This year brought an eclectic mix of reads spanning business strategy, espionage, hospitality, AI, negotiation, psychology, and tech history. Here are the books that made the biggest impact on me in 2025. Top Picks (5/5) The Goal - Book of the Year By: Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox Why It’s Useful: A timeless business novel that introduces the Theory of Constraints through a compelling story about…
Graph databases have become increasingly popular for modeling complex relationships in data. But what if you could leverage graph capabilities within the familiar PostgreSQL environment you already know and love? In this article, I’ll explore how PostgreSQL can serve as a graph database using the Apache AGE extension, demonstrated through a fun use case: analyzing social connections in the craft…
The Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certification validates your ability to design, implement, and manage data analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric. It covers areas such as data engineering, data modeling, performance optimization, and data warehousing, making it ideal for professionals seeking to demonstrate their expertise in enterprise-scale analytics solutions.…
Geoanalytics is crucial in military affairs, as a significant portion of military data contains geoattributes. In this article, I will discuss how to use PostgreSQL to process geospatial data and address common geoanalytical tasks. The information will cover methods for finding the nearest objects, distance calculations, and using geospatial indexes to enhance these processes. We will also explore…
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, I have intensified my focus on cybersecurity. This shift is reflected in my selection of favorite books this year, featuring many titles on cyber threats and digital privacy. This article aims to provide valuable insights and inspiration, helping you prepare for challenges in both personal and professional realms. Sandworm - Book of the Year By: Andy Greenberg…
In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common. A recent report found that 85% of companies experience at least one ransomware attack yearly [ 1 ]. This means that it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect your personal information online. One of the potential ways to do this is to use unique passwords and usernames for every website and system you use. This…
As a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, I recently received a notification that it was time to renew my certification. I knew that I had to act fast as the renewal process must be completed before my certification expires – the first notification is sent 90 days before the expiration date, but you can start the process up to 6 months before it expires. I work with Power BI on a…
Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I want to share with you my top 10 books that I listened to this year. These books are not directly related to my work, but rather are for personal development and enjoyment. I’m an avid reader and love to listen to books while I’m doing routine work. Listening to books helps me make the most of my time and keeps my mind engaged. I usually listen to about 15…
Big Data & Analytics Competence Development Team at SoftServe always aims to deliver the best solutions and opportunities. The Big Data Power BI Marathon was not an exception. What intended to be a Power BI Marathon for Ukrainians who fled the war turned into the Marathon with both international speakers and audience. The Marathon was a perfect combination of expertise, knowledge, practice, and…
My name is Taras Kloba, and I am a Big Data Competence Manager at SoftServe. Our recruiters regularly review the lists of newly certified professionals to find new potential candidates. There is no doubt that other large companies also use this approach. Thus, I have decided to prepare a list of in-demand certifications for 2022 that may help you get a job in the field of Data Engineering. Let's…
My name is Taras Kloba, and I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 12 years of experience working with data. Recently, I’ve passed the DA-100: Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam and received a certificate confirming the title of Microsoft Data Analyst Associate. This certificate proves a certain level of competence of a data analysis specialist. Namely, a specialist of this level…
What if we can have a single list of upcoming conferences and an opportunity to attend them? It would be a great way of learning more about Big Data and getting in touch with professionals who share the same passion as you. Moreover, it sounds like a nice opportunity to make friends and try your hand at presenting on a topic. Wouldn’t that be cool? So, we’ve composed a list of Big Data conferences…