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Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZYHhsG Ace the Data Science Interview by Nick Singh and Kevin Huo 👉 https://amzn.to/3XZ9IaB Moneyball by Michael Lewis 👉 https://amzn.to/44fy4OD The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning by Josh Starmer 👉 https://amzn.to/40hRgu2 Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley 👉 https://amzn.to/3W84K8K Data Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett 👉 https://amzn.to/4k7jkaD The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave 👉 https://amzn.to/462GJVj 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:16 Book 1: The Big Book of Dashboards 02:52 Book 2: Data Science for Business 04:38 Book 3: Fundamentals of Data Engineering 06:05 Book 4: The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning 07:52 Book 5: Moneyball 10:09 Book 6: Ace the Data Science Interview 11:24 Book 7: Storytelling With Data I've interviewed some of these awesome data authors! Check out these episodes! Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/105-do-you-have-to-be-good-at-statistics-to-be-a-data-analyst-w-statquest-josh-starmer-phd How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/74-how-to-ace-the-data-science-analytics-interview-w-nick-singh Meet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic

🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ 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!

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Ready to land your dream analytics job? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Singh—author, career coach, and Founder of DataLemur—to share insider tips for crushing analyst interviews. Nick will guide us through mock interview questions to sharpen your skills and discuss his portfolio project using Spotify hip-hop data that grabbed recruiters' attention. If you're preparing for interviews, building projects, or looking for real-world inspiration to stand out as an analyst, this episode is for you. Whether you're gearing up for interviews, brainstorming your next portfolio project, or seeking practical advice to shine as an analyst, this episode will give you practical tips you can implement immediately. What You'll Learn: Proven tips and tricks to succeed in analyst interviews. How to answer common interview questions with confidence. Why portfolio projects matter and how Nick's Spotify hip-hop data project helped him stand out.   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   Interested in learning more from Nick? Check out his book, Ace the Data Science Interview, and DataLemur!   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

This talk will be livestreamed on all official ODSC social media - Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc. RSVP to attend here - https://hubs.li/Q02dfVXZ0

Topic: "How to Ace the Data Science Job Interview in 2024"

Speaker: Nick Singh\, Author \| Founder of DataLemur

Previously, Nick worked at Facebook & Google, but these days he is the creator of SQL Interview Platform DataLemur.com, the best-selling author of "Ace the Data Science Interview" - https://amzn.to/3kF79Fx

Abstract: The fields of data science and artificial intelligence are dynamic ones, with needs changing constantly. With that comes the need for more experienced professionals to fill in roles for companies looking to make use of their data, set up automation, or explore AI. In this interview, we’ll speak with Nick Singh, Author of “Ace the Data Science Interview,” about what people can do in 2024 to stand out in a competitive job market and how to ace the interview aspect.

ODSC Links: • Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0 • ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science • Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02b5zmq0 • Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/

Join me with data interview expert Nick Singh to discuss how to ace your data science and analytics interviews, from preparation tips to tackling SQL technical questions, in this must-listen episode of the Data Career Podcast—you won't want to miss it!

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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

We talked about:

Nick’s background Being a career coach Overview of the hiring process Behavioral interviews for data scientists Preparing for behavioral interviews Handling "tricky" questions Project deep dive Business context Pacing, rambling, and honesty “What’s your favorite model?” What if I haven’t worked on a project that brought $1 mln? Different questions for different levels Product-sense interviews Identifying key metrics in unfamiliar domains Tech blogs Cold emailing

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Get to grips with the unified, highly scalable distributed storage system and learn how to design and implement it. Key Features Explore Ceph's architecture in detail Implement a Ceph cluster successfully and gain deep insights into its best practices Leverage the advanced features of Ceph, including erasure coding, tiering, and BlueStore Book Description This Learning Path takes you through the basics of Ceph all the way to gaining in-depth understanding of its advanced features. You'll gather skills to plan, deploy, and manage your Ceph cluster. After an introduction to the Ceph architecture and its core projects, you'll be able to set up a Ceph cluster and learn how to monitor its health, improve its performance, and troubleshoot any issues. By following the step-by-step approach of this Learning Path, you'll learn how Ceph integrates with OpenStack, Glance, Manila, Swift, and Cinder. With knowledge of federated architecture and CephFS, you'll use Calamari and VSM to monitor the Ceph environment. In the upcoming chapters, you'll study the key areas of Ceph, including BlueStore, erasure coding, and cache tiering. More specifically, you'll discover what they can do for your storage system. In the concluding chapters, you will develop applications that use Librados and distributed computations with shared object classes, and see how Ceph and its supporting infrastructure can be optimized. By the end of this Learning Path, you'll have the practical knowledge of operating Ceph in a production environment. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Ceph Cookbook by Michael Hackett, Vikhyat Umrao and Karan Singh Mastering Ceph by Nick Fisk Learning Ceph, Second Edition by Anthony D'Atri, Vaibhav Bhembre and Karan Singh What you will learn Understand the benefits of using Ceph as a storage solution Combine Ceph with OpenStack, Cinder, Glance, and Nova components Set up a test cluster with Ansible and virtual machine with VirtualBox Develop solutions with Librados and shared object classes Configure BlueStore and see its interaction with other configurations Tune, monitor, and recover storage systems effectively Build an erasure-coded pool by selecting intelligent parameters Who this book is for If you are a developer, system administrator, storage professional, or cloud engineer who wants to understand how to deploy a Ceph cluster, this Learning Path is ideal for you. It will help you discover ways in which Ceph features can solve your data storage problems. Basic knowledge of storage systems and GNU/Linux will be beneficial.