Carpe Datum

Carpe Datum

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Carpe Datum episodes

  • S2E5 Tamara Qawasmeh: From Pizza to Public Health

    • 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, especially for health data

    • Project Management: Experience supporting researchers with health and minority data

    • Diversity & Inclusion: Works to address undercoverage bias and promote data fairness

    • Journey to STEM: Debunks myths about data science 

      • Mentorship: Facilitates Python programming and mentors junior data scientists

      26 min
    • S2E4 Toni Marie: Inspirations and Insights to Juggling It All

      • 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.

        • 24 min
      • S2E3 Angelina Leigh: Making Sense of the Messy World with Stats
        • 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 Solutions
                • 40 min
              • ✰ S2E2 Aditi and Monishka: Building Bonds and Breaking Barriers in Data Science
                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 science field.
                Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists: Graduation speech-style advice for high schoolers entering STEM.
                Views on AI: Discussion on AI's potential, ethical considerations, and the future workforce.
                30 min
              • S2E1 Alessia Levante: Energy, Data, and Resilience
                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: Insights into coding, research, planning, and meetings.
                Extracurricular Activities: Balancing a demanding career with running and other activities.
                29 min
              • Season 1 Recap: 12 Inspiring Stories
                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.
                4 min
              • S1E12 Anna Baecklund: Transforming Healthcare with Data Science

                • 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 Data Science and Favorite Aspects of the Field

                • Role in Oppioo: Utilizing Data Science and AI for Cancer Patients' Well-being

                • Involvement with Sum Health: Building Natural Language Processing Engine for Women's Symptoms

                  • 26 min
                • S1E11 Bunmi Akinremi: Passion to Profession

                  • 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 Employment

                  • Maximizing Course Benefits: Strategies for Applying Knowledge Gained from Certifications

                    • 27 min
                  • S1E10 Penny Sun: AI Exploration to Engineering Excellence

                    • 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 Engineer

                      • 28 min
                    • S1E9 Vidhi Sapru: Data Driven Journey

                      • 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 Degree Completion

                      • Dream Job Aspirations and Career Goals

                        • 21 min

                      About Carpe Datum

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                      Welcome to 'Carpe Datum,' the podcast where we dive into the fascinating world of data science. Join us bi-monthly on Monday 5:00 AM PST as we explore the diverse experiences, insights, and journeys…