When I started working with Hadoop in a learning environment, the course guide indicated using Linux Mint in a virtual machine. However, I already had Ubuntu 24.04 installed natively on my Dell Vostro with 32 GB of RAM, and it seemed smarter to leverage it directly. In this post I...
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Continue reading...Maximizing Value: How I Optimize GitHub Copilot Pro and Anthropic Subscriptions for Coding and Research
Context: Why Model and Platform Matter As a data scientist and developer, I rely on advanced LLMs (Large Language Models) like Claude Opus, Sonnet, GPT-4.1, and GPT-4o for both architectural planning and daily coding. But I quickly learned that the same model behaves differently depending on the platform—and that maximizing value...
Continue reading...Time Series Forecasting with Exogenous Variables: SARIMAX vs Prophet
Last quarter, I needed to forecast SMS volume for budget planning. The catch? Our SMS volume directly depends on how many locations we operate—and that number is also growing. I couldn’t just extrapolate historical trends; I needed a model that accounts for this external driver. This is a common scenario...
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A complete guide from dbt fundamentals to Python-powered transformations Introduction After completing the Complete dbt Data Build Tool Bootcamp, I realized dbt brings software engineering best practices to data transformation. But what if you could combine dbt’s structure with Python’s flexibility? That’s where dbt-ibis comes in. This guide will take you from zero to...
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