Events

When:Sunday, Nov 4, 2018 09:00 to 17:00
Where: Neptune III
Price: FREE

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE PLEASE REGISTER ASAP ALLOCATED ON FIRST COME BASIS
IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIET REQUIREMENTS PLEASE EMAIL SUREKHA@UK.IBM.COM

Abstract:

This is an introduction, where you can learn the fundamentals of data science from data scientists at IBM.

You are either already comfortable programming in Python, or you have successfully completed the following online course Python 101
This free Python course provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Python. Practice through lab exercises, and you'll be ready to start data analysis in the bootcamp!

• https://courses.bdu.intela-edu.com/courses/course-v1:BDU+PY0101EN+v2/about
• https://cognitiveclass.ai/courses/introduction-to-python/

Agenda (Data Science)

• Introduction to Data Science (09:00-11:00)
  • Cognitive Class Data Science course
  • Training environment
  • Online courses
• Introduction to Machine Learning (11:00-12:00)
• Break (12:00-13:00)
• Introduction to Machine Learning (13:00-14:00)
• Introduction to AI (14:00-16:00)
• Introduction to IBM’s Cloud Financial Services (or Hands-on exercise session)
  – optional (laptop & internet connection required)

Places are limited and will be offered on first come basis!

Speaker Bio:

Alex Aklson, Ph.D., is a data scientist in the Digital Business Group at IBM Canada.

Alex has been intensively involved in many exciting data science projects such as designing a smart system that could detect the onset of dementia in older adults using longitudinal trajectories of walking speed and home activity. Before joining IBM, Alex worked as a data scientist at Datascope Analytics, a data science consulting firm in Chicago, IL, where he designed solutions and products using a human-centred, data-driven approach.