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The Data Canteen is a podcast for U.S. Military Veterans & Service Members who are (or aspire to) be data scientists or machine learning engineers. The show is hosted by U.S. Army Veteran and Machine Learning Engineer Ted Hallum. In each episode, Ted speaks with knowledgeable guests to help the listeners select optimal learning opportunities, leverage their education benefits, be ready for industry, dive into new technical topics, or meet fellow Vets in DS & ML!
Episodes
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
In this episode, Chris Sanchez and I have a fantastic conversation with Molly Larkin, Director of Operations at FourthBrain. If you haven’t heard of it, FourthBrain is an awesome bootcamp that’s backed by Andrew Ng’s AI Fund. FourthBrain offers hybrid online programs for budding machine learning engineers.
The Data Canteen’s parent organization, Veterans in Data Science and Machine Learning (VDSML), is excited to announce that we have partnered with FourthBrain to support and encourage veterans in pursuit of careers in machine learning. All of our community members are eligible for a $500 discount toward the FourthBrain program of their choice. Additionally, one of our members will win a FourthBrain scholarship worth $3,000!
So, if you’re interested in becoming a machine learning engineer, listen to this episode and make sure to submit your VDSML FourthBrain scholarship application by September 17th 2021!
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Molly Larkin
Email: info@fourthbrain.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyalarkin/
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
FourthBrain’s Machine Learning Programs: https://www.fourthbrain.ai/curriculum
Apply for VDSML’s FourthBrain Scholarship: https://vetsindatascience.com/vdsml-scholarship
The Batch Newsletter: https://read.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/
Machine Learnings: https://subscribe.machinelearnings.co/
MLOps Community: https://mlops.community/
A Modern, Scalable Approach to Retooling the U.S. Workforce by 2025: https://vetsindatascience.com/articles/a-modern-scalable-approach-to-retooling-the-us-workforce-by-2025
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989903/
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:02:46 – What is FourthBrain & how did it get started?
00:03:53 – What distinguishes FourthBrain from other data science-related bootcamps?
00:04:22 – How does FourthBrain define the role of machine learning engineer?
00:06:01 – What makes FourthBrain a good fit for veterans?
00:08:26 – Molly Larkin’s story/background
00:13:51 – The expected demand signal for machine learning engineers
00:22:30 - How has the demand signal for machine learning skills evolved over the past five years?
00:25:07 – FourthBrain’s only prerequisite requirement
00:28:53 – FourthBrain’s Python skill assessment
00:36:01 – A summary of the FourthBrain program experience
00:39:27 – FourthBrain’s online hybrid synchronous/asynchronous format
00:41:47 – Future funding & aid for veterans
00:45:12 – FourthBrain’s project-based curriculum
00:50:24 – FourthBrain’s emphasis on technical soft-skills
00:52:24 – How to become the non-existent machine learning total package that employers are looking for
00:55:14 – What types of students naturally excel when going through FourthBrain’s programs
00:58:22 – What types of students tend to struggle when going through FourthBrain’s programs
01:00:58 – FourthBrain outcomes
01:05:49 – MLOps Community
01:14:36 – How is FourthBrain looking to expand its program offerings over the next three years
01:24:32 – Molly’s AI & ML resource recommendations
01:26:14 – Molly’s preferred methods of contact
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Are you comparing graduate school programs to determine which one would best help you obtain data science & machine learning skills? Are your data science interests more applied rather than theoretical? Would you like to learn these skills within the context of solving business problems? If so, then you should consider Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program!
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Dr. Chris Smith
Email: csmith@wfu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smith-phd-2289391a/
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
Wake Forest's MSBA: https://business.wfu.edu/masters-in-business-analytics/
Wake Forest's Online MSBA: https://online.business.wfu.edu/programs/online-masters-business-analytics
Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989903/
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:07 - How Wake Forest's MSBA was conceived
00:02:41 - Why Wake Forest's MSBA is a good fit for veterans
00:05:28 - Chris' background and personal data science journey
00:10:49 - Math phobia
00:12:59 - Prerequisite requirements for Wake Forest's MSBA
00:19:59 - A thorough introduction to Wake Forest's MSBA curriculum
00:41:14 - Wake Forest's various delivery models for the MSBA
00:47:23 - Character traits of successful MSBA students at Wake Forest
00:54:26 - Typical career outcomes for Wake Forest's MSBA grads
01:06:35 - Chris' tips on preparing to enter Wake Forest's MSBA
01:11:37 - Chris' favorite data-related podcast
01:13:00 - The best ways to contact Chris
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Keller who is the Editorial Communications Manager for ClearanceJobs. Katie shares generously from her wealth of knowledge and experience to help you land your next great opportunity in cleared data science or machine learning! We chat about the trajectory of cleared data science salaries in 2021, your best bets for making it past applicant tracking systems, and she answers each of your most common questions about the hiring process!
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Katie Keller
Email: katie.keller@clearancejobs.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-e-keller/
About: Katie has a background in technical, intelligence and special operations recruiting for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This includes past experiences supporting multiple government contractors throughout the DMV area, with a brief stint in the tech start-up world. At ClearanceJobs, Katie hosts the ClearedCast podcast, manages all communications with external parties/internal stakeholders, moderates the ClearanceJobs Blog, and is a contributor at news.clearancejobs.com.
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
LEVEL-UP YOUR VDSML MEMBERSHIP:
Subscribe to a Premium-level Membership: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
Security Clearance News and Career Advice: https://news.clearancejobs.com/
ClearedCast (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast/id1039825235
ClearanceJobs 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report: https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/recruiting-resources/2021-compensation-survey
Cleared Salary Calculator: https://about.clearancejobs.com/salary-calculator
Security Clearance Horror Stories with Industry Expert (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j5R3NdFwGU
Recruiter Burns to Avoid Stoking Through the Job Seeking Process (article): https://tinyurl.com/4sthmauc
Cleared Recruiting Horror Stories in Defense Hiring (article): https://tinyurl.com/2b5y2uz
From The Green Notebook (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-green-notebook/id1537731886
The Employment Line (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-employment-line/id1483159155
War on the Rocks (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/war-on-the-rocks/id682478916
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
About: Veterans in Data Science and Machine Learning (VDSML) is a valuable and supportive community for current and aspiring data professionals with U.S. Military experience. Our aim is to further the careers of fellow veterans through intentional sharing of collective knowledge and experience.
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:42 - What is ClearanceJobs?
00:04:34 - The 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report
00:10:05 - Geographic hotspots for cleared data science and machine learning
00:13:43 - Qualifications that will empower you to command a higher salary
00:15:55 - Katie's background as a cleared technical recruiter (to include recruiting for DS & ML roles)
00:18:32 - How difficult is it right now to recruit cleared data scientists and machine learning engineers?
00:20:32 - How is the demand for cleared data scientists and machine learning engineers growing?
00:22:34 - Indicators Katie looked for in promising DS & ML job candidates & their resumes
00:30:59 - Navigating applicant tracking systems
00:35:55 - Should your resume have a cover letter?
00:36:23 - The seven deadly sins to avoid when interacting with recruiters
00:42:56 - Cleared recruiting horror stories
00:45:31 - Answers to all of your most common questions about the hiring process
00:49:46 - Katie's top podcast recommendations
00:53:56 - Preferred methods to contact Katie
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Keith Allen to trace his journey from U.S. Army Infantry officer to data science consultant! Dr. Allen and I also chat in-depth about his passion for sports analytics, and how that drove him to focus his PhD dissertation on the question "Should we go for it on fourth down?"
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Dr. Keith Allen
Email: getallenkl@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainbowmountaindatascience/
About: Dr. Keith Allen is a Specialist Master Senior Data Scientist for Deloitte in Huntsville, AL. He has over 20 years of experience in simulation modeling, quantitative research, multi-variate statistics and test and evaluation. Dr. Allen began his career as an Infantry officer in the U.S. Army and then became a senior test officer and team lead as an Army civilian leading developmental flight test projects for as a civilian. In recent years, Dr. Allen has worked as a technical consultant serving DoD, NASA and other public and private entities as a senior data scientist focused on stochastic modeling, predictive analytics and mathematical optimization. Dr. Allen holds a bachelors and master’s in engineering fields, and successfully completed his PhD in data science in 2021. Dr. Allen also holds several professional certifications in the field of project management, modeling and simulation and test and evaluation.
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
LEVEL-UP YOUR VDSML MEMBERSHIP:
Subscribe to a Premium-level Membership: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
Dr. Keith Allen's Dissertation Website: https://www.bridgetheparadox.org/
Northcentral University's PhD in Data Science: https://www.ncu.edu/programs-degrees/doctoral/doctor-philosophy-data-science
Karl Popper (author): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/popper/
Thomas Khun (author): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/thomas-kuhn/
Nvidia Deep Learning Institute: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/training/
INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Certification: https://bit.ly/2MIOxqP
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
About: Veterans in Data Science and Machine Learning (VDSML) is a valuable and supportive community for current and aspiring data professionals with U.S. Military experience. Our aim is to further the careers of fellow Veterans through intentional sharing of collective knowledge and experience.
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:28 - Where Dr. Allen earned his PhD in data science
00:06:34 - Journey from the U.S. Army to data science
00:39:01 - Dr. Allen's data science PhD dissertation
01:05:14 - Dr. Allen answers the question "Who should pursue a PhD in data science?"
01:08:54 - Insights from the world of data science consulting
01:26:10 - Dr. Allen's next 50 and 100 meter data science learning targets
01:27:56 - Two excellent authors for your data science reading list
01:30:09 - The best ways to contact Dr. Allen
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Are you looking for a veteran-friendly school that offers both name recognition and a technically rigorous entry point into data science and machine learning? You should consider the College of William and Mary's Master of Science in Business Analytics program (MSBA)! This program offers the opportunity to become proficient in quantitative data skills while grappling with challenging business problems! As for William and Mary itself, it's one of the eight original "Public Ivies" and stands as the second oldest institution of higher learning in this hemisphere (it's only behind Harvard)! What's more, U.S. News and World Report highly ranks this program for U.S. military veterans! Listen-in to learn more!
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Dr. Joe Wilck
Email: joe.wilck@mason.wm.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewilck/
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
William and Mary - Military/Veteran-Friendly (to include application fee waivers!): https://tinyurl.com/49f7jskx
William and Mary - Military and Veterans: https://www.wm.edu/sites/veterans/
William and Mary - Office of Student Veteran Engagement: https://www.wm.edu/offices/osve/index.php
William and Mary's MSBA: https://graduate.mason.wm.edu/msba
William and Mary's Online MSBA: https://online.mason.wm.edu/msba
William and Mary's Online Foundations in Business Analytics Certificate: https://online.mason.wm.edu/msba/business-analytics-certificate
William and Mary's Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics Major): https://tinyurl.com/efzbx6k8
For 2021, U.S. News and World Report Ranks William and Mary #28 in Online Master's in Business Programs for Veterans: https://tinyurl.com/uvshazvw
Story Telling with Data (book): https://tinyurl.com/fbdczrmv
Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice! (book): https://tinyurl.com/s44mryat
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989903/
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:09 - How William and Mary's MSBA was conceived
00:03:38 - Joe distinguishes data analytics vs. business analytics vs. data science
00:07:04 - Why William and Mary's MSBA is great for veterans
00:14:47 - Joe's background and personal data science journey
00:19:14 - Joe weighs-in on whether or not data scientists need a PhD
00:21:27 - Prerequisite requirements for William and Mary's MSBA
00:24:31 - Joe introduces William and Mary's new Online Foundations in Business Analytics Certificate
00:29:22 - A thorough introduction to William and Mary's MSBA curriculum
00:43:36 - William and Mary's various delivery models for the MSBA
00:45:30 - Cost and GI Bill considerations
00:47:42 - Character traits of successful MSBA students at William and Mary
00:54:03 - Typical career outcomes for William and Mary's MSBA grads
00:55:53 - Background and History about William and Mary
00:58:26 - William and Mary, one of the eight original Public Ivies
01:09:18 - The Raymond A. Mason Business School's Career Services
01:19:37 - Joe on the value of possessing/obtaining a security clearance
01:23:22 - Joe's tips on preparing to enter William and Mary's MSBA
01:25:25 - Other data science-related graduate programs that Joe respects/would recommend to veterans
01:28:55 - Joe's favorite data-related podcast and book
01:29:53 - The best ways to contact Joe
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In this episode, I chat with Rob Albritton, Senior Director for the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence within Octo's oLabs. Rob and I have a wide ranging conversation about the cutting edge work being done at Octo, why especially veterans should consider opportunities at Octo, Rob's personal data science journey/background in the Air Force, his insights as a hiring manager for AI/ML teams, and finally the current AI race and what keeps him up at night.
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Rob Albritton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robalbritton/
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
Octo's Career Opportunities for Veterans: https://tinyurl.com/ape4xc
Octo: https://www.octoconsulting.com/
Octo's oLabs: https://tinyurl.com/yyha236j
oLabs' AI Center of Excellence: https://tinyurl.com/kt3zpp2u
MLFlow: https://mlflow.org/
Kubeflow: https://www.kubeflow.org/
How to deploy Kubeflow with minikube on a single node: https://tinyurl.com/myyyd2ht
Lex Fridman Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/5dpbk67f
The AI Podcast (Nvidia): https://tinyurl.com/axphyb6a
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/
Join the Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989903/
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:12 - All about Octo, oLabs, and the AI Center of Excellence
00:08:01 - What makes Octo so unique in the GovCon space
00:11:10 - What makes Octo a great career fit for veterans
00:13:56 - Domain experience (i.e., veteran's military experience) is important to Octo's mission
00:16:43 - Octo's Program to Hire Veterans
00:17:45 - Rob's Journey from the Air Force to DS, ML, and AI
00:22:44 - You don't necessarily need a Master's Degree to get into DS/ML
00:24:04 - Rob's insights as a hiring manager for AI/ML teams
00:30:56 - Do you need a U.S. Government security clearance to work at Octo?
00:31:58 - How to best frame your DS/ML skills to get an interview
00:36:02 - Rob's recommended upskilling path to get into DS/ML
00:39:42 - The current "killer skill" to put you in high-demand (MLOps!)
00:42:12 - Rob's advice about how to start learning MLOps
00:54:42 - What scenarios keep Rob up at night?
00:55:13 - Rob's favorite podcast recommendations
00:56:46 - How to contact Rob
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
In this episode, former guest and fellow Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning community member, Chris Sanchez, provides a formal introduction to your host here on The Data Canteen, Ted Hallum.
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Ted Hallum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedhallum/
Email: founder@vetsindatascience.com
SUPPORT THE DATA CANTEEN (LIKE PBS, WE'RE LISTENER SUPPORTED!):
Donate: https://vetsindatascience.com/support-join
EPISODE LINKS:
Self-driving Cars with Ducky Town (edX MOOC): https://bit.ly/3jPWcQy
Becoming a Data Scientist (podcast): https://apple.co/3jQLIjT
Eye on AI (podcast): https://apple.co/3qpWlwu
SuperDataScience Podcast: https://apple.co/3u2JaUs
Build a Data Science Career (book): https://amzn.to/2NaGV0H
AI Superpowers (book): https://amzn.to/3s1p8aT
PODCAST INFO:
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
CONTACT THE DATA CANTEEN:
Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/datacanteen
JOIN THE VDSML COMMUNITY:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989903/
OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:05 - A Not-So-STEM Background
00:09:32 - Military Experience
00:11:33 - Post-military, Pre-data Science Civilian Career
00:14:06 - How I Bumped Into Data Science
00:16:28 - Time to go to Grad School
00:22:12 - Greatest Motivation
00:23:43 - Grappling with Imposter Syndrome
00:28:08 - Favorite Courses in Grad School
00:30:24 - The Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome
00:31:26 - First Data Science Job
00:42:42 - Second Data Science Job...err uhh...Geospatial Python Developer
00:48:58 - Machine Learning Engineer
00:51:19 - Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning and The Data Canteen
00:57:08 - Favorite Programming Language
01:00:41 - Next MOOC: Self-Driving Cars with Duckietown
01:04:46 - Podcast Recommendation #1: Becoming a Data Scientist
01:05:24 - Podcast Recommendation #2: Eye on AI
01:06:16 - Podcast Recommendation #2: SuperDataScience Podcast
01:06:41 - Book Recommendation #1: Build a Data Science Career
01:07:15 - Book Recommendation #1: AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Are you comparing graduate school programs to determine which one would best help you obtain data science & machine learning skills? Are your data science interests more applied rather than theoretical? Would you like to learn these skills within the context of solving business problems? If so, then you should consider Notre Dame’s Veteran-friendly Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program!
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Nestler. While in the U.S. Army, Scott served as a Patriot missile battery commander, an Operations Research Systems Analyst, and taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Today, Scott is the Academic Director for the on-campus Master of Science in Business Analytics program within Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, and he's a fellow member of the Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning community!
Scott and I dive deep into everything you might want to know if considering Notre Dame’s MSBA:
- Cost
- Duration
- Prerequisites
- Curriculum
- Delivery Model
- Character Traits of Successful MSBA Students
- The Alumni Network
The episode wraps-up with Scott sharing some of his favorite data science & machine learning resources:
- Notre Dame’s MSBA Program: https://bit.ly/2L9S5lj
- Notre Dame’s MSBA for Working Professionals: https://bit.ly/3j6ENT8
- Notre Dame’s Master of Science in Data Science: https://bit.ly/3atygOJ
- INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Certification: https://bit.ly/2MIOxqP
- Analytics Stories by Wayne Winston (book): https://amzn.to/3j8bWxI
- Measurables (sports analytics podcast): https://apple.co/3j7ADKR
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnestler/
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to take the plunge and seriously upskill into data science & machine learning…but should you do a master’s degree or a boot camp?
In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Sanchez, a retired Navy SEAL and fellow member of the Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning community. The conversation starts with an overview of his journey through the military and into data science.
Chris' unique perspective extends beyond just his background with Special Operations Forces (SOF). He's also rather rare in the sense that he attended both a data science graduate program (UC Berkley’s Master of Information and Data Science) and a data science boot camp (Galvanize Data Science Immersive Bootcamp).
Consequently, Chris and I dive deep into a candid compare & contrast of his experiences with both learning approaches, where each excelled, and where they didn’t. Chris starts the comparison by telling us about the best qualities of each training approach. Then, we zoom in to continue the comparison, looking at seven key facets:
- Cost
- Duration
- Financing
- Prerequisites
- Pedagogy
- Networking
- Career Support Services
The episode wraps-up with Chris sharing some of his favorite data science & ML learning resources:
- DATAQUEST: https://www.dataquest.io/
- Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Python-Hard-Way-Introduction-ebook/dp/B07378P8W6
- Andrew Ng’s Stanford CS229 – Machine Learning: https://see.stanford.edu/Course/CS229
- Hands-on Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras & TensorFlow: https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Machine-Learning-Scikit-Learn-TensorFlow/dp/1492032646
- Fast.ai: https://www.fast.ai/
- Practical Deep Learning for Coders (Fast.ai’s MOOC): https://course.fast.ai/
Go here to connect with Chris on LinkedIn (be sure to include a short contextual note with your connection request!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/excellenceisahabit/
Go here to see Chris’ GitHub portfolio: https://americanthinker.github.io/
There is so much packed into this episode that it's impossible to put it all in the show notes.
One recommendation that I do have is that you listen to this podcast, then listen again while taking notes.
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Welcome to The Data Canteen, a podcast focused on the care & feeding of data scientists who share in the common bond of U.S. Military service.
My name is Ted Hallum. I’m a U.S. Army Veteran and former intelligence analyst turned data science and machine learning enthusiast.
By day, I’m a Senior Defense Machine Learning Engineer. On the side, I’m the founder of Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning, an organization serving U.S. Military Veterans in the data space.
I’m passionate about helping Veterans transition and thrive as data professionals for several reasons. First, it’s personal. I thoroughly enjoy this field and can’t imagine anything more fulfilling. What’s more, few Veterans will find more lucrative employment.
But, let’s be honest, there are challenges, right? The data landscape is vast, the skills & toolsets you need to survive are numerous, and an inadequate network could make for a lonesome journey.
That’s why I founded Veterans in Data Science & Machine Learning, and it’s the reason I’m creating this podcast. I’m not going to lie, it’s a profound undertaking to attain and maintain a data career.
But, if that’s something you want, it’s absolutely within reach! More than that, we have a supportive community of people just like you!
With that community in mind, this podcast serves an audience whose diversity mirrors that of the military in which we served. In terms of the data science journey, our membership spans from enthusiastic aspirants to the highest levels of management.
Maybe you’re just starting out. You know you need to upskill, but how? Should you buy the top 20 books on data science? Take a trip to the land of a 1,000 MOOCs? Or, dive into the sea of Master’s degree programs?
On the other hand, maybe you’ve already undertaken significant upskilling and you’re working as a data scientist or machine learning engineer. You’re wondering things like: How do I stay abreast of our ever-evolving field? What are the best ways to continually grow my skillset? Or, how can I efficiently expand my professional network?
Even still, maybe you’re a hiring manager. While you have strategies for finding and assessing talent, you’re curious what other strategies are being employed across industry. Are they more effective? Are they worth the extra time & effort?
To help you navigate these questions and more, I’ll have conversations with members of our community, Veterans in transition, seasoned data professionals, leaders of academic programs, experts on Veteran education benefits, and hiring managers.
I’m creating The Data Canteen to serve as your sounding board for all things data.
So, if you have a question that I can address in a future episode, go to vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen. As you scroll down, you’ll see methods to reach out and contact the show.
I look forward to engaging our guests, learning from the wealth of their collective wisdom, and growing together as data professionals.
So, until the next episode, I bid you clean data, low p-values, and Godspeed on your data journey!
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