noumenon

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2021) on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @04:23PM (#27360779)

Location: NYC

Remote: Yes & Preferred

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Python, Java, SQL, Fintech, Data Engineering, Data Science

Resume/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vwOVRUoFQaOAFurShqzahzYe...

Email: lazr [at] hey.com

Re:Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @01:11PM (#19087898)

1491, and 1493 by Charles C. Mann. These books completely changed my worldview about the scale and complexity of human development in the Americas before European contact. They also opened my eyes to how much older globalization is than we normally think.

Ask HN: Is a MS in MCIS a good choice?

Posted by noumenon on Saturday November 17, 2018 @06:24PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Hello HN~I'm an analyst with about 3 years of data experience. I do customer engagement analytics for an online bank, mainly dealing with large transactional datasets stored in SQL databases. Recently I have been moving into developing engagement strategy based on my analysis work.I'm considering doing a MS in Computer Information Systems with a Data Analytics concentration to learn some new...

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Re:Starting your own bank is laborious but profitable (2009) on Monday August 13, 2018 @05:01PM (#17753607)

I think its interesting to see fintechs trying to bypass the traditional banking model entirely. They are trying to move up the chain with a UX advantage while larger players are trying to defend themselves. Square and Venmo both offer debit cards which covers the majority of banking needs for an average person.

Re:Starting your own bank is laborious but profitable (2009) on Monday August 13, 2018 @04:57PM (#17753588)

There are some banks doing this as well. Check out Radius bank for example - online only and unlimited ATM fee rebates

Ideology Is the Original Augmented Reality

Posted by noumenon on Sunday April 22, 2018 @09:09PM
from the mitp.nautil.us dept.

http://mitp.nautil.us/feature/271/ideology-is-the-original-augmented-reality

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Re:Ask HN: What good books have you read lately? on Sunday September 11, 2016 @11:06PM (#12476936)

"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara. It follows the story of a group of friends over 30+ years. I haven't been this gripped by a book in a while. Difficult subject matter and hard to read a times but it rewards you for your effort.