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.
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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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