After the course, you will be able to: 

1. Identify value of the new way of Data Analytics vs. Traditional Statistical Approaches;

2. Provide a working knowledge on current Data Manipulation Tools and Techniques using SQL and Python;

3. Demystify and provide the context and need for Data Science and Data Scientists;

4. Provide an introductory working knowledge on Natural Language Processing and its basic usage via Python; and

5. Provide an introductory working knowledge on Computer Vision and its basic usage via Python

I. Introduction to Big Data

II. Data Wrangling and Engineering with MySQL and Python

III. Statistical Analysis with Python

IV. Natural Language Processing with Python

V. Introduction to Computer Vision with Python

Mr. Joseph Garcia is a Lead Data Scientist at Neural Mechanics Inc. He has more than 5 years of experience involving the end-to-end processes for big data analytics and data science, delving into topics such as delivery from proof of concept planning to actual development and metrics coordination.

Before this, he was Data Analytics Specialist for IBM Solutions Delivery, Philippines. He has also been involved as a graduate researcher for the University of the Philippines, specializing in machine learning theory, data mining, computer vision, sensor fabrication, deep learning, and natural language processing.

Mr. Garcia obtained his bachelors' degree in Computer Science from the University of the Santo Tomas, and his masters’ degree in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
 

Mr. Charles Benedict Chan is currently the Head of Marketing of the Philippine office of InterVenn Biosciences, a cutting-edge leader in cancer diagnostic research using glycoprotein analysis, biomarker research, liquid-biopsy assay development, and new drug target discovery.

Mr. Chan was formerly the General Manager of Neural Mechanics Inc. handling the company’s diverse set of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based products. He started his professional career in Globe Telecom as a Business Management Associate and eventually moved on to become a Senior Product Manager handling Value Added Services and Convergent Services for Globe Broadband. He then transferred to Singapore to work for Procter and Gamble as a Regional Assistant Brand Manager handling multi-million dollar brands such as Pantene shampoos and Joy Dishwashing. He has also experience working for smaller, struggling brands including Braun beauty and grooming, and Fairy Dishwasher Tablets.

Mr. Chan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of the Philippines – Iloilo Campus.
 

Ms. Maria Isabel Saludares is the Head of Data Science of Neural Mechanics Inc. Her expertise is on video and image processing and is currently affiliated with the Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence Group (CVMIG) from the same university. Her work experience spans several computer vision applications such as coral reef coverage and assessment, medical image analysis, detection and tracking, and 3D modeling and visualization. She has also done several text analytics using natural language processing focusing on social media listening.

She holds a Master of Science in Physics degree and is currently a PhD Student in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines - Diliman.