This book is for data analysts, business analysts, statisticians, and data scientists looking to learn how to use Python for data analysis. Students and academic faculties will also find this book useful for learning and teaching Python data analysis using a hands-on approach. A basic understanding of math and working knowledge of the Python programming language will help you get started with this book.
Avinash Navlani has over 8 years of experience working in data science and AI. Currently, he is working as a senior data scientist, improving products and services for customers by using advanced analytics, deploying big data analytical tools, creating and maintaining models, and onboarding compelling new datasets. Previously, he was a university lecturer, where he trained and educated people in data science subjects such as Python for analytics, data mining, machine learning, database management, and NoSQL. Avinash has been involved in research activities in data science and has been a keynote speaker at many conferences in India.
Ivan Idris has an MSc in experimental physics. His graduation thesis had a strong emphasis on applied computer science. After graduating, he worked for several companies as a Java developer, data warehouse developer, and QA analyst. His main professional interests are business intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. Ivan Idris enjoys writing clean, testable code and interesting technical articles. Ivan Idris is the author of NumPy 1.5. Beginner's Guide and NumPy Cookbook by Packt Publishing.