Bøger af Kate Strachnyi

The buzz around data science is generating interest across industries and putting pressure on businesses to get up to speed and capitalize on this thing called data. Data scientists are the practitioners of this field and are the heroes of this book.Kate Strachnyi embarked on a journey to speak with some of the most influential leaders in this space (including DJ Patil, Former Chief Data Scientist of the White House, Monica Rogati, Senior Data Science and AI Advisor, Bernard Marr, the eminent business influencer, etc.) to hear their stories and to uncover the characteristics that make them The Disruptors.

When author Kate Strachnyi wanted to learn more about data science, she went straight to the source. In a series of more than twenty interviews, she asks leading data scientists questions about starting in the field and the future of the industry. With their stories, learn about the many different positions available for data scientists, the criteria recruiters look for when hiring, the best options for building your portfolio, the recruitment and interviewing process, the typical workday for a data scientist, the changing industry and its impact on other industries, the wide variety of projects that use data science, and the skills that can complement and improve your work. Strachnyi's interview subjects include team members from some of the world's largest organizations, including LinkedIn, Pinterest, Bloomberg, and IBM. These men and women graciously explain how they fell in love with data science and list the must-have skills that would make you an invaluable member of a team. Their advice gives you invaluable insight into the world of data science and the best ways you yourself can contribute to amazing research projects and the development of new technology.

Data has become the most powerful tool in business today, and telling its story effectively is critical. Yet one of the best communicatorscoloris the most neglected tool in data visualization. With this book, DATAcated founder Kate Strachnyi provides the ultimate guide to the correct use of color for representing data in graphs, charts, tables, and infographics.Ideal for data and business analysts, data scientists, and others who design infographics and data visualizations, this practical resource explores color tips and tricks, including the theories behind them and why they work the way they do. ColorWise covers the psychology, history, and culture of many different colors. This book is also a useful teaching tool for learning about proper use of color for data storytelling techniques and dashboarding.You'll explore:The role that color theory plays in data visualization and storytellingVarious color techniques you can use to improve data visualizationsHow colors affect your audience's understanding of data visualizationsHow to use color intentionally to help guide your audienceTips for using colors that people with color vision deficiency can interpretHow to apply the book's guidelines for use in your own projects