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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Exploratory data analysis using Python

Open-sourcing Python module for Exploratory Data Analysis, which can be used for any data set

This module has the following sub-functions for the data analysis

  1. Getting to know the data
  2. Data pre-processing / missing data
  3. Crosstable and data validation and visualization
  4. Logistic Regression on the data set
  5. KNN analysis
How to use it?

  1. Please install Anaconda https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/navigator/
  2. Please install Spider IDE https://docs.spyder-ide.org/current/index.html
  3. Download the eda.py from this project repo and a few sample data sets 
  4. Run the eda.py in Spider IDE, and when prompted, provide the data file
  5. Graphs will be populated in the Plots area in Spider
  6. At any point in time, you can exit a particular loop or sub-function by typing 'exit'

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Work/Study from home (Home Office/Study setup)

Due to pandemic, the new normal for IT professionals is, work from home, OR for the students, Study from home, which means you have to seriously re-look at your home office/study set up so that you can work/study comfortably without compromising your health/productivity/study.

Here are few things, which I have listed, that may help you set up a decent home office/study 

Power backup 

Invertor - In case your house/flat do not have a power backup/generator 
Modem UPS OR Small UPS for modem - This is a must for uninterrupted internet connection
Powerbank for mobile charging, in case you have to take a meeting from other location in your house

Internet

Broadband (minimum 100 mbps speed)
LAN Cable - This will avoid any WiFi speed fluctuation and you will get consistent speed. You may have to get clips to fix it as well.
Set up the Mobile hot spot - This is in case broadband is not working
Additional Hot spot other than the broadband internet service provider

Home office/study setup

- Well ventilated and illuminated area such as Covered Balcony or near a window 
Ergonomic Chair 
Table - If possible height adjustment table
Optional Sofaset laptop table
Keyboard and mouse tray - height and angle adjustable

IT Hardware

- Laptop/Tablet and charger
- Additional Monitor(s) - if you work on multiple applications 
Speaker 
Headphone for meetings
Webcam - If required
- Printer + Scanner and A4 Papers- if required

Softwares

- Speedtest
- Any other software you want for productivity like to-do/planner etc

Mobile setup / Apps: Setup commonly required office apps on mobile, so that you can operate from anywhere.

- eMail
- Calendar 
- Zoom
- Teams
- Slack
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
- Acrobat Reader
- Chrome
- Reminder / Alarm
- Any other tools you generally use in the office

Other

- Work-Life-Study Balance recommendations/suggestions

And here is my home office setup!



Sunday, June 6, 2021

Cloud Computing and Data Analytics fundamentals

Cloud Computing and Data Analytics fundamentals 

Suitable for University Students and PhD aspirants

Youtube recorded video link  https://youtu.be/Q01Q1PYtH7o








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