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Big Data Analysis with Python

You're reading from Big Data Analysis with Python Combine Spark and Python to unlock the powers of parallel computing and machine learning

Product type Paperback

Published in Apr 2019

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781789955286

Length 276 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

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Concepts

Big Data

Authors (3):

Marin

Shukla

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Table of Contents (11) Chapters

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Learning Objectives

Use Python to read and transform data into different formats
Generate basic statistics and metrics using data on disk
Work with computing tasks distributed over a cluster
Convert data from various sources into storage or querying formats
Prepare data for statistical analysis, visualization, and machine learning
Present data in the form of effective visuals

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Authors (3)

Marin

Marin

Ivan Marin is a systems architect and data scientist working at Daitan Group, a Campinas-based software company. He designs big data systems for large volumes of data and implements machine learning pipelines end to end using Python and Spark. He is also an active organizer of data science, machine learning, and Python in So Paulo, and has given Python for data science courses at university level.

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Shukla

Shukla

Ankit Shukla is a data scientist working with World Wide Technology, a leading US-based technology solution provider, where he develops and deploys machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to solve business problems and create actual dollar value for clients. He is also part of the company's R&D initiative, which is responsible for producing intellectual property, building capabilities in new areas, and publishing cutting-edge research in corporate white papers. Besides tinkering with AI/ML models, he likes to read and is a big-time foodie.

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VK

VK

Sarang VK is a lead data scientist at StraitsBridge Advisors, where his responsibilities include requirement gathering, solutioning, development, and productization of scalable machine learning, artificial intelligence, and analytical solutions using open source technologies. Alongside this, he supports pre-sales and competency.

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