The Trials and Tribulations of a Data Scientist in a Startup: A Tale of Sarcasm and Survival
Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Michele De Filippo, PhD ????
Originally published on Towards AI.
The Daily Grind
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But mostly the worst of times. Such is the life of a data scientist, especially one who’s trapped in the chaotic whirlpool of a startup.
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