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June 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
7/1/2021
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Intro to 3 Data Viz Tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly
6/15/2021
Data visualization is key to understanding patterns in data, discovering actionable insights, and sharing data with non-technical team members. With so many data visualization tools out there now, Lighthouse Labs Instructor Marwan Kashef walks us through Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly, three top data viz tools relied on by today’s data professionals. Find out the pros and cons of using Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and the importance of understanding the basics like simple graphs and charts. Plus, Marwan shares how Lighthouse Labs is helping to teach data visualization to anyone who wants to add this valuable skillset to their toolbox!
Continue Reading →Why New Mom and Biomechanical Engineer Carly Chose Lighthouse Labs
5/5/2021
Carly Fennell had extensive experience in biomechanical engineering, but soon realized that data/programming skills would help her career blossom. Soon after her maternity leave, Carly took a leap of faith, quit her job, and enrolled in Lighthouse Labs’ online Data Science Bootcamp. As the parent of a one-year-old, Carly shares how she made the full-time bootcamp work for her, and her tips for other parents considering Lighthouse Labs. Plus, Carly shares how she launched her own data consulting business right after bootcamp graduation and how she landed clients like Lululemon and the NFL!
What inspired you to switch from biomechanical engineering to data science?
Continue Reading →April 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
5/28/2021
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March 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
4/1/2021
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Why Lane Leveled Up His Data Science Career with Lighthouse Labs
3/26/2021
Systems analyst Lane Clark wanted to move up to more technical data roles at BC Public Service, but lacking the right technical skills and experience, he found himself in a holding pattern. After dabbling in self-teaching, Lane took a leave of absence from work to enroll in the remote immersive 12-week Data Science Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs. Over the course of the bootcamp, Lane gained the knowledge he needed to level up his career (and his salary!), and discovered a whole new passion for machine learning and deep learning. Lane gives us a glimpse into how Lighthouse Labs supports their remote cohorts and teaches the technical and soft skills expected in today’s data science industry.
What inspired you to enroll in a data science bootcamp?
Continue Reading →Ultimate Guide to Data Cleaning with Python
2/9/2021
Data cleaning is an integral component of analyzing data. But what actually goes into this important skill and which tools should you choose to clean data efficiently? Lighthouse Labs Data Science Mentor, Andrew Berry, walks us through the process of preparing data and identifying issues within a data set, and how data professionals use Python plugins like NumPy and PySpark to clean inaccurate data. Plus, get a sneak peek into how Lighthouse Labs integrates data cleaning into their Data Science Bootcamp curriculum.
Continue Reading →2020 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup
3/11/2021
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From Musician to Web Developer after Lighthouse Labs
12/15/2020
Professional musician Léo McKenna relied on odd jobs and performances to pay the bills. When the COVID-19 lockdown threw Léo’s financial stability into limbo, he turned to Lighthouse Labs. Léo shares how Lighthouse Labs’ 12-week, remote web development bootcamp provided him with a new sense of purpose, and why he now feels confident about his future as a developer-musician. Plus, Léo answers the age-old question: do musicians and performing artists make great developers?
As a professional musician, what inspired you to get into web development?
Continue Reading →Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning: A Deep Dive with Lighthouse Labs
7/7/2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) fuels significant technological advancement (hello self-driving cars!) but how exactly do machine learning and deep learning play into that development? Andrew Berry, a Lighthouse Labs Data Science Mentor, breaks down the difference between machine learning and deep learning, how data analysts and data scientists are using machine learning to find solutions to complex data problems, and the exact programming languages and technologies you should learn in order to break into each data field. Plus, Andrew shares his favorite learning resources, including how the Data Science Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs helps career-changers kick-start their data career!
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