Taylor Perkins talks with Dave Rael about data science, teaching, mentoring, learning, bold action, self-knowledge, and growth
Taylor Perkins is a developer in the Greater Nashville area. He is currently employed as a Machine Learning Engineer at The General Insurance where he helps in the packaging of data science models. Additionally, he serves part time as a Junior Instructor at Nashville Software School for the current Data Analytics Bootcamp. When Taylor is not coding, he is playing music, discovering new ways to make cocktails, and enjoying time with his newly-wed wife.
Chapters:
0:18 - Dave introduces the show and Taylor Perkins2:12 - Taylor's interest in machine learning4:28 - How Taylor got started in software and comparing building instruments to building software8:16 - How Taylor approaches learning10:07 - Taylor's teaching experience12:53 - Being a machine learning engineer14:25 - What software developers should know about data science17:37 - Taylor's story of failure - going too fast23:29 - Mentors and mentoring25:42 - Software developers and computer science education28:51 - Taylor's book recommendations32:48 - Taylor's top 3 tips for delivering more value36:06 - Keeping up with Taylor
Resources:
Taylor on LinkedIn
Nashville Software School
John Wark
Khan Academy
Mary van Valkenburg
Andy Collins on Developer On Fire
Uncle Bob Martin on Developer On Fire
Myers-Briggs
Enneagram
Taylor's book recommendation:
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - Alex Harris
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship - Robert C. Martin
Taylor's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
Work on something you're passionate about
Know yourself
Approach situations with a beginner's mind