Tag: Interviews

If you thought facing a technical interview is hard, try conducting an interview. I’m not talking about the awkward interviewers who left a scathing impression, watching you condescendingly, while you’re wishing for the pain to end. I’m talking about interviewers that have left a p...

Corporate breakups are hard, and they can be emotionally draining. It’s almost like a romantic relationship where you have to return the keys to your now-ex’s apartment. (I’m not sure why you’d have them in the first place, but then, it’s too early to derail.) You have ...

Ruth is a native of Oregon, age 86, and is a retired executive for a nationally known insurance company. “I guess you could say my retirement is and has been going great. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I went solo backpacking at age 68 in Europe. That lasted for 7 wonderful months...

In November and December of 2021, I interviewed for machine learning engineering roles at 9 companies. I interviewed for a variety of companies: software companies, AI startups, R&D groups within larger organizations, and data science consulting groups. During the interviews, my interviewers ...

When asked what led her to pursue a career in the trucking industry, she chuckled as she said, “A high school marching band!” She explained that while volunteering as a high school band mom, she was asked to coordinate logistics for the band — a job that she very much enjoyed. &ldq...

Probability theory is essential for data scientists, helping them make sense of data and draw meaningful insights. This article simplifies complex probability concepts commonly asked in data science interviews. Starting with the basics, it explains why probability matters in data science and cove...