1. Taka Tanaka

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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