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The “10x engineer:" 50 years ago and now

The Pragmatic Engineer

👋 Hi, this is Gergely with a bonus, free issue of the Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter. In every issue, I cover topics related to Big Tech and startups through the lens of engineering managers and senior engineers. In this article, we cover one out of five topics from today’s subscriber-only article What Changed in 50 Years of Computing.

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Apache Druid’s Architecture – How Druid Processes Data In Real Time At Scale

Seattle Data Guy

Recently, I wrote an article diving into what Druid is and which companies are using it. Now I wanted to do a deeper dive into Apache Druid’s architecture. Apache Druid has several unique features that allow it to be used as a real-time OLAP. Everything from its various nodes and processes that each have unique… Read more The post Apache Druid’s Architecture – How Druid Processes Data In Real Time At Scale appeared first on Seattle Data Guy.

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Databricks invests in Mistral AI and integrates Mistral AI’s models into the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform

databricks

Sharing a belief that open source solutions will foster innovation and transparency in generative AI development, Databricks has announced a partnership and participation.

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Statistics for Machine Learning: What you need to know to become a certified expert

KDnuggets

Ready to become a SAS Certified Specialist in Statistics for Machine Learning? Here’s everything you need to know about the recently released certification from SAS.

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

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Don’t Be So Smart

Confessions of a Data Guy

Most Software Engineers think of themselves as too smart. They think they are the best and brightest coder alive or that has ever lived. Doing so, they stunt themselves from becoming Senior Engineers and become hard to work with, the nightmare of the PR process. You don’t need to be the smartest person in the […] The post Don’t Be So Smart appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.

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Announcing {arcgis}, an R package for ArcGIS Location Services

ArcGIS

A new R package created by the R-ArcGIS Bridge team enables integration with ArcGIS location services, enhancing their combined powers.

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Implementing LLM Guardrails for Safe and Responsible Generative AI Deployment on Databricks

databricks

Introduction Let’s explore a common scenario – your team is eager to leverage open source LLMs to build chatbots for customer support interactions.

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Data Modeling Is Easy

Confessions of a Data Guy

When you’ve been data modeling as long as I have, it gets to be the same old … same old. People make data modeling harder than it has to be. There is a lot of jargon that gets thrown around … third-normal-form, OLAP, OLTP … I give you the 3-4 basics that are at the […] The post Data Modeling Is Easy appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.

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5 Ways To Use LLMs On Your Laptop

KDnuggets

Run large language models on your local PC for customized AI capabilities with more control, privacy, and personalization.

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Benefits of PMP Certification for Professionals and Employers

Knowledge Hut

Project managers are in high demand, and companies are willing to pay top dollar for qualified individuals. In today's fast-paced business world, having a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can give you a significant advantage over other job candidates. As per the PMI statistics, a certified PMP is entitled to a pay increase of 20%.

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Leading the Development of Profitable and Sustainable Products

Speaker: Jason Tanner

While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.

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AI Regulation is Rolling Out…And the Data Intelligence Platform is Here to Help

databricks

Policymakers around the world are paying increased attention to artificial intelligence. The world’s most comprehensive AI regulation to date was just passed by.

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Is Devin Going To Take My Software Engineering Job?

Confessions of a Data Guy

Unless you’ve been hiding a rock you’ve probably heard the hubbub over Devin the new AI Software Engineer that is going to take your job. While this is a genius piece of marketing … it’s a bunch of crud. Never fear, you are in no more danger of losing your job in Software than when […] The post Is Devin Going To Take My Software Engineering Job?

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Boost Your Data Science Skills: The Essential SQL Certifications You Need

KDnuggets

If you are a data scientist who works with large amounts of data and hasn’t learned SQL yet - now might be the time.

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SNP Unlocks SAP Data for Advanced Analytics with Its Snowflake Native App

Snowflake

As a cohesive ERP solution, SAP is often one of the largest data resources in an organization, containing everything from financial and transactional data to master information about customers, vendors, materials, facilities, planning and even HR. But SAP has limited analytics capabilities, and directly ingesting SAP data into Snowflake can present a challenge.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Announcing the General Availability of Databricks Feature Serving

databricks

Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Feature Serving. Features play a pivotal role in AI Applications, typically requiring considerable.

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Developer Summit 2024: A tour of the ArcGIS Well-Architected Framework

ArcGIS

The ArcGIS Well-Architected Framework and ArcGIS Architecture Center provides guidance for implementing systems with ArcGIS.

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5 Free University Courses to Learn Computer Science

KDnuggets

Want to switch to a tech career? Make it happen with these free computer science courses.

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In the spotlight with Rahul Mani, ThoughtSpot’s Selfless Excellence champion

ThoughtSpot

This is part of our ongoing spotlight series which highlights ThougthSpot’s quarterly Selfless Excellence champion. ThoughtSpot's culture is rooted in our core value of Selfless Excellence. This means we consider our teammates, customers, and society at large ahead of our own personal wins without the distraction of office politics. Our common ground ensures that we are moving together with intention and integrity in everything we do—when we run the business, plan our go-to-market strategy,

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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Building an AI-Ready Retail Organization with Improved Data Governance

databricks

Artificial Intelligence is top-of-mind with every C-suite in Retail & Consumer Goods. Companies see the potential to deliver better customer service, derive faster.

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Yelp’s AI pipeline for inappropriate language detection in reviews

Yelp Engineering

Yelp’s mission is to connect consumers with great local businesses by giving them access to reliable and useful information. Consumer trust is one of our top priorities, which is why we make significant investments in technology and human moderation to protect the integrity and quality of content on Yelp. As a platform for user-generated content, we rely on our community of users and business owners to help report reviews that they believe may violate our Terms of Service and Content Guidelines.

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Build An AI Application with Python in 10 Easy Steps

KDnuggets

Explore the fundamental steps for creating a successful AI Application with Python and other tools.

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Real-Time Data Streaming for Smart Warehouses

Confluent

Leverage Confluent Data Streaming Platform to bring real time to your smart warehouse, powering greater IoT automation, efficiency and cost savings.

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Beyond the Basics of A/B Tests: Highly Innovative Experimentation Tactics You Need to Know

Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science

Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.

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What Does it Take to Get into Data Engineering in 2024?

Towards Data Science

Career advice for aspiring data practitioners Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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How to Use Location Intelligence to Inform Business Decisions

Precisely

A picture is worth a thousand words. As an example, here’s a graphical illustration of energy sources in the U.S. that clearly shows concentrations of solar energy usage in North Carolina, Massachusetts, and California. You can also see concentrations of solar power generation in southwestern Utah and surrounding Las Vegas, among other places. That’s the kind of information that could easily be lost in spreadsheets and tables yet is vital for informed decision-making.

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5 Essential Skills Every Data Scientist Needs in 2024

KDnuggets

Want to move into the data science field? Or advance your career in the data? Don’t miss these must-have skills.

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What Separates the Winners and Losers in the Connected Vehicle Data Revolution

databricks

"Building vehicles that are more like smartphones is the future. We're about to change the ride just like Apple and all the smartphone.

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How To Get Promoted In Product Management

Speaker: John Mansour

If you're looking to advance your career in product management, there are more options than just climbing the management ladder. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about highly rewarding career paths that don't involve management responsibilities. We'll cover both career tracks and provide tips on how to position yourself for success in the one that's right for you.

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Understanding Data Quality and Why Teams Struggle with It

Towards Data Science

Data quality: the catch-all term for business logic, reliability, validity, and consistency Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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Software Identifiers through the eyes of Nix

Tweag

This is an answer to a recent request for comments issued by CISA, the United States “Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency”, about software identifiers. Unfortunately I wasn’t aware of this request for comments early enough and thus too late to comment officially. But CISA encouraged me to publish the answer as a separate blog post. The Guix team similarly published their own answer Dear CISA team, I appreciate your effort to gather comments about your recently released “Software Ide

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Getting Started With Go Programing For Data Science

KDnuggets

Learn how to perform data analysis, data visualization, and model training in GoLang, just like Python.

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Confluent Champion Bahar: The Urgency for Stronger Women in Tech Initiatives

Confluent

Our Women’s History Month special Confluent Champion post highlights how Senior Account Executive Bahar Sandal drives Women in Tech initiatives.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.