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Byte Academy's MedTech Program
Learn to Code for the Medical Industry With New York City’s first MedTech Program!
Also a score for diversity as one of NYC’s top female engineers spearheads it
Byte Academy, the first programming school to teach FinTech (Financial Technology), expands course offerings by launching the first MedTech (Medical Technology) bootcamp in New York City. Curriculum will emphasize project-based learning that prepares students for careers in the MedTech and HealthTech (Healthcare Technology) fields.
Topics: FinTech Careers medtech
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Blockchain FAQ #1: What is a fork in the Blockchain?
In the standard software industry parlance, a software fork is just a copy of an existing project. Considering the current pre-eminence of open-source software development, a software fork can very often be carried out without explicit permission from the developer of the original project. In case of the blockchain, it is different. A blockchain fork is when a blockchain splits into two separate chains.
Topics: Bitcoin education faq Blockchain
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No Computer Science Degree But Want To Enter the Tech Industry?
A common question people have with regards to breaking into the tech sphere is if a Computer Science degree is necessary to do so. Data Scientist, Lesley Cordero, delves into this question while simultaneously making an important distinction between the desire to manage a tech company and the desire to program for such a company.
Topics: Careers computer science Python tech industry
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How to Break Into Machine Learning
Everyone seems to be intrigued by Machine Learning, which has become a "buzz word" lately. Although intimidating, you can certainly break into the field, or learn more about another phrase we hear a lot, Natural Language Processing. Read some tips and background from Data Scientist, Lesley Cordero, who teaches our Data Science course. Lesley also teaches a class in machine learning for those interested in the particular area.
Topics: Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Big Data Careers Data Engineer Data Science Programming Tips
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Crypto Exchanges: What's The Difference/Which Should I Pick?
With the increasing number of cryptocurrencies available nowadays, it’s the right time to look at how to trade in cryptocurrencies. We start with examining your potential objectives, and from thereon, we look at the various factors you should consider before choosing the right trading platform. We also list prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, along with their pros and cons.
Topics: finance Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Blockchain
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Artificial Intelligence: Where did it come from? Where is it going?
Topics: Machine Learning AI Data Science
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Coding Bootcamp Alumni Survey
Course Report, a leader in coding bootcamp information, recently published its 2015 Course Report Outcomes and Demographics Study survey of recent alumni. National publications such as Forbes and Business Insider have been picking up the news. Here’s our take on a few items, two in each category.
Topics: Student Stories Careers Python bootcamp
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Computational Science 101
Read tips from Byte's Data Scientist, Lesley Cordero, regarding how to get started in computational science.
Topics: Careers Python byte academy computational science Data Science Programming Tips
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How the Banking Sector Can Combat Cyber Attacks: A Checklist
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It is no secret that Cyber Crime is only escalating in this day and age. In fact, in 2016, it was reported that 54% of organizations have been hit with cyber crime in the last two years. As one can imagine, the banking sector is considered as one of the most vulnerable as far as cyber crime is concerned.
