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Join Factored's
Datathon 2024
and Win Big!
The Challenge
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover critical insights from global events that allow for early intervention and strategic planning, ultimately helping businesses and organizations navigate complex and volatile environments.
You will dive deep into the vast and dynamic dataset provided by the Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone GDELT . This year, we're presenting two challenges, designed to test your data skills and creativity.
Timeline
Registration and kickoff
12/08/2024
Registration Deadline
12/08/2024
Datathon Kickoff
Coding sessions
12/08/2024 - 25/08/2024
Coding Sessions
25/08/2024
Last date for code submissions
Subsequent stages
Code review phase
Technical - Business interview phase
06/09/2024
Closing event (prizes, winners)
FAQs
Where will the Datathon take place?
The Datathon will take place online. Over Slack, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other participants and Factored Experts through a variety of mentoring sessions.
Who is this Datathon for?
We welcome anyone with experience and/or interest in data in any field related to Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, and Data Analytics.
How does the prize work?
The Datathon will take place over two weeks (see the Timeline section). Code commit windows will be available daily for you to push your changes to GitHub between 18:00 and 21:00 EST. Join our Slack workspace to stay updated on real-time Datathon news and logistics.
Criteria & Registration
Judging Criteria
Criteria includes problem understanding, data analysis and modeling, and presentation skills.
Registration
Additional Details
2023 Datathon
The 2023 Factored Datathon was a thrilling event that united 500 participants and over 1400 visitors from 52 countries across Latin America. Teams of data wizards and coding maestros worked their magic on Amazon product reviews, creating epic end-to-end data solutions.
The top squad, Paisa Genious, snagged the $5,000 prize with their stellar performance. The event was packed with workshops, keynotes, and mentoring sessions, making it a two-week whirlwind of coding and innovation. It was a wild ride, showcasing the crème de la crème of data talent in the region.
About Factored
Join an elite Data and AI team, working on groundbreaking projects for major US companies.
Factored isn't just another tech company; it's a career launcher. Co-founded by Andrew Ng (founder of Coursera.org and Deeplearning.ai), we're deeply rooted in AI and data.
Work remotely from anywhere in Latin America with top US organizations on seriously cool AI and Data projects. Our engineers are the core of our business, not just support for someone else's.
Our commitment is to your growth; engineers are our top asset, and we prove it every day. Skip the corporate ladder and join a team where your work impacts and your growth is the priority!
Benefits of working with us:
- Work with Top-Tier US Organizations: Work fully integrated as part of teams you’d recognize instantly. Think big names, serious projects.
- Ultimate Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Latin America. No questions asked. Your office, your choice.
- Career Progression to Envy: Our alumni? They're now at some of the sexiest companies globally—yeah, like OpenAI
- Continuous Learning and Innovation: Dive into our Centers of Excellence, where ongoing learning meets the cutting edge. Our engineers aren't just participants; they're contributors, with published research in prominent venues.
- Dual Culture Experience: Thrive in a vibrant Latin American community among your Factored peers while gaining invaluable exposure to US work styles and culture through your clients.