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December 10, 2013
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Dec'13
As Hadoop 2.0 hits the streets, big data skills in high demand
Apache Hadoop 2 is now generally available, but most organizations lack the necessary skills to support the big data platform in-house.
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April 16, 2013
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Apr'13
Would-be Softie embraces another IT leadership path
He could have been part of Microsoft's meteoric rise in the 1980s, but Quintiles Inc. global IT director John Poonnen seized another day.
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May 11, 2012
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May'12
Bank of America IT exec: EIM drivers key to shaping project plans
Enterprise information management programs should be molded around clear business objectives, says a senior information architect at Bank of America.
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March 01, 2012
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Mar'12
Strata Conference speaker reveals three traits of a data-driven CEO
To succeed in the big-data era, CEOs need to get involved in managing data in order to help their companies take full advantage of that critical "raw material," says consultant Diego Saenz.
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data janitor (data wrangler)
A data janitor is an IT employee that cleans up big data sources to prepare them for data analysts and data scientists. Continue Reading
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data management
Data management is the practice of organizing and maintaining data processes to meet ongoing information lifecycle needs. Continue Reading
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data scientist
A data scientist is a professional responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data to identify ways to help a business improve operations and gain a competitive edge over rivals. Continue Reading
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Data scientist vs. business analyst: What's the difference?
Data science and business analyst roles differ in that data scientists must deep dive into data and come up with unique business solutions -- but the distinctions don't end there. Continue Reading
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Four data management conferences on big data, governance and more
It's not too late to consider signing up for data management conferences in June. Here's a quick rundown of four events focused on Hadoop, Spark, data governance and other topics. Continue Reading
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Up-and-coming data engineers complement entrenched data scientists
Even before the hot title of data scientist was fully defined, a complementary role began to bubble up: data engineer. Here's how they differ and why companies may need one, the other or both. Continue Reading
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CDO jobs on the rise to help wring more business value out of data
Chief data officers are becoming more prevalent in companies, and more necessary, consultant John Ladley said in a webinar -- so much so that he thinks 2015 could be 'the year of the CDO.' Continue Reading
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Data management training helps, but hands-on experience is better
IT recruiting expert Matt Mueller explains why obtaining a specific degree or certification in data management shouldn't be a job seeker's top priority. Continue Reading
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Big data careers: Taking the initiative to improve your skill set
Expert Matt Mueller offers advice to data management pros who are interested in developing their big data skill set. Continue Reading
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Adding a DevOps DBA saves business-critical apps
A DevOps approach could warrant a front-end and a back-end database administrator. Continue Reading
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Business intelligence for finance: which tools do I need to learn?
If you're starting a career in business intelligence (BI), find out what BI tool is most important to learn for business intelligence (BI) for finance – BusinessObjects or SAS. Continue Reading
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How to find jobs in business intelligence at your current company
In this Q/A, find out why the best way for people to score jobs in business intelligence (BI) is through their current company and how to start a new career in BI. Continue Reading