What is Machine Learning?

While many people think machine learning (ML) is synonymous with artificial intelligence (AI) and robots that will eventually become our overlords… this isn’t quite what we mean. Machine learning is a humble set of tools born out of the fields of statistics and...

What is Data Science and Why Should You Care?

I’ve spent many years fighting against the label of “data scientist” because I’ve always thought it did a poor job of representing what is actually done on the job. I love the idea of the “data hacker” as I describe here. But alas… There’s not much I can do to stop...

Bite Sized Data Science

Taking your first steps towards a career in data science? Brushing up on machine learning concepts before an interview? Trying to learn a new thing? You’re in the right place! This post serves as a hub for all of the articles in the Data Science BS series. You can...
Freelancing as a Data Scientist: 11 Secrets to Success

Freelancing as a Data Scientist: 11 Secrets to Success

It’s interesting to me how long it took for me to become comfortable with the idea of freelance work. Especially considering the career risks I’ve taken since leaving school. I won’t tell you I’m loving every second of it either… I still have my doubts. What I will...
About Me

About Me

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I figured I would take a moment to provide a bit of background on who I am and my path to starting the data hackr. While I am part engineer, part entrepreneur, part data connoisseur, part MacGyver, part computer whisperer, I prefer to go...