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Explain your job to a kid.

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**Analogy**: 'Imagine a library with scattered books. I organize them so when someone asks "How many dog books this week?" or "Which are popular?" we answer quickly. I build systems that collect info from clicks, purchases; put it in order for computers to answer. I make sure it's correct and reaches the right people....

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