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Popular Programming Languages in Data Engineering: Insights From Two Industry Professionals
The data world is constantly evolving, and with this change comes a growing need for knowledgeable professionals. How much talent, exactly, is needed to fill…
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Project Spotlight: COVID in America Explores Data Integrity
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a hyper-focus on data. With case counts and restrictions changing monthly and even weekly, it’s become increasingly important for everyone…
How Has Small Business Lending Changed Since 2010? James Smith Used Data Analytics to Find Out — and Help Small Business Owners Get Loans
For years, James Smith worked in global sourcing for manufacturing brands like GE, Black & Decker, and Eaton. Shortly before leaving his last company, he…
Building the Africa Conflict Dashboard: The Five-Person Team That Went Above and Beyond
For some boot camp learners, projects are a means to an end. For others, they’re a spark that ignites something much, much bigger. Cole Fingerut,…
Switching Gears: How GW Boot Camps Helped These Women Reroute Their Careers
If your current career isn’t quite what you envisioned, it may be time for a change. But once you decide on your next move, how…
Messy Data and Polished Resumes: How GW Data Analytics Boot Camp Helped Stephen Powell Defy Convention and Land His Dream Data Job
Stephen Powell remembers his first daily stand-up meeting at a new startup. A large whiteboard stood at the front of the room, gradually being filled with…
After Boot Camp, Mike Marshall Found Himself in a Pickle—Here’s Why it’s Not Always a Bad Thing
Mike Marshall was working as a sales engineer in Washington, D.C. when he realized that he wanted to launch himself into the world of business…
Understanding Data Science Roles: Who Does What?
Today’s world revolves around data—there’s no getting around that fact. Every time we use our smartphones or log into our computers, we leave a trail…
7 Data Analytics Books You Should Read in 2019
There’s never been a better time to learn data analytics and enter the growing field. The job landscape is expanding, with a wide range of…
The 8 Must-Have Data Analyst Skills
Many organizations today depend heavily on data regarding their customers, clients, products, operations, and market. There is now an unprecedented shift in how data is…
5 Strategies to Win Over a Classroom Full of Eager Boot Camp Learners
By Dartanion Williams Having come from humble beginnings on the south side of Chicago, I will never forget the impact that a great teacher had…
Top JavaScript Frameworks for Front-End Developers to Learn in 2019
JavaScript is a multi-paradigm programming language used to create and control the content of a website. Simply put – JavaScript is the language of the…
College of Professional Studies Launches Data Analytics Boot Camp
The George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) has launched GW Data Analytics Boot Camp, a six-month skills development program teaching the fundamental data science…
Four Habits of a Good Data Analyst
If you ask any seasoned data analyst, they would tell you that there are some tricks of the trade to help you improve or maintain…