Seattle Snapshot: Maps of the Emerald City
As any local would tell you, Seattle is not exactly a commuter’s-paradise. While that’s been changing over the past decade with light rail extensions and reworked bus and bike lanes, this city of hills and water corridors can make for a tricky time getting around. We love those hills and Read more
People Analytics Case Study: Predicting Attrition
Goal Let’s pretend… We have a company that is concerned with its attrition. Employer turnover is disruptive and expensive, SHRM estimates that replacing an employee can cost anywhere from 50% to 200% of the role’s annual salary. Understanding who is likely to leave, and why, can help us take proactive Read more
The US of Anxiety & Depression
You probably know someone with anxiety or depression; a friend, a loved one, a colleague, maybe even yourself. And no wonder, the world often seems all too enthusiastic to doll out stuff to get anxious or depressed about: ever scarier and impactful climate change, a loneliness epidemic, political upheaval, economic Read more
Data Science Case Study: Who Can Afford What in Hawaii
Goal Let’s pretend… The State of Hawaii is looking to update their aging infrastructure, particularly to help reduce their environmental impact. A potential solution is replacing cesspool systems in favor of sewage systems that are more efficient and reduce waste leakage. In this mock case study, I’m going to evaluate Read more
