CompTIA Data+: DAO-001 Certification Guide

Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Data + (DAO-001) exam to help you pass on the first attempt

Cameron Dodd

BIRMINGHAM—MUMBAI

CompTIA Data+: DAO-001 Certification Guide

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Contributors

About the author

Cameron Dodd is a data professional who specializes in instruction and writing clean, simple curricula that can be understood without an advanced degree. He has helped thousands of people around the world find their place in the field of data analytics. Recently, he wrote and taught the CompTIA Train-The-Trainer course for Data+, where he taught instructors how to teach the information covered in this book.

I would like to thank the great team at Packt, who made this possible. Heramb, Kirti, Nazia, Joseph, Priyanka, Sweety, and everyone working behind the scenes came together to make this book what it is today. Finally, I would like to thank my wife, without whom I could not have done this. You are my support and my inspiration, now and always.

About the reviewer

Devin Moya is Data Science mentor from Jupiter, Florida. Since 2018, he has developed curriculum at top-rated Data Science bootcamps and mentored 450+ aspiring data professionals in more than a dozen countries. He specializes in being a data generalist, helping people from different backgrounds transition into data-related roles. He has a genuine love for the cutting-edge and when not working or spending time with his wife and kids, he is researching and building applications that combine AI, art, and human creativity.

Renganathan Palanisamy is a Data and AI Specialist and an avid trainer with 20+ years' experience in both academic and technical field. Serves as a Director with skills in Microsoft, AWS, Alibaba Cloud and IBM based Data and AI solutions. Renganathan also serves as Microsoft MCT Regional Lead to provide guidance to MCTs. He is also a pioneering CompTIA Data+ Trainer for APAC region. His involvement as mentor in technical communities is well known.