Cloud Data Driven

Presentation Title: Storytelling for Economists and Financiers using SQL and the Grammar of Graphics

#### Description

In an ever-evolving digital age, we are inundated with an ocean of data. Economists, financiers, and industry professionals find themselves in an intricate dance with complex datasets, striving to sift through, interpret, and present them effectively. Now more than ever, there's an imperative need to master the art of telling compelling narratives through data.

You see, the abundance of data visualization tools and methodologies can often feel overwhelming. The common trap? We often attempt to fit our data into pre-existing tools, charts, and graphs. This approach, while serviceable, has often led us to narrate tales around the constraints of our tools rather than the authenticity of our data.

Imagine, instead, if we could sketch our stories based on principles of storytelling, free from tool constraints? Welcome to the era of "Grammar of Graphics," an approach that empowers us to dictate the narrative - not the other way around.

With SQL, we can strategically structure our data, filter out the noise, and feed clean, relevant information into our narrative. It's akin to cooking a gourmet meal: we use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients, cook them in just the right manner, and serve them aesthetically to stimulate every sense.

But how do we usher in this fundamental shift in perspective? The first step is to familiarize ourselves with the principles of visual storytelling, creating a blueprint of our charts that are both clear and captivating.

In this hands-on, engaging session, I invite you on a journey where we'll explore the best practices of visual storytelling. Let's learn how to create powerful, coherent visuals that don't just display data, but bring it to life, narrate a compelling tale, and inspire action.

Through practical examples using SQL and GGPlot, I'll demonstrate how we can transform raw, complex data into persuasive narratives. Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to data visualization and storytelling? Join me as we reimagine the narrative possibilities of our data.

### Unlocking AI Potential with Prompt Engineering

#### Description

AI models can do amazing things, but only if they are given the right instructions. Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting prompts that elicit optimal responses from AI models.

In this session, you will learn about the different types of prompts, such as zero-shot, one-shot, few-shot, COT, and RAG, and how they affect the model’s performance. You will also get a glimpse of the details behind these techniques, such as the choice of input format, task description, and examples.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of prompt engineering and see how it can boost your AI applications.