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Ready to launch your career in data analytics? This book provides a practical roadmap to success in this booming field. Discover the essential technical and soft skills you'll need, explore the various roles in data analytics, and master the tools of the trade. Learn how to clean and prepare data, build data pipelines, and troubleshoot common challenges. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this book will equip you to navigate the world of data and unlock valuable insights that drive business decisions.

The AI revolution is happening now. Software developers who embrace AI will be best positioned to thrive in the future. This concise book provides a crucial foundation in the core concepts driving this transformative technology, including: Machine Learning: How algorithms learn from data to make predictions.

"Scrum Master Productivity" is a guide for Scrum Masters looking to improve their productivity and effectiveness. The book covers a range of topics, including time management, prioritization, focus, organization, and avoiding burnout. It also provides specific techniques and strategies that Scrum Masters can use to improve their work, such as the Pomodoro Technique and checklists. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it provides practical advice that Scrum Masters can implement immediately. "Scrum Master Productivity" is a valuable resource for Scrum Masters of all ...

This step-by-step guide to project management teaches how to manage a project from start to finish. Discover pitfalls you need to avoid and challenges you may encounter while managing your project in this comprehensive guide.

If you want to jump into the DevOps space you need to understand the lingo.

Where is the next big development paradigm? Many companies are moving beyond Agile methods to release faster and delivery value. In this book we review some of the cutting edge methods.

Technology professionals focus on building skills, not their relationships. This hinders their career growth and success.

Technical teams thrive on innovation, collaboration, and precision—but they’re not immune to conflict. Whether it’s architectural disputes, code review tensions, or cross-functional misalignment, workplace friction can slow projects and damage team dynamics. Navigating Conflict provides a practical, actionable framework for resolving disputes in technical environments, ensuring that professionals can turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. This book explores: The psychology of conflict in tech teams—why disputes arise and how to de-escalate them. Proven resolution ...

In today’s data-driven world, developers need more than just coding skills—they need practical strategies to harness data efficiently and scale applications with confidence. "Practical Data Strategies and Recipes" is a hands-on guide designed to help developers master data storage, optimization, analytics, and real-world applications. This book goes beyond theory, offering actionable insights, best practices, and ready-to-use solutions for working with data effectively. Whether you're optimizing database queries, implementing caching strategies, leveraging AI for data processing, or ...

The Agile Online Summit 2017 brought together many of the leading minds in Agile development.

The "Holy Grail" in sales is to be viewed by your clients and prospective clients as a collaborative partner rather than just a vendor. While achieving "partner" status requires a thorough understanding of your client’s needs, most sales professionals in the IT and engineering staffing industry make due with only cursory knowledge of their client’s technical requirements. In this session, you will learn how you can close more deals and identify new opportunities through a better understanding of various technology platforms in a client’s technical organization.

Agile Aggravations addresses many of the struggles we encounter as agile practitioners. From beginner to expert we run into issues: Creating user stories Backlog bugaboos Run-of-the-mill retrospectives.

"Unlock the Power of Agile: A Visual Guide to Transforming Your Team's Workflow" In the fast-paced world of project management, agility is the key to success. "Illustrated Agile" is your ultimate guide to mastering this transformative approach. Inside, you'll discover: The core values that drive Agile success Step-by-step guidance on implementing Agile methodologies Visual explanations of complex concepts, making learning easy and engaging Real-world examples of Agile in action Tips and tricks for overcoming common Agile challenges Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting ...

Productivity is essential for project managers. We will begin with the fundamentals and uncover some new approaches. We will cover the following topics: Productivity Basics Pomodoro Technique Checklist Manifesto Importance of Sleep Project Management Tips Tools for Success By the end of this book, you will have a clear understanding of the fundamentals. You will be able to use these skills to immediately improve your productivity. Each separate technique can improve your productivity by 5-10%. You can potentially improve your productivity by 25% or more. This is not theoretical. These are ...

You just got a project to manage and you are not the project manager or you would like a quick refresher this is the book for you! We will start with some pitfalls that many project managers should avoid. From start to completion of the project we see the need for skills and how to handle the inevitable change. This step-by-step guide to project management teaches: Starting a project Planning a project Building a project Running a project Completing a project We also will cover: Why we need project management and Project Management Skills to handle project change. Also, in the 2nd Edition, ...

Agile Core and Beyond share the important principles in the agile development world. We start with agile basics, then move to Scrum principles, and then we go over DevOps and scaling frameworks. Whether you need a quick refresh or are a novice wanting to understand terms this is the book for you!

Did you know that developers overlook a key career success skill? Is it some new technology? Sorry, it is much more basic than that. In this eBook, we share how you can create influence with your team and leaders. With a focus on these core soft skills, you can change your career trajectory. Communication Relationships InfluenceWe cover these and more career guidance. From my popular speech that I have given to developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers we share these insights. Level up your fundamentals and see your influence grow!

Unlock the power of Agile to revolutionize your organization's Digital Transformation journey. This book provides a roadmap for navigating technological disruption and achieving tangible results. Learn how to build high-performing, collaborative teams, foster a culture of innovation, and adapt quickly to changing market conditions. Discover strategies to overcome resistance to change, implement effective communication, and measure success with Agile KPIs. Packed with real-world examples and future-forward insights, this book will equip you to lead your organization to thrive in the digital ...

Stop struggling with complex projects! Learn Agile fundamentals quickly and transform your team's productivity. This guide covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and scaling techniques, showing you how to: Deliver projects on time and within budget Improve team collaboration and communication Adapt to changing requirements with ease Get started with Agile today!

Tired of Coding Chaos? Level Up Your Developer Productivity Today! Let's face it: coding can be a productivity minefield. This book is your friendly guide to navigating the challenges and unlocking your full potential. We'll cover the productivity basics, show you how to conquer distractions with the Pomodoro Technique, and reveal the power of checklists for error-free coding. But that's not all! You'll also learn how to prioritize sleep for peak performance and, most importantly, how to leverage AI to automate tedious tasks and code smarter. If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and ...