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Cracking the Data Science Interview

By : Leondra R. Gonzalez, Aaren Stubberfield
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Cracking the Data Science Interview

By: Leondra R. Gonzalez, Aaren Stubberfield

Overview of this book

The data science job market is saturated with professionals of all backgrounds, including academics, researchers, bootcampers, and Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) graduates. This poses a challenge for companies seeking the best person to fill their roles. At the heart of this selection process is the data science interview, a crucial juncture that determines the best fit for both the candidate and the company. Cracking the Data Science Interview provides expert guidance on approaching the interview process with full preparation and confidence. Starting with an introduction to the modern data science landscape, you’ll find tips on job hunting, resume writing, and creating a top-notch portfolio. You’ll then advance to topics such as Python, SQL databases, Git, and productivity with shell scripting and Bash. Building on this foundation, you'll delve into the fundamentals of statistics, laying the groundwork for pre-modeling concepts, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. The book concludes by offering insights into how best to prepare for the intensive data science interview. By the end of this interview guide, you’ll have gained the confidence, business acumen, and technical skills required to distinguish yourself within this competitive landscape and land your next data science job.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1: Breaking into the Data Science Field
4
Part 2: Manipulating and Managing Data
10
Part 3: Exploring Artificial Intelligence
16
Part 4: Getting the Job

Introducing MLOps

MLOps is an emerging discipline that blends the principles of DevOps and data science to streamline and enhance the machine learning life cycle. It encompasses a set of practices, principles, and tools designed to facilitate the entire journey of a machine learning model, from its inception to deployment, and beyond. In other words, MLOps is the bridge that connects the world of data science with the world of IT operations.

MLOps ensures that the promising machine learning models created by data scientists can be operationalized and maintained effectively in production environments. MLOps involves a holistic approach to managing machine learning workflows, covering aspects such as data acquisition, model development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Why should you, as a reader, invest your time and energy in understanding and implementing MLOps? Here are some compelling reasons:

  • Efficiency and speed: MLOps significantly improves...