Astronomers Turned Data Scientists Podcast
A podcast featuring interviews with a variety of former astronomers / current data scientists. Created as part of the Astronomers Turned Data Scientists (ATDS) community (which also has annual meetings at the American Astronomical Society’s Winter Meeting).
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
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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