Tom Kirsh talks about his astronomy experience during undergrad, learning data science foundations, getting hired as a data scientist, and his next career steps. He also offers advice about how to pitch yourself in interviews and emphasizes the need for data cleaning.

Links:

Tom’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskirsh/

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: Tom Kirsh

Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Astronomy Background

4:35 - Applying to Grad Schools and Data Science Foundations

10:38 - Search for a Data Science Position

13:38 - Experience in First Data Scientist Position

27:20 - Pitching Astronomy Experience in a Data Science Interview

30:35 - Envisioning Next Career Steps

37:44 - Second Job Search

44:08 - Advice for Transitioning to Data Science This Year

47:50 - Outro

#Astronomy #DataScience #Transitions #Podcast #ATDS #Astro2Data

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

#Astronomy #DataScience #Transitions #Podcast #ATDS #Astro2Data

Julie Hollek discusses her Astronomy background, her transition to Data Science, and her experience as an Individual Contributor, Manager, and Director. She also talks about bootcamps, the SciPy conference, and advantages for people coming from Astronomy into Data Science.

Links:

Julie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehollek/

SciPy Conference: https://conference.scipy.org/

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: Julie Hollek

Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

1:34 - Astronomy Background

4:32 - Grad School, Coding Bootcamp, and Transition to Data Science

8:01 - Career Progression in Data Science

13:31 - Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager and Director; Types of Jobs

21:20 - Is a Bootcamp Worth It?; The Value of Networking

26:42 - The Advantage of an Astronomy Background for Data Science

31:05 - Involvement in the SciPy Conference and Community

43:49 - Advice for People Transitioning to Data Science

47:14 - Invitation to the SciPy Conference

48:09 - Outro

#Astronomy #DataScience #Transitions #Podcast #ATDS #Astro2Data