Semester 2 Timetables

Timetables for Semester 2 are now available:

Full time:    DT228A-ASD        DT228A-DA

Part time:    1st year:     DT228B/1-DA     DT228B/1-ASD
                    2nd year:    DT228B/2

These will be kept up to date with changes so please revisit before the semester starts.

Option module choices for fulltime students

The form for selecting your option modules for semester 2 is now available.  Please complete before Friday 22nd December. 

Module descriptions are available in the Module Catalogue - see links to the left hand side of this page. 

Provisional timetables are available:   DT228A-ASD      DT228A-DA

Data Scientist at ESB

For more details and to apply, go to LinkedIn
 
Job Title: Data Scientist, Technology Innovation Unit
Vacancy No: IN EX17 044
Business Unit: ESB Innovation
Job Type: 3-year fixed-term contract
ESB is pioneering technological advancements and new business opportunities in the clean tech sector. A separate dedicated business line 'ESB Innovation', has been established to provide a strategic focus on these activities. The core purpose of this group is to grow ESB by developing new business lines, innovative customer propositions and pioneer new technologies to advance a low carbon future. For more information please visit: www.esb.ie/innovation

Position Description
ESB needs to be expert in identifying the right emerging energy technologies and developing new business models around these to deliver growth for ESB. A dedicated Technology Innovation Unit has been set up to work with the business units across ESB Group to identify new opportunities and to develop, pilot and demonstrate new technologies and associated business models.

The Data Scientist will be a member of this team. He/she will develop a thorough understanding of the core business of utilities and innovatively apply advanced big data analytics to exploit data driven operational efficiencies and new business opportunities. Through a series of business pilots, he/she will work closely with ITS and the various business units across ESB Group to demonstrate the business value of big data analytics and to the ongoing development and operationalising of big data analytics across the group.

Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:

• Develop an understanding of core utility business processes and underlying data
• Sourcing and application of relevant 3rd party data as appropriate
• Applying advanced big data analytics solutions to pilot case studies
• Collaborate with business lines across ESB group to develop and operationalise analytical solutions for business challenges & opportunities
• Deliver comprehensive and detailed analytical reports
• Demonstrate the benefit of analytics and promote its use across ESB Group

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in relevant data analytics/science role
• Experience in descriptive and prescriptive modelling
• Good knowledge of Data Analytics, Data Mining and Machine Learning techniques
• Experience in applying statistical methods for solution development
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Matlab
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable
• Previous experience and understanding of BI technologies or tool sets
• Experience with visualisation tools
• Experience with cloud based solutions
• Previous experience in Lean Product development and Agile software development methodologies
• Knowledge of open source technologies
• Strong programming skills
• Experience in SQL, Hadoop, C++, Javascript
• Previous experience using Big Data Toolsets and processing large amounts of data Qualifications Relevant 3rd level qualification Location The role will be based in Dublin in our head office Gateway, East Wall Road, Dublin 3.

For more details and to apply, go to LinkedIn

ML Architect position at Xilinx

Reporting Facility Issues

Dear all

I would like to encourage everyone to make use of the fault report sheets that are provided in every lab room. Students and staff can report issues with labs this way. For example, poor wifi, certain machines not working properly, etc. These sheets are checked daily in order to facilitate a fast turnaround for fixing any issues with the lab facilities.

Kind regards
Bianca

RecommenderX Talk

RecommenderX are coming in to speak to the internship class on Thursday, 9th November @ 1pm in KEG007.  They ended up hiring some graduates last year so they're happy for all students to join the presentation....

 RecommenderX is a Dublin-based software startup, bringing world leading research-based AI and data analytics techniques to enterprise platforms. Started in UCD, with a deep background in information retrieval and recommender systems, the team at RecommenderX have built a range of dynamic and innovative web applications. RecommenderX boasts a highly-skilled team of experienced commercial specialists and the company is working on exciting and diverse cutting-edge projects with large multinationals including 3 of the top banks worldwide. (See video https://vimeo.com/184320260) 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGZgmCMvayk02rkPLrwLurtEOl63uJ0MeoGcTc2c-Lh7vM-w/viewform --

AIB Data Hack

DataHack Participants are invited to build an app or solve a problem based around making Ireland's cities smart. Two separate programming competitions – a Datathon and a Hackathon - will take place on November 18th in AIB Bankcentre, Ballsbridge.   Students will have the chance to show their technical abilities in a fun and friendly environment, with activities, music, food and spot prizes on the day. Last year, 94 teams comprising 188 students from over 50 different Universities and Institutes of Technology took part over 12 hours.

The winning team from each competition will take home €2,000 each while the second placed teams will win €1,000.

AIB has partnered with Sustainable Nation and Smart Dublin to help set the Datathon and Hackathon challenges. They will also participate in the judging process. This year, for the first time, AIB is also running a pilot Webathon competition for second level students. Twenty students from schools around Ireland will take part in this 5 hour competition to build a great website around the theme of Smart Cities.

AIB recruits up to 200 students from colleges across the island of Ireland across areas like computer science, maths, physics and data analytics. The DataHack gives the next generation a chance to show their talents

Click on the following image for more details and how to register for this event.

No Penetration Testing Class tonight

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Penetration Testing class tonight, Monday 9th.

Accenture Analytics Experience - Dublin 10th October

Graduate Job Specs & CV Preparation

MSc students can register at the link below to receive specs for graduate positions. If anyone needs specific Career Advice or help with CVs/Cover Letters they can contact the Careers Office in Aungier  Street at artsbizcareers@dit.ie

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jBz6jjTqJCrkuI_I12Ld5yQrdr7oA7ihOvWOBF6_pdI/edit

Class Reps & Student Handbook

We will be having a Programme Committee next month which requires a representative from each of streams to attend with class feedback. Could you elect a class rep for the following and let me (or Brendan/Ciaran) know who it is:

• DT228A - DA
• DT228A-ASD
• DT228B/1 - DA
• DT228B/1 - ASD
• DT228B/2 - DA
• DT228B/2 - ASD
• DT228B/2 - S&F

A reminder that the student handbook is available on the left of the blog which provides lecturer contacts amongst other useful information on the programme. There have been two updates made to the handbook:

• 2.5 Assessment - more detail on the assignment schedule
• 2.8 Awards - more detail on the effect of repeating exams/CA have on the final award

Please contact me if you have any question on anything related to the programme.

Free membership of Irish Computer Society for students

Get on the right path this year with student membership of ICS (Irish Computer Society). It won’t cost you anything to join.

Third-level students on a course relating to the field of IT and computing are eligible to join, and we’ll even throw in a free year of Associate membership as a helping hand into a first job after graduation.

Irish Computer Society – who are we?
We are a not-for-profit organisation, promoting the development of professional IT knowledge and skills, and we act as an independent representative voice for the IT industry.

We were founded in 1967, and have approximately 5000 members. So you’ll be joining a vast group of individuals from many different sectors, looking to develop their careers and prove their competence with professional membership of ICS.

Why join us?
Besides the fact that membership for students and recent graduates is free, ICS membership is a great way to get a head start. It gives you an opportunity to set yourself apart from your peers by demonstrating your commitment to the IT community and your own career.

You’ll get an opportunity to attend top-class events throughout the year, hear inspiring talks from industry leaders and develop your skills and experience, ready for your future career before you graduate.

You’ll also have a chance to find out which direction you’d like to take your career, as we have courses and networking events for a variety of areas, from data protection to IT service management, and from business analysis to healthcare informatics.

How to join
Joining us takes just 3 minutes, so don’t hesitate and register online today. Click here to join now.

Work Placement + Group Project Session - Next Wednesday at 7pm

This note is for students on DT8265 and DT265A Stage 2. But is also open for anyone else who is interested.

Next Wednesday at 7pm we will have a Session on both the Group Project and Work Placement Options that are available to different students. DT265A students can avail of either Work Placement or Group Project, while full-time students must go with the Work Placement Option.

This session will be held in KA 3008 from 7pm - after Jonathan's project session. Anyone interested either Group Project or Work Placement is welcome to come along.

Best

Robert

Apologies - this was intended for the Higher Diploma Blog.

MSc Timetables

The MSc timetables are not displaying on Web Timetables correctly. 

Below are links to semester 1 timetables for the MSc programme.  These links will be updated with any changes.

Full time:   DT228A-ASD-year-1   DT228A-DA-year-1 
Part time:   DT228B-ASD-year-1   DT228B-DA-year-1  
                   DT228B-ASD-year-2  DT228B-DA-year-2   DT228B-SF-year-2

Please note that the full time DA timetable has changed since it was issued at induction.

Probability and Statistical Inference - DT228A (Full-time Students - Data Analytics Stream Only)

From next week there will be no lecture on Tuesday, there will be lecture on Wednesday from 14.00 to 15.00 in KA-3-022, followed by the lab in AU-1-006 from 15.00 to 17.00.

So I will see you in KA-3-022 on Wednesday @ 14.00


Deirdre

Data Visualisation - Splitting class, Time and Venue

Hey all,

The Data Visualisation Class will be split between Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 in Aungier Street (for the DT265 students) and Friday 10:00 - 13:00 KA-3-006 (for the MSc full time students ). 

This will start next week. So see you on Tuesday 19th and Friday 22th.

Rgds,

j

Machine Learning (5) SPEC 9271 - Class Location and Time

Hi part-time M.Sc. students,

Just to let you know that the Machine Learning module
will be taking place tomorrow Thursday 14th in room
1-015 Kevin Street - Annex, beginning at 6:30.

Regards,

David

Part-time Students ID Cards

The link to acquire your ID card online is as follows:

http://dit.ie/currentstudents/studentservices/studentservicecentres/studentidcard/

Oracle User Group Meet-up Thursday 14th September

The Ireland Oracle User Group will be having their next meet-up on Thursday 14th September.

They have two developers that are focusing on SQL and PL/SQL for developers.

This is a 2 hour event on Thursday evening between 18:00 and 20:00, where you can come along learn, ask questions, network, share ideas, etc.

This is a free event and open to everyone. Just sign-up at  the meet-up website before you go.




The user group is also looking for two student volunteers as part of their NextGen work. This is where students can engage with the user group, help organise events, help with the organising of the events, chair sessions, welcome the attendees and speakers, etc.

Version1 Graduate Recruitment

Version1 has just launched there new Graduate Recruitment programme, and are looking to hire IT graduates across a number of technologies.

Check out their website and how to apply at  http://associates.version1.com/