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Avant Business Intelligence Interview Guide

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<p>We’re given a table of bank transactions with three columns, <code>user_id</code>, a deposit or withdrawal value (determined if the value is positive or negative), and <code>created_at</code> time for each transaction.</p>

<p>Write a query to get the total three-day rolling average for deposits by day.</p>

<p><em>Note: Please use the format <code>&#39;%Y-%m-%d&#39;</code> for the date in the outout</em></p>

<p><strong>Example:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Input:</strong></p>

<p><code>bank_transactions</code> table</p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td><code>user_id</code></td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>created_at</code></td>
<td>DATETIME</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>transaction_value</code></td>
<td>FLOAT</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Output:</strong></p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td><code>dt</code></td>
<td>VARCHAR</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td><code>rolling_three_day</code></td>
<td>FLOAT</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>


Rolling Bank Transactions

<p>Let’s say you’re working for a social media company trying to grow your user base. You know that people tend to use the same social network as their peers, so you want to target all your growth and marketing efforts on specific age groups so as to take advantage of network effects.</p>

<p>You wish to begin with the age group that is currently generating the most connections (fastest growing).</p>

<p>Write a SQL query to find the average number of accepted friend requests for each age group and order the results in descending order.</p>

<p><em>Note: The average number of accepted friend requests is calculated as the total number of friend requests sent by an age group that was accepted divided by the number of members in said age group.</em></p>

<p><em>We can assume the tables hold valid data in that there are no duplicate friend requests, friend requests are only accepted once, and user A can only accept a friend request from User B after B sends A a friend request.</em></p>

<p><em>The result should be rounded to two decimal places.</em></p>

<h3>Example:</h3>

<p><strong>Input:</strong></p>

<p><strong><code>friend_requests</code></strong></p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td>requester_id</td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>receiver_id</td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>sent_at</td>
<td>DATETIME</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong><code>requests_accepted</code></strong></p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td>accepter_id</td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>requester_id</td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>accepted_at</td>
<td>DATETIME</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong><code>age_groups</code></strong></p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td>user_id</td>
<td>INTEGER</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>age_group</td>
<td>VARCHAR</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Output:</strong></p>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Column</th>
<th>Type</th>
</tr>
</thead>

<tbody>
<tr>
<td>age_group</td>
<td>VARCHAR</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>average_acceptance</td>
<td>FLOAT</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>


Find the average number of accepted friend requests for each age group that sent the requests.

Avg Friend Requests By Age Group

<p>What are the logistic and softmax functions? What is the difference between the two?</p>

<p>What makes them useful for use in logistic regression?</p>


<p>In logistic regression, how is the predicted class determined based on the logistic function?</p>


In logistic regression, how is the predicted class determined based on the logistic function?

Softmax vs Logistic II

<p>What is the key characteristic of the logistic function that makes it useful for mapping continuous values to a probability?</p>


What is the key characteristic of the logistic function that makes it useful for mapping continuous values to a probability?

Softmax vs Logistic I

What are the logistic and softmax functions? What is the difference between the two?

Softmax vs Logistic

Avant Business Intelligence Interview Questions

Job Description:

Job Summary

We seek a highly experienced and passionate GCP Architect to join our team. As a GCP Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable and efficient data solutions on the Google Cloud Platform. You will work with clients, developers, and architecture teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective data solutions. You will also be responsible for developing high-level and detailed data architecture and design documentation and implementing data security frameworks and enterprise data architecture best practices.

Responsibilities
Architect and design end-to-end data solutions on the Google Cloud Platform, focusing on data warehousing and big data platforms.
Collaborate with clients, developers, and architecture teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
Develop high-level and detailed data architecture and design documentation.
Implement data security frameworks and enterprise data architecture best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data.
Implement data management and data governance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Work with data flows, taxonomy, lineage, and virtualization techniques to optimize data operations and organization.
Apply your expertise in data modeling using tools such as Erwin to create conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
Architect both batch and real-time data solutions, leveraging GCP services and technologies.
Manage metadata and documentation using Erwin's modeling and data cataloging capabilities.
Collaborate with business analysts to understand domain data requirements and incorporate them into the design deliverables.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in GCP services, data architecture, and data management techniques.
Drive innovation in data analytics by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex ideas and concepts effectively.
Requirements     Minimum of 6 years of experience in a Data Architect role, supporting warehouse and big data platforms/environments.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an Enterprise/Senior Data Architect role, including with Cloud data platforms.
Strong expertise in data exploration using SQL and a deep understanding of data relationships.
Extensive knowledge and implementation experience in data management, governance, and security frameworks.
Proven experience in creating high-level and detailed data architecture and design documentation.
Strong aptitude for business analysis to understand domain data requirements.
Proficiency in Data Warehouse Data Modeling using Erwin, including Data Flow, ER diagrams, and Conceptual, Logical, and Physical models.
Hands-on experience with architecting end-to-end data solutions for both batch and real-time designs.
Familiarity with metadata and documentation management using Erwin and data cataloging techniques.
Previous experience with Teradata and GCP platforms for data curation and analytics use cases.
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, developers, and architecture teams to implement enterprise-level data solutions.
Preferred experience with GCP, including BigQuery, and Teradata implementation.
Familiarity with Data Fabric and Data Mesh architecture is a plus.
Knowledge of Starburst (data virtualization) and IBM Cloud Pak (data governance) is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are passionate about data architecture, possess expertise in GCP services, and have a successful track record in delivering data solutions, we invite you to join our team. Contribute to the design and implementation of cutting-edge data platforms on the Google Cloud Platform and drive innovation in data analytics.

<b>Principal Software Engineer (75% Hands-on Development)</b><br><br>We seek a <b>Principal Software Engineer</b> to drive critical systems' architecture, design, and development. This role supports a legacy Ruby on Rails application and involves building new services with Python. You'll work with Kafka for event streaming, PostgreSQL for data management, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines. Our software is deployed in AWS within Kubernetes clusters. This position offers a high level of responsibility in technical decision-making while remaining deeply involved in hands-on coding.<br><br><strong><b>What You'll Do:</b></strong><br><ul><li><b>Architect & Design Systems</b>: Lead the architecture and design of new services, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.</li><li><b>Develop Software Solutions</b>: Write, review, and optimize code using Python, Ruby, and other relevant technologies.</li><li><b>Drive Technical Excellence</b>: Establish and enforce engineering best practices across projects.</li><li><b>Event-Driven Systems</b>: Design and develop event-streaming solutions using Kafka.</li><li><b>Database Management</b>: Optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for performance and reliability.</li><li><b>Cross-functional collaboration</b>: Work closely with product owners, engineering managers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.</li><li><b>Mentorship & Guidance</b>: Mentor engineers across teams, providing technical leadership and support.</li><li><b>Agile Participation</b>: Participate in Agile ceremonies and help refine backlogs with engineering managers and product owners.</li><li><b>Review & Document Architecture</b>: Create and maintain architecture documentation, including RFCs and technical roadmaps.</li><li><b>Performance Optimization</b>: Identify bottlenecks in systems and recommend architectural improvements.</li><li><b>CI/CD Ownership</b>: Implement and maintain CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions for efficient deployments.</li><li><b>Cloud & Containerization Expertise</b>: Build, deploy, and maintain applications in AWS and Kubernetes environments.</li><li><b>Monitor & Improve Systems</b>: Use DORA metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvements.</li></ul><br><br><strong><b>Why You're a Fit:</b></strong><br><ul><li><b>Education</b>: BS/MS in Computer Science, related field, or comparable experience.</li><li><b>Technical Expertise</b>:<br><ul><li>8+ years of experience in software development, including architecture and design.</li><li>Strong experience with Ruby on Rails and Python.</li><li>Knowledge of Kafka for event-driven architecture and PostgreSQL for data storage.</li><li>Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).</li><li>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).</li><li>Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><b>Leadership & Collaboration</b>:<br><ul><li>Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.</li><li>Proven ability to drive technical excellence across multiple teams.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance technical and business trade-offs.</li></ul></li><li><b>Agile & Process Knowledge</b>:<br><ul><li>Comfortable participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contributing to backlog refinement.</li><li>Familiar with DORA metrics and their impact on software performance and team productivity.</li></ul></li></ul><br><br><b>Check out our Avant Blog!</b><br><br>We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you'll come contribute to our awesome culture.<br><br><b>Why Avant is the place for you:</b><br><br>At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:<br><br>Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.<br><br>Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.<br><br>Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.<br><br>Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.<br><br>Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.<br><br><b>We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.</b><br><br><b>Some of our benefits include:</b><br><ul><li>Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options</li><li>401(k) Match</li><li>Unlimited Paid Time Off</li><li>Flexible Work Environment</li><li>Generous Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks</li><li>WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees</li><li>Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development</li><li>No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)</li><li>Summer Fridays</li><li>Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events</li><li>And who doesn't love the swag</li></ul><br><br>This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.

Engineering Manager (50% Hands-on Development)

We seek an Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting a legacy Ruby on Rails application and building new services using Python or Ruby. You will play a key role in developing event-driven systems with Kafka, managing PostgreSQL databases, and driving CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions. Our software is deployed on AWS within Kubernetes clusters. This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on coding.

What You'll Do at Avant:
Backlog Management : Collaborate with the Product Owner to plan and refine your team's work.
Technical Leadership : Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Agile Facilitation : Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
Project Management : Align priorities, timelines, and deliverables with product teams and stakeholders.
Engineering Excellence : Uphold software engineering standards and best practices across the team.
Culture & Collaboration : Foster a culture of continuous improvement through innovation and reflection.
Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with other teams to design, build, and release new features.
Software Development : Develop scalable, maintainable code using Ruby, Python, and other technologies.
Lifecycle Participation : Engage in all phases of software development-analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Documentation & Reviews : Create and review RFCs, conduct code reviews, and drive quality assurance through peer feedback and unit tests.
Onboarding & Development : Onboard new team members and promote continuous professional growth.
Architecture & Database Design : Contribute to system architecture and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
Performance Management : Monitor and improve software performance using DORA metrics to measure outcomes.
CI/CD Ownership : Maintain robust pipelines with GitHub Actions for seamless deployments.
Stay Current : Keep up with industry trends and ensure the team applies modern engineering practices.
Why You're a Fit for Avant:       Education : BS/MS in Computer Science, related field, or comparable experience.
Proven Leadership : Experience leading software engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Technical Expertise :
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Expertise in backend development with Ruby, Python, or similar languages.
Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid understanding of Kafka for event streaming and PostgreSQL for data storage.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions).

Experience :
9+ years of software development experience.
3+ years leading Agile software teams.
3+ years managing databases (SQL).

Skills & Attributes :
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a mindset for innovation.
Familiarity with DORA metrics to measure software performance and delivery.
Ability to foster teamwork and a high-performance culture.

Check out our Avant Blog!

We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you'll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.

Some of our benefits include:     Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
401(k) Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Environment
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees
Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)
Summer Fridays
Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
And who doesn't love the swag

This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.

<p>Engineering Manager (50% Hands-on Development) We seek an Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting a legacy Ruby on Rails application and building new services using Python or Ruby. You will play a key role in developing event-driven systems with Kafka, managing PostgreSQL databases, and driving CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions. Our software is deployed on AWS within Kubernetes clusters. This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on coding. What You'll Do at Avant: Backlog Management : Collaborate with the Product Owner to plan and refine your team's work. Technical Leadership : Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment. Agile Facilitation : Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Project Management : Align priorities, timelines, and deliverables with product teams and stakeholders. Engineering Excellence : Uphold software engineering standards and best practices across the team. Culture & Collaboration : Foster a culture of continuous improvement through innovation and reflection. Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with other teams to design, build, and release new features. Software Development : Develop scalable, maintainable code using Ruby, Python, and other technologies. Lifecycle Participation : Engage in all phases of software development-analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Documentation & Reviews : Create and review RFCs, conduct code reviews, and drive quality assurance through peer feedback and unit tests. Onboarding & Development : Onboard new team members and promote continuous professional growth. Architecture & Database Design : Contribute to system architecture and maintain PostgreSQL databases. Performance Management : Monitor and improve software performance using DORA metrics to measure outcomes. CI/CD Ownership : Maintain robust pipelines with GitHub Actions for seamless deployments. Stay Current : Keep up with industry trends and ensure the team applies modern engineering practices. Why You're a Fit for Avant: Education : BS/MS in Computer Science, related field, or comparable experience. Proven Leadership : Experience leading software engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. Technical Expertise : Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Expertise in backend development with Ruby, Python, or similar languages. Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of Kafka for event streaming and PostgreSQL for data storage. Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions). Experience : 9 years of software development experience. 3 years leading Agile software teams. 3 years managing databases (SQL). Skills & Attributes : Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a mindset for innovation. Familiarity with DORA metrics to measure software performance and delivery. Ability to foster teamwork and a high-performance culture. Check out our Avant Blog We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you'll come contribute to our awesome culture. Why Avant is the place for you: At Avant, we believe our values make a difference: Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too. Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team. Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution. Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience. Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sht Done. We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported. Some of our benefits include: Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options 401(k) Match Unlimited Paid Time Off Flexible Work Environment Generous Paid Parental Leave Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sht Done) Summer Fridays Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events And who doesn't love the swag This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.</p>

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