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10 Tips for Protecting Your Privacy and Personal Data
When it comes to protecting your privacy and personal data when shopping online, who do you trust? HINT: It should be you. A recent survey by McKinsey & Company asked respondents to rank the industries they most trust to protect their privacy and personal data. Not surprisingly, the healthcare and financial services ranked at the top of the list at only a concerning 44 percent. Even more concerningly, people only [...]
The Top Programming Languages All Data Scientists Should Know
Computer programming languages are the backbone of coding. In the same way written languages like English or Spanish communicate ideas, programming languages allow data scientists to input requests to create a specific output. From JavaScript to Python, programming languages are abundant. And while these languages can overlap, each one carries distinct features allowing data scientists to work on specific projects, like app development and website creation. With so many programming [...]
Want to Work in the Tech Field? Here’s a Breakdown on Your Role as a Software Developer
There are Four Main Classifications in the Role of a Software Developer Software developers include an applications software developer, a systems software developer, a web developer, and a test automation developer. Let’s break down these positions. Applications Software Developer Applications software developers focus on the design of, you guessed it, applications. Their work is centered around consumers: understanding what they need, coming up with software solutions and also tracking an [...]
5 Software Engineer Jobs Impacting the Tech Game in 2021
1. Machine Learning Engineer What is a Machine Learning Engineer? A machine learning engineer programs machines to perform specific tasks. Machine learning is a branch of AI in which data-driven algorithms enable software applications to predict outcomes. Machine Learning Engineer Job Description: The goal of a machine learning engineer is to develop algorithms so machines can receive data and predict outputs. This position involves predictive modeling and data mining. Other [...]
Is Texas the New Technology Hub Replacing Silicon Valley?
Who Is Leaving? One of the first companies to announce they were moving headquarters to Texas was, ironically, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a company created in 2015 when Hewlett-Packard split. Elon Musk also recently announced he was moving Tesla headquarters to Texas, and software vendor Oracle is headed to Texas next. Other companies of note include 8VC, FileTrail, DZS Inc, and QuestionPro. CEOs Drew Houston of Dropbox and Douglas Merritt of [...]
Expert Tips for Securing Your Home Office — Without Hiring an Expert
The US workforce and individual corporations are embracing the remote workforce culture. While some adopted it because of the global COVID pandemic, many have come to prefer it. Now, companies and individuals are finding ways to make their telecommute a permanent option. Creating a working environment that cultivates success while securing your home office isn’t as simple as sticking a desk and chair in an empty room. Here are a few [...]