Yesterday, I had the chance to speak to a group of high school students from around the world who enrolled in a data and coding focused summer program at Georgetown University.

It was a great experience and underscores the need to teach kids the importance of data as well as coding.

Recently, this post of the Best Jobs in the US came across my news feed.

Note that “Data Scientist” has been knocked out of first place by “Machine Learning Engineer.” This title didn’t even exist a few years ago.

So then, how do we prepare kids for the future of work when the jobs don’t exist yet. Simple: you prepare them with the fundamentals.

As I recorded this show, I was joined by a distinguished guest rather by surprise. See, anything can happen on a live stream!

Check out his coding camp’s website at http://fairhavencodingcamp.com and if you live in the DC area, sign up your middle/high schooler today!

While in Vegas, I caught up with my former DataLeader pal, Kim Schmidt to talk about her new book, advanced analytics, and why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are the Ford, GM, and Chrysler of the 21st century.

In this Data Point, Frank talks about how it’s data analytics and statistical analysis — and not luck — that run Las Vegas. It’s not Sin City, it’s Stats City. Although, that’s not nearly as catchy.

Frank and Andy sync up before a big internal conference and some goodies that Andy’s working on.

In the first episode of “Season 2,” Frank and Andy catch up with Joel Cochran. Joel Cochran leverages data in the political arena.

Show notes coming soon.

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On strategy and leadership… ([7:00])

In this Data Point, Frank reflects on the impact of data analytics on cancer research and one year of recording data points. In honor of Father’s Day, he left a few bloopers in place.

Summer vacation season is upon on us(at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and Andy is taking some well-deserved R&R at Busch Gardens in Virginia.

However, data never takes a vacation and he notices something new at the Loch Ness Monster ride.

It was two years ago today that I had what I refer to now as my “Blues Brothers moment.” If you’re not familiar with the movie, then this GIF below depicts the seen elegantly enough.

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As promised, here’s the live stream I did from the hotel after day one. I’d like to think my on camera presence has improved since then.

Also here are the links to the two videos I recorded in the Channel 9 Studios: