NYC Data Science Academy

I attended the in person 12 Week Bootcamp during the end of 2017 and I am working as a Data Scientist at a highly recognized tech startup!  For those considering studying data science I highly recommend NYC Data Science Academy.  The main differentiator of NYC Data Science Academy from all the competitors is the curriculum.  The founder herself(Vivian) was one of the first era of data scientists who studies statistics and programming before "data science" got popular.  So the curriculum reflects this in that the bootcamp knows what it takes to succeed in data science in the real world.   The 12 weeks consist of SQL, R, Python, Machine Learning Algorithms, and Bid Data/Deep Learning with the emphasis primarily on practical aspect of these tools.  After the 12 weeks I wasn't a master of all things data science, but the bootcamp really equips you to be able to find your own answers to any data science question (engineering as well!) and make yourself a highly sought after candidate.  

The only "con" I guess is that you have to work your butt off! You're cramming years worth of an equivalent master's degree into 12 weeks, so you really have to be able to focus and have a passion for data and learning.  But as an encouragement,  all the people that worked hard ALL ended up with a really solid data job that they are proud of. You don't have to take my word for it, check LinkedIn to verify that NYC Data Science Acadey worked for a lot of great students

Before I attended NYC data science academy bootcamp, I already had chances to take some short introductory courses in R, Python, and machine learning at other institutes. But even after taking such courses,  my skills  and understanding were very limited, and I actually had difficulties doing researches. This is why I came to attend the NYC data science bootcamp.

During the bootcamp, we learned data science/machine learning not only in R but also in Python. The codes that I got from lecture codes and  homework are valuable, and I find them  very helpful for conducting my research. In particular, since R and Python have their own highs and lows, I'm able to use both R and Python in complementary ways in my researches, which are actually very good points of the bootcamp program.

When I conmpare the lecture notes from NYC data science bootcamp with lecture notes obtained elsewhere, I find that the lecture notes from NYC data science bootcamp are well organized to successfully explain fundamental theories.

I think the teachers here are very knowledgeable, and their lectures are very  efficient. Many of the teachers also shared their experience in the data science industry and gave us ideas about what it is like to work in the data science industry, which was another good point of this program. When students needed helps, TAs, managers, or teachers were available either in person or on slacks for discussions.

I think this is a highly recommendable program for anyone interested in data science. But, before this program starts, enrolled students are highly recommended to do their best in the preliminary lectures to be better prepared. In addition, students need to work really hard in lectures, homework, and projects.

I'd highly recommend this program.

I recently completed two NYCDSA courses: 'Python Introductory' and 'Python Data Visualization & Analysis' taught by Tony Schultz in July 2019. First, the courses provide a really great foundation to learn python and bulding out your technical skills for applications. Second, Tony is a great instructor and walks you through everything. He takes the time to explain difficult concepts and provides simple explanations to understanding code. Highly recommend to those who are looking to build out their technical skills.

As in most things in life- you will get what you put in. Be prepared to work really hard- you will learn a TON and set yourself up for success in the data science field. You will also build an outstanding network and support system of like-minded, good people!

HIGHLY recommended!

I took the "Data Science with Python: Data Analysis and Visualization" class taught by Tony Schultz this summer.  The course content is thorough, well formed and covered a lot of areas within the short amount of time. Tony was great with explaining all the concepts. Often times he covered more than just one way to solve a problem and encouraged us to develop our own coding styles. Definitely recommend this  class to all working professionals interested in learning Data Science using Python. 

       The bootcamp offers even seasoned machine learning practitioners something new, and everyone (regardless of their coding background) can get something out of it.  The instructors are nice and want you to succeed but there is so much information packed into such a short amount of time. I liked this bootcamp but found it difficult.

       On a more personal note, I would not have gotten the job that I have now at Bloomberg without this bootcamp. I received letters of recommendation from two instructors as well as a practice interview with one of the camp’s alumni who had recently gone through the same interview process. The interviewer mentioned that the bootcamp made me stick out as an applicant and was part of the reason why I got this position. As I reflect on this experience though, I felt like I was floundering the entire time and overall the experience was not enjoyable because of the magnitude of work. However, I ended up learning so much about R and the different machine learning techniques. Even though I came from a mathematical background with some machine learning experience I was not able to comprehend some material during the program.

        Some of you reading this review may be thinking in a strictly cost-benefit mindset. For me, the financial benefit has outweighed the cost especially because I am at the beginning of my career. Because of the quality of the instructors, the opportunities the bootcamp unlocks, and the interesting subject material I would recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking for a challenging way to jumpstart their machine learning adventure.

I attended the Introductory Python course at NYC Data Science Academy taught by Tony Shultz. I really appreciate his style of teaching - it was a great balance of theory and practice. He also brought a lot of energy to the class which made a big difference especially as it was in the evenings after work. He also takes the time to go through the HWs and clarify students' questions - he is clearly very engaged in teaching and makes a lot of effort to support his students. 
I highly recommend this class.

Jon Krohn gave a wide overview of basic deep learning models - convolutional, recurrent, some unsupervised learning approaches, etc. This is obviously a lot of material and there are only 5 sessions, so discussion was typically sacrificing depth for breadth.

As a starting point to understand DL, e.g. for someone with traditional stat/quant background, this is a great course. Jon explains the basic mechanics of a neural network down to matrix transformations. 

On the other hand, if you already understand the basic DL and are looking to develop practical application skills including TensorFlow, this course may be a slight disappointment. 

The course “Data Science with Python: Data Analysis and Visualization” is perfect if you are fairly new to “Data Science”. It begins with a general overview of basic knowledge in python before going to the analysis content. You will learn Numpy, Pandas, Visualization and Seaborn after you finish the course. The instructor Anthony Schultz introduced every chapter in a slow and comprehensive pace. The course notes are well organized. You can ask any questions during the class and Anthony will explain your question with great amount of details. I would love to recommend to take this class if you are planning to pursuing your career in Data Science. Five Stars!!