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samuelwong.bsky.social
Samuel Wong
@samuelwong.bsky.social
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Founder @datafying + Data Geek + Mentor. Help transform raw customer data into actionable insights Posts = mostly data science + AI 💬 DM for data collab 💻
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 12h
Reward context building.

Recognize people who invest in understanding the business, building relationships, asking good questions. Not just people who ship fast.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 12h
Chimeric Talent: The Workforce AI Is Quietly Creating

Leading when your employees become role shapeshifters

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Chimeric Talent: The Workforce AI Is Quietly Creating
Leading when your employees become role shapeshifters
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 12h
AI’s failure rate isn’t inevitable — leaders who spot early warning signs, focus on integration and readiness, and treat AI as a long-term, human-centered investment can turn disillusionment into real business value.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 12h
Overcoming AI’s 95% failure rate by knowing the red flags

www.cio.com/article/4068...
Overcoming AI’s 95% failure rate by knowing the red flags
The AI honeymoon phase may be over, but that’s actually good news. Now, we have the opportunity to build mature, effective AI strategies that deliver on their intended ROI.
www.cio.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 13h
Probably work better for people with some work experience.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 13h
How I Used ChatGPT to Land My Next Data Science Role

Practical AI hacks for every stage of the job search  — with real prompts and examples

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How I Used ChatGPT to Land My Next Data Science Role | Towards Data Science
Practical AI hacks for every stage of the job search  — with real prompts and examples
towardsdatascience.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
A bit like that in Australia too. Thought it would be useful to study the language of the enemy 🤫
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
Interested to find out why it is declining. Maybe people are studying Chinese in China.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
MCP is emerging as the universal interface layer for AI agents offering flexibility, interoperability and standardization that help businesses stay agile, reduce integration costs and scale AI adoption across tools and providers

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The Business Case for MCP
What's the business case for MCP and why should your organization care? What do you actually gain? How does MCP compare to the alternatives out there?
blog.dataiku.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
Stop asking stakeholders what data they want — ask about their goals, pain points, and missed opportunities instead. The best data projects start with business problems, not dashboards.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
7 Questions Every Data Team Should Ask the Business

How To Find Projects Worth Working On

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7 Questions Every Data Team Should Ask the Business
How To Find Projects Worth Working On
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 1d
Almost no Australians study Chinese any more. That’s a problem

I wonder if it’s the same in other countries

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Almost no Australians study Chinese any more. That’s a problem
A multi-year decline in uptake of Chinese studies is raising fears the nation is losing much-needed China expertise, prompting a government review.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 2d
Stitch Fix is reinventing online fashion personalization by combining AI-driven style visualization with human stylist expertise, aiming to make shopping more immersive, personal, and effortless for every customer

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Stitch Fix Introduces Stitch Fix Vision, a GenAI-Powered Style Visualization Experience - Stitch Fix Newsroom
SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 6, 2025  – Stitch Fix, the leading online personal styling service, announced today the launch of Stitch Fix Vision, an inspirational style visualization tool powered by GenAI (ge...
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 2d
Death to Data Pipelines: The Banana Peel Problem 🍌

Data at the Centre vs. Pipeline-First Data Management, What Constitutes Resiliency in Data Systems Today, and Defensive Designs that are Built to Mistrust

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Death to Data Pipelines: The Banana Peel Problem 🍌
Data at the Centre vs. Pipeline-First Data Management, What Constitutes Resiliency in Data Systems Today, and Defensive Designs that are Built to Mistrust.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 2d
☕🤖 Tutorial: How to Get Early Access to Sora 2 (Invite Code Inside)
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☕🤖 Tutorial: How to Get Early Access to Sora 2 (Invite Code Inside)
PLUS: Even if you are outside USA...
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 3d
How to find hidden growth opportunities in your product | Albert Cheng

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How to find hidden growth opportunities in your product | Albert Cheng (Duolingo, Grammarly, Chess.com)
Albert Cheng on the explore/exploit framework, AI-powered data analysis, doubling Grammarly conversions through reverse trials, freemium monetization, habit formation psychology, and more
www.lennysnewsletter.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 3d
How I Turned My Early Data Leadership Failures Into a Playbook for Scalable Success dataactionmentor.com/knowledge-ba...
Playbook for Scalable Success in Data
How I Turned My Early Data Leadership Failures Into a Playbook for Scalable Success
dataactionmentor.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 4d
Focus your limited resources on one defensible, high-impact AI use case, build a process-driven roadmap (impact → feasibility), prove it with clear KPIs, then reuse and scale — depth first, breadth later.
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 4d
Creating an AI Roadmap: An Algorithmic Approach
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Creating an AI Roadmap: An Algorithmic Approach
(And a rant on vague advice) - part 3 in a series on AI value in the enterprise
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 5d
The Modern Data Stack’s Final Act: Consolidation Masquerading as Unification

Why "tool" vendors are increasingly acquiring in adjacent spaces, the illusion of "unification", and how to identify true architectural unification

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The Modern Data Stack’s Final Act: Consolidation Masquerading as Unification
Why "tool" vendors are increasingly acquiring in adjacent spaces, the illusion of "unification", and how to identify true architectural unification.
open.substack.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 5d
How I Made AI My Unfair Career Advantage (While Everyone Else Waited)

From the predictable PhD turned software engineer, to the employee my boss calls 'Full of Surprises'

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How I Made AI My Unfair Career Advantage (While Everyone Else Waited)
From the predictable PhD turned software engineer, to the employee my boss calls 'Full of Surprises'
open.substack.com
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 5d
How To Influence Executives: 5 Elements of Persuasive Stories

While we think we're data-driven and logical, we are much more influenced by stories than numbers. Hone your storytelling skills to unlock a next level influence in your organization

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How To Influence Executives: 5 Elements of Persuasive Stories
While we think we're data-driven and logical, we are much more influenced by stories than numbers. Hone your storytelling skills to unlock a next level influence in your organization.
news.yuezhao.coach
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 5d
AI is reshaping childhood in China

Government support and tech companies’ drive for profit fuel a rush to integrate AI tools, from robot tutors to chatbots, in education and caretaking

restofworld.org/2025/ai-chin...
AI is reshaping childhood in China
Government support and tech companies’ drive for profit fuel a rush to integrate AI tools, from robot tutors to chatbots, in education and caretaking.
restofworld.org
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 5d
In a Sea of Tech Talent, Companies Can’t Find the Workers They Want

A divide has opened in the tech job market between those with artificial-intelligence skills and everyone else

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In a Sea of Tech Talent, Companies Can’t Find the Workers They Want
Employers racing for artificial-intelligence supremacy say they can’t find enough people with the most in-demand skills. It has led to a divide in the job market between a few well-paid AI savants and...
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Samuel Wong @samuelwong.bsky.social · 6d
Docker For Data Scientists (Part 1): A Gentle Introduction

Your first steps towards deployment

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Docker For Data Scientists (Part 1): A Gentle Introduction
Your first steps towards deployment
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