Piotr Migdał – Blog of a Data Explorer and Visual Storyteller This is the personal blog of Dr. Piotr Migdał, a technologist and visual storyteller with a strong background in quantum physics, deep learning, and data visualization. He is a founding engineer at Quesma, where he uses AI to turn complex datasets into clear visual insights through ggplot2 charts and Grafana dashboards. His posts combine technology, creativity, and personal reflection. You will find articles about machine learning, interactive data visualization, and projects that bridge science and art. Beyond his technical work, Piotr writes about dance, mindfulness, and the human side of creativity. This blog is a great read for developers, data scientists, and anyone interested in how technology and art can come together to explain the world in a meaningful way.
39 articles from this blog
A guide to immersive 'walking simulator' games that focus on emotional storytelling and exploration over traditional gameplay.
A personal account of the Stone Soup creativity camp, an experience design event focused on improvisation, workshops, and unique participant-led activities.
An analysis of user-created Sankey diagrams from Reddit, visualizing personal Tinder match data and dating outcomes.
An introduction to graph theory using examples from Facebook, Game of Thrones, and social relationships to explain network concepts.
An overview of tools and techniques for creating clear and insightful diagrams to visualize complex neural network architectures.
Explains four levels of customer targeting, from no segmentation to advanced recommendation systems, and their business applications.
A recap of PyData Warsaw 2017, covering key talks, new package announcements, and analytics on the conference's international attendees.
Part 2 of a series analyzing gender differences in dating dynamics, focusing on challenges and perspectives for nerds.
A personal reflection on the !!con conference, praising its exceptional inclusivity, encouraging atmosphere, and effective social rules.
A guide for introverted, heterosexual male nerds on diagnosing and overcoming common dating problems to build a happy romantic life.
A guide for beginners on how to start learning deep learning using the Keras library, including recommended resources and prerequisites.
Explains the word2vec algorithm and the famous 'king - man + woman = queen' analogy using vector arithmetic and word co-occurrences.
A guide for teaching quantum mechanics to high-school students using light polarization as a simple, visual two-level system.
A summary of the author's experience and key takeaways from attending the PyData Berlin 2016 conference, including notable talks.
A guide for academics with math/physics backgrounds transitioning into data science, covering skills, learning paths, and practical advice.
A summary of a D3.js data visualization workshop for gifted high-school students, covering materials and projects.
A former PhD scientist shares his positive transition to data science freelancing, detailing the freedom and variety of his new career.
The author explains their decision to start a blog using Jekyll, citing its simplicity, GitHub integration, and support for Markdown.
The article argues for the creative and innovative value of side projects, citing examples from Einstein to open-source programmers.
