there are 47 more I can read. It seems the selection leans towards Machine Learning. Click here for the entire list.
Data Science
Cloud Platform Roadmap
Keeping up with changes to the Cloud Data Platform is very difficult as changes happen all the time. Fortunately, Microsoft now has a Cloud Platform Roadmap to show what they are working on and what will be coming down the road. I’m really starting to like this open and transparent…
Data Science Certificate
One of the interesting things about participating in a beta program is that not all the bugs are figured out. For those who participated in the three month accelerated data science program that finished on August 26, 2016, we finally received our certificates today. I have no idea what the…
Cloud Tech Summit – Chicago
I am very excited to be helping others learn new technologies and asisst them in earning new certifications. On January 19, 2017, I will be delivering two exam prep session at the Microsoft Tech Summit in Chicago. The first is for the 70-473: Cloud Data Platform exam and the second…
Big Data Analytics
Would you like to know how to build big data and advanced analytics solutions? This course from Microsoft Virtual Academy is a great starting point. Learn features and capabilities of the Microsoft cloud data platform that can help you build solutions using big data and analytics.
Data Science Program Enrollment
Opportunities for data scientists are rapidly growing in response to the exponential amounts of data being captured and analyzed. Companies hire data scientists to find insights and to solve meaningful business problems. Get the real-world knowledge and hands-on experience that can help you succeed in one of these new jobs….
Data Science Webinar
Are you a data scientist that is being asked to speak or is it just part of your work? Do you also use slides for your presentations? If so, join us in this webinar on November 15, 2016. You are about to learn the algorithm that you need to follow in…
Free Data Science eBook
R is one of the most popular, powerful data analytics languages and environments in use by data scientists. Actionable business data is often stored in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), and one of the most widely used RDBMS is Microsoft SQL Server. Find out more with the availability of a new…
Deep Dive into Data Science
This post was originally on Microsoft’s Born to Learn on September 1, 2016 Recently at the World Partner Conference in Toronto, Alison Cunard unveiled the Microsoft Professional Degree (MPD) program. Fortunately for myself, over the last three months I have been able to participate in the curriculum preview of Microsoft’s new endeavor as…
Database Engine Rankings
Whenever I am teaching a database class it seems I always get the question of what is the most popular Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). I always refer to the DB-Engine Ranking monthly trend website. The problem is I keep forgetting where the website is located. So for myself and for…