Chris Lindner talks about his Astronomy background, his transition into Data Science, as well as his stint as a professional Poker player. He also discusses how as a graduate student he was involved in starting a study group about entering Data Science, how there is no real method to interviews, how he continues to stay connected to Academia through events like Astronomy on Tap, and what non-technical skills are important for Astronomers looking to become Data Scientists.

Links:

Chris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lindner-170a0385/

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: Chris Lindner

Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - Astronomy Background

2:09 - Study Group About Entering Data Science

6:29 - Communication Between Industry and Academia

13:05 - Transition into Data Science

19:40 - Diversity of Interviews

23:27 - Networking and Getting Referrals

26:28 - How Data Science Has Changed Over the Years

34:56 - Important Non-Technical Skills

38:20 - Most Recent Positions: Data Science and Professional Poker

43:14 - Relevance of Math for Poker

47:06 - Final Advice for Astronomers Becoming Data Scientists

49:13 - Outro

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

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