Learn from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Data Management Hard Knocks
“Congratulations, you are the grand prize winner of $15 million!”You receive a letter proclaiming the above via certified mail. It…
The Data Lake Debate: The Final Word from Negative
Well, it seems you took the gloves off this time, Tamara. I appreciate the valiant effort and your passionate belief…
A Better Way to Model Data
Over the last three decades ERP, CRM, and Analytical systems have evolved. However the way in which those systems store…
When the Right People Correlate the Right Information, Expect a Masterpiece
“All knowledge is connected to all other knowledge. The fun is in making the connections.”The remarkable gentleman who said this…
Intuitive Reasoning, Effective Analytics & Success: Lessons from Dr. Jonas Salk
Just days away, April 14, 2015 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Salk Polio Vaccine. On that day in…
The Data Lake Debate: Pro Delivers First Rebuttal
In keeping with the spirit of this Lincoln-Douglas debate format, it looks like I only have 4 minutes (or approximately…
Beyond Automation: Streamlining Business Processes with Custom Software
Today, it can feel like we’re reaching peak “automation” – it’s starting to seem like an ever-present buzzword. Of course,…
Problems with the Language of Probability
The language of probability to statisticians and most scientists is clear—they understand terms such as “correlation”, “statistically significant”, “confidence” and…
The Data Lake Debate: Pro Cross-Examines Con
As to be expected, Anne, your arguments against building a data lake are both persuasive and passionate. You’ve made some…
A Lot of Private-Sector Data Is Also Used for Public Good
The unprecedented collection of data by the private sector has been a boon for the average citizen, but government restrictions…
