Rethinking the Data Science Portfolio

Why an easily executed and user-friendly project will outclass a high-complexity showpiece

There’s a longstanding myth across tech fields: believing that the more complex a project is, the more competence it conveys.

I spent countless hours during my early career adding layers upon layers of complexity to my projects, hoping to impress potential employers with my technical skills and ability to juggle intricate algorithms. Over time, I realized that this approach was not only …

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