In which Jill recounts an incomplete–yet memorable–education from a qualified teacher. This Mother’s Day, I enjoyed various online recollections of what some friends and colleagues had learned from their mothers.…
In which Jill reminds us–once again–that managing the data is the hard part. The newest aphorism-du-jour in the big data world is this: “It’s not big data—it’s just data.” As…
In which Jill recounts the origins of her lifelong need for retail therapy. I grew up the curious product of parents with very different backgrounds. My father, a third-generation Californian,…
In which Jill tests “the sexiest job of the 21st century,” and finds herself alone. Oh, so alone. It’s late fall in L.A. The Santa Ana winds have given way…
In which Jill channels Christopher Columbus. When people talk about big data they usually talk about the millions or billions of records that can be analyzed via a new crop…
In which Jill finds herself floating in a most peculiar way. On a recent flight from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires I found myself enjoying air travel for the…
In which Jill thinks about Big Data in Big Sur. I’ve just returned from an inspiring week at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. People that know a little bit…
In which Jill explains why a rose by any other name could actually mean more project funding. We know that’s a mixed metaphor, but read on. I’ve always been fascinated…
In which Jill waxes nostalgic for data-driven decision-making. Every large financial services company has instituted risk management, but that hasn’t prevented risky behavior in the form of office politics and…
In which Jill takes a sentimental journey. Early in my career I traveled to England to help Teradata land some early deals. The customers included Reuters, Royal Assurance, and Littlewoods,…
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