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This presentation will provide an overview of the California Transparency in Frontier Artificial intelligence Act, Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, and Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, which are scheduled to go into effect in 2026.

Fellow Moody's colleague Chris Lafakis joins Mark, Marisa, and Cris as they discuss current economic trends and Chris's recent study on the macroeconomic consequences of hurricanes. Mark starts the conversation by sharing his questions about the latest data on layoffs and how AI is influencing the economy. The team members share their different perspectives before shifting the discussion to the economic toll of Hurricane Melissa and how storms can affect regional economies. Guest: Chris Lafakis – Director of Economic Research, Moody's Analytics For Chris's research on the hurricanes and their economics impacts, click here: https://www.economy.com/the-macroeconomic-consequences-of-a-category-5-miami-hurricane Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s Analytics Follow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn

Questions or Comments, please email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.    To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.

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We're excited to announce a Webinar for our North America community: "Operationalizing AI - Lessons Learned from our Journey from a Team of One to All-Company" by Melissa Tondi.

When is it happening? 12th August 2025 \| Tuesday \| 12 PM EST\, 11 AM CST\, 10 AM MST\, 9 AM PST.

What will Melissa speak about: Melissa will discuss the practical aspects of operationalizing AI, focusing on scaling solutions and building support with a lean team. She'll cover roadmapping, the "Lab vs. Crowd" method, and effective capacity and growth management to centralize and scale AI within an organization.

About Melissa Tondi: Melissa Tondi is a highly experienced leader in Quality and Test Engineering, Enablement, and Agile methodologies. Currently, she leads Technology Enablement at CampMinder, focusing on Leadership, AI, Agile Enablement, and Quality and Test Engineering. With over two decades of experience, Melissa is a seasoned professional who actively shapes industry best practices.

About The Test Tribe: The Test Tribe, established in 2018, is the world's largest software testing community and an EdTech startup. We empower testing professionals globally with expert courses, memberships, events, and community initiatives, fostering collaboration, learning, and growth. With over 430 events and a global reach of 120K+ testers from 130+ countries, our mission is to provide life-altering growth to every testing professional.

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Creciste oyendo "el dinero no crece en los árboles"... y ahora ni te crece en la cuenta. 🥲🥹 Pero, ¿y si lo que realmente te está frenando no es la falta de ingresos, sino las etiquetas mentales que cargas desde pequeño? 

En este episodio hablamos con Melissa Polanco, coach de mentalidad, sobre todas esas frases, creencias y límites que arrastramos sin cuestionar, y cómo terminan saboteando nuestras decisiones financieras. 🤯

Porque a veces no es que no se pueda… es que ni lo intentamos por miedo, por culpa o por ideas que no nos funcionan.

This month, Charlottesville Data Science is convening a panel discussion of data science managers and leaders to share their perspectives and advice on what it takes to get your first (or next!) job in data science or machine learning. We'll be gathering in person at Vault Virginia on the Downtown Mall.

Our panelists will include:

• Andrew Fast, VP of Technology at DataShapes, previously a chief data scientist
• Kimberly Scott, Senior Technical Director at Pixxel, previously a VP of data science
• Melissa Phillips, software engineering manager and data scientist at GA-CCRi
• Samantha Toet, data management specialist at the Virginia Equity Center
• Patrick Harrison, data science consultant, previously Director of AI engineering at S&P Global

We look forward to seeing you there!

How to find us 
Please enter the building using the side door on 3rd Street SE, right across 3rd Street from the Front Porch Music School, then take the stairs or elevator to the first floor. We'll be gathering in the Great Hall and Gallery area.

In this meetup, we have Melissa De Korte showcasing some Power Query Magic.

Description: Let's tackle a real head-scratcher together: what to do when standard M functions just don't cut it, especially with the pesky case sensitivity issue in Power Query. If you've ever found yourself wrestling with the need to split data but dreaded the thought of messing up your letter casing to achieve it, this session has got you covered. We will build a custom splitter that tackles case variations with ease. This is for all data heroes out there who are looking to overcome these types of limitations, expanding their toolkit with a shiny new tool and the know-how to wield it. Get ready to level up your data game! About: Melissa de Korte is a passionate problem-solver known for her ability to simplify complex problems with Power Query and M. With an impressive track record as an Enterprise DNA Expert and Fabric Community Super User, Melissa has become an asset to the data community, actively engaging, supporting, and inspiring others. She posts regularly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #pqtodaysmenu and is co-author of "The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)," a comprehensive resource essential for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Her work demystifies complex concepts and empowers users to harness the full potential of Power Query and the M language. Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-de-korte-64585884/ https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-Power-Query-Transformation/dp/1835089720

YouTube Live link (and the recording) https://youtube.com/live/9OnGSbmxUSY

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Zoom link to join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85219206963?pwd=gdIbLAT0qGWceb7jrjYA9cpr5oHAqs.1

See you all there.

From Chaos to Clarity: Pattern Extraction Techniques in Power Query M

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of pattern extraction using Power Query and M. This session is designed to guide you through the maze of unstructured data, equipping you with techniques to spot, extract, and leverage patterns in your data. Whether you're new to the game or looking to polish your skills, we'll walk through each step, turning complex challenges into achievable goals. By the end of our time together, you'll have a new set of tools in your toolkit and the confidence to apply them to real-world scenarios.

Melissa de Korte is a passionate problem-solver known for her ability to simplify complex problems with Power Query and M. With an impressive track record as an Enterprise DNA Expert and Fabric Community Super User, Melissa has become an asset to the data community, actively engaging, supporting, and inspiring others.

She posts regularly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #pqtodaysmenu and is co-author of "The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)," a comprehensive resource essential for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Her work demystifies complex concepts and empowers users to harness the full potential of Power Query and the M language.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-de-korte-64585884/

Dive into the comprehensive world of data transformation with "The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)". This book empowers you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize Power Query for complex data transformation tasks. You will develop expertise in practical techniques, advanced M language concepts, and optimization strategies. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of Power Query and its functionalities. Learn to perform complex data transformations using various Power Query functions. Gain insight into advanced M language structures such as custom functions and nested expressions. Develop skills in error handling and debugging to streamline your data processes. Master performance optimization techniques for efficient data handling with Power Query. Author(s) Gregory Deckler, Rick de Groot, and Melissa de Korte are seasoned professionals in business intelligence and data analytics. With years of experience using Power Query, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insight into tackling real-world data problems. Their combined expertise ensures a clear and immersive learning experience for readers, guiding them through fundamental to advanced topics. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business analysts, data professionals, and power users who wish to advance their data transformation capabilities. If you're someone with foundational experience in Power Query looking to become proficient or an industry professional aiming to optimize workflows, this book is tailored to suit your goals.

This episode of the Data Career Podcast features Melissa Kings, a former teacher who transitioned into data analytics through the Data Analytics Accelerator bootcamp.

Melissa shares her journey, from deciding to switch careers to successfully landing job offers upon completing the bootcamp.

Melissa highlights the various aspects of the bootcamp, including doing projects, developing portfolios, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp.

Connect with Melissa Kings :

🤝 Connect on Linkedin

✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job

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🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator

📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips

📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training

🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp

Timestamps: (04:58) - Melissa's Background and Transition into Data Analytics (11:16) - The Power of Networking and Proactive Job Hunting (18:29) - The Importance of Networking in Career Advancement (19:36) - The Journey Through the Data Analytics Accelerator Program (23:52) - The Value of Community in Learning and Career Transition (30:25) - The Impact of the Data Analytics Accelerator Program

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Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more

If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.

👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

R-Ladies Ottawa Online Lightning Talks

Join R-Ladies Ottawa for an online presentation!

What is it?

Join R-Ladies Ottawa for three virtual presentations from our committee!

1: Recreating a visualization with ggplot2 Alex McSween & Deirdre Hennessey, Statistics Canada

In 2021 Canada became the first country to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people. In this presentation we’ll use openly available data, R, and Python to create visualizations inspired by those released by Statistics Canada.

2: How to use ChatGPT + GitHub Copilot to help you learn R Melissa Van Bussel, Statistics Canada

Generative AI is a great tool for learning R, whether you’re a beginner to the language or already an R expert. In this demo, we’ll see how ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot can be used directly from within RStudio to help make writing R code a lot easier.

3: What an early 2000s reality show taught me about file management Reiko Okamoto, Bruyere Hospital

Ideas from home organization shows are surprisingly applicable to file management. Using a room divider to establish dedicated zones for different activities in a studio apartment is analogous to creating self-contained projects in RStudio. Likewise, swapping mismatched hangers with matching ones to tidy a closet resembles the adoption of a file naming convention to make a directory easier to navigate.

In this talk, I will share good practices in file management through the lens of home organization. We all know that clutter, whether it is in our physical space or on our machine, destroys our ability to focus. These practices will help R users of all levels create a serene, relaxing environment where they feel inspired to work with data.

When and Where?

The event will take place online at 12pm EST on November 9th. Please register in our meetup to receive the zoom link.

Need more info?

For any questions or comments please reach out to [email protected].

Discussions éclair en ligne de R-Ladies Ottawa

Rejoignez R-Ladies Ottawa pour une présentation en ligne !

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Rejoignez R-Ladies Ottawa pour trois présentations virtuelles de notre comité !

1: Recréer une visualisation avec ggplot2 Alex McSween et Deirdre Hennessey, Statistique Canada

En 2021, le Canada est devenu le premier pays à fournir des données de recensement sur les personnes transgenres et non binaires. Dans cette présentation, nous utiliserons des données librement disponibles, R et Python pour créer des visualisations inspirées de celles publiées par Statistique Canada.

2: Comment utiliser ChatGPT + GitHub Copilot pour vous aider à apprendre R Melissa Van Bussel, Statistique Canada

L'IA générative est un excellent outil pour apprendre R, que vous soyez débutant dans le langage ou déjà expert en R. Dans cette démo, nous verrons comment ChatGPT et GitHub Copilot peuvent être utilisés directement depuis RStudio pour faciliter grandement l'écriture de code R.

3: Ce qu'une émission de télé-réalité du début des années 2000 m’a appris sur la gestion des fichiers Reiko Okamoto, Hôpital Bruyère

Idées des émissions de l’organisation de la maison sont étonnamment applicable à la gestion des fichiers. L'utilisation d'une cloison pour établir des zones dédiées à différentes activités dans un appartement studio est analogue à créer des projets autonomes dans RStudio. De même, remplacer de cintres dépareillés avec lesquels qui correspondent pour ordonner un placard ressemble à l’adoption d’une convention d'appellation des fichiers pour faciliter la navigation dans un répertoire.

Dans cette discussion, je partagerai les bonnes pratiques en matière de gestion des fichiers par l'angle de l’organisation de la maison. Nous savons tous que le désordre, si c’est dans notre espace physique ou sur notre machine, détruit notre capacité à nous concentrer. Ces pratiques aideront les utilisateurs de R de tous niveaux à créer un environnement serein et relaxant où ils se sentent inspirés pour travailler avec des données.

Quand et où?

L'événement aura lieu en ligne à 12 h HNE le 9 novembre. Veuillez vous inscrire à notre rencontre pour recevoir le lien zoom.

Besoin de plus d'informations ?

Pour toute question ou commentaire, veuillez contacter [email protected].

Discover the Fascinating World of Generative AI for R Programmers! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the realm of Generative AI? Look no further! R Ladies without Borders proudly presents "Generative AI for R Programmers," an exclusive event designed to empower and inspire R enthusiasts like you to unlock the full potential of this groundbreaking technology. Prepare to be amazed as we bring Melissa, an expert in the field of Generative AI who will delve deep into its applications, techniques, and best practices. Our esteemed speaker will share her knowledge, real-world experiences, and cutting-edge insights, ensuring you leave with a profound understanding of how Generative AI can revolutionize your R programming journey.

Discover the Fascinating World of Generative AI for R Programmers! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the realm of Generative AI? Look no further! R Ladies without Borders proudly presents "Generative AI for R Programmers," an exclusive event designed to empower and inspire R enthusiasts like you to unlock the full potential of this groundbreaking technology.

Prepare to be amazed as we bring Melissa Van Byssel, an expert in the field of Generative AI who will delve deep into its applications, techniques, and best practices. Our esteemed speaker will share her knowledge, real-world experiences, and cutting-edge insights, ensuring you leave with a profound understanding of how Generative AI can revolutionize your R programming journey.

Hosted by R-Ladies Lagos (https://www.meetup.com/rladies-lagos/) and R-Ladies Paris, this event promises to be a fun-filled and informative session for everyone.

If you’re up for joining us, RSVP here 🔗 https://events.cmxhub.com/events/details/cmx-lagos-presents-generative-ai-for-r-programmers/

We are looking forward to meeting you all!

In Episode 5, Alcine and Shane talk to rural Kentucky district leader Melissa Biggerstaff. They hear her story about growing up in a district where your zip code and last name determined your opportunities. Lean in to hear about a conversation with a high school counselor that Melissa will never forget and that continues to fuel her moral imperative to this day. Finally, Melissa unpacks what it means to show up fully as a leader–to learn from and really listen to community members–and why we need to meet people where they are- especially physically- if we want to create radically inclusive institutions.

For Further Learning:

Get a copy of Street Data on Amazon, Corwin Press, or from a BIPOC-owned local bookstore.