Chris Lindner talks about his Astronomy background, his transition into Data Science, as well as his stint as a professional Poker player. He also discusses how as a graduate student he was involved in starting a study group about entering Data Science, how there is no real method to interviews, how he continues to stay connected to Academia through events like Astronomy on Tap, and what non-technical skills are important for Astronomers looking to become Data Scientists. 

Links:

Chris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lindner-170a0385/ 

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: Chris Lindner

Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - Astronomy Background

2:09 - Study Group About Entering Data Science

6:29 - Communication Between Industry and Academia

13:05 - Transition into Data Science

19:40 - Diversity of Interviews

23:27 - Networking and Getting Referrals

26:28 - How Data Science Has Changed Over the Years

34:56 - Important Non-Technical Skills

38:20 - Most Recent Positions: Data Science and Professional Poker

43:14 - Relevance of Math for Poker

47:06 - Final Advice for Astronomers Becoming Data Scientists

49:13 - Outro

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