Last month I received a tweet from Amanda Haddock asking for my opinion on her database idea. She dropped me an email describing her project. Please read through her below email as not only do I think it could be one of the most innovative data projects I’ve heard of, but it’s a chance … Continue reading Can Data Cure Cancer?
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The Data: Why Did Facebook Buy WhatsApp?
As always, the data says it all
Valentines Day Analytics Infographic
Using data from Google Analytics, Nielsen, and Experian, Phoenix and NYC-based digital marketing firm iAcquire examined 2012 web traffic and behavioral data across several leading online dating sites. The study’s goal was to determine patterns in online dating around Valentine’s Day, and to see who was doing what with whom online. source: http://www.business2community.com
Recruitment Dilemma: Who Would You Leave Behind?
Frank Zappa – “Art is making something out of nothing and selling it”Here’s the situation. You’re an owner of a highly successful Recruitment Company, and from out of nowhere a highly trained team of assassins burst into your office, pin you to the floor and put a gun to your head. You may live, but … Continue reading Recruitment Dilemma: Who Would You Leave Behind?
Tableau, Splunk and My Grandad
John Wayne – “Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday” Above is a picture of John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn in the 1969 classic True Grit. My Grandfather (also named John) is a huge fan so any mention of John Wayne instantly sparks thoughts of the old fella. Over Christmas I was sat … Continue reading Tableau, Splunk and My Grandad
The Top 25 Highest Paying Companies for Software Engineers of 2013 (USA)
Well, here we have it, courtesy of Glassdoor the results are in.For the Brits among us, this list ranges from £61,823 to £97,841. Congratulations Juniper Networks, you guys are making some happy Software Engineers. Money doesn't solve all problems, but it solves money problems.