Data Science

Data Science Applied In Business Today. In the past decade, there has been an explosion in the application of data science outside of academic realms. The use of general, statistical, predictive machine learning models has achieved high success rates across multiple occupations including finance, ma…

Federal agencies are seeking new approaches and technologies to unlock the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Focusing on the fundamentals can help them empower the real change they seek. And do so during what could otherwise be an intimidating process. So wh…

This post was written by guest blogger Alexa Schmidt, Senior Technology for Impact Program Manager, Mercy Corps. The organization I work for—Mercy Corps—strives to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression through economic development and emergency relief programs around the world. This work has…

There’s a timeless saying, “It’s never too late to learn.” I’m sure you’ve heard of it, yes? But, I’m actually here to prove it too! At fifty years young? I’ve gone back to school. What seems impossible for many, is quite possible when you have the drive and work at one of the greatest companies on…

Harvard Business Review has called Data Scientist one of the most in-demand jobs of the 21stCentury. Many businesses know how important this role is – so there is significant competition for top-tier talent. But it’s worth the effort, because these are the people who can overcome some of the limitat…

Team DevNet is mainly based in the Northern Hemisphere, and we’ve had enough of winter (even in sunny Silicon Valley).  We are on our way to Australia for some summertime sunshine, and we’re bringing all the Cisco code! You can still register to join us in Melbourne, from March 6 through…

By Orly Amsalem, data scientist at Cisco Who is Stealing Credentials? Imagine a hacker.  You’re probably visualizing a blurred image in a white mask or a black hoodie, typing lines of code, determined to hack into secure sites, steal credit cards, and collect valuable, previously private data. Now i…

What is data science? Is it just another buzz word for applied statistics? Some statisticians certainly think so. I believe data science is much more than that. Think transformation. Think about how connecting theory to actual data can enable better business decision-making that directly impacts com…

If customer retention is what keeps you awake at night, then you’ll want to hear what Sanjiv Patel has to say. As director of data science for Cisco, Sanjiv plays a leadership role in our company- and partner-wide digital transformation. Kelly Crothers, director of strategy, planning and thought lea…