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Data Science with Ginger Grant

July 21, 2025 By Mike Carlo
Data Science with Ginger Grant

πŸ”¬ Data Science and Fabric

Tommy and Mike had a blast discussing the state of Data Science as it relates to Fabric. Microsoft is pushing into Data Engineering and Data Science by adding easy to use experiences. Learn from MVPs where you should invest your time with Fabric as it relates to Data Science.

πŸŽ“ Playlist Overview

This 4-episode series explores how data scientists can adapt to new technologies like Microsoft Fabric, the relevance of Power BI in data science, and whether traditional BI tools are being replaced. Each episode is about an hour long and offers deep insights for professionals navigating the modern data landscape.

Education for a Data Scientist in the Age of Fabric? – Ep.418

Duration: 1:04:59

Explores how the educational path for data scientists is shifting with the rise of Microsoft Fabric and integrated analytics platforms.

Is Now the Time for Data Scientists to Switch to Fabric? – Ep.417

Duration: 1:04:10

Discusses the pros and cons of transitioning to Microsoft Fabric and whether it’s the right time for data scientists to make the move.

Should Data Scientists Care about PBI? – Ep.416

Duration: 1:04:16

Evaluates the importance of Power BI in the data science workflow and its potential to enhance data storytelling and visualization.

Data Science Platforms Replacing Traditional BI? – Ep.415

Duration: 1:01:02

Analyzes whether modern data science platforms are overtaking traditional business intelligence tools in functionality and relevance.

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