Author Jen Underwood

Data scientist time is a precious, expensive commodity. Do you truly understand what your data science talent works on all day? Are they spending way too much time researching data science theory, coding the same data preparation tasks over and over again, and maintaining scripts for model factories? Take a serious look at what your data scientists actually do. You’ll…

To fully exploit AI’s potential across the enterprise, organizations should democratize DataRobot automated machine learning models in their existing analytics tools, processes, and apps. By bringing AI to your users, you can improve bottom line outcomes. In this series, I will show you a wide variety of options to infuse DataRobot machine learning models into your favorite analytics tools. Let’s dive…

In order to further help you accelerate AI success with the team and tools you have in place, we are pleased to share our new DataRobot What-If extension for Tableau. The DataRobot What-If extension empowers you to analyze the cause-and-effect of different variables on a predicted outcome within a familiar Tableau experience. With the DataRobot What-If extension, you can make…

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get in conversations with analytics leaders is, “How do I know if my team is ready for machine learning?” That’s an excellent question. Despite the hype and simplicity of automated machine learning platforms, building AI solutions is not for everyone. Your team will need some training in order to succeed, no…

Today we unveiled DataRobot Insights, a new Tableau Extension designed to further help our customers accelerate AI success with the team and tools that are already in place. Using built-in best practices and guardrails designed by DataRobot's world-leading data scientists, DataRobot automates exploratory analysis empowering Tableau Desktop authors to efficiently find and focus on the most impactful variables to drive…

According to a recent LinkedIn Workforce Report, demand for data scientists is literally off the charts. LinkedIn shared job market insights gained from over 150 million members in the United States starting new roles, learning new skills, and moving to new cities. According to LinkedIn, “In 2015, there was a national surplus of people with data science skills. Three years…

You’re sold. You know automated machine learning will provide amazing benefits for your organization. Now you need to convince others with “proof” it works. Where do you start? Essentially, you need to motivate and excite stakeholders with examples of positive bottom-line impact. Based on my real-world experience, here are some tips on how to select the right pilot project for…

In her latest solution review, Jen Underwood of Impact Analytics, LLC  takes her readers on a hands-on walkthrough of the features and benefits of the DataRobot automated machine learning platform.   “Using drag-and-drop, point-click guided menu options, users with all degrees of data science experience can build predictive models simply and quickly with automated machine learning.” - Jen Underwood, Founder…