New Pluralsight Courses Released!

My new Pluralsight courses Cleaning and Preparing Data in Microsoft Azure and Architecting Xamarin.Forms Applications for Code Reuse were just released! Here are the synopsis:

Cleaning and Preparing Data in Microsoft Azure

Abstract

This course targets software developers and data scientists looking to understand the initial steps in a machine learning solution. The content will showcase methods and tools available using Microsoft Azure.

Description

No data science project of merit has ever started with great data ready to plug into an algorithm. In this course, Cleaning and Preparing Data in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn foundational knowledge of the steps required to utilize data in a machine learning project. First, you’ll discover different types of data and languages. Next, you’ll learn about managing large data sets and handling bad data. Finally, you’ll explore how to utilize Azure Notebooks. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of preparing data needed for use in Microsoft Azure. Software required: Microsoft Azure.

Architecting Xamarin.Forms Applications for Code Reuse

Abstract

A well-architected application is flexible to changing business requirements. This course will teach you how to architect Xamarin.Forms applications in a way that promotes reusable patterns.

Description

As business requirements change, so do solution assumptions. In this course, Architecting Xamarin.Forms Applications for Code Reuse, you’ll learn different architectural patterns in Xamarin.Forms. First, you’ll explore project structure and organization. Next, you’ll discover patterns and standards to promote code sharing. Finally, you’ll learn how to utilize dependency injection in Xamarin.Forms. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of architecting Xamarin.Forms projects needed to optimally promote code reuse.

New Pluralsight Course Released!

My new Pluralsight course Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure was just released! Here is the synopsis:

Abstract

This course targets software developers looking to source data from inside and outside of the cloud. The content will also showcase methods and tools available using Microsoft Azure.

Description

The cloud has nearly infinite compute power for processing. In this course, Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn foundational knowledge of data types, data policy, and finding data. First, you’ll learn how to register data sources with Azure Data Catalog. Next, you’ll discover how to extract, transform, and load data with Azure Data Factory. Finally, you’ll explore how to set up data processing with Azure HD Insight. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the tools and processes needed to source data in Microsoft Azure. Software required: Microsoft Azure portal.

New Pluralsight Course Released!

My new Pluralsight course Deploying and Managing Models in Microsoft Azure was just released! Here is the synopsis:

Abstract

In this course, you’ll learn about how data science practitioners can utilize tools for managing the models they create. You’ll also see those tools showcased in Microsoft Azure.

Description

One of the most overlooked processes in data science is managing the life cycle of models. In this course, Deploying and Managing Models in Microsoft Azure, you’ll gain foundational knowledge of Azure Machine Learning. First, you’ll discover how to create and utilize Azure Machine Learning. Next, you’ll find out how to integrate with Azure DevOps. Finally, you’ll explore how to utilize them together to automate the deployment and management of models. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of model life cycle management needed to manage a machine learning project. Software required: Microsoft Azure.

New Pluralsight Courses

I’ve been busy and not able to update that I have new courses available on Pluralsight:

Developing Microsoft Azure Intelligent Edge Solutions

This course targets software developers that are looking to build edge solutions that can process data and make intelligent decisions. This course will showcase how to develop those solutions using Microsoft Azure.

Over time, what was once simply Internet of Things solutions has evolved into Edge solutions. In this course, Developing an Intelligent Edge in Microsoft Azure, you will learn foundational knowledge of edge computing, how it interacts with data and messaging systems, and how to utilize both with Microsoft Azure. First, you will learn the concepts of edge and internet of things computing. Next, you will discover how to process streaming data on hot, warm, and cold paths. Finally, you will explore how real-time and batch processing can be utilized in an edge solution. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of edge and internet of things in Azure needed to architect your next edge solution. Software required: Microsoft Azure, .NET.

Building Your First Data Science Project in Microsoft Azure

This course targets software developers looking to build data science solutions that can utilize the power of the cloud. The content will also showcase how to create those solutions using Microsoft Azure.

The past five years have shown a boom in the data science field with advancements in hardware and cloud computing. In this course, Building Your First Data Science Project in Microsoft Azure, you will learn about data science and how to get started utilizing it in Microsoft Azure. First, you will learn the data science and the tools surrounding it. Next, you will discover how to create a development environment in Microsoft Azure. Finally, you will explore how to maintain and utilize that development environment. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of data science to build your first data science project in Microsoft Azure. Software required: Microsoft Azure.