Carpe Datum

In celebration of International Women's Day, this special episode brings together influential women leading the charge in Data Science and AI. Hosted by WiDS TT and WiDS San Jose Youth, join us for a compelling fireside chat featuring women trailblazers sharing their insights on navigating and excelling in these dynamic fields. Tune in as our guests discuss: - actionable strategies for breaking in...

Inclusion Impact: A story of how Malvika’s efforts in promoting inclusion made a difference, and trends or innovations in urban data systems likely to impact city planning and development. ChatGPT in Data Analysis: Techniques for using ChatGPT to summarize large datasets or lengthy text, common pitfalls, and the limitations of LLMs in transforming data formats. Leadership Development: Influence of...

Diverse Background and Leadership : Impact of university roles and extracurricular activities on managing technical projects. Engaging Different Age Groups : Tailoring complex STEM ideas for various audiences, combining experiences as a team manager and council member. Women in STEM Podcast : Inspiration behind the podcast, evolution of the vision, and surprising insights from high-profile intervi...

Transition from Corporate to Academic Setting: Navigating the shift from Wells Fargo to Cornell and the transferable skills. Diverse Data Projects: Insights from analyzing data in mental health, gaming, and accessibility, and lessons learned. Writing for Reinvented Magazine: Trending tech topics and their influence on marketing data analysis at Cornell. Handling Unemployment: Staying motivated dur...

STEM Education Impact: Lydia's experience as an MIT instructor in Barcelona. The transformative power of STEM education in communities. Advice for young women exploring tech and data science. Interdisciplinary Research: Lydia’s research on the connection between music, animals, and human well-being. Encouragement for high school students to explore interdisciplinary research. ML Summer Analyst Suc...

Journey in Engineering: Discussion of Maheen's path to becoming a gold medalist in engineering, her involvement in Young Inventor programs, and how these experiences shaped her career. Diverse Experiences in STEM: Exploration of Maheen’s roles as a science demonstrator, ambassador for Women in Data Science, Women Engineers, and her involvement in initiatives like Coke Studio. Current Role and Futu...

It's been an incredible year, and we're just getting started! In this special anniversary episode, we'll share the key lessons we've learned about the power of consistency and focused effort. We'll also discuss our plans for the future, including more interactive elements. Get ready to be inspired and take the next step in your data science journey.

In this special season finale, we'll recap the highlights, share our biggest takeaways, and express our gratitude to all the amazing women who've joined us. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting out, this episode is for you.

The STEM Stitch, a non-profit Katie founded, aims to provide STEM resources to students in rural areas. Intersection of computer science and domestic violence advocacy Importance of STEM education in rural communities Youth empowerment and community service Balancing passion projects with academic pursuits

Transitioning to Tech : The Data Science Bootcamp she took and Data Science Portfolio Overcoming Burnout: Acknowledge burnout, take breaks, reassess goals, and seek support. Data Science Projects: WWPS: Used NLP to analyze presidential speeches and Airbnb Superhost - analyzed data to identify factors influencing Superhost status

Online Learning - Align courses with goals, bridge theory & practice, be consistent & participate. Udacity Nanodegree - Demanding & rewarding, online flexibility + structured learning. Soft Skills for Data - Soft skills connect data to results (communication & empathy). Leader vs. Follower - Value in both! Lead = vision, Follow = mentorship & growth. AI & Data Science for K...

Joy is a client-facing AI Engineer at IBM using generative AI for customer service, content generation, etc. She transitioned from data scientist (traditional machine learning) to AI Engineer (generative AI). Her internship at IBM led to a full-time role. As an account manager, she supported data center expansion projects. At BMW, she built a predictive model for customer purchasing behavior. Outs...

Data Science Career: Climbed the ladder from intern to senior data scientist at Intuit AI, designing models for various uses. Enjoys continuous learning and driving positive outcomes with data. Ph. D. in CS: Overcame challenges to earn a Ph. D. in a field with low female representation. Passionate about diversity and inclusion in tech. Deep Learning for Computer Vision: Explained the process and i...

Psychology & Research: Holds degrees in Psychology and Criminology, with research experience in eating habits, social media addiction, and translating data into actionable insights. Freelance Researcher: Currently works as a freelance researcher with interests in health, clinical, and sport psychology. Volunteer Work: Actively volunteers for organizations related to psychology and youth develo...

Research Focus: Utilizes machine learning with electronic health records to create decision support tools in psychiatry. Background: Holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Psychology, transitioned to a Ph. D. in Computational Psychiatry. Won 1st place in a National Big Data Competition. Academic Achievements: Her 29 awards, including academic, research, presentation, leadership, and graduate awards. Maintai...

Career Path: Business Intelligence Developer -> Data Engineer at a pizza chain  Passion: Using data to improve public health and social well-being Skills: Data analysis, ETL design, data warehousing best practices Research: Published paper on maternal stress and child sleep, ensured data accuracy for social science research Data Ethics: Committed to maintaining data integrity and privacy, espec...

Blogging: Process behind the 60+ posts Fighting Fraud with AI: A deep dive into using neural networks to verify your signature. Balancing school, work, and projects for academic success Uncovering the root cause of business problems. How early roles fueled data career. Climbing the Ladder at CIBC: A journey from intern to Data Quality Analyst.

Career Shift: Transitioning from Data Scientist to Solutions Architect at Databricks. Solutions Architect Role: Designing and implementing data-driven solutions for complex healthcare challenges. Data Science Expertise: Leveraging prior experience to build a strong foundation in the new role. Specialization: Focusing on the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector, building on experience at Hitachi Sol...

Introduction to Data Science: How each discovered their passion for the field. Friendship Dynamics: Insights into their friendship, any rivalry, and lessons learned from each other. Women in Data Science Conference: Experiences and key takeaways. Conference Experiences: Monishka's first-time attendance and Aditi's participation in EY and PWC conferences. Future Plans: Aspirations in the data scien...

WiDS Conference Project: Exploring power outage prediction to maintain food safety in cold storage. Path into Data Science: Journey from environmental engineering to energy engineering and data science. Challenges in Engineering & CS: Debunking myths and sharing personal experiences. EV Charger Project: A blend of electrical engineering, computer science, and data optimization. Day in the Life: In...

This episode is a celebratory season finale of Carpe Datum! We revisit the incredible journeys of 12 ohenimnal women who joined us throughout the season. Each guest shared their unique path to data science, from internships at Google and Amazon to groundbreaking research projects at NASA and MIT.

Sustainable Investments: Definition and Utilization of Data Science for Customer Decisions Involvement with Women in Data Science: Organizing Mentorship Programs and Events Personal Experience with Women in Data Science Conference: Insights and Suggestions for Entry into the Field Journey in Data Science: Shift from Teaching to Data Science, Support for Women in the Field Advice for Beginners in D...

Entry into Data Science: Personal Journey and Introduction to the Field Discovery of Passions: Exploring Interests and Finding Purpose Applications of Python in Career: Utilization of Python in Various Projects and Tasks Value of Online Certifications: Recommendations for Microsoft and LinkedIn Courses Impact of Certifications on Job Opportunities: Evaluation of Certification Influence on Employme...

Exploration of AI and Machine Learning Applications at Line Personal Journey and Advocacy for Women in STEM Engineering Mindset and Its Impact on Problem Solving Designing and Developing Services for Line, including Data Pipelines and NLP Products Utilization of Big Data Tools (Hadoop, Hbase, Spark) for Efficiency Career Journey from Software to Data Engineering Memorable Experiences as a Data Eng...

Discovering Interest in Data Science through Extracurricular Involvement Standout Visualization Techniques and Winning Top Awards Learning and Applying Skills from IBM Credentials, Especially Data Science Foundations Key Skills Leading to Roles as an AI Chatbot Engineer and Analytics Intern Balancing Multiple Roles as a Full-Time Student, Researcher, and Assistant Future Plans After Undergraduate...