Our first cohort is 7/1/2024 - 9/21/2024
The first class starts on 7/3/2024
Wk 0: Database & Python
Introduction to Databases
SQL Basics and Advanced Queries
Database Design and Normalization
Python Fundamentals
Data Manipulation using Python (Pandas, NumPy)
Connecting Python to Databases (SQLAlchemy, psycopg2)
Wk 1: Cloud technology
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Overview of Major Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Cloud Infrastructure Basics (Compute, Storage, Networking)
Cloud Security and Best Practices
Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
Wk 2: Data Engineering and Front-end
Data Pipelines and ETL Processes
Data Warehousing Concepts
Introduction to airflow Technologies
Data Lake vs Data Warehouse
Real-time Data Processing
Wk 3: Data Science Foundation
Introduction to Data Science
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing
Machine Learning Basics
Data Visualization Techniques
Wk 4: AI, LLM, GEN AI
Overview of AI and Machine Learning
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLM)
Generative AI Concepts
Deep Dive into Google GenAI
Wk 5: Agile & working with PM
Agile Methodology Fundamentals
Scrum and Kanban Practices
Working with Product Managers
Effective Communication and Collaboration in Teams
Team up with PM.
Wk 6: Managed AI platform(Google Vertex)
Introduction to Managed AI Platforms
Google Vertex AI Overview
Building and Deploying Models with Vertex AI
Monitoring and Managing AI Models
Wk 7-8: Hands-on project
Define project scope and objectives
Develop project plan and milestones
Implement project using skills learned in previous weeks
Weekly progress reviews and feedback sessions
Wk 9: product release and post release support
Finalizing and Preparing for Product Release
Deployment Strategies
Post-release Monitoring and Support
Handling User Feedback and Bug Fixes
Wk 10-11: resume and interview and soft skills
Building an Effective Resume
Preparing for Technical and Behavioral Interviews
Developing Soft Skills (Communication, Leadership, Teamwork)
Mock Interviews
Networking and Career Development
Weekly schedule
Monday/Tuesday 1-on-1 career service
Wednesday night Live session
Friday night Office hour
Sunday afternoon Office hour
Other time Group projects