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

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