MDX Insights Lab

26/09/2024

Middlesex University Dubai Insights Lab, and CCLO are thrilled to bring you a Power BI certification bootcamp on 5th & 6th October, with on-campus sessions at Middlesex University Dubai.
Led by the Middlesex Data Science faculty, this course will equip you with practical skills to transform data into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI.

Limited spots available—apply now: https://lnkd.in/dR5s6uz4

This Power BI Data Visualisation Bootcamp is designed for enthusiasts, professionals, and learners eager to dive into data visualisation within their respective fields or real-world contexts.

31/01/2024

Have you got a passion for Data Science, Python, and coding? Designed for enthusiasts, professionals, and learners eager to delve into the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications, our newly launched Generative AI Conclave: LangChain Certification Programme starting this February is tailor-made for you!

Hosted at Middlesex University Dubai this immersive four-day programme taking place on 17-18 February and 24-25 February will open doors to a world of technological possibilities, through interactive keynote speeches, networking opportunities and a hands-on hackathon.

Register your place today: https://lnkd.in/dDysyPQ5

Embark on a journey through the innovative world of LangChain technology. Our comprehensive course is designed for enthusiasts, professionals, and learners eager to delve into the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skill...

03/11/2022

Middlesex Insights Lab (https://lnkd.in/ftxNUSf) is proud to announce its first event of the season! Databricks, Al-Futtaim, and Middlesex University Dubai present the first-ever Databricks event in the UAE!!! An event that takes you deeper into the world of Data Science and Data Engineering - Discover Lakehouse Dubai. It's open to industry professionals, analytics enthusiasts, students, and researchers. Come join us for a day of analytics roadshow on 10th November - Block 16 Middlesex University Dubai. It's also a great opportunity to explore our MSc Data Science program and our award-winning analytics lab!

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dNihz7J3

14/11/2021

Insights Lab is excited to announce a two-day visual analytics BootCamp organized by Beinex. This Bootcamp will expose the participants to industry-driven dashboarding practices in Tableau and develop meaningful insights. The venue is Middlesex University Dubai and you could write to [email protected] for more details.
Bootcamp Link: https://beinex.com/topics/events/visual-analytics-bootcamp/

12/09/2021

Insights Lab Middlesex University Dubai concluded the five-month-long Roads & Transport hackathon with a fantastic virtual closing ceremony! We were surprised to see how the participants derived critical insights on the public transport dataset shared by the Dubai Taxi Corporation -RTA.
236 Teams, 18 countries, 5 months, 4 submissions!! Mehran Abul and Rupa Kumari (TCS) emerged as the overall winners, and the runner-up position was shared by Bilal Thonnam/Chuhan Yang (New York University Abu Dhabi) and Abdul Manan (Middlesex University Dubai). Special mention to Maria-Jesus Gonzalez-Martinez and team for in-depth analytical report along with Mohan Manivannan for the most innovative use-case!
This hackathon brought in a wonderful mix of industry partners to support the participants. SAS (AI partner) sponsored the event by providing all the participants with free training and software access. Thank you, Ahmed Kamal , GISP ,MBA for taking the lead on this. and being massive support for us. Accord Business Group was the technical sponsor and provided free cloud access for hackathon analytics. Beinex, RTA, and Dubai Taxi Corporation sponsored data access, training, and cash prizes.
A big thank you to Mr. Ammar Rashid (DTC) for being the backbone of this process and having the vision to shape up the analytics community. A huge shout-out to Indumon Das, Sreejith Surendran, Hamid Khan, and Beinex for partnering with Insights Lab and making continuous efforts in building a strong analytics community. This would not have been possible without the Insights student team, event judges (Dr. Supriya Kaitheri, Badshah Mukherjee, Ferda Tanguner), Middlesex Marketing team, Dr. Fehmida Hussain (Head, CIHx), and Cedwyn Fernandes (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, MD Dubai).

13/06/2021

SAS and ABG partnered with Insights Lab Dubai Taxi Corp hackathon and organized a wonderful session for the participants. If you wish to know how powerful SAS is, watch the recorded session here: https://youtu.be/J2QnNYa3gcg

06/05/2021

On Sunday the Insights Lab in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority - HQ, DTC and Beinex launched our landmark 'Roads and Transport' research hackathon! Over 230 teams worldwide will use DTC data to build products that enhance public transport in the UAE and add business value to RTA and DTC operations. Taking place over a two-month period, the entire hackathon will also function like a virtual internship opportunity, with several training sessions organised for shortlisted candidates alongside access to mentoring.
The session was led by Mr. Ammar Rashid Al Braiki, Director of Assets Management and Innovation, DTC, and Dr Krishnadas Nanath, Head of the Middlesex Insights Lab. Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University and Director of Middlesex University Dubai, welcomed the participants and wished them luck for the journey ahead. Best of luck to all the teams taking part!
Find out more about the hackathon here: https://www.mdx.ac.ae/.../roads-and-transport-research...

05/04/2021

Big announcement! We are happy to introduce a first-of-its-kind Dubai public transportation analytics hackathon by Middlesex Insights Lab. A chance to present your skills in data science to Dubai Taxi Corporation & RTA, and win cash prizes worth AED 3500!
Are you interested in working on a live data set that deals with public transportation? Would you be interested in developing predictive models that could use Machine Learning for enhancing public transport in the UAE? Or would you just love to derive insights from Dubai Taxi data? Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA, Govt. of Dubai), and Middlesex Insights Lab get together to bring you live public transport data for deriving insights that could enhance public transportation and deliver business value to DTC/RTA.
You can participate as an individual or in pairs (2 members). It's open to working professionals, students, and researchers worldwide. Registrations close on 15th April 2021. Link: https://lnkd.in/eZAXQdW

Middlesex Insights Lab ‘Roads and Transport’ Research Hackathon

27/03/2021

Excited to share this super amazing event from Insights Lab- a brilliant panel with a very interesting theme- HR Analytics!! Register now for the Insights Lab, Panel Discussion on ‘Structuring an Analytical Investigation for the HR Department’. Our people analytics experts for the panel are- Ms Sheikh Afshan (People Analytics Consultant at Kearney), Shantanu Krishna (People Analytics Specialist at Emirates), and Namrata Raina (Human Capital Analytics Manager at Accenture AI). The panel will be moderated by Nambiar who has also conceptualized this event.
We will see you on 29 March 2021 @ 6:30 PM (GST). Registration link : https://lnkd.in/etyxGbm

23/03/2021

Few more slots left for the Webinar Series – Insights Hour Episode 3. This episode, indulge in an exciting session by Mr. Dhiman Dey on "Data Science Career Pathway: An industry perspective ." Mr. Dhiman is the Delivery Head - Advanced Analytics at ClearPeaks and is known for his fantastic work in Data Analytics and AI. You can join this episode on March 25th, 2021 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM (UAE Time). Register here for the MS Teams Link: https://lnkd.in/eYQk8Ch
If you are trying to have a career in analytics, this session will help you find a pathway.

14/03/2021

Register now for Middlesex University Dubai Insights Lab Webinar Series – Insights Hour Episode 3. This episode, indulge in an exciting session by Mr. Dhiman Dey on "Data Science Career Pathway: An industry perspective ." Mr. Dhiman is the Delivery Head - Advanced Analytics at ClearPeaks and is known for his fantastic work in Data Analytics and AI. You can join this episode on March 25th, 2021 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM (UAE Time). Register here for the MS Teams Link: https://lnkd.in/eYQk8Ch
If you are trying to have a career in analytics, this session will help you find a pathway. We are going strong and we have 600+ members as part of the Insights Lab (https://lnkd.in/ftxNUSf ). Become a member and get regular updates!

10/03/2021

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