Episode 18: Tanya Cashorali

Episode 18: Tanya Cashorali

Author: Eric Nantz March 6, 2021 Duration: 58:05
In episode 18 of the Shiny Developer Series, we chat about how Shiny has brought significant value to projects of all scales with the founder of TCB Analytics Tanya Cashorali! You will see hands-on demonstrations of applications Tanya built to achieve rapid prototypes and production-level dashboards ready for customers across a wide range of industries. We also hear Tanya's advice on development techniques and which skills she recommends developers level up with. I hope you enjoy this excellent episode!
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Episode Timestamps
0:00 Episode introduction
7:50 As a consultant, how do you see Data Scientist create value for their team?
9:20 Data scientist provide a lot more value when you bring them on early.
11:50 On rapid prototyping
14:50 Demo 1: Sports Innovation Lab - Anomaly Detection
21:45 Demo 2: Rapid Blood Testings - Monitoring Streaming Alerts
28:40 Advice for people that need to integrate Shiny with different systems.
31:30 Arrow is fast and makes connecting with other systems easy.
36:00 Demo 3: Study Tracking for Life Sciences firm - Show deviations by study.
40:47 On the practical side, how do you work as a consultant with teams who hire you?
42:20 Suggestions for finding or leveling up the skills of shiny developers on a team?
45:05 What is your ideal way to build a shiny app?
51:15 Advice for people looking to become freelance shiny developers.
52:40 Advice for folks getting more involved with Shiny development, jobs, or learning more.
55:30 Episode conclusion

Hosted by Eric Nantz, Shiny Developer Series pulls back the curtain on the vibrant world of Shiny, the powerful R framework for building interactive web applications. This isn't just a technical manual; it's a conversation with the creators themselves. Each episode sits down with the brilliant developers who are actively shaping this ecosystem, diving into the stories behind their innovative packages and the unique applications they've built. You'll hear firsthand about the challenges solved, the design decisions made, and the practical insights gained from real-world projects. The focus here is on the people and the code that push what's possible with Shiny, making it an essential listen for developers looking to expand their toolkit and find inspiration. Tune into this podcast for a direct line to the community's collective knowledge, perfect for learning during a commute or while your hands are busy. It offers an audio-only format for convenience, capturing detailed discussions and technical deep dives that are as informative as they are engaging for anyone invested in data science and interactive web development.
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