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SUMMARY:Nonlinear continuous predictors in regression models
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nOur March Meetup will be a remote gathering; the Zoom link will be posted the week before the event. \nIt’s easy to build regression models where the continuous predictors have a linear relationship to the outcome variable. However\, sometimes an important variable has a non-linear relationship to some outcome of interest; age is a common example. In situations like these\, neither simple linear regression nor a standard transformation (e.g.\, taking the log of the predictor variable) provides an adequate model. This talk describes several alternative techniques for handling predictors like these\, and illustrates how to implement them in R. \n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nAbby Kaplan\n\nAbby Kaplan is a data scientist at Salt Lake Community College. Before joining SLCC\, she was an adjunct professor of linguistics at the University of Utah. She received her PhD in linguistics from UC Santa Cruz in 2010.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/nonlinear-continuous-predictors-in-regression-models/
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SUMMARY:Discover Powerops Desktop- Your Free Power BI Sidekick
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\n### Discover Powerops Desktop- Your Free Power BI Sidekick \n#### Description \nJoin me for an insightful session on Powerops\, your new best friend for Power BI! This FREE external desktop tool is packed with features designed to make your Power BI reports and models smarter and more manageable. I’ll give you a tour of how Powerops can help you analyze\, find usage\, compare versions\, and adhere to best practices—all without breaking a sweat. Plus\, I’ll give you a sneak peek at our SaaS version\, featuring version control. \nWho is it for?\nThis session is ideal for Power BI users who want to streamline their reporting and model management. Whether you’re looking to get instant insights\, track usage\, compare versions\, or adhere to best practices\, Powerops has got you covered. \nSession Takeaways:\n1. Analyze Reports and Models: Discover how Powerops provides instant insights into your Power BI reports and models.\n2. Track Usage: See how you can effortlessly track where measures\, columns\, and other elements are used across your reports and models. No more guessing games.\n3. Compare Versions: Learn how to compare different versions of your Power BI reports and models like never before.\n4. Best Practices: Understand how Powerops automatically assesses Microsoft Standard Best Practices for your reports and models. You’ll also see how you can apply fixes directly from the tool\, making self-auditing a breeze.\n5. Glimpse of the SaaS Version: Get a sneak peek at the Powerops SaaS version with its version control feature\, and see how it can further enhance your Power BI management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nLakshmi Ponnurasan\n\nProduct Lead at Truviz Inc.\nMeet our data pro and Microsoft Certified Power BI specialist! She’s all about turning raw data into cool\, actionable insights. With her deep knowledge of Power BI’s advanced features\, she’s famous for her creative and innovative reports that really make data pop. \nAs a Product Lead\, she does it all—market research\, testing\, collaborating with teams\, brainstorming new ideas\, helping with marketing\, and creating engaging content. \nShe’s also an engaging speaker and loves sharing her knowledge with the data community on her Medium blog\, offering tips and best practices. Passionate about diversity and inclusion\, she mentors aspiring pros\, especially women\, to help them reach their full potential in the data field. \nWhen she’s not diving into data\, she’s a proud Corgi paw parent who loves outdoor adventures and trying new foods as a dedicated foodie.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discover-powerops-desktop-your-free-power-bi-sidekick/
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Networks: What are they!?
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThe core movement behind this technology is looking at issues that are fundamentally human. Our property rights\, agency\, dignity\, the right not to be lied to\, and greater equality and inclusivity for a global community. \nOne of the most significant obstacles to wide-spread blockchain and cryptocurrency use is an accurate understanding of its implications and purpose. \nThis technology is tremendously powerful and it presents an opportunity to radically change our lives for the better; but that requires our collective interest and discernment to ensure it is being harnessed in the best interest of all.\n________________________________________________________________________________\nPlease be respectful. Any behavior that would attack\, threaten\, harass\, intimidate\, defame\, or be otherwise uncivil to anyone in the group is not welcome and will be excused from virtual meetings. \nThe aim of this group is to host conversations and speaking events that unpack and explore the why\, what\, and how of blockchain technology and its many use cases including the most well known\, cryptocurrencies. \nThe Rules of the group:\n1. All questions are valid and welcome\n2. Every participant treats one another with dignity and respect\n3. Honesty – speak your mind\, it is okay (even beneficial) to have differences of opinion or perspective so long as expressed appropriately. \nCooperative goals and learning aim to help:\n– Become familiar with terminology and concepts\n– Learn how to spot and avoid scams\n– Learn a methodical approach for identifying quality projects\n– Learn about the opportunities for passive income using verifiably safe blockchain\ntechnology and learning to assess & understanding risks.\n– Build informed & resilient community members\, businesses\, and non-profits \nNote: Scheduled groups begin timely out of respect for everyone’s time and other commitments. Events with planned topics\, talks\, presentations\, etc… will begin promptly\, so please be on time or early to receive the most information. If you are running behind\, we understand life happens and you are still welcome to join. The only caveat\, or disclaimer if you will\, is that once the event begins it becomes a little harder to notice when someone is trying to enter the room. So\, please be patient while you await approval to enter. It has happened that the alert isn’t noticed for many minutes\, I am sorry for this\, we really want everyone to take part. We ask your understanding that facilitating a group requires having one’s attention on several things simultaneously and we don’t always have a co-host to watch the “door”. \n*We are open to members of the community presenting topics of special interest. Please send direct message to Group Organizer to discuss\, and if approved organize the event.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/blockchain-networks-what-are-they/
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SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Azure SQL & SQL Server using Extended Events
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\n### Troubleshooting Azure SQL & SQL Server using Extended Events \n#### Description \nIn this session\, we will talk about how to use Extended Events (XEvents) to monitor\, identify\, and troubleshoot performance issues in Azure SQL Database\, Managed Instance and SQL Server. XEvents is a lightweight and scalable event-handling system that provides a detailed view of the database engine. You will learn how to create\, modify\, and drop event sessions and how to analyze the captured event data using different targets. You will also learn how to avoid common errors and pitfalls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJavier Villegas\n\n### Javier Villegas \nMediterranean Shipping Company\, IT Director – Microsoft MVP Data Platform\nMicrosoft MVP (verified) \nJavier Villegas is IT Director (DBA & BI Services) at Mediterranean Shipping Company with 30 years of experience working with SQL Server\, Including Azure SQL. \nHis specialization is Administration\, Performance Tuning\, High Availability and Disaster Recovery.\nJavier is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform since 2016 and MCT\nHe is a frequent speaker in technical conferences and events such as SQL Saturdays\, PASS Virtual Groups\, PASS Marathons\, 24 Hours SQL PASS \, vOpen \, GroupBy \, Data Saturdays and Azure Global Bootcamps.\nHe is one of the group leaders of SQL Argentina Community and former Microsoft Azure Data Advisory Board Member
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/troubleshooting-azure-sql-sql-server-using-extended-events/
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SUMMARY:GovConnect - Virtual Job and Career Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nWelcome to GovConnect: Virtual Job & Networking Event for Government Professionals!\nAre you interested in a career in the public sector or looking to explore government job opportunities? The GovConnect Virtual Networking Event is designed to connect inspaniduals with employers in federal\, state\, and local government\, providing a platform to explore opportunities\, share insights\, and network with peers.\nEvent Details: \n\nTime: 4-6 pm (Local Time)\nVenue: Virtual. RSVP here. No separate link required.\nHosted by: No Worker Left Behind (NWLB)\n\n\nWhy Attend GovConnect? \n\nGovernment Job Opportunities: Discover job openings in federal\, state\, and local government across a wide range of fields\, from administration to public safety\, policy\, and more.\nCareer Networking: Engage with government recruiters and professionals to build your network and gain insight into the public sector job market.\nPublic Sector Insights: Learn valuable tips for navigating the government hiring process\, applying to jobs in the public sector\, and advancing your career in government.\n\nHow to Participate: \n\nRegister: Create your profile and complete your settings on this platform.\nRSVP for the Event: Secure your spot and gain access to government job listings and networking opportunities.\nEngage with the Community: Participate in discussions\, share your experiences\, and connect with others interested in government careers.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/govconnect-virtual-job-and-career-networking-event/
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SUMMARY:AI Empowerment vs. Security Risk: Navigating the AppSec Challenges of AI Agents
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nIn just a short span\, AI Agents and low-code development have transformed how businesses operate\, allowing users without coding backgrounds to create applications\, automate processes\, and streamline workflows. Business users are empowered as never before\, using tools that merge AI with productivity—from email and business intelligence to application development. But while these tools amplify efficiency\, they also introduce new security risks that challenge the traditional boundaries of IT and AppSec. \nAs security teams grapple with vulnerabilities like authorization misuse\, data leakage\, and the risk of exfiltration\, they must decide how to approach the widespread adoption of AI-driven tools and low-code platforms without stifling innovation. In this session\, we’ll explore recent research into the security challenges posed by AI agents and low-code development\, emphasizing the pitfalls that emerge when business users become app creators. We’ll also outline how AppSec teams can adapt their approaches to balance security with productivity\, ensuring they enable the business rather than block it.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ai-empowerment-vs-security-risk-navigating-the-appsec-challenges-of-ai-agents/
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SUMMARY:Seamless Data Migration to Microsoft Fabric: Strategies and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nIn the rapidly evolving world of data management\, migrating from traditional SQL databases to modern data platforms like Microsoft Fabric is crucial for leveraging advanced analytics and real-time capabilities. This tech session focuses on effective strategies for migrating data from SQL to Fabric\, providing practical insights and how to obtain the best performance\, \nThis interactive\, demo-based session will equip attendees with the knowledge to: \nMigrating SQL Data to Fabric:\nUnderstand the process and best practices for migrating data from SQL databases to Microsoft Fabric\, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.\nConfiguring Fabric for Optimal Performance:\nLearn how to set up and configure Fabric to handle migrated data efficiently\, optimizing for performance and scalability. \nQuerying Data in Fabric:\nExplore the powerful querying capabilities of Fabric\, including advanced techniques to retrieve and manipulate data effectively. \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the migration process from SQL to Fabric\, empowering them to manage and analyze their data more effectively. Whether you’re a data architect\, a database administrator\, or a data enthusiast\, this session will provide the essential skills and knowledge to successfully transition to and leverage the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric in your data management strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nFreddie Santos\n\nWith over 23 years of experience on IT and Data Platform\, Freddie had the opportunity to work in different big IT players\, supporting and implementing a wide range of Data products. \nAt Microsoft\, Freddie worked on different segments and industries with products such as SQL Server\, Azure SQL DB\, Azure SQLDW\, Azure Synapse Analytics\, Azure MySQL and Azure Postgres SQL. \nWith experience working with different stakeholders\, Feddie helped to implement\, support and optimization of customer workloads\, along with architecture and system designs on Data Platform. \nMore recently\, Freddie joined the Microsoft Fabric Product group as member of Fabric CAT Team.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/seamless-data-migration-to-microsoft-fabric-strategies-and-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:Can you build a WordPress Website with Artificial Intelligence?
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nCan the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into web development revolutionize the way we create websites? In this meetup\, we’ll look at how current AI tools can help with creation and the viability of using them in your process. In addition to content\, is AI an option to fully build your WordPress site? \nWordPress News and Notes/What’s Going on?\nAs always\, we’ll look at the latest news\, events\, and catch up with what you’ve been creating with WordPress. \nAll of our meetups adhere to the Five Good Faith Rules for WordPress Meetups. GreenGeeks Web Hosting sponsors the WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/can-you-build-a-wordpress-website-with-artificial-intelligence/
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SUMMARY:How to Use Artificial Intelligence for your Personal and Professional Life
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nHi Everyone\, \nMy name is Nick Jevric\, and I’m thrilled to invite you to this workshop about how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your personal and professional life. Over the past two years\, I’ve been deeply immersed in exploring AI tools\, and the impact has been nothing short of transformative. From organizing my daily routines to enhancing my career efficiency\, AI has become my indispensable assistant. It’s like having a helpful\, responsive partner available anytime through my phone or computer. \nIn this session\, I’ll share practical ways to harness AI for better productivity\, creativity\, and even personal growth. Below\, you’ll find a list of topics we’ll cover tools\, tips\, and strategies that have made me a better and more informed person every month. Join me for this virtual meeting to explore how AI can make your life easier\, more organized\, and full of potential. I can’t wait to connect and share these incredible insights with you! \nUnlock Your Potential with Artificial Intelligence: A Life-Changing Event\nDiscover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your life in this engaging\, interactive session. Whether you’re looking to improve your health\, build stronger relationships\, boost your productivity\, or achieve financial freedom\, this event will provide you with actionable insights and hands-on demonstrations to turn AI into your personal coach\, assistant\, and mentor. \nI’ll share my personal journey of how AI helped me lose weight\, increase my income\, enhance my relationships\, and streamline my daily routines—all without being a tech expert. You’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to incorporate AI into your daily routine\, enabling you to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential. \nWhat to Expect: \nActionable Insights\nLearn how AI can simplify complex challenges and help you achieve your goals faster. \nReal-World Applications\nExplore how AI tools can improve fitness\, finances\, relationships\, and productivity. \nHands-On Demonstrations\nExperience AI applications for personal and professional growth\, including tools for goal-setting\, fitness tracking\, financial planning\, and more. \nTailored Advice Through Q&A\nAddress your specific challenges and interests in a personalized question-and-answer session. \nNo Technical Expertise Needed\nYou’ll be equipped with easy-to-use tools that require no prior tech knowledge—just curiosity and a desire to grow! \nExplore AI’s Versatility Across Life Areas\nHealth & Fitness\nCreate personalized workout plans and track fitness goals.\nLearn strength training\, cardio\, flexibility routines\, and injury prevention tips.\nDive into tailored meal planning\, recipes\, and calorie tracking for any dietary needs.\nPractice mindfulness with guided meditation and stress management techniques. \nMental Wellness\nDiscover stress-reducing exercises and mindset-building strategies.\nBoost focus and mental clarity with AI-driven tools. \nProductivity & Time Management\nMaster goal-setting\, time-blocking\, and task prioritization.\nUse daily\, weekly\, and monthly planning templates to stay on track. \nFinance & Budgeting\nGet personalized budgeting and saving strategies.\nLearn investment basics and how to manage debt efficiently.\nSimplify tax filing and understand deductions for individuals and small businesses. \nCareer & Professional Development\nBuild a standout resume and prepare for job interviews.\nPractice networking\, communication\, and public speaking techniques.\nSet and achieve ambitious career goals. \nRelationships & Communication\nImprove active listening\, empathy\, and conflict resolution skills.\nLearn to communicate effectively with your partner\, children\, and colleagues. \nSkill-Building & Creativity\nExplore DIY projects\, creative writing prompts\, and artistic basics.\nLearn photography\, design\, or even a new instrument using AI-driven guidance. \nHome Organization & Management\nSimplify cleaning\, decluttering\, and meal preparation.\nPlan your home budget and explore DIY home improvement ideas.\nThis event is your gateway to understanding the transformative power of AI\, no matter your background. Take the first step toward enhancing every aspect of your life with the power of Artificial Intelligence. \nRegister now to reserve your spot and embark on a journey toward self-improvement powered by AI!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-for-your-personal-and-professional-life/
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Monthly Python Usergroup Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nThe monthly meetup consists of online talks followed by time for socializing. Talks can range from technical to not-so-much and cover a variety of topics. When we have speakers committed\, their talk topic will be added to the meetup description. \nThanks to the internet and the creativity of all involved parties\, this monthly forum for learning and discourse is whatever we choose to make it. Let’s get Pythonic about it\, shall we? Sponsors welcome. \nShirts are coming SOON™! \nThe approximate schedule is (all times Pacific): \n7:00 – 7:10pm – Mingle while people login \n7:10 – 7:15pm – Start Recording. Code Quiz. Introduction. Group Photo. \n7:15pm and On – Guest Talks. Q&A. Maximum Zoom. \nPlease share this event with your friends with any level of interest in Python!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/sacramento-monthly-python-usergroup-zoom-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T170000
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning/Data Sciences/R
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nSearching for a Job in the Age of Hype!\nThis month\, we’re trying something different with a change of venue. I’m hoping for more audience participation\, and I’d love to add your voice to our discussion.\nThere has been a lot of hype surrounding AI\, particularly in machine learning (ML)\, ChatGPT\, and even quantum computing. I’m interested in hearing about your personal experiences with job searching in AI\, ML\, and ChatGPT. While many blogs discuss this topic\, it would be valuable to survey people directly and gather their insights.\nLately\, I’ve come across posts claiming that anyone with some ML experience can easily find a job in the field. Or management drinking the AI KoolAid about how you can now replace half the programming staff with AI. However\, recent graduates with degrees specializing in machine learning often share their struggles\, including having to settle for positions far below their expectations.\nThis kind of hype isn’t new. We can recall the internet implosion of 2001. I remember 1992 when DEC launched the Alpha chip—a technical marvel that didn’t sell as expected. Or Arvind’s DataFlow architecture\, which was supposed to revolutionize CPU design by addressing the von Neumann bottleneck\, yet Motorola lost $50 million (at a time when that was a significant amount of money). And\, of course\, we’ve been “20 years away” from sustained nuclear fusion for the past 40 years.\nRemember\, to err is human\, but to really foul things up takes a computer. I think we are in “The Uncanny Valley” and will be there for quite a while. \nNB. The above image has been generated with ChatGPT!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/machine-learning-data-sciences-r/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T090000
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SUMMARY:Fabric Databases
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us for a live Q&A session on the new Fabric Databases experience! Our product engineering team will answer your top questions in real time. \nThroughout this hour\, our panel will unpack your questions on the first fully SaaS database experience in Fabric. Learn how to access both transactional and analytical data in one place without compromising application performance. The future of data management is here!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/fabric-databases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T173000
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Paper Reading
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nPaper to be announced \n—\nSilicon Valley Generative AI has two meeting formats. \n1. Paper Reading – Every second week we meet to discuss machine learning papers. This is a collaboration between Silicon Valley Generative AI and Boulder Data Science. \n2. Talks – Once a month we meet to have someone present on a topic related to generative AI. Speakers can range from industry leaders\, researchers\, startup founders\, subject matter experts and those with an interest in a topic and would like to share. Topics vary from technical to business focused. They can be on how the latest in generative models work and how they can be used\, applications and adoption of generative AI\, demos of projects and startup pitches or legal and ethical topics. The talks are meant to be inclusive and for a more general audience compared to the paper readings. \nIf you would like to be a speaker please contact:\nMatt White
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/generative-ai-paper-reading-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T110000
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning and Kaggle
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nSince the pandemic\, we are online only. \nThis group is for anyone interested in pursuing Machine Learning\, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. All skill levels are welcome. We help organize and support Kaggle challenge teams\, Open AI challenges and try to provide career mentoring. Everyone is welcome to attend (even if you are not pursuing a career in AI). \nWe all have a lot of awesome ideas but we keep procrastinating\, need an extra hand or can’t find the right time/motivation to execute. This is a space to be accountable for each other and execute our side projects. The codes and intellectual property of these projects will belong solely to the creators and not ConnectAITogether. \nWe intend to help you execute your AI or ML specific hobby projects. \nWe are dedicated to easing your learning and also facilitate your job search and career building. We intend to bring hiring managers and passionate job seekers a step closer and understand each others’ needs better. \nOur mission is to facilitate an understanding of AI as an interdisciplinary field and acknowledgement that advancement in this field requires an understanding of Mathematics\, Neuroscience\, Computer science\, Social Sciences and Humanities. We are driven to reaching the Third Wave of Artificial Intelligence and learn more and more. \nNot a tutorial session and will not be led by anyone. \nFirst Time Checklist (optional): \n\nKnow python or start learning it.\nSuggest additions to this list.\n\nMore Settled In: \n\nProvide moral support and company.\nStart playing around in another Kaggle competition and encourage others to join you.\nSwap notes on good courses\, academic programs\, links for learning.\nApply code used in past Kaggle competitions on a custom dataset that interests you.\nMeet people working advanced side projects.\nAlready professionally established and learning something new.\n\nSome people will come and go\, as they just want to see what all this “ai” buzz is about. There are also a handful of usual suspects\, who are studying and working side projects – come and say “hi”! \nThis Meetup has a strong focus on helping beginners. When none of the above is happening\, we have a weekly discussion about anything tangentially related to data science.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/machine-learning-and-kaggle/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Beginning Web Development - CSS3 - Weekly General Meetup
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us for the next Weekly Meetup hosted by Beginning Web Development group where we will delve into the world of CSS3. Whether you are new to web development or looking to upgrade your skills\, this event is perfect for you. Our expert speakers will discuss the latest trends in CSS3\, its impact on web technology and web design\, and how you can utilize it to enhance your websites. You will also get hands-on experience with CSS3\, learn the best practices\, and have the opportunity to network with other internet professionals and software developers. Don’t miss this chance to level up your skills in CSS3 and boost your career in web development!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/beginning-web-development-css3-weekly-general-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T080000
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CREATED:20241217T212305Z
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SUMMARY:OpenMetadata Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nSign up for OpenMetadata Office Hours to chat with product experts and the open source community for any questions you have on OpenMetadata! 👨‍💻👩‍💻 \n\n🙋 Ask support questions and get help from engineers\n🔧 Get advice setting up data connectors and deploying services\n💡 Talk through your use cases and feature requests\n\nJoin us and level up your skills on the fastest growing open source platform for unified data discovery\, observability\, and governance!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/openmetadata-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T170000
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CREATED:20241217T211015Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session : A Gentle Introduction to Java
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nAre you ready to dive into the world of Java programming? Join us for an engaging Core Java session that will take you from beginner to writing your first lines of Java code with confidence! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your Java fundamentals\, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills in one of the most versatile programming languages. \nJava is the backbone of many industries\, with 90% of Fortune 500 companies relying on it. Demand for skilled Java developers is at an all-time high\, with entry-level salaries ranging from $70\,000 to $150\,000+. This session offers you the chance to invest in your future and take control of your career. \nImagine yourself confidently writing each line of code\, applying every new concept\, and building applications that set you apart. This journey is about more than learning Java; it’s about unlocking your potential and preparing for real-world opportunities in development. Join us and transform your programming aspirations into reality\, one line of code at a time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nIntroduction to Java: We’ll begin by exploring Java’s core features\, syntax\, and real-world applications.\nHands-on Learning: You’ll be coding alongside us as we cover essential Java concepts like data types\, control flow\, and Object-Oriented Programming. By the end of the session\, you’ll have written your first Java program!\nInteractive Q&A: We’ll have plenty of time to answer your questions as you code in real-time.\nNetworking: Connect with fellow learners\, share ideas\, and build a strong foundation for your future programming journey.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nYou must create an account on Replit to easily run Java code during the session.\nBring your curiosity and enthusiasm for learning Java!\n\nHow to Find Us:\nOur group will be meeting online\, so make sure to join our community chat on Slack:\nhttps://join.slack.com/t/the-java-bootcamp/shared_invite/zt-2ti9w9zpx-jbkwRMA4uIpA~Nl9ZTfUUQ where you can connect with other attendees\, ask questions\, and get setup help if needed. \nImportant:\nPlease make sure to RSVP and join the event before the meeting starts to ensure you don’t miss anything. This will also give you time to get comfortable and prepare for our first hands-on coding session! \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there!\nPrepare to write your first Java program and kickstart your software development journey with confidence.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/info-session-a-gentle-introduction-to-java/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T190000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Scrum Case Study -- online
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nCome join an online discussion of an Agile/Scrum problem led by Fred Fowler\, DS\, PSM III\, and author of the books “An Introduction to the Scrum Framework”\, “Navigating Hybrid Scrum Environments” and “Advanced Scrum Case Studies”. Fred will send out the case a day or two ahead of time to allow participants to prepare. In addition\, the cases will be posted on http://www.siliconvalleyscrum.com.\nAttendance is limited to 15 people. To join the discussion\, please use the following link: meet.google.com/dfm-gbij-yar\nWe are building a community of excellence around the Scrum Framwork\, and these Advanced Scrum Case Stuidy discussions are only a part of it. If you wish to participate more fully you can go to our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/SiliconValleyScrum) and become a member. The basic memberrtship level gives access to a wealth of Scrum information\, including recordings of the case discusions. Higher level memberships give qccess to our Discord server where you can interact with other members of the community.\nIf you want to get the most out of all of this\, go to https://www.Patreon.com/SiliconValleyScrum and join us! I look forward to welcoming you to our community of excellence. Do it today!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/advanced-scrum-case-study-online-3/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T150000
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CREATED:20241217T210638Z
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SUMMARY:AI Software Design Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nAI-Powered Software Design for Startups – Virtual Workshop Series \nTransform your startup ideas into actionable software designs and business plans in our weekly virtual workshop. Using cutting-edge AI tools\, we’ll help you blueprint your next successful software venture from the comfort of your home or office. \nWhat to Expect\nEvery Tuesday afternoon\, we meet online for interactive sessions where you’ll:\n– Master AI tools for software architecture and system design\n– Generate detailed technical specifications and product roadmaps\n– Develop data-driven business plans aligned with your technical vision\n– Receive live feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and developers\n– Connect with a global community of founders and tech enthusiasts \nWho Should Attend?\n– Startup founders with software product ideas\n– Developers exploring entrepreneurship\n– Product managers seeking AI-driven design approaches\n– Business professionals wanting to understand technical planning\n– Anyone interested in the intersection of AI and software development \nVirtual Format\n– 4:00 PM: Welcome and AI tool demonstration\n– 4:20 PM: Guided workshop session\n– 5:15 PM: Project presentations and group feedback \nWhat You’ll Need\n– Stable internet connection\n– Computer with audio/video capabilities\n– Your favorite note-taking tool\n– Ideas you want to develop! \nTime: Tuesdays\, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Your Time Zone)\nPlatform: Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZwkf-2rpjkqE9WYNzvuhCGijqRPViEy6H93/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGgpzMuGdyXsBCGRpw-HYqgLOnxiHpfj_pqpTH_FTVbQST_PPNwAoR2NcGG \nJoin our supportive community and turn your software startup vision into reality!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ai-software-design-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:ROS2 - LinoRobot2 + Robotic GenAI
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nCome and join us in our weekly demo & discussion about ROS 2 and Nav2. We look at code and have some Nav2 demos on Real bots or in Gazebo Fortress simulation. \nTo celebrate the New Year\, we will open a Robot & Generative AI track to our discussion group to go along with LinoRobot2 track. We will start our learning with a sample app: Docker RAG Generative AI demo using knowledge graph & vector database in combination with GenAI Mistral 7B Language Model. \nIf you have demos on these two topics\, Don’t hesitate to come by & join us \nCheck out our new public repo and don’t hesitate in jumping in and contribute your C++ Python ROS contributions. \nChaz’s Github Repo\nhttps://github.com/chazyman \nRyan’s :\nGithub Repo\nhttps://github.com/rydb/RosHowTwo\nYouTube channel\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPV78j4tH9LZH1V8NvsIDMw
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ros2-linorobot2-robotic-genai/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T170000
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SUMMARY:Join the Azure UG Online Community
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin the Cloud Vancouver Discord group online to stay connected with those you meet at the Azure Usergroup and make new connections with others in the local community who share your interests and challenges in cloud.\nAlso see all in 1 place a list of upcoming Vancouver events related to cloud. \nJoin now – it’s free – no strings attached! \nhttps://discord.gg/mV4B3YkV
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/join-the-azure-ug-online-community/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241224T160000
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Women in Data
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nBrilliant Women in Data\nTuesday\, December 24\, 2023\n6pm – 7pm \nBWiD meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm to discuss issues of interest and importance to us. \nIf you have any suggestions for future topics\, please checkout this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOuxdfVw8RV18OFU6cj_zE8R75SvruyINpzpJFbIJPxONxVg/viewform \nOr\, if you’re interested in speaking take a look here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfad30is8OUV2uYn4PGEZWhxwi8jiOLtqL7Ub5D2Z5IfvnYFA/viewform \nAgenda:\n4:00pm Introductions and Announcements\n4:15pm Discussion/Presentation\n4:55pm Wrapping up \nEager to have you join us!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/brilliant-women-in-data/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T110000
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SUMMARY:Defending Your SQL Server: Practical Strategies against Ransomware
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\nRecent studies show ransomware is a growing threat. Nearly 50% of organizations have been hit by it in recent years. Is your company next? Are you ready? As a SQL Server DBA\, is there anything you can do to protect from a threat that is a matter of when\, not if? \nIn this session\, we will examine attack scenarios and identify several common vulnerabilities in your SQL Server instances. We will focus on problematic settings and permissions\, use simple scripts to identify these vulnerabilities\, and discuss actions to resolve any issues. \nYou will leave with a checklist of practical steps and tools you can use immediately to reduce the impact of ransomware attacks in your SQL Server databases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJeff Iannucci\n\nJeff Iannucci is a Senior Consultant with Straight Path Solutions. With over 20 years of experience with SQL Server development and administration\, he enjoys sharing what he’s learned by speaking\, blogging\, and creating video content. He has been a speaker at PASS Data Community Summit\, a content author for Pluralsight\, and is author of the upcoming book “Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches”. \n@desertdba\nlinkedin.com/in/jeff-iannucci/\ndesertdba.com (blog)\nstraightpathsql.com (company)
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/defending-your-sql-server-practical-strategies-against-ransomware/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T173000
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SUMMARY:BayALN Monthly Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us for the evening of learning\, exploration and mingling!\nMore details to come…
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/bayaln-monthly-learning-event-2/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Frontier of Computer Vision with Generative AI Innovations
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nPART OF OUR “GENERATIVE AI FOR DATA EXECUTIVES” WEBINAR SERIES \nImmerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of computer vision through this expert panel\, tailored to data executives. In this webinar\, we will unravel the latest developments and innovations\, showcasing the transformative power of Generative AI in the realm of visual data. \nAttend this webinar to: \n\nGain an understanding of the cutting-edge advancements in Generative AI technologies and how they are revolutionizing the processing and interpretation of visual data.\nExplore specific case studies demonstrating the transformative effects of computer vision across various sectors\, highlighting its role in enhancing analytical capabilities and decision-making processes.\nDiscover the potential future developments in computer vision technology\, including emerging trends and potential applications that could further shift the landscape of data analytics and visual data interpretation.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/exploring-the-frontier-of-computer-vision-with-generative-ai-innovations/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000
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SUMMARY:Informal Android Developer Meetup Weekly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThe meeting will be online until further notice. Tips for getting online are below. \nQuickstart Guides for Online Meetings: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us \nAndroid developers of all levels of experience and mobile enthusiasts get together for informal discussions. Everyone is welcome. \nStop by to talk about the mobile industry\, debug some Android code\, or just hang out with other techies and coders.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/informal-android-developer-meetup-weekly-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T130000
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Infrastructure: Democratizing Data for the AI Generation
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nPART OF OUR “GENERATIVE AI FOR DATA EXECUTIVES” WEBINAR SERIES \nVector databases play a crucial role in powering generative AI applications\, enhancing their capabilities and efficiency. In this expert panel\, tailored to data executives\, learn how vector databases enable scalability and high-performance querying\, which is critical for real-time generative AI applications. \nAttend this webinar to: \n\nEnsure infrastructure is adaptable and resilient to support evolving data needs.\nMake data accessible to all stakeholders\, including the AI generation\, to foster innovation and collaboration.\nStay ahead of technological advancements and leverage AI tools to democratize data effectively.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/future-proofing-infrastructure-democratizing-data-for-the-ai-generation/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T160000
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SUMMARY:Packaging Permissions in Stored Procedures
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\nThe December Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on Tuesday\, December 3rd\, 2024 at 5:00PM. This will be a HYBRID event and our featured speaker\, Erland Sommarskog\, will be joining us remotely from Sweden! \nYou’re welcome to come meet in-person at our usual meeting location at the Artemis offices at: \n6161 Oak Tree Blvd\, Ste 300\nIndependence\, OH 44131 \nAgenda: \n5:00 PM EST: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be pizza brought in for in-person attendees. \n6:00 PM EST: Updates and announcements\, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. \n7:30 PM EST: Optionally after the main presentations\, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. \nWe hope to see you there! \n*Please note\, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person\, there are large TVs at the office\, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams. \nFeatured Presentation: \nPackaging Permissions in Stored Procedures \nThe basic mechanism when we want to give users access to data or actions in SQL Server in a controlled way through stored procedure is ownership chaining. This is something we use every day as SQL workers\, although we may not be aware of it. Every once in a while\, we run into situations where it seems that it is not sufficient to put a statement in a stored procedure\, but that users need to be granted explicit permissions – something we may not always be comfortable with\, because that would permit the users to do things we do not want them to be able to. \nThere are two additional mechanisms in SQL Server we can employ in these situations: certificate signing and the EXECUTE AS clause. In this session I will start by exploring how ownership chaining works and its limitations. I will then proceed to explore the other two options and I will particularly focus on certificate signing\, as this is the preferred method. At first it may seem overly complex\, but I will show how it easily can be automated. EXECUTE AS may seem simpler\, but I will point out potential problems with it\, not the least if you try to use it on server level and consider to set the database as TRUSTWORTHY. This session is directed towards both developers and DBAs\, as this session deals with problems you may face in either roles. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nErland Sommarskog\n\nErland Sommarskog is an independent consultant based in Stockholm. He has worked with SQL Server since 1991. He was first awarded SQL Server MVP in 2001\, and he has been re-awarded every year since. His focus is on systems development with the SQL Server Database Engine and his passion is to help people to write better SQL Server applications.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/packaging-permissions-in-stored-procedures/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T180000
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SUMMARY:DC608 Blue Team Night
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us on our Discord as we team work on https://blueteamlabs.online/. This is a free way to learn blue team. Discord link available at https://dc608.org.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/dc608-blue-team-night/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T140000
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SUMMARY:AI Book Club: The Kaggle Book
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nNovember’s book is “The Kaggle Book”! \nThis is a casual-style event. Not a structured presentation on topics. Sometimes\, the discussion even drifts away from the chapters\, but feel free to grab the mic to help steer it back. \nFeel free to join the discussion even if you have not read the book chapters! 🙂 \nWant to discuss the contents during the reading week? Join the Slack Flyte MLOps Slack group and search for the “ai-book-club” channel. https://slack.flyte.org/ \n————————————————-\nAbout the book:\nTitle: The Kaggle Book\nAuthors: Konrad Banachewicz\, Luca Massaron\nPublished: April 2022 \nFeel free to read at your own pace\, but my goal will be these chapters per week: \nReading for Week 1: \n\nPart I: Introduction To Competitions\nqueue\nIntroducing Kaggle And Other Data Science Competitions\nOrganizing Data With Datasets\nWorking And Learning With Kaggle Notebooks\n\nReading for Week 2: \n\nLeveraging Discussion Forums\nPart II: Sharpening Your Skills For Competitions\nCompetition Tasks And Metrics\nDesigning Good Validation\n\nReading for Week 3: \n\nModeling For Tabular Competitions\nHyperparameter Optimization\nEnsembling With Blending And Stacking Solutions\n\nReading for Week 4: \n\nModeling For Computer Vision\nModeling For NLP\nSimulation And Optimization Competitions\nPart III: Leveraging Competitions For Your Career\nCreating Your Portfolio Of Projects And Ideas\nFinding New Professional Opportunities\n\nBook Description:\nGet a step ahead of your competitors with insights from over 30 Kaggle Masters and Grandmasters. Discover tips\, tricks\, and best practices for competing effectively on Kaggle and becoming a better data scientist. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. \nKey Features \n\nLearn how Kaggle works and how to make the most of competitions from over 30 expert Kagglers\nSharpen your modeling skills with ensembling\, feature engineering\, adversarial validation and AutoML\nA concise collection of smart data handling techniques for modeling and parameter tuning\n\nBook Description\nMillions of data enthusiasts from around the world compete on Kaggle\, the most famous data science competition platform of them all. Participating in Kaggle competitions is a surefire way to improve your data analysis skills\, network with an amazing community of data scientists\, and gain valuable experience to help grow your career.\nThe first book of its kind\, The Kaggle Book assembles in one place the techniques and skills you’ll need for success in competitions\, data science projects\, and beyond. Two Kaggle Grandmasters walk you through modeling strategies you won’t easily find elsewhere\, and the knowledge they’ve accumulated along the way. As well as Kaggle-specific tips\, you’ll learn more general techniques for approaching tasks based on image\, tabular\, textual data\, and reinforcement learning. You’ll design better validation schemes and work more comfortably with different evaluation metrics. \nWhether you want to climb the ranks of Kaggle\, build some more data science skills\, or improve the accuracy of your existing models\, this book is for you. \nPlus\, join our Discord Community to learn along with more than 1\,000 members and meet like-minded people! \nWhat you will learn \n\nGet acquainted with Kaggle as a competition platform\nMake the most of Kaggle Notebooks\, Datasets\, and Discussion forums\nCreate a portfolio of projects and ideas to get further in your career\nDesign k-fold and probabilistic validation schemes\nGet to grips with common and never-before-seen evaluation metrics\nUnderstand binary and multi-class classification and object detection\nApproach NLP and time series tasks more effectively\nHandle simulation and optimization competitions on Kaggle\n\n#### \nWho this book is for\nThis book is suitable for anyone new to Kaggle\, veteran users\, and anyone in between. Data analysts/scientists who are trying to do better in Kaggle competitions and secure jobs with tech giants will find this book useful. A basic understanding of machine learning concepts will help you make the most of this book. \nLearn more about the book here: https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-kaggle-book/9781801817479/
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