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Mastering Python Data

Visualization

Generate effective results in a variety of visually

appealing charts using the plotting packages in Python

Kirthi Raman

BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI

Mastering Python Data Visualization

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About the Author

in Mclean, Virginia USA. Kirthi has worked on data visualization, with a focus on

JavaScript, Python, R, and Java, and is a distinguished engineer. Previously, he

worked as a principle architect, data analyst, and information retrieval specialist at

Quotient, Inc. Kirthi has also worked as a technical lead and manager for a start-up.

He has taught discrete mathematics and computer science for several years. Kirthi

has a graduate degree in mathematics and computer science from IIT Delhi and an

MS in computer science from the University of Maryland. He has written several

white papers on data analysis and big data.

I would like to thank my wife, Radhika, my son, Sid, and daughter,

Niya, for putting up with my schedule even when I was on vacation.