DEEP LEARNING

Last year (In 2019), a company (Can’t disclose their name!), conducted a National Level Machine Learning Competition for hiring purposes. The competition itself was hosted on HackerEarth.

On the page it said:

[We are] looking for passionate ML Developers with hands-on skills in Machine Learning and Analytical skills to join their dynamic team in Hyderabad.

Eligibility Criteria:

Years of Experience: 0 to 2 years

Skills: Machine Learning and Analytical skills

I was really excited about this 13-day competition because of my strong interest in the field of Machine learning and Deep Learning. ^_^!

So let’s dive into the details to see how I hacked my way through the problem and won the competition. …

PERSONAL GROWTH

If you’re a Paying Medium Member, the chances are, you want to utilize this platform to the fullest. And if you’ve hit the point where you’re feeling stunt, “not growing anymore,” then this is THE article for you.

I’m a freelance writer, and I’ve been on Medium for a couple of months now. Here I’ve seen: Great writers dumbing down original stories for extended user retention; Creative storytellers abandoning complex topics to reach a wider audience; Clever wordsmiths avoiding perfect-but-unconventional phrases so readers can “digest” sentences easily.

In short, the Intentional Degradation of Quality has become the new norm.

After spending hundreds of hours on Medium, I still feel that all the articles in my recommendations are more or less the same. More than 80% of the articles fail to challenge me and tell me what I already know. But it’s not Medium's fault — People want to read things that confirm their existing belief system, and the almighty recommendation system caters to the “wants” of ours. …

LEADERSHIP

Self-esteem — the desire to feel good and confident; is placed at the fourth rank in Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs but becomes a priority when it comes to the game of negotiation.

And who wins the game? Clearly the one who is more confident, and is in power!

Power, in common words, is defined as the ability of an individual to influence others’ opinions, beliefs, and actions.

Usually, it originates from hierarchies: the ranking systems present all around the world. Jordan Peterson once said in an interview that “Hierarchies are inevitable.” …

Technology

Earlier this year, before the pandemic, I was planning my holiday trip online after a very long time. And I was absolutely amazed by how easy it has become to do such a complicated task within an hour. But then I thought, what’s the magic behind this transformation.

“Predicting the Future isn’t Magic, it’s Artificial Intelligence” — Dave Waters

The hospitality industry consists of a category of businesses and services related to leisure and customer satisfaction. …

Careers, Cybersecurity

Juggling in between careers, while struggling to find your destined dream job? Don’t fret! It happens to the best of us. While switching careers can be frustrating, time-taking, and a bit risky, you’d be surprised how much job-hopping has increased over the years.

In fact, according to a recent research survey, people all over the globe switch between 15 careers on average. While the field of cybersecurity or technology is no different. According to another research study, in cybersecurity or technology, 9 out of 10 cyberspace experts switch careers for the sake of more money.

So, do you need to do the same? Or are you starting out as a fresher? …

Opinion, Privacy and Security, Technology

In a recent interview conducted by Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) Clips, Edward Snowden, an ex-CIA employee and an American whistleblower discussed extensively whether smartphones are listening to people’s conversations or are they just a hoax? If yes, then how are they compromising users’ digital-wellbeing?

There are a plethora of cases in which smartphone users all over the globe have noticed “pin-point accurate targeted-ads” in their social media feeds shortly after talking on the same subject with someone.

For instance, people have witnessed that shortly after talking about going on a vacation with their friends or family, they had seen specific ads regarding the best travel destinations. …

STARTUP

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to start a business, and you have all your ducks in a row, or so you think. When starting out in the small business world, you wear many, many hats in the beginning and have a new responsibility to tackle at any given moment. But, you’ve come this far and worked hard to make your dream a reality.

Gearing up for the best years to come, here are some mistakes you want to avoid when starting your own company. We’re all human, things happen, but you want to make sure you’re staying professional and consistent when it comes to being successful in this business world. …

Target Marketing: 3 crucial points for creating a client’s avatar.

1. Demographics: This is the statistical data relating to your avatar, like — age, marital status, education, occupation, and income. Using these factors, you only target people who can afford your product/service; and plan according to their purchasing power.
2. Interests: While thinking about your ideal client, you want to align their interest with what you’re selling. Consider their entertainment choices, hobbies, favorite sport, etc. Focus on the client and understand what they enjoy, to know what they do after purchase.
3. Behaviors: Customers’ behavior correlates to how they buy. Are they a big spender, or serious investor? Do they own multiple credit cards, or live on debit? Depending on what you’re trying to market, such questions are vital for a potential transaction.

The client’s avatar helps you predict why and what your customers are looking for, so you can serve them better.