I will use this blog to share my ideas, thoughts, and observations in Data Science--based on a career spent on software tools and technologies in support of data-intensive applications that includes my past 22.5 years at the San Diego Supercomputer center; the past 4 years I spent at the National Science Foundation, as Senior Advisor for Data Science; and my current role at UC San Diego as Senior Advisor, Data Science Research Initiatives.
I will cover topics in research, education, and training in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In a recent conversation with a colleague, we began wondering about the terms "Big Data" and "AI"--whether they needed to stand apart, or come together. After all, much of today's AI success is based on machine learning and deep learning--in other words, on data! And, conversely, the term "big data" has always been difficult to define as a standalone term, without referencing the applications that arise from that data--many of which are based on machine learning and deep learning.
But...I digress. This first post was simply meant to be a "Hello", but I am already getting into perspectives and thoughts!
In this blog, I would like to look at the "big picture" and discuss strategic directions, as well as comment on tools and technologies for Data Science. In my position at NSF, I was fortunate to be able to gain a national and international perspective on data science research and education activities. I co-chaired the NSF working group on Harnessing the Data Revolution--one of NSF's stated Big Ideas for research investment in the near-term future. All of that background will serve to inform my viewpoints.
There is so much to talk about, so please watch this space! We are only beginning to understand the deep advances brought upon by data, as well as their full set of ramifications!
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