Patrick Aleo talks about his astronomy background, how he developed his skills for data science over several years of graduate school, his recent transition to data science, and his fresh industry experience. He also offers his advice to academics who are considering making the transition to data science. 

Links:

Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdaleo/ 

Patrick’s Talk at ATDS 6: https://youtu.be/2j9lVBcBpfY?t=20&si=gkTwR7TP8ZU0NbEL

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: Patrick Aleo

Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

1:04 - Highlight of Recent Transition to Data Science

2:11 - Astronomy and ML Background

9:37 - Transition to Data Science

15:43 - Transferable Skills and Applying for Industry Positions

22:30 - Adapting to his Industry Data Scientist Position

28:40 - Scope of his Current Data Science Work at Honeywell

38:30 - Advice to Academics Considering the Transition

42:11 - Impact of ML on Astronomy Today

46:39 - Advocating for Yourself

49:50 - Outro

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