Leaving Academia – Becoming a Data Scientist

Leaving Academia

Hello world! My name is Michelle Caler, and I am Freya’s most junior Data Scientist. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I used to be an Instructor in the Department of Physics and Engineering at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Making the decision to leave academia was not something I did overnight, and […]

Exploring the Unknown: The Power of Curiosity with Innovative Technology

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The Importance of Curiosity in Tech Think back to the last time your own curiosity sparked a profound impact on your professional or personal life. Recall the exhilaration and nervousness of delving into the unknown, unearthing potential opportunities and gaining invaluable experiences from following your own curiosity. It is in these moments of exploration that […]

Where AI Intersects with Wastewater Treatment

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The Problem Identified: Energy Costs and Machine Maintenance Freya Systems saved 5% of annual energy usage, exceeding customer expectations. Ensuring clean and safe drinking water is an important task that requires a considerable amount of energy. Freya Systems partnered with the Delaware County Regional Authority (DELCORA), a municipal wastewater treatment company, to identify data-driven optimization […]

AI Decision Making: to Use AI-Tech or Not to Use AI-Tech

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of tech innovation, businesses are at a crossroads.   New technologies promise to revolutionize industries with increases in efficiency, reducing energy consumption and improving the sustainability of equipment, but adopting the wrong tools or partners can waste time, money, and employee resources. This is especially challenging when using AI in […]

Revolutionizing Wastewater Management with AI: Augmenting Human Intelligence

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The Role of Data-Driven Decision-Making in Industrial Wastewater Treatment The wastewater industry is embarking on a new era of data-driven decision–making, largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. As professionals in this space, you know firsthand the complexities of managing wastewater treatment. With facilities nationwide facing aging infrastructure, tightening regulations, and limited resources, […]

Leveraging AI for Cost-Effective Wastewater Management

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Leveraging AI for Cost-Effective Wastewater Management In the often-overlooked realm of wastewater treatment, professionals like you play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and preserving our environment. At Freya, we understand the complexity of your challenges—managing aging assets, navigating stringent regulations, and responding to the increasing unpredictability of extreme weather. Despite the critical nature […]

Making Waste Water Management Operations Reliable and Affordable

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Making Waste Water Management Operations Reliable and Affordable  Waster water management operations rely on a plethora of moving mechanical, biological, and electrical processes that work together in a complex ecosystem in order to process, remove, and clean waste. Without these processes working together harmoniously serious issues can arise that could result in excessive use of […]

“Bad Vibes” Could Be Draining Cash from Your Operation

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“Bad Vibes” Could Be Draining Cash from Your Operation Most industrial equipment like machinery, pumps, and motors, is engineered to operate smoothly and minimize vibration. Vibration, however, can sometimes indicate problems or deterioration in the equipment. Further, vibration can cause machinery to consume excessive power reducing its energy efficiency. If the root causes are not […]

Survival Analysis using R: A Student and Data Analyst’s Take

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Survival Analysis using R: A Student and Data Analysts Take   A Data Science Students Take on Survival Analysis By: Fahim Karim Survival analysis is something I learned while working as a Data Scientist for my professor, Dr.Sauleh Siddiqui, one of the world’s most eminent environmentalists and mathematicians. Instead of telling you what it is, […]