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-Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact
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Yanir Seroussi Current mission: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. 🐳 Industry experience: Over a decade with startups & scaleups across data science, engineering, and tech leadership roles. Formal education: BSc in Computer Science. PhD in Artificial Intelligence. Still learning every day. Sample testimonial: “The single most talented person I’ve had the opportunity to work with in my nearly 15 years in Data/ML.” Writing topics: Data / AI / ML, with a focus on practical applications for startups. Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Deep learning resources Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:38:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/deep-learning-resources/ Useful posts and papers on the topic of deep learning (circa 2015). Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. About Yanir: Startup Data & AI Consultant Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/about/ About Yanir Seroussi, a hands-on data tech lead with over a decade of experience. Yanir helps climate/nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Book a free fifteen-minute call Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/free-intro-call/ Booking form for a quick intro call with Yanir Seroussi. Causal inference resources Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/causal-inference-resources/ Useful books, articles, and courses on the topic of causal inference. Free Guide: Data-to-AI Health Check for Startups Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/data-to-ai-health-check/ Download a free PDF guide that helps you assess a startup’s Data-to-AI health by probing eight key areas. Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/consult/ Consulting for climate & nature tech startups: Strategic advice, implementation of Data/AI/ML solutions, and hiring help by an experienced tech leader. Speaking engagements by Yanir: Startup Data & AI Consultant Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/talks/ Yanir Seroussi speaks on data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and career journey. Stay in touch Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/contact/ Contact me or subscribe to the mailing list. Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Deep learning resources Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:38:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/deep-learning-resources/ Useful posts and papers on the topic of deep learning (circa 2015). Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. About Yanir: Startup Data & AI Consultant Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/about/ About Yanir Seroussi, a hands-on data tech lead with over a decade of experience. Yanir helps climate/nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Book a free fifteen-minute call Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/free-intro-call/ Booking form for a quick intro call with Yanir Seroussi. Causal inference resources Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/causal-inference-resources/ Useful books, articles, and courses on the topic of causal inference. Free Guide: Data-to-AI Health Check for Startups Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/data-to-ai-health-check/ Download a free PDF guide that helps you assess a startup’s Data-to-AI health by probing eight key areas. Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/consult/ Consulting for climate & nature tech startups: Strategic advice, implementation of Data/AI/ML solutions, and hiring help by an experienced tech leader. Speaking engagements by Yanir: Startup Data & AI Consultant Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/talks/ Yanir Seroussi speaks on data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and career journey. Stay in touch Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/contact/ Contact me or subscribe to the mailing list. Browse Posts on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Browse Posts on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Browse Posts on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Browse Posts on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Analytics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Analytics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:46:49 +1000 Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Analytics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Analytics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:46:49 +1000 Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Artificial Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Artificial Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Artificial Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Artificial Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Automattic on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Automattic on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Automattic on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Automattic on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Bandcamp on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Bandcamp on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Bandcamp on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Bandcamp on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. BCRecommender on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in BCRecommender on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. BCRecommender on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in BCRecommender on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 State of Bandcamp Recommender, Late 2017 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:19:02 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/09/02/state-of-bandcamp-recommender/ Call for BCRecommender maintainers followed by a decision to shut it down, as I don’t have enough time and Bandcamp now offers recommendations. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Blogging on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Blogging on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Blogging on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Blogging on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Books on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Books on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:58:06 +1000 The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Books on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Books on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:58:06 +1000 The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Bootstrapping on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Bootstrapping on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Bootstrapping on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Bootstrapping on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Career on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Career on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Career on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Career on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Causal Inference on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Causal Inference on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:52:55 +1000 Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. Causal Inference on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Causal Inference on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:52:55 +1000 Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. Climate Change on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Climate Change on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Climate Change on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Climate Change on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Cloudflare on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Cloudflare on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Cloudflare on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Cloudflare on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Confidence Intervals on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Confidence Intervals on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Confidence Intervals on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Confidence Intervals on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Consulting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Consulting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Consulting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Consulting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Data Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Data Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Business on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Data Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:41:26 +1000 Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Data Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:41:26 +1000 Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Data Hiring on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Hiring on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:46:49 +1000 Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Data Hiring on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Hiring on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:46:49 +1000 Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Data Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Data Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. You don’t need a data scientist (yet) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:25:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/08/24/you-dont-need-a-data-scientist-yet/ Hiring data scientists prematurely is wasteful and frustrating. Here are some questions to ask before you hire your first data scientist. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Data’s hierarchy of needs Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:09:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/17/datas-hierarchy-of-needs/ Discussing the hierarchy of needs proposed by Jay Kreps. Key takeaway: Data-driven algorithms & insights can only be as good as the underlying data. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Data Strategy on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Strategy on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:41:26 +1000 Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Data Strategy on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Strategy on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:41:26 +1000 Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Data Visualisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Visualisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Data Visualisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Data Visualisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Deep Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Deep Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. Deep Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Deep Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. DevOps on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in DevOps on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:52:50 +1000 Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. DevOps on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in DevOps on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:52:50 +1000 Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Divestment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Divestment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Divestment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Divestment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Economics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Economics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Economics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Economics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Elasticsearch on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Elasticsearch on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Elasticsearch on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Elasticsearch on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Energy Markets on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Energy Markets on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:46:41 +1000 Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Energy Markets on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Energy Markets on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:46:41 +1000 Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Environment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Environment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Environment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Environment on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Ethics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Ethics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Ethics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Ethics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Facebook on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Facebook on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Facebook on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Facebook on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Fast.ai on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Fast.ai on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Fast.ai on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Fast.ai on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. Fossil Fuels on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Fossil Fuels on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Fossil Fuels on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Fossil Fuels on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 My divestment from fossil fuels Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:19:36 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/04/24/my-divestment-from-fossil-fuels/ Recent choices I’ve made to reduce my exposure to fossil fuels, including practical steps that can be taken by Australians and generally applicable lessons. Frequently Asked Questions on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Frequently Asked Questions on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. Frequently Asked Questions on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Frequently Asked Questions on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Advice for aspiring data scientists and other FAQs Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:15:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/10/15/advice-for-aspiring-data-scientists-and-other-faqs/ Frequently asked questions by visitors to this site, especially around entering the data science field. Futurism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Futurism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:56 +1000 Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Futurism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Futurism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:56 +1000 Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. GitHub on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in GitHub on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. GitHub on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in GitHub on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Gradient Boosting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Gradient Boosting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Gradient Boosting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Gradient Boosting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Hackers on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Hackers on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Hackers on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Hackers on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Health on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Health on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Health on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Health on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Hugo on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Hugo on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Hugo on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Hugo on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. 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Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Insights on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Insights on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. JavaScript on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in JavaScript on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. JavaScript on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in JavaScript on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Kaggle Beginners on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle Beginners on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:28:02 +1000 How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Kaggle Beginners on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle Beginners on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:28:02 +1000 How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Kaggle Competition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle Competition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle Competition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle Competition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. Kaggle on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Kaggle on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Kaggle beginner tips Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:34:28 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/01/19/kaggle-beginner-tips/ First post! An email I sent to members of the Data Science Sydney Meetup with tips on how to get started with Kaggle competitions. LinkedIn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in LinkedIn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. LinkedIn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in LinkedIn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. Machine Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Machine Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Machine Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Machine Intelligence on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Remaining relevant as a small language model Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/04/21/remaining-relevant-as-a-small-language-model/ Bing Chat recently quipped that humans are small language models. Here are some of my thoughts on how we small language models can remain relevant (for now). ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. The rise of greedy robots Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:33:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/03/20/the-rise-of-greedy-robots/ Is artificial/machine intelligence a future threat? I argue that it’s already here, with greedy robots already dominating our lives. Machine Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Machine Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:55:58 +1000 AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Machine Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Machine Learning on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:55:58 +1000 AI/ML lifecycle models versus real-world mess Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/29/ai-ml-lifecycle-models-versus-real-world-mess/ The real world of AI/ML doesn’t fit into a neat diagram, so I created another diagram and a maturity heatmap to model the mess. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. ChatGPT is transformative AI Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/12/11/chatgpt-is-transformative-ai/ My perspective after a week of using ChatGPT: This is a step change in finding distilled information, and it’s only the beginning. Causal Machine Learning is off to a good start, despite some issues Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/09/12/causal-machine-learning-book-draft-review/ Reviewing the first three chapters of the book Causal Machine Learning by Robert Osazuwa Ness. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Use your human brain to avoid artificial intelligence disasters Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/22/use-your-human-brain-to-avoid-artificial-intelligence-disasters/ Overview of a talk I gave at a deep learning course, focusing on AI ethics as the need for humans to think on the context and consequences of applying AI. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Marine Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Marine Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:02:44 +1000 Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Marine Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Marine Science on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:02:44 +1000 Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Marketing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Marketing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:15:01 +1000 AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Marketing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Marketing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:15:01 +1000 AI hype, AI bullshit, and the real deal Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/26/ai-hype-ai-bullshit-and-the-real-deal/ My views on separating AI hype and bullshit from the real deal. The general ideas apply to past and future hype waves in tech. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. MongoDB on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in MongoDB on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. MongoDB on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in MongoDB on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. Multi-Label Classification on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Multi-Label Classification on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Multi-Label Classification on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Multi-Label Classification on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Music Industry on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Music Industry on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Music Industry on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Music Industry on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Music on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Music on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Music on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Music on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Nutrition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Nutrition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Nutrition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Nutrition on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Nutritionism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Nutritionism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Nutritionism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Nutritionism on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. Orkestra on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Orkestra on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Orkestra on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Orkestra on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Parse.com on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Parse.com on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Parse.com on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Parse.com on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Personal on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Personal on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. Personal on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Personal on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. New decade, new tagline: Data & AI for Impact Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/01/19/new-decade-new-tagline-data-and-ai-for-impact/ Shifting focus to ‘Data & AI for Impact’, with more startup-related content, increased posting frequency, and deeper audience engagement. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. My rediscovery of quiet writing on the open web Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/08/28/my-rediscovery-of-quiet-writing-on-the-open-web/ Reflections on publishing on this website: Writing publicly to share thoughts and documentation beats chasing views and likes. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. Ask Why! Finding motives, causes, and purpose in data science Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:28:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/09/19/ask-why-finding-motives-causes-and-purpose-in-data-science/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup, about going beyond the what & how of predictive modelling. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. The long road to a lifestyle business Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:47 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/03/22/the-long-road-to-a-lifestyle-business/ Progress since leaving my last full-time job and setting on an independent path that includes data science consulting and work on my own projects. PhantomJS on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in PhantomJS on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. PhantomJS on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in PhantomJS on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. Politics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Politics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Politics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Politics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Predictive Modelling on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Predictive Modelling on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Predictive Modelling on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Predictive Modelling on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Diving deeper into causality: Pearl, Kleinberg, Hill, and untested assumptions Sat, 14 May 2016 19:57:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/05/15/diving-deeper-into-causality-pearl-kleinberg-hill-and-untested-assumptions/ Discussing the need for untested assumptions and temporality in causal inference. Mostly based on Samantha Kleinberg’s Causality, Probability, and Time. Why you should stop worrying about deep learning and deepen your understanding of causality instead Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:04:11 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/02/14/why-you-should-stop-worrying-about-deep-learning-and-deepen-your-understanding-of-causality-instead/ Causality is often overlooked but is of much higher relevance to most data scientists than deep learning. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Miscommunicating science: Simplistic models, nutritionism, and the art of storytelling Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:02:32 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/19/nutritionism-and-the-need-for-complex-models-to-explain-complex-phenomena/ Nutritionism is a special case of misinterpretation and miscommunication of scientific results – something many data scientists encounter in their work. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Learning about deep learning through album cover classification Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:42 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/06/learning-about-deep-learning-through-album-cover-classification/ Progress on my album cover classification project, highlighting lessons that would be useful to others who are getting started with deep learning. Hopping on the deep learning bandwagon Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/06/06/hopping-on-the-deep-learning-bandwagon/ To become proficient at solving data science problems, you need to get your hands dirty. Here, I used album cover classification to learn about deep learning. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. My PhD work Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:33 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/phd-work/ An overview of my PhD in data science / artificial intelligence. Thesis title: Text Mining and Rating Prediction with Topical User Models. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition: My approach Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:21:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/07/greek-media-monitoring-kaggle-competition-my-approach/ Summary of my approach to the Greek Media Monitoring Kaggle competition, where I finished 6th out of 120 teams. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. How to (almost) win Kaggle competitions Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:40:53 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/24/how-to-almost-win-kaggle-competitions/ Summary of a talk I gave at the Data Science Sydney meetup with ten tips on almost-winning Kaggle competitions. Kaggle competition tips and summaries Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:46:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/kaggle/ Pointers to all my Kaggle advice posts and competition summaries. Price Forecasting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Price Forecasting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Price Forecasting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Price Forecasting on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Productivity on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Productivity on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. Productivity on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Productivity on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:37 +1000 In praise of inconsistency: Ditching weekly posts Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/23/in-praise-of-inconsistency-ditching-weekly-posts/ On moving away from weekly blog posts in favour of deeper inconsistent articles and LinkedIn engagement. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. Quotes on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Quotes on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:45:15 +1000 Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Quotes on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Quotes on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:45:15 +1000 Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. Recommender Systems on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Recommender Systems on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Recommender Systems on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Recommender Systems on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Bandcamp recommendation and discovery algorithms Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:26:55 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/19/bandcamp-recommendation-and-discovery-algorithms/ The recommendation backend for my BCRecommender service for personalised Bandcamp music discovery. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Building a Bandcamp recommender system (part 1 – motivation) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:11:38 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/08/30/building-a-bandcamp-recommender-system-part-1-motivation/ My motivation behind building BCRecommender, a free recommendation & discovery service for Bandcamp music. Reef Life Survey on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Reef Life Survey on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:02:44 +1000 Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Reef Life Survey on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Reef Life Survey on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:02:44 +1000 Artificial intelligence, automation, and the art of counting fish Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/01/artificial-intelligence-automation-and-the-art-of-counting-fish/ Discussing the use of AI to automate underwater marine surveys as an example of the uneven distribution of technological advancement. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Remote Work on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Remote Work on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Remote Work on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Remote Work on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. A day in the life of a remote data scientist Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:06:19 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-data-scientist/ Video of a talk I gave on remote data science work at the Data Science Sydney meetup. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. Science Communication on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Science Communication on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Science Communication on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Science Communication on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. The hardest parts of data science Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:14:21 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/23/the-hardest-parts-of-data-science/ Defining feasible problems and coming up with reasonable ways of measuring solutions is harder than building accurate models or obtaining clean data. Scikit-Learn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Scikit-Learn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Scikit-Learn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Scikit-Learn on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Stochastic Gradient Boosting: Choosing the Best Number of Iterations Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:30:06 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/29/stochastic-gradient-boosting-choosing-the-best-number-of-iterations/ Exploring an approach to choosing the optimal number of iterations in stochastic gradient boosting, following a bug I found in scikit-learn. Fitting noise: Forecasting the sale price of bulldozers (Kaggle competition summary) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:17:34 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/19/fitting-noise-forecasting-the-sale-price-of-bulldozers-kaggle-competition-summary/ Summary of a Kaggle competition to forecast bulldozer sale price, where I finished 9th out of 476 teams. Scuba Diving on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Scuba Diving on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Scuba Diving on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Scuba Diving on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 The joys of offline data collection Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:32:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/01/24/the-joys-of-offline-data-collection/ Insights on data collection and machine learning from spending a month sailing, diving, and counting fish with Reef Life Survey. Search Engine Optimisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Search Engine Optimisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Search Engine Optimisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Search Engine Optimisation on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. Learning to rank for personalised search (Yandex Search Personalisation – Kaggle Competition Summary – Part 2) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/02/11/learning-to-rank-for-personalised-search-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-2/ My team’s solution to the Yandex Search Personalisation competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). Is thinking like a search engine possible? (Yandex search personalisation – Kaggle competition summary – part 1) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:37:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/29/is-thinking-like-a-search-engine-possible-yandex-search-personalisation-kaggle-competition-summary-part-1/ Insights on search personalisation and SEO from participating in a Kaggle competition (finished 9th out of 194 teams). SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. Security on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Security on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:43:08 +1000 Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Security on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Security on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:43:08 +1000 Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Sentiment Analysis on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Sentiment Analysis on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. Sentiment Analysis on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Sentiment Analysis on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. Software Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Software Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Software Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Software Engineering on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. AI does not obviate the need for testing and observability Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/15/ai-does-not-obviate-the-need-for-testing-and-observability/ It’s easy to prototype with AI, but production-grade AI apps require even more thorough testing and observability than traditional software. Questions to consider when using AI for PDF data extraction Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/11/questions-to-consider-when-using-ai-for-pdf-data-extraction/ Discussing considerations that arise when attempting to automate the extraction of structured data from PDFs and similar documents. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Nudging ChatGPT to invent books you have no time to read Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/12/nudging-chatgpt-to-invent-books-you-have-no-time-to-read/ Getting ChatGPT Plus to elaborate on possible book content and produce a PDF cheatsheet, with the goal of learning about its capabilities. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Lessons from reluctant data engineering Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/10/25/lessons-from-reluctant-data-engineering/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at DataEngBytes Brisbane on what I learned from doing data engineering as part of every data science role I had. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. Was data science a failure mode of software engineering? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:06:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/06/30/was-data-science-a-failure-mode-of-software-engineering/ Yes, data science projects have suffered from classic software engineering mistakes, but the field is maturing with the rise of new engineering roles. How hackable are automated coding assessments? Fri, 26 May 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/05/26/how-hackable-are-automated-coding-assessments/ Exploring the hackability of speed-based coding tests, using CodeSignal’s Industry Coding Framework as a case study. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. My work with Automattic Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/10/07/my-work-with-automattic/ Back-dated meta-post that gathers my posts on Automattic blogs into a summary of the work I’ve done with the company. Software commodities are eating interesting data science work Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:22:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/01/11/software-commodities-are-eating-interesting-data-science-work/ Being a data scientist can sometimes feel like a race against software commodities that replace interesting work. What can one do to remain relevant? Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Migrating a simple web application from MongoDB to Elasticsearch Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:53:18 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/11/04/migrating-a-simple-web-application-from-mongodb-to-elasticsearch/ Migrating BCRecommender from MongoDB to Elasticsearch made it possible to offer a richer search experience to users at a similar cost, among other benefits. The wonderful world of recommender systems Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:25:57 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/10/02/the-wonderful-world-of-recommender-systems/ Giving an overview of the field and common paradigms, and debunking five common myths about recommender systems. Goodbye, Parse.com Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:29:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/07/31/goodbye-parse-com/ Migrating my web apps away from Parse.com due to reliability issues. Self-hosting is a better solution. First steps in data science: author-aware sentiment analysis Sat, 02 May 2015 08:31:10 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/05/02/first-steps-in-data-science-author-aware-sentiment-analysis/ I became a data scientist by doing a PhD, but the same steps can be followed without a formal education program. Automating Parse.com bulk data imports Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:41:16 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/01/15/automating-parse-com-bulk-data-imports/ A script for importing data into the Parse backend-as-a-service. What is data science? Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:22:08 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/10/23/what-is-data-science/ Data science has been a hot term in the past few years. Still, there isn’t a single definition of the field. This post discusses my favourite definition. Building a recommender system on a shoestring budget (or: BCRecommender part 2 – general system layout) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:48:44 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/07/building-a-recommender-system-on-a-shoestring-budget/ Iterating on my BCRecommender service with the goal of keeping costs low while providing a valuable music recommendation service. Split Testing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Split Testing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:52:55 +1000 Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Split Testing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Split Testing on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:52:55 +1000 Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Startups on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Startups on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Startups on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Startups on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:12:27 +1000 Don't build AI, build with AI Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/11/18/dont-build-ai-build-with-ai/ Building AI is hard and expensive. For most companies, the path to AI success is building with third-party AI interns and cheap AI cogs. Juggling delivery, admin, and leads: Monthly biz recap Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/02/juggling-delivery-admin-and-leads-monthly-biz-recap/ Highlights and lessons from my solo expertise biz, including value pricing, fractional cash flow, and distractions from admin & politics. Giving up on the minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/19/giving-up-on-the-minimum-viable-data-stack/ Exploring why universal advice on startup data stacks is challenging, and the importance of context-specific decisions in data infrastructure. First year lessons from a solo expertise biz in Data & AI Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/05/first-year-lessons-from-a-solo-expertise-biz-in-data-and-ai/ Reflections on building a solo expertise business in Data & AI, focusing on climate tech startups. Lessons learned from the first year of transition. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Exploring an AI product idea with the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/08/exploring-an-ai-product-idea-with-the-latest-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini/ Asking identical questions about my MagicGrantMaker idea yielded near-identical responses from the top chatbot models. Stay alert! Security is everyone's responsibility Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/01/stay-alert-security-is-everyones-responsibility/ Questions to assess the security posture of a startup, focusing on basic hygiene and handling of sensitive data. Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Is your tech stack ready for data-intensive applications? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/24/is-your-tech-stack-ready-for-data-intensive-applications/ Questions to assess the quality of tech stacks and lifecycles, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. AI ain't gonna save you from bad data Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/17/ai-aint-gonna-save-you-from-bad-data/ Since we’re far from a utopia where data issues are fully handled by AI, this post presents six questions humans can use to assess data projects. Startup data health starts with healthy event tracking Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/10/startup-data-health-starts-with-healthy-event-tracking/ Expanding on the startup health check question of tracking Kukuyeva’s five business aspects as wide events. How to avoid startups with poor development processes Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/06/03/how-to-avoid-startups-with-poor-development-processes/ Questions that prospective data specialists and engineers should ask about development processes before accepting a startup role. Plumbing, Decisions, and Automation: De-hyping Data & AI Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/27/plumbing-decisions-and-automation-de-hyping-data-and-ai/ Three essential questions to understand where an organisation stands when it comes to Data & AI (with zero hype). Question startup culture before accepting a data-to-AI role Mon, 20 May 2024 02:25:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/20/question-startup-culture-before-accepting-a-data-to-ai-role/ Eight questions that prospective data-to-AI employees should ask about a startup’s work and data culture. Probing the People aspects of an early-stage startup Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/13/probing-the-people-aspects-of-an-early-stage-startup/ Ten questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s team, especially for data-centric roles. Business questions to ask before taking a startup data role Mon, 06 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/05/06/business-questions-to-ask-before-taking-a-startup-data-role/ Fourteen questions that prospective employees should ask about a startup’s business model and product, especially for data-focused roles. Mentorship and the art of actionable advice Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/29/mentorship-and-the-art-of-actionable-advice/ Reflections on what it takes to package expertise and deliver timely, actionable advice outside the context of employee relationships. Assessing a startup's data-to-AI health Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/22/assessing-a-startups-data-to-ai-health/ Reviewing the areas that should be assessed to determine a startup’s opportunities and challenges on the data/AI/ML front. My experience as a Data Tech Lead with Work on Climate Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/04/08/my-experience-as-a-data-tech-lead-with-work-on-climate/ The story of how I joined Work on Climate as a volunteer and became its data tech lead, with lessons applied to consulting & fractional work. Two types of startup data problems Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/03/04/two-types-of-startup-data-problems/ Classifying startups as ML-centric or non-ML is a helpful exercise to uncover the data challenges they’re likely to face. Avoiding AI complexity: First, write no code Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/26/avoiding-ai-complexity-first-write-no-code/ Two stories of getting AI functionality to production, which demonstrate the risks inherent in custom development versus starting with a no-code approach. Building your startup's minimum viable data stack Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/19/building-your-startups-minimum-viable-data-stack/ First post in a series on building a minimum viable data stack for startups, introducing key definitions, components, and considerations. Substance over titles: Your first data hire may be a data scientist Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/02/05/substance-over-titles-your-first-data-hire-may-be-a-data-scientist/ Advice for hiring a startup’s first data person: match skills to business needs, consider contractors, and get help from data people. Statistics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Statistics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 06 May 2024 16:35:22 +1000 Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Statistics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Statistics on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 06 May 2024 16:35:22 +1000 Analysis strategies in online A/B experiments: Intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and other lessons from clinical trials Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:05:40 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/01/14/analysis-strategies-in-online-a-b-experiments/ Epidemiologists analyse clinical trials to estimate the intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects. This post applies their strategies to online experiments. Many is not enough: Counting simulations to bootstrap the right way Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2020/08/24/many-is-not-enough-counting-simulations-to-bootstrap-the-right-way/ Going deeper into correct testing of different methods for bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Bootstrapping the right way? Sun, 06 Oct 2019 06:48:07 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/10/06/bootstrapping-the-right-way/ Video and summary of a talk I gave at YOW! Data on bootstrap estimation of confidence intervals. Hackers beware: Bootstrap sampling may be harmful Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2019/01/08/hackers-beware-bootstrap-sampling-may-be-harmful/ Bootstrap sampling has been promoted as an easy way of modelling uncertainty to hackers without much statistical knowledge. But things aren’t that simple. The most practical causal inference book I’ve read (is still a draft) Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:50 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/12/24/the-most-practical-causal-inference-book-ive-read-is-still-a-draft/ Causal Inference by Miguel Hernán and Jamie Robins is a must-read for anyone interested in the area. Defining data science in 2018 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:27:43 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/07/22/defining-data-science-in-2018/ Updating my definition of data science to match changes in the field. It is now broader than before, but its ultimate goal is still to support decisions. Customer lifetime value and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:02:30 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/01/08/customer-lifetime-value-and-the-proliferation-of-misinformation-on-the-internet/ There’s a lot of misleading content on the estimation of customer lifetime value. Here’s what I learned about doing it well. If you don’t pay attention, data can drive you off a cliff Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:17 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/21/seven-ways-to-be-data-driven-off-a-cliff/ Seven common mistakes to avoid when working with data, such as ignoring uncertainty and confusing observed and unobserved quantities. Is Data Scientist a useless job title? Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:26:03 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/08/04/is-data-scientist-a-useless-job-title/ It seems like anyone who touches data can call themselves a data scientist, which makes the title useless. The work they do can still be useful, though. Making Bayesian A/B testing more accessible Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:32:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2016/06/19/making-bayesian-ab-testing-more-accessible/ A web tool I built to interpret A/B test results in a Bayesian way, including prior specification, visualisations, and decision rules. Sustainability on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Sustainability on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Sustainability on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Sustainability on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:55 +1000 The mission matters: Moving to climate tech as a data scientist Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/06/06/the-mission-matters-moving-to-climate-tech-as-a-data-scientist/ Discussing my recent career move into climate tech as a way of doing more to help mitigate dangerous climate change. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Some highlights from 2020 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:41:48 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/04/05/some-highlights-from-2020/ Sharing remote teamwork insights, my climate & sustainability activism, Reef Life Survey publications, and progress on Automattic’s Experimentation Platform. Traction Book on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Traction Book on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Traction Book on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Traction Book on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 SEO: Mostly about showing up? Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:25:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/12/15/seo-mostly-about-showing-up/ Increasing SEO traffic to BCRecommender by adding content and opening up more pages for crawling. It turns out that thin content is better than no content. BCRecommender Traction Update Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:29:35 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/11/05/bcrecommender-traction-update/ Update on BCRecommender traction using three channels: blogger outreach, search engine optimisation, and content marketing. Applying the Traction Book’s Bullseye framework to BCRecommender Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:57:39 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2014/09/24/applying-the-traction-books-bullseye-framework-to-bcrecommender/ Ranking 19 channels with the goal of getting traction for BCRecommender. Video on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Video on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Video on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Video on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:04:57 +1000 Data, AI, humans, and climate: Carving a consulting niche Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/09/09/data-ai-humans-and-climate-carving-a-consulting-niche/ Podcast chat on the reality of Data & AI and my consulting focus: Helping climate & nature tech startups ship data-intensive solutions. Keep learning: Your career is never truly done Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/08/12/keep-learning-your-career-is-never-truly-done/ Podcast chat on my career journey from software engineering to data science and independent consulting. Your first Data-to-AI hire: Run a lovable process Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/22/your-first-data-to-ai-hire-run-a-lovable-process/ Video and key points from the second part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering tips for defining the role and running the process. Learn about Dataland to avoid expensive hiring mistakes Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2024/07/15/learn-about-dataland-to-avoid-expensive-hiring-mistakes/ Video and key points from the first part of a webinar on a startup’s first data hire, covering data & AI definitions and high-level recommendations. Web Development on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Web Development on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. Web Development on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in Web Development on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Supporting volunteer monitoring of marine biodiversity with modern web and data tools Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2023/11/29/supporting-volunteer-monitoring-of-marine-biodiversity-with-modern-web-and-data-tools/ Summarising the work Uri Seroussi and I did to improve Reef Life Survey’s Reef Species of the World app. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. Building useful machine learning tools keeps getting easier: A fish ID case study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2022/03/20/building-useful-machine-learning-tools-keeps-getting-easier-a-fish-id-case-study/ Lessons learned building a fish ID web app with fast.ai and Streamlit, in an attempt to reduce my fear of missing out on the latest deep learning developments. Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Exploring and visualising Reef Life Survey data Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:49:05 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/06/03/exploring-and-visualising-reef-life-survey-data/ Web tools I built to visualise Reef Life Survey data and assist citizen scientists in underwater visual census work. WordPress on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in WordPress on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. WordPress on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in WordPress on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:03 +1000 Migrating from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2021/11/10/migrating-from-wordpress-com-to-hugo-on-github-cloudflare/ My reasons for switching from WordPress.com to Hugo on GitHub + Cloudflare, along with a summary of the solution components and migration process. Reflections on remote data science work Sat, 03 Nov 2018 06:33:13 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2018/11/03/reflections-on-remote-data-science-work/ Discussing the pluses and minuses of remote work eighteen months after joining Automattic as a data scientist. My 10-step path to becoming a remote data scientist with Automattic Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:39:26 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2017/07/29/my-10-step-path-to-becoming-a-remote-data-scientist-with-automattic/ I wanted a well-paid data science-y remote job with an established company that offers a good life balance and makes products I care about. I got it eventually. This holiday season, give me real insights Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:57:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/2015/12/08/this-holiday-season-give-me-real-insights/ Some companies present raw data or information as “insights”. This post surveys some examples, and discusses how they can be turned into real insights. TIL: Today I learned... on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in TIL: Today I learned... on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.138.0 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. TIL: Today I learned... on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Recent content in TIL: Today I learned... on Yanir Seroussi | Data & AI for Startup Impact Hugo -- 0.139.2 en-au Text and figures licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 by Yanir Seroussi, except where noted otherwise Five team-building mistakes, according to Patty McCord Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/26/five-team-building-mistakes-according-to-patty-mccord/ Takeaways from an interview with Patty McCord on The Startup Podcast. Dealing with endless data changes Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/22/dealing-with-endless-data-changes/ Quotes from Demetrios Brinkmann on the relationship between MLOps and DevOps, with MLOps allowing for managing changes that come from data. The rules of the passion economy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/06/12/the-rules-of-the-passion-economy/ Summary of the main messages from the book The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson. Adapting to the economy of algorithms Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/05/25/adapting-to-the-economy-of-algorithms/ Overview of the book The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz. LinkedIn is a teachable skill Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:45:25 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/11/linkedin-is-a-teachable-skill/ An high-level overview of things I learned from Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course. The data engineering lifecycle is not going anywhere Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/04/05/the-data-engineering-lifecycle-is-not-going-anywhere/ My key takeaways from reading Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley. Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:19:31 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/ I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits. The three Cs of indie consulting: Confidence, Cash, and Connections Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/17/the-three-cs-of-indie-consulting-confidence-cash-and-connections/ Jonathan Stark makes a compelling argument why you should have the three Cs before quitting your job to go solo consulting. Future software development may require fewer humans Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/02/06/future-software-development-may-require-fewer-humans/ Reflecting on an interview with Jason Warner, CEO of poolside. Psychographic specialisations may work for discipline generalists Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/09/psychographic-specialisations-may-work-for-discipline-generalists/ When focusing on a market segment defined by personal beliefs, it’s often fine to position yourself as a generalist in your craft. The power of parasocial relationships Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2024/01/08/the-power-of-parasocial-relationships/ Repeated exposure to media personas creates relationships that help justify premium fees. Positioning is a common problem for data scientists Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/18/positioning-is-a-common-problem-for-data-scientists/ With the commodification of data scientists, the problem of positioning has become more common: My takeaways from Genevieve Hayes interviewing Jonathan Stark. Transfer learning applies to energy market bidding Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/12/14/transfer-learning-applies-to-energy-market-bidding/ An interesting approach to bidding of energy storage assets, showing that training on New York data is transferable to Queensland. Our Blue Machine is changing, but we are not helpless Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:40:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/28/our-blue-machine-is-changing-but-we-are-not-helpless/ One of my many highlights from Helen Czerski’s Blue Machine. You don't need a proprietary API for static maps Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/11/21/you-dont-need-a-proprietary-api-for-static-maps/ For many use cases, libraries like cartopy are better than the likes of Mapbox and Google Maps. Artificial intelligence was a marketing term all along – just call it automation Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/10/06/artificial-intelligence-was-a-marketing-term-all-along-just-call-it-automation/ Replacing ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘automation’ is a useful trick for cutting through the hype. The lines between solo consulting and product building are blurry Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/25/the-lines-between-solo-consulting-and-product-building-are-blurry/ It turns out that problems like finding a niche and defining the ideal clients are key to any solo business. Google's Rules of Machine Learning still apply in the age of large language models Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/09/21/googles-rules-of-machine-learning-still-apply-in-the-age-of-large-language-models/ Despite the excitement around large language models, building with machine learning remains an engineering problem with established best practices. The Minimalist Entrepreneur is too prescriptive for me Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/21/the-minimalist-entrepreneur-is-too-prescriptive-for-me/ While I found the story of Gumroad interesting, The Minimalist Entrepreneur seems to over-generalise from the founder’s experience. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 2) Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/17/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-2/ A summary of the second chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Revisiting Start Small, Stay Small in 2023 (Chapter 1) Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:45:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/16/revisiting-start-small-stay-small-in-2023-chapter-1/ A summary of the first chapter of Rob Walling’s Start Small, Stay Small, along with my thoughts & reflections. Email notifications on public GitHub commits Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/14/email-notifications-on-public-github-commits/ GitHub publishes an Atom feed, which means you can use any RSS reader to follow commits. The rule of thirds can probably be ignored Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/08/11/the-rule-of-thirds-can-probably-be-ignored/ Turns out that the rule of thirds for composing visuals may not be that important. Using YubiKey for SSH access Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:07:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/23/using-yubikey-for-ssh-access/ Some pointers for setting up SSH access with YubiKey on Ubuntu 22.04. Making a TIL section with Hugo and PaperMod Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:15 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/17/making-a-til-section-with-hugo-and-papermod/ How I added a Today I Learned section to my Hugo site with the PaperMod theme. You can't save time Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://yanirseroussi.com/til/2023/07/11/you-cant-save-time/ Time can be spent doing different activities, but it can’t be stored and saved for later. 