Hard work propels us forward, but introspection ensures that our trajectory is correct. However, looking inward is no easy feat. Not only does it bring to the surface uncomfortable truths and past mistakes, but it also sometimes falls prey to our cognitive biases. Take the confirmation bias as an example;
Throughout our lives, we are bound by numerous constraints. Often, we never pause to reflect on their impact or contemplate if they can be modified, simply because we’ve grown so accustomed to their presence. Understanding Life’s Constraints: 1. Birthplace and Residency: * Welfare Infrastructure: This includes education, healthcare, and
The context for this blog post is important to grasp, so allow me to provide some background. Having graduated from University in 2017 and promptly joined the workforce, I’m now in my fifth year of employment. When I encounter fresh faces on the team, particularly those born in the
In my current company, Seamoney, there are two major teams responsible for managing the credit risk of the consumer loan portfolio: the Data Science Team (DS team) and the Credit Policy Team (Policy Team). Many of my colleagues, including myself in the Policy Team, have often wondered about the differences
While diving deep into the proofs of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus by Barrow, Leibniz, and Newton, I stumbled upon an intriguing topic – the historical development of calculus. I found myself wishing that my teachers had taken this historical approach, which brings added depth and interest to the cold precision
Recently, I am reading the book Calculus by Michael Spivak as usual and made it to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. While I understand the steps of the proof, I found it hard to develop the intuition and the meaning of the Theorem which states as follows: If we investigate
I initially planned to pen down this blog post after completing Michael Spivak’s Calculus. However, with my motivation dwindling near the end, I thought it best to start early. The primary impetus for delving deeper into mathematics is its indispensable role in comprehending science, and in turn, our world.
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are renowned as the gold standard in clinical trials, predominantly used to gauge the efficacy of new treatments. However, the applicability of RCTs extends far beyond merely clinical trials. In my line of work, we employ randomized experiments to evaluate the performance of varying credit underwriting
Many individuals grapple with job satisfaction and long-term career goals. While some may not be content with the rate of their professional growth within their current organization, others may be introspective, contemplating their aspirations and objectives for the future. This article focuses on the latter group, a mentality that I
At the beginning of 2023, I wrote a New Year Planning: 2023 | Data Driven Everything (data-driven-everything.com). With a quarter already behind us, it’s time to reflect on my progress. I aspire to become a person with the following traits: * High moral standards, righteousness, and trustworthiness * Humility * Usefulness to
A significant portion of a Data Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst’s time is spent translating business questions into SQL queries. These analysts often serve as an interface between humans asking questions and the computers processing the data. In business settings, Software Engineers essentially act as translators, converting business requirements
Recently, one of the main questions in my mind is how to adjust the user’s credit limit given a predicted risk. I consider myself a practitioner in the industry with limited experience. Currently, the account management process relies more on expert judgement. We may decrease the limit or freeze