From an Old-School Data Managing Company to Data Analytics with Python

Explore a transformative journey from traditional data management to advanced analytics using Python in this EuroPython 2017 conference talk. Discover how a company evolved to handle large-scale industry project communication and document data through web-based systems. Learn about their R&D initiatives in clustering, event detection, and network analysis for improved project and risk management. Gain insights into the challenges of adapting clustering algorithms for social stream data, tailoring them for specific domains, and integrating Python-based analytics into a Java environment. Uncover the obstacles faced during the transition from a Java/SQL-focused approach to incorporating Python into their development portfolio.