Applied Data

Science Camp
An intensive 12-week project-based learning experience to fast track
capabilities to apply data science and machine learning concepts and
algorithms in common business scenarios and domain-specific projects
– all supported by external and internal data science experts

Last update: July 2020

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 Why an Applied Data Science Camp?

The Quest
Adopt and integrate AI & Automation across our product and service portfolio
to make 5G switch easy for our service providers.

Winning Component
Merge deep domain expertise in telecommunications with AI capabilities
supported by project-based learning with Data Science and ML experts.

Fast Track Solution Invest in our talent by empowering domain experts to rapidly learn and apply
data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms in their daily
work through hands-on scenario-based learning, work on Ericsson use case
projects, and mentoring from internal and external DS/ML experts.

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 What you will learn and practice in the ADS Camp
Cross industry standard process for data mining
(CRISP-DM)*
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● Use this common data processing model consistently, to analyze requests
and opportunities to apply Data Science and Machine Learning (ML)
● Analyze use cases to identify if and how they can be addressed through
data science and ML
● Assess the quality and relevance of data to address use cases
● Apply data cleansing techniques to data
● Recommend how to address data challenges
● Apply data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms to
common use cases:
● Supervised Learning - Regression, Classification, Decision Trees,
Random Forest, K-nearest neighbors, Neural Networks, Generative
Learning
● Unsupervised Learning - Clustering, Dimensionality Reduction, Feature
Reduction,
● Anomaly Detection
● A/B Testing
● Apply feature scaling and encoding to common use cases and Ericsson
use case
● Apply learning theory and model selection to common use case and
Ericsson use case
● Analyze, develop, and present a solution to an Ericsson use case to
mentors and cohort
 How you will learn: ADS Camp structure
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Combient-provided digital learning platform

Introduction to Data Supervised Unsupervised Measuring Model A/B Testing Models for Data Science in
Science (DS) Learning Learning Performance Learning Practice
Module focus

Live webinar • Mondays: 90-Minute Live Presentation by Combient staff with occasional drop-in from Ericsson experts

Self-study • Video recordings with Combient Staff ● Course readings ● Knowledge assessments
Weekly assignments • Complete assignments in Jupyter Notebook ● Review assignments based on video walkthrough with Combient staff
Weekly practical
application: • Apply learning to Ericsson Use Case with Ericsson Mentor in live virtual discussions
Use case and daily • Apply learning to daily work: Online threaded discussions with entire cohort and Combient Mentor
work

Weeks 8 – 11: Ericsson Use Case Work Week 12: Final Project Presentations
Ericsson MS Teams & Jupyter Hub

• Weekly discussions and work within project team to provide a use case solution
Use case work with
• Work in Jupyter notebooks solving Ericsson use case
project team
• Weekly discussion with Ericsson Mentor to present progress, seek advice, take next steps
Project team and • Present and discuss status of Ericsson Use Case with Combient staff
Combient mentor
weekly stand-up • Discuss questions, approaches, and next steps

• Teams do 10-minute project presentation

Live virtual project with 10 minute Q/A
team presentations
• Spread over half-day live virtual sessions
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 Foundation: Weeks 1 – 7 typical week of work
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Attend live lecture: Ericsson project: Applying learnings to your work:

experts and cohort Discuss how to apply week’s Respond to weekly discussion on practical application of
presenting and discussing learning to project with team and week’s learning to your work*** (1 hour)
key module concepts; Ericsson mentor (1.5 hours)**
foundational for remaining
weekly work (1.5 hours)

Complete self-study: videos, course readings, and related

weekly assignment in Jupyter notebook (4 hours)*

* Recommendation: set aside same time each week for self-study, Ericsson project, and cohort collaboration on work-related challenge
** Self-study: complete work in whatever way works best for you. Recommendation is to complete it by the time you meet with your Ericsson mentor on the
Ericsson project
*** Ericsson project: Project team and Ericsson mentor can decide on when to meet. Recommendation is to meet after self-study work is completed for the
week so that you can discuss how to apply it to the project.
**** Application to daily work: Although you can respond to the weekly work challenge anytime during the week, it is recommended to work on it at the end
of the week to benefit from the blend of learning opportunities you experience throughout the week. It’s a 1-hour activity that you can spread over 1 or 2 days.

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 Project Phase: Weeks 8 – 11 typical week of work
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Meet with project team without Ericsson Mentor + Meet with Project Team and Meet with Combient Mentor*** Independent project work
independent project work (4 hours)* Ericsson Mentor** (1 hour) (1 hour) (2 hours)

* Recommendation: keep the same two-hour time block each week to work on Ericsson project use case.
* Project team + independent work: You can complete this work in whatever way works best for you. Recommendation is to spend time with project team
discussing approach, learnings from previous independent work, next steps, and preparation for how to use Ericsson Mentor and present to Combient Mentor and
then time to do independent work. Suggested ratio – 1 – 1.5 hour team discussion and 2.5 - 3 hours for independent work.
** Ericsson mentoring in project teams: This time will vary; the team and mentor decide what’s best – 2-hour meeting with Mentor vs 1 hour with mentor and 1
hour independent work.
*** Combient mentoring: This time will vary; the team and mentor decide what’s best – 2-hour meeting with Combient Mentor vs 1 hour with Combient Mentor
and 1 hour post discussion with Project team about next steps.

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 Project Presentations: Week 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5 teams present 5 teams present 4 teams present

@15 minutes per team + @15 minutes per team + @15 minutes per team +
breaks and session breaks and session breaks and session
opening & closing opening & closing opening & closing
(2 hours) * (2 hours) (2 hours)

* Final project presentations: Done by each team; 10 minute presentation + 5 minute Q/A per project, this is subject to change; depending
upon final size of project teams.

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 Is the Applied Data Science Camp for you?

Are you a developer, engineer, data scientist or someone in Manager discussion and support is
another technical role who: critical to your success:
1. has domain competence in an area of telecommunications ● This is a commitment between you and your
2. wants and needs to apply data science and machine learning in their own manager.
domain or unit within Ericsson
● Together you set the right expectations in
3. meets the camp prerequisites (see next slide)
your discussions of how you will apply data
4. can commit to the 8 – 10 hours per week over the 12-week camp
science and ML to advance your unit's goals
5. can commit to project team, mentor, manager and Combient staff to complete
to use data to drive enhanced customer
work by due date. If vacations and holidays fall within the camp schedule, you
experience and operational efficiency.
are responsible for completing the work by the due date.
6. can clear schedule to confirm commitment to the weekly program work for
desired cohort
7. has discussed ideas and possible use cases to advance unit and/or domain
area with Manager
8. has manager support for this upskilling initiative: program cost = 24.000 SEK +
time in program (~ 8 – 10 hours per week) + ideas to apply ML in your unit
and/or domain area

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● Ericsson Internal | 2018-02-21
 Steps to apply for the Applied Data Science Camp
1. Meet the pre-requisites 2. Discuss your desire to complete the camp
Mathematics and Statistics with your manager
• Linear algebra: vectors and matrices, and their operations • Together, set the right expectations of how you will
• Single variable calculus: derivatives and integrals apply data science and ML to advance your unit's
• Basic statistics and inference goals to use data to drive enhanced customer
Programming Experience: experience and operational efficiency
• Basic high-level procedural programming skills • Confirm program cost of 24.000 SEK is covered
• Use a high-level procedural programming language (Python is used within manager budget
in the Camp)
• Use conditional statements and loops
• Use scalars, arrays and vectorized functions
• Perform basic visualization (plotting) 3. Confirm you can meet the schedule and
Machine Learning: work requirements for your desired cohort
Identify basic concepts of Supervised & Unsupervised Learning such
as:
● Regression 4. Take and pass the camp pre-assessment
● Classification
● Clustering

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Who is Combient?

Combient is a cross-industry collaboration

network in the Nordics working to accelerate AI.
The network of 30 non-competing companies is
collaborating under a joint non-disclosure
agreement across boards, management and
business units.

Together with Combient's team of specialists as

well as an ecosystem of top universities and
startups, they have created an out-of-the-
ordinary space for shared assets and rapid
growth.

More about Combient

 Applicationand more information

Apply for program here:

https://ericsson.sharepoint.com/sites/AIAcademy/SitePages/Applied-Data-Science.aspx

More questions?
Send an email to: ai.competence@ericsson.com

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