4. Marcel Haas

Marcel Haas discusses what led him into Astronomy, why and how he transitioned to Data Science, his experience in various Data Science positions, and his current role teaching Data Science. He also talks about differences in the field between Europe and North America, transferable skills, and craft beer. 

Links:

• Marcel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harcel/ 
• Marcel’s Website: https://marcelhaas.com/ 

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: Marcel Haas
• Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:45 - Welcome 
• 1:25 - Marcel’s Path to Astronomy
• 3:33 - Transition to Data Science
• 5:07 - Experience at First Data Science Job
• 13:25 - Subsequent Data Science Job Experience
• 17:10 - Return to Academia
• 18:52 - Continuous Learning in Data Science
• 20:46 - Teaching/Research Balance 
• 23:52 - Favorite Projects
• 26:52 - Analysis Before Data Science
• 28:33 - Future of Data and AI
• 33:22 - Differences between Europe and North America
• 38:33 - Transferable Skills
• 42:15 - Craft Beer and ML 
• 46:35 - Remaining an Individual Contributor vs. Becoming a Manager
• 49:45 - Companies in Europe
• 51:48 - Final Thoughts: Astronomy and Data Science
• 54:07 - Outro

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