Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave: Finding Opportunities in Huge Data Streams with Advanced Analytics

by Bill Franks

TAMING THE BIG DATA TIDAL FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN HUGE DATA STREAMS WITH ADVANCED ANALYTICS-Wiley- BILL FRANKS-2013-EDN-1

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Technology

Paperback

First published March 19, 2012

About the author

Bill Franks has spent his career focusing on analytics, data science, AI, and big data. He began his career in hands-on roles coding and building models, and then advanced to hold Chief Analytics Officer positions in both large, public company and small, private organization environments.

Franks is also the author of the books Taming The Big Data Tidal Wave, The Analytics Revolution, and 97 Things About Ethics Everyone In Data Science Should Know. He is a sought after speaker and frequent blogger who has been ranked in multiple global influencer lists tied to big data, analytics, and AI, and was an inaugural inductee into the Analytics Hall of Fame.

Bill's work has spanned clients in a variety of industries for companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 companies to small non-profit organizations.

You can learn more at http://www.bill-franks.com.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was excellent, informative and fun to read.
And the title is perfect for the subject.

Whether you are a manager, statistician, or programmer, the examples and simple analogies the author used in his chapters were excellent in illustrating technical and analytical concepts.
The numerous topics relating to Big Data were covered in a thorough but concise, organized, and easy to follow manner.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who works with Data or in Analytics.

[Horst Walther · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction, if you want to learn about 'operational analytics'.
The authors BLOG is recommend as well.

[Ekaterina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Отличная книга, если вы только начинаете разбираться в вопросе. Хорошая - если уже имеете представление о больших данных. Как отмечает автор - директор по аналитике Teradata Билл Фрэнкс, все существующие ныне понятия неоднозначны, по мере развития технологий определение будет изменяться, именно поэтому особое внимание следует уделять технологиям и источникам.

[Dan Voronov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Книга в общем об в общем. Может быть первой книгой если желаете узнать как работают аналитики, но не погружаясь в детали. Понравилась идея трех эволюционных этапов аналитики и что новые модные big data методы всё равно кореняться в старых. При этом мне б хотелось более систематического подхода к теме, а его тут нет. Скорее взгляд опытного эксперта и пару дельных советов.

[Tomas Nilsson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A hood read for anyone interested in the “what” - what needs to be done to incorporate analytics in an organization. Albeit now quite dated by business book standards, the book contains several key timeless observations around organizational dynamics, internal competition, why analytics isn’t another one of those IT-ops and incentives.

[Mohamed · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very High Level book. Enjoyed first 2 parts. very boring 3rd part.

[Phil Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice overview of a very important trend. It's not overly technical. I would have preferred a few case studies and more detailed examples.

[Yulin Zhuang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felt like a primer on Big Data aimed at executives looking to dip their toes in. A little hyperbolic, very prescriptive, but a quick read.

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just the same ole' generic commentary on all the what-ifs and hopeful ideas regarding big data.
I was looking for more substance.

[Simón · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read for any Analytics professional. Insightful views of the industry, the changing rôle of Analysts and most important: the key toward the next Analytics-fueled Revolution...