Winning with Data Science with Howard Friedman, PhD

Course Title: Winning with Data Science

Instructor: Dr. Howard Friedman Engr '98 (MSE), Med '99(PhD)

Brought to you by Odyssey   

April 04, 2024 (1 Session)  

Thursday, 6PM,  ET  

Virtual via Zoom 

Course Description: Whether you are a newly minted MBA or a project manager at a Fortune 500 company, data science will play a major role in your career. Knowing how to communicate effectively with data scientists in order to obtain maximum value from their expertise is essential. 

This course is a compelling and comprehensive guide to data science, emphasizing its real-world business applications and focusing on how to collaborate productively with data science teams. This course will walk participants through each step of managing a data science project, from understanding the different roles on a data science team to identifying the right software.

 This course will equip participants with critical questions to ask data analysts, statisticians, data scientists, and other technical experts to avoid wasting time and money. It provides clear explanations of key terms, tools, and techniques, illustrated through practical examples. The book follows the stories of Kamala and Steve, two professionals who need to collaborate with data science teams to achieve their business goals in a narrative approach. 

*Participants who sign up by the 21st of March will receive a copy of his award-winning book in the mail while supplies last.

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