Is Apache Spark the Next Big Thing in Big Data? R. Emmett O'Ryan, March 12, 2014 8 min read In any article or blog post, any mention of Big Data usually includes something about Hadoop. When it comes to Big...
Is Julia the Future for Big Data Analytics? R. Emmett O'Ryan, February 28, 2014 7 min read In many Big Data analysis blogs, at Big Data meetups and in the halls of the most recent O’Reilly Strata Conference,...
Scott Adams: Goals are for Losers R. Emmett O'Ryan, November 8, 2013 5 min read “Goals are for Losers” and “Passion Is Bullshit” are among the messages Dilbert creator Scott Adams shares in...
Is Hadoop THE Answer for Big Data? R. Emmett O'Ryan, October 7, 2013 4 min read Are companies and Big Data professionals who embrace Hadoop putting themselves at risk by being at the mercy of...
Big Data Training vs. Education R. Emmett O'Ryan, August 15, 2013 5 min read “Big Data is Big Business with many new opportunities for technical people.“ I’m sure many of you have heard...
Sequestration and Its Impact on Big Data R. Emmett O'Ryan, June 28, 2013 4 min read Many have heard the word “Sequestration” bandied about in the press, but few seem to know what it means. It refers...
3 Steps to Protect Your Personal Data When the Big One Strikes R. Emmett O'Ryan, December 3, 2012 4 min read For many of us, the data stored on our computers practically defines our lives. As an inventor, computer scientist,...
Big Data Talent Shortage? Is Recruiting to Blame? R. Emmett O'Ryan, November 19, 2012 8 min read Demand for Big Data talent certainly seems strong, but what's driving it? Some argue there's a talent shortage, but it...
New Tools for Real-Time Processing of Big Data R. Emmett O'Ryan, November 12, 2012 4 min read Here's a little secret about how Apache Hadoop can help in processing Big Data: It does it in a batch processing...
More Big Data Jobs from the Government R. Emmett O'Ryan, April 9, 2012 4 min read I know it’s a very unusual day when I get over two dozen unsolicited inquiries for new employment opportunities...
