Astronomers Turned Data Scientists Podcast

1. Taka Tanaka

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Taka Tanaka discusses his transition from Astronomy to Data Science, how his career has progressed to the current point of being a Data Science Manager, and what he expects to unfold in the field of Data Science during the next few years. 

Links:

  • Taka’s Astronomy to Data Science Slides: https://github.com/taka-tanaka/astronomy-to-data-science/blob/master/ATDS.pdf 
  • Taka’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/takatanaka/ 

    • Credits

    • Intro Music: Tonight At Eight by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation)
    • Outro Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation)
    • Co-Hosts: Jeffrey Silverman and Joseph A’Hearn
    • Recording: Jeffrey Silverman
    • Editing: Joseph A’Hearn
    • ATDS Podcast Logo: Joseph A’Hearn
    • Thumbnail Headshot Image: Taka Tanaka
    • Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

      • Timecodes

      • 0:00 - Intro
      • 1:32 - Welcome and Past ATDS Meetings
      • 2:42 - Astronomy Background
      • 4:40 - Transition to Data Science
      • 6:11 - Mindset during Transition to Data Science, Pros and Cons
      • 9:45 - Skills from Astronomy Background Useful in Data Science
      • 13:35 - Challenges upon Becoming a Data Scientist in Industry
      • 17:44 - How Data Science Has Changed in 7 Years
      • 24:49 - Projects During First Year As a Data Scientist
      • 27:41 - Career Growth: Management and Individual Contributor Roles 
      • 36:06 - Current Projects and Motivations 
      • 42:33 - Predictions for the Next 5 Years in Data Science
      • 46:50 - Role of Data Science in Astrophysics Research
      • 49:31 - Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists
      • 52:55 - Outro

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