OK so that is a bit of a tabloid heading and like most tabloid headings it is somewhat misleading and designed deliberately to grab your attention. I am not talking about the somewhat controversial practice of fracking for oil and gas but I do like to use it as a metaphor to describe what I see happening in the field of data science and the application of that in business.
We are delighted to be supporting DataFest 2018 again this year. Use and management of data is a topic which touches every one of our clients. With Data Summit just around the corner, now is a great time to consider the ways in which data innovation has affected our lives and businesses over the last year. From wearable tech to drive sports performance improvement, to data driven offshore project innovations, to the data sharing implications of open banking, we’ve had the privilege to be involved in some fascinating work with some truly inspirational clients.
Securing a job immediately after university is a difficult prospect. You are entering the jobs market along with everyone else in your course, and in courses from around the country. This can make it difficult to stand out so it is always wise to try get one step ahead at every opportunity that presents itself.
As individuals we already understand the value of data and the benefits it can bring us. We all use data – it runs through every part of our lives. We consume, create and re-use it every day. In recent years, we have adapted to using online data – through the web, mobile apps and digital media.
DataFest18 is all about collaboration. Our Fringe Event Programme taking place 16 to 23 March 2018 has a diverse range of activities for different industries, disciplines, public sector, academia through to engaging the general public and encouraging our emerging youth talent into STEM.
Despite what one might think from looking outside at the snow over the last week, we are firmly in March, the month that plays host to DataFest. With less than two weeks to go it seemed like the perfect time to share with you the agendas for both Data Talent Scotland and also Data Summit.
Data is everwhere. Data is the new oil. Data Scientist is the hottest job in tech. It’s not how much data you’ve got, it’s what you do with it… In a world where data plays an increasingly important role, meet Scotland’s Data Warriors.
The market chatter around Big Data and AI has increased rapidly in the last few years to the point that it features almost daily in mainstream media. A quick look at some of the numbers banded about and it’s easy to see why (although not always easy to prove their veracity).
We have some very exciting new additions to share with you and add to the already stellar lineup of international data leaders and influencers that will be speaking across both Data Summit and Data Talent Scotland. The newest additions to DataFest are arguably some of the most talked about individuals from the data science world for many different reasons.
In the run-up to DataFest 2018, Michael Young, the CEO of MBN Solutions explores the growing demand for data scientists and asks if there may be alternatives already inside the company.
