#DataFemme

This episode of #DataFemme is the second sponsored by the wonderful Plotly. Hear from Laura Gray, People and Operations at Plotly, about supporting new parents at work and defining success in a way that fits you. Learn more about Plotly at plotly.com. Support #DataFemme with some cool new prizes at www.patreon.com/datafemme

This episode of #DataFemme features Whitney Skoensen, Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of New Orleans and Melissa Bridges, Performance and Innovation Coordinator at the City of Little Rock. Together we discuss how city open data can be used and how to inspire data-driven governments. Thank you Tyler Technologies for sponsoring this episode.  Visit patreon.com/datafemme to join ou...

This week on #DataFemme, Peter Wang, CEO of Anaconda, shares proven best practices and new ideas for promoting ethical AI within the data science industry. This episode is sponsored by Anaconda, whose new monthly webinar series, “Own Your Data Science Destiny”, launches September 30. Be sure to register at anaconda.com/events. Like the content you hear? Support #DataFemme by becoming a patron on P...

In this episode of #DataFemme, Emmanuelle Gouillart, Developer at Plotly, discusses the Python community, how image processing and data visualization work in tandem and best practices for contributing to open source. This episode is kindly sponsored by Plotly. To learn more about Plotly and using their framework Dash for building web applications with R and Python, visit: https://dash.plotly.com/...

My mom Rita Mitra, a cybersecurity professor at University of Texas San Antonio, and I recorded this episode in memorial of my grandmother, Dr. Sunanda Mitra, who passed away on August 9th, 2020. If you are interested in learning more about cybersecurity and its intersection with data science, this episode is for you.

This episode of #DataFemme features Jennifer Cooper, Vice President of Strategy Analytics - Auto Risk at JP Morgan Chase. Listen to hear her journey into data science, her passion for live conference events and the ways in which learning new programming skills can foster a fruitful career. Music by Tobu Support #DataFemme on Patreon at www.patreon.com/datafemme

Virtually pinch me because I got to speak with Backstage Capital Founder and Venture Capitalist Arlan Hamilton this week on #DataFemme! Hear her thoughts on growing a community, the importance of seeking information and overall thriving as a business woman. Check out her book for more gems like the ones you’ll hear from her in this podcast: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/its-about-damn-time-arla...

This week, fellow R-Lady Layla Bouzoubaa and I had a chat with Dr. Safiya Noble about the making of her remarkable book, "Algorithms of Oppression" and how we can all work together to eradicate racial bias from our models and our world. Read more information and order the book here! http://algorithmsofoppression.com/about Like the content you hear on #DataFemme? Invest in the production of more in...

On this week's episode of #DataFemme, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jenine K. Harris about her book, "Statistics With R: Solving Problems Using Real-World Data", and its underlying concepts of reproducibility and representation for marginalized groups. Here is a link to purchase Jenine’s book from Sage Publishing: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/statistics-with-r/book253567 Join Jenine and...

The second episode of #DataFemme Season Two focuses on Pride Month and how to increase Queer representation within the data science field. How do we codify gender? Should we refurbish our models with faulty data or start anew? We don’t have all the answers, but can still promise you a lively, thought-provoking discussion that will leave you wanting more. Want to support the creation of more episod...

So it’s finally here - the release of #DataFemme Season Two! This kick-off episode features Ayodele Odubela and Alise Ramirez, talented data scientists and insightful entrepreneurs. We set the tone for this season, which will focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized groups in data science, especially those from the Black community. By doing so, we CAN and WILL obliterate racism from our indu...

The Season One Finale of #DataFemme is here to rock your world as Quinn McHenry, Senior Developer at Small Planet (and fellow cat lover), talks about his first encounters with machine learning and how data science can improve our collective health, specifically mental health. Thank you so much to Small Planet for sponsoring this amazing episode. To learn more about Small Planet and their award win...

In this episode of #DataFemme, VP and Research Director for Advanced Analytics at TDWI (Transforming Data With Intelligence) Fern Halper discusses her research on the gender-pay gap as well as how to empower women in the data science field to fight for their careers. Big thank you to TDWI for sponsoring this episode. All #DataFemme listeners can save 30% on TDWI virtual seminars and online learnin...

In this episode of #DataFemme, financial coach and business owner Christine Teh explains how building a solid foundation in personal finance stems directly from our relationship with ourselves and with our money. Learn more about Christine and her philosophy at tehfinancialcoaching.com! A warm thank you to greenrope.com for sponsoring this episode of #DataFemme. Support the creation of more innova...

In this episode of #DataFemme, Northwestern PhD student and fellow R-Lady Katherine Simeon and I discuss the impact of community in data science, virtual events and her creation of the Twitter account We Are R Ladies. Learn more about R-Ladies’ global impact at rladies.org. This episode is sponsored by Green Rope. Explore their comprehensive CRM offerings at greenrope.com Like what you hear? Suppo...

Last week, you heard from Peggy Tsai, Vice President of Data Solutions at BigID. This week's episode of #DataFemme features Heather Federman, Big ID's Vice President of Policy and Privacy as she explains both her role in data protection and the major policy trends affecting pandemic data. Thank you BigID for sponsoring this episode! If you want to hear more about BigID and their work, head to bigi...

This week's episode of #DataFemme explores the intersection of data science and data governance with Peggy Tsai, VP of Data Solutions at BigID. How can you get to know your data better? Peggy has tips for individuals and teams alike. This episode is sponsored by Big ID, whose tools help organizations manage their customer data, stay up-to-date with current protection regulations and leverage cover...

In this episode of #DataFemme, I had the great pleasure of talking with two good friends who also happen to be graduate students in sociology at Ohio State University. Eva Warren and Jacob Kepes' studies shed light on some very real discrepancies between the data we have and the data we need, further amplified by the crisis we are currently undergoing. Listen for some laughs, some cat meows and so...

Sarah Nell-Rodriquez is a passionate expert on data literacy with the expertise in visualization to match. On this week's episode of #DataFemme, we talk about access to data, the importance of diverse perspectives in the industry and the best resources to start learning. This episode is sponsored by The Sisterhood of Technology Professionals. Register for their upcoming conference at sistechcon.or...

On this special episode of #DataFemme, live from Anaconda's Austin Headquarters, Anaconda's Director of Product Marketing Thaise Skogstad talks about Anaconda's new Team Edition product, diversity in tech and how to make the most of the upcoming AnacondaCON! Register for AnacondaCON now at anacondacon.io WITH the promo code exclusively made for #DataFemme listeners => DATAFEMME-20. DiKayo Data...

This #DataFemme episode features Dr. Sarah Callahan, the Editor in Chief of Cell Press's new Data Science Journal, Patterns. Listen to this episode to figure out the many ways in which YOU can contribute to Patterns. Stay tuned for the official release in April at www.cell.com/patterns. Do you like getting the heads up of what’s going on in the data science industry? Ensure you always do by becomi...

I returned from RStudio Conference 2020 in San Francisco with some new pieces of knowledge about marketing, building models and most importantly, finding one's place in "the room." These topics are significant in every industry and I want to spark discussion. Please message your thoughts about the episode on to @DikayoData on Twitter, comment on LinkedIn or mail to dikayo@dikayodata.com. Want to h...

Dr. Gina Merchant and I discuss everything from athleticism to tips on how to enjoy the upcoming RStudio Conference in San Francisco. Her story of becoming a confident data maven by learning the tidyverse is bound to inspire you. Like what you hear on #DataFemme? Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks from career-related content to conference discounts: www.patreon.com/datafemme Music by Benjam...

This week's episode of #DataFemme features Amar Natt, Manager of Data Science at Econ One and UCLA Professor, as she discusses both her own econometric models and the role of diversity in building future ones.

For the first #DataFemme episode of 2020, Gustavo Alvarenga and I discuss developing new models of data processing and the significance of learning to program in one's native language. Like this episode? Get more perks by supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/datafemme Music by Benjamin Barshai