In a rapidly changing cloud landscape, this post argues that traditional AWS certifications are becoming less relevant as real-world experience, strategic thinking, and multi-cloud skills gain paramount importance for modern cloud architects.
Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS – Now Available!
Unlock the Future of AI-Powered Trading We are thrilled to announce the release of Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS, a groundbreaking book designed to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and quantitative trading. This book is…
Embracing 2025: Moving Forward with Purpose
As we step into 2025, let’s carry forward what we learned in 2024 and apply it with greater intention. May this year bring new opportunities, deeper connections, and tangible progress toward your personal goals. Here’s to moving forward with clarity,…
Beyond Exams and Certifications: What Really Predicts Success in Law, Tech, and Finance?
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Law and Equality, researchers sought to answer a controversial question: How well does bar exam performance predict the effectiveness of newly minted lawyers? To explore this, they examined data from…
Beyond the Crystal Ball: Perfect-Foresight Bitcoin Trading on QuantConnect
Welcome to the first blog post in a new series introducing our upcoming book, “Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS.” In today’s post, we’re exploring the world of Bitcoin—an asset renowned for its volatility and even more spectacular…
Jiri Pik’s New Book “Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect and AWS”
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my new book, “Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS,” co-authored with industry experts Ernest P. Chan, Jared Broad, Philip Sun, and Vivek Singh. Scheduled for release on January 29, 2025, this comprehensive…
Calibrating Judgment: The Podcasts That Transform My Travel Time
Listening to podcasts is an excellent way to make the most of your time, transforming idle moments into learning, inspiration, and entertainment opportunities. One of the most significant advantages of podcasts is their ability to provide information that is not…
Why You Should Never Join the AWS Community Builders Program
I was an AWS Community Builder in ML from 2021 to 2024. AWS did not extend the relationship because, according to AWS, the book “Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect and AWS,” which I co-wrote as the lead author, does…
Most Performant Docker Base Images for Data Science on AWS Batch
1. Summary If you’re working with Python batch jobs that are heavy on mathematical computations, you might want to explore using the IntelPython Docker base image. In our experience, particularly with data science tasks that typically wrap up in about…
AWS Credits & Discount Programs Overview
AWS continuously expands the range of their services and to stay competitive, your AWS architecture requires constant adjustments. Optimizing your cloud architecture within AWS demands a strategic approach, with a pivotal emphasis on comprehensive experimentation. Recognizing the crucial role that…