Welcome to an exciting exploration into the complex but important world of data mining and predictive analytics. These terms, staples in the business and data world, may seem interchangeable at a glance. However, they offer different insights and functions that make them distinctly unique. To put it simply, data mining is the process of examining … Read more

Introduction to Data Science: An Overview Hello curious minds! If you’ve ever wondered why your Netflix recommendations are just so accurate, or why Google seems to understand your web searches before you’ve even finished typing, then you’ve interacted with data science first-hand. Data Science is the life and soul of these wonders in the digital … Read more

Hey there modern explorer, ready to embark on a quest to unlock the mysteries of Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics? Great! You’ve arrived at the right destination. In this blog post, we’re going to delve deep into the worlds that surround these buzzwordy topics. Both Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics are pivotal in making sense … Read more

Hello and welcome to our discussion focusing on LightGBM, a machine learning algorithm known for its speed and performance. You might be wondering why many data scientists are choosing LightGBM for regression tasks, and by the end of this post, you’ll have your answer. Understanding LightGBM LightGBM, or Light Gradient Boosting Machine, is a gradient … Read more

We’re diving into a powerful machine learning tool today – XGBoost. Before we take the plunge, let’s get a quick lay of the land. What is XGBoost? On the surface, XGBoost, or eXtreme Gradient Boosting, is a decision-tree-based ensemble machine learning algorithm that utilizes a gradient boosting framework. In simple terms, it’s like a powerful … Read more

Welcome to the world of machine learning! In this space, data plays the quintessential role of the painter’s palette, allowing models to paint a detailed and intricate picture of the world as they learn from it. But as the world changes, so does the data. And just like a painter needs fresh colors to match … Read more

Python is one of the most sought-after programming languages to learn in 2023. It is widely used in Data Science, Machine/Deep Learning, Web Development, and more. I am sure many people who want to start a career in tech wonder how to start learning Python in 2023. Moreover, people who are already working in tech … Read more

I recently took part in a popular conference for Data Science called PyData. The conference was in Eindhoven and was organized mainly by the companies ASML and Greenhouse, among others. It happened over two days, the first with hands-on workshops and the second with presentations/talks. But first things first, what is PyData? What is PyData? … Read more

In this post, I would like to share the online course on Data Science that I started my journey with. It is neither the perfect course nor the end all be all of Data Science, but it is the course I started with and it, therefore, holds a special place in my heart. Caveat: This … Read more