Many industries have found themselves having to move quickly to keep up with changing technologies, and the world of fintech has felt this change more than most. Few consumer services command the desire for security that financial institutions such … Read more
Data Science
A data scientist has mathematical and statistical knowledge, often combined with a hacker approach to solving problems in innovative ways.
S/he is involved in the design of data modelling processes for which s/he creates algorithms, predictive models, automation systems and data frameworks.
A Data Scientist develops new tools and methods to extract the information an organization needs to solve complex problems and applies critical-thinking skills and business intuition to understand the implications of the data.
Her/his areas of expertise include data governance, automation, and prediction. A Data Scientist is often a Data Engineer, a System Architect or an AI expert. Typically, s/he can work as a Researcher, a Data Analyst and a Data Manager.
Want to Be a Fintech Dev? Make Sure You Have These Five Key Skills
The world of finance is going digital at a rapid pace. Banks and startups worldwide are bringing their services and solutions to customers’ smartphones and the Cloud. What are the fundamental skills you need to be a part of this boom? Discover them … Read more
Ruby on Rails in 2022? A Data Processing and Visualization Case Study
This article, developed together with Mònade, shares insight about data science and dives deep into the usage of Ruby on Rails for data visualization and processing through a practical example: Adalytics. Data is everywhere, from the billions of … Read more
6 Mind-Bending Trends in Data Science for 2022
Do you remember all those headlines declaring “Data Scientist” as the hottest job of the century? Well, that was a decade ago. So, what has happened since then? Google is running a professional certificate course in data analytics to bridge the … Read more
Call for Code: A Challenge at Global Level
The global impact of climate change and the need for drastic action become clearer every day. The far-reaching and devastating effects of climate change are in front of everybody’s eyes. The most pressing global issues of our time can be addressed by … Read more
IBM Think Summit 2021 – Code@Think: Digital Transformation for Coders and Managers
Think Summit Italy 2021 What has happened in technology over the last twelve months? How will the digital transformation process that is ongoing everywhere in the world affect your skills and work? Here comes the 2021 edition of Think Summit … Read more
Becoming a Data Scientist: Best Practises for Data Warehouse Implementation with Microsoft SQL Server
At present, companies and organizations from different industries generate massive volumes of data. For any of them, the data storage and deep analysis is a key component of creating a competitive and profitable model of further … Read more
Bring More AI/ML Projects to Production by Increasing Access to Primary Data
Building a machine learning model is simple: you collect data, split them into datasets, feed the model with data from an open-source framework, refine the model, retest it, and hey presto!, magic in the making - right? Well, if that’s your … Read more
Responsible Production and Green Consumption: How to Find a Sustainable Path forward and Avoid Waste
Current approaches to water, food, and production need to be reverse-engineered worldwide to achieve real sustainability for the global population. ICT technology provides the foundation on which to build disruptive solutions that will change the … Read more
Watson Studio: IBM Extends Open Source to the Production Phase to All Stakeholders
Is Open Source ideal for AI use in business? By the time you leave university, you will already be using many tools and platforms from the open-source environment. Open Source offers an infinite number of tools, essentially free of cost. … Read more
Help the Earth: win the 2021 IBM Call for Code Global Challenge!
Planet Earth is a prodigious environment, full of mysterious forces, but the human race has seriously damaged it in the last 50 years. The Earth could probably heal itself, but in the process, the planet's ability to support today’s human … Read more
Bluetooth Technology and Its Role in COVID-19 Exposure-Notification Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, both as developers and human beings. With the increasing need to contain the virus, many developers and IT companies have tried to support the development of effective … Read more
5 Tips to Foster Productive Collaboration With Data Analysts
Nowadays, we are all fully aware that data analysis is an excellent tool for digital companies. Thanks to the rapid increase of data storage, computing power, and machine learning that creates complex algorithms, businesses can gain a deeper … Read more
How Synthetic Data Is Elevating the Future of AI
During the past decade, the rapid increase of computing and processing power has elevated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to an all-time high. The constant improvement of this technology has taken the digital world by storm, … Read more
IBM Think Digital 2020: Quantum Computing is a Game Changer for Enterprise
IBM recently hosted Think Digital 2020, a series of fascinating talks, presentations, and interviews all facilitated remotely during the COVID-19 stay at home order. The two-day event was an opportunity to discuss the state of business and the … Read more
6 Data Science Careers That are Shaping the Future
The data science sector is responsible for some of the most in-demand jobs of 2020. It encompasses a range of interwoven roles and skillsets in that there is no agreed-upon definition of a data scientist or data analyst. Thus, individual job … Read more
Interview: Ferdinando Gorga – Function, API Economy and Secure Gateway of IBM Cloud
Interview with FERDINANDO GORGA About the Talk "Function, API Economy and Secure Gateway of IBM Cloud" Presented to the IBM Cloud Italia community On 22/01/2018 Hi Ferdinando, tell us about yourself! I'm a computer scientist, it's always been my … Read more