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can someone help explain the box and cox
statistical technique for predictor
transformations? What determines the lambda value and how does that influence the use of different functions to perform the t… more

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Any tips on what i need to fill a DS/ML role? Background: BS CS, MS Statistics (in progress) 1 yoe DE consulting

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I am Business Data Analyst working with Analytics Startup. I have recently automated client's complex task of finding inventory to liquidate using Python saving 1 Month of Manual Work per quarter. I am looking out for Co… more

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Got reached out for a Deals Technology & Data Solutions, Solution Architecture – Manager role at PwC. Currently Sr Con at EY FAAS working on M&A/IPO readiness. 8 yoe. Any insights on the team/… more

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If you accept an offer from one company but keep applying and ultimately accept a better offer, it's cheeky but how bad is it seen to be?

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Hello fishes, how would approach or build a prediction model that has multiple classes ? For example, if I wanted to predict sales figures based on historical data for 12 different stores and then for… more

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Has anyone worked/does work at AnyVan? (or similar mid-sized platform companies). I've applied for a data role and would like to know more about the culture as I've previously worked only in c… more

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Rank these options for an aspiring data scientist (assume little prior background):
- CS masters, Statistics masters, DS masters, CS/DS bootcamp, other?

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My background is in CIS and data analytics had 3 internships , prior to my first full time job where I leveraged the typical Tools. SQL , Tableau, excel , python etc. have my Masters in CIS with conce… more

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Getting ready for a technical interview for the SAP Data & Analytics Senior Associate position. Any suggestions on skills and topics I should brush up on to prepare for the interview?

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Why are you in consulting or why did you leave consulting?

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Which offer is better?
1. PwC financial advisory derivatives as senior associate or 2. Blackstone technology as a data analyst at associate level?
The compensation is similar.

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Is cross validation just about using different combinations of data blocks to test and train different predictive models in order to find the best model?

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I'm an ops project manager in a big tech company - would it be a tall ask to pivot to data science? Have 2yo experience, and a fairly strong econ/stats background from uni - thinking of using data… more

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For those of you who are hiring managers, where do you usually post your jobs besides the company website? How much does it cost?

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I get all these emails and calls from recruiters. I suspect most are for jobs paying less than I make now and definitely less than I'd have to make to leave. I find myself just ignoring them. Am I… more

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I’ve been rejected for about 10 data science/engineering positions at this point after interviewing for 4 months straight . At this point I’m considering trying to relearn Python and sql with a more m… more

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I currently do EPM implementations but I don’t find it very challenging to be honest.
I’m much more interested in data science/python developing/ML/AI stuff and want to go down that route eventually.
I’m pretty han… more

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I am currently working as a “data analytics consultant” - basically sat in between tech and consultancy. I learn a lot of technical skills with the added benefit of client interaction. Because of this… more

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Data related predictions for 2022?

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Can you share any good use case overviews that you came across online? Trying to compile a list of analysis you could do with different regression types and decision trees to show to non data scientis… more

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Boutique Consulting Firms that are good exit options?

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I am a data and Analytics consultant with 16 YOE, planning for a MS or MBA? What will you guys recommend and if I want to go for MS - what are the options? Would love to continue working full time and… more

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Do you ever feel creepy working on some data? 🤔

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Is anyone able to shed light on the grade structure and (at the junior end) the expected time in grade for each level at NTT Data UK? I understand NTT Data uses the Principal Consultant grade in a dif… more

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Hello to Data Scientists in here. Does anyone know Scala that might offer some insight for me? I am working on an assignment for an interview. I have never used Scala before and looking for some advic… more

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Manager at Slalom. I've received an offer from a boutique that specializes in D&A work and does more ML work as well. The offer is lower TC (180k -> 160k) with a similar level of responsibi… more

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I received an offer from EY GDS Philippines for a staff 4(44-4) around 85K monthly from 64K current salary. However my asking is from 100K-120K and from the start I communcated to HR that may asking salary is non negot… more

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Confession:
After years of using them, I still don't really get what an eigenvalues and eigenvectors are conceptually. Something something special number something something basis vector 🤷

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Hi Guys! I'm someone with absolutely no data experience.

An employer asked if I have experience working with sql/phyton (work involved reading/using data).

Can anyone help to explain these skills?

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Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁

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I’m 9 months at D doing data engineering work. I’d like to leave asap due to compensation and lack of structure but I have friends and others saying to stay at least one full year. I have been applyin… more

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Top 10 skills required to be good @ data and analytics?

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Graduated from undergrad with BA in Accounting 3.7 GPA, I really want to get into FAANG or analytics.

Any suggestions?

I just interned at a mid tier firm and have a Big4 Audit Associate offer.

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Is it easier to get to FAANG analytics roles from a consulting firm (BCG, Deloitte, EY) or healthcare analytics like CVS?

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A fascinating look into the mind of a newly minted MBA entrusted to tank a company. Thinking of starting a charity to help them recover 😢

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Experienced Data scientists in consulting companies such as MBB or Big4. What are some career advice you would like to offer to someone in his/her early career in DS in consulting? How be successful i… more

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How to go from beginner in Python analytics to almost pro in 4 weeks?
Starting my new position which requires python knowledge and I need to be at least be the midlevel as the go to Python guy.

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Humour me for a moment...

I work in Wealth & Asset Management. I see a tonne of demand for data & analytics, but most of the work is to make data accessible and to solve for fragmented data structures.

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