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Data engineers vs. data scientists

O'Reilly Media - Data

It’s important to understand the differences between a data engineer and a data scientist. Misunderstanding or not knowing these differences are making teams fail or underperform with big data. I think some of these misconceptions come from the diagrams that are used to describe data scientists and data engineers.

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The key to operational AI: Modern data architecture

CIO

Recent research shows that 67% of enterprises are using generative AI to create new content and data based on learned patterns; 50% are using predictive AI, which employs machine learning (ML) algorithms to forecast future events; and 45% are using deep learning, a subset of ML that powers both generative and predictive models.

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AI data readiness: C-suite fantasy, big IT problem

CIO

Confidence from business leaders is often focused on the AI models or algorithms, Erolin adds, not the messy groundwork like data quality, integration, or even legacy systems. For example, one of BairesDevs clients was surprised when it spent 30% of an AI project timeline integrating legacy systems, Erolin says.

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The future of data: A 5-pillar approach to modern data management

CIO

It was not alive because the business knowledge required to turn data into value was confined to individuals minds, Excel sheets or lost in analog signals. We are now deciphering rules from patterns in data, embedding business knowledge into ML models, and soon, AI agents will leverage this data to make decisions on behalf of companies.

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From legacy to lakehouse: Centralizing insurance data with Delta Lake

CIO

Many still rely on legacy platforms , such as on-premises warehouses or siloed data systems. Maintaining legacy systems can consume a substantial share of IT budgets up to 70% according to some analyses diverting resources that could otherwise be invested in innovation and digital transformation.

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Data collection and data markets in the age of privacy and machine learning

O'Reilly Media - Data

In this short talk, I describe some interesting trends in how data is valued, collected, and shared. Economic value of data. It’s no secret that companies place a lot of value on data and the data pipelines that produce key features. But if data is precious, how do we go about estimating its value?

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What is a data engineer? An analytics role in high demand

CIO

What is a data engineer? Data engineers design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at scale. They create data pipelines used by data scientists, data-centric applications, and other data consumers. The data engineer role.