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Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 26: Alexander Hampton, Data Scientist at LNERAlexander Hampton is a Data Scientist at the London North Eastern Railway (LNER), one of the UK’s leading long-distance train operators. He did his PhD at Durham University in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, snowboarding, and watching American football.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-hampton-758398a0/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-06-1134 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 25: Godfrey Leung, Full-stack Data Scientist at CollinsonGodfrey Leung is a “full-stack” data scientist, or as he prefers, a data “magician/wizard”, at Collinson, a customer services company dedicated to helping people travel with ease. He has a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and is originally from Hong Kong but has spent over 14 years now living in England. He is an avid football fan and has actually seen Stephen Hawking in person during his masters at Cambridge.
Medium: https://medium.com/@godfrey.leung.cosmo/act-smarter-data-science-should-be-about-why-problem-solving-6d78f873ec77
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-leung-phd-aab19879/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-05-2830 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 24: Neri Van Otten, CEO and Founder of Spot IntelligenceNeri Van Otten is the CEO and Founder of Spot Intelligence, a fast and secure document processing platform that uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to extract crucial business information. She has participated in several S2DS programmes as both a technical mentor and a project partner. In her spare time, she enjoys running, travelling, and spending time in nature.
Spot Intelligence: https://spotintelligence.com/blog/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerivo/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-05-1440 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Break Notice: Easter HolidaysWe'll be taking a break, but expect the next episode back from us on 14 May!2025-04-1600 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 23: Sonia Ingram, Freelance AI ConsultantSonia Ingram is a freelance AI consultant, currently the interim Global Director of AI at the world’s largest jewellery brand, where she leads their AI transformation. Her PhD was focused on biomedical immunology, and her data science career includes many notable names such as Lloyds Banking Group and Harrods. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, and hiking.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-louise-ingram-phd-0383354a/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-04-0238 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 22: Eyal Kazin, Lead Data Scientist at Zimmer BiometEyal Kazin is a Lead Data Scientist at Zimmer Biomet, global manufacturer of medical products and technologies. He is an ex-cosmologist turned data scientist with 20 years experience in solving challenging problems and a colleague of his once said that one of his strengths is “facilitating stakeholders to make data driven decisions”. His claim for fame is living in four different continents between the decade of 2004-2014, including three tennis Grand Slam cities: NYC, Melbourne, and London.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyal-kazin
Medium Publications: https://eyal-kazin.medium.com
Selected articles:
🚪🚪🐐 Lessons in Decision Making from the Monty Hall Problem
https://bit.l...2025-03-1940 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Buffer Week: No episodeThank you for listening to Science to Data Science and Beyond! We will have a new episode ready in 2 weeks time, but none this week as we were busy preparing for the start of the S2DS Spring 2025 programme. Please comment in the description about any topics you'd like to hear about or any questions you have!2025-03-0500 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 21: Julia Förster, Software Engineer at PwCJulia Förster is currently a Software Engineer at PwC, a network of firms providing assurance, tax, and advisory services using AI and technologies. She studied mathematics and holds a PhD in Psychophysics before going on to work as a freelancer in a few tech startups. In her spare time, she likes to practice Olympic lifting.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-f-2596338a/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-02-1930 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 20: Damian Rumble, Global Head of Data Science and Analytics at Laing O'RourkeDamian Rumble is the Global Head of Data Science and Analytics at Laing O'Rourke, a multinational construction company. He has a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Exeter enjoys playing ultimate frisbee in his spare time. Last year, he even attended the European Masters Ultimate Club Championships in Vienna.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-rumble-69025336/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-02-0550 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 19: Pavan Sangha, Head of Data Science at HalfordsPavan Sangha is the Head of Data Science at Halfords, the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. He did his PhD in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Liverpool. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pavan-sangha-b598b9141/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-01-2228 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 18: Ana Solaguren-Beascoa, Lead Machine Learning Researcher at CoSyne TherapeuticsAna Solaguren-Beascoa is the Lead Machine Learning Researcher at CoSyne Therapeutics, an AI Drug Discovery company creating precision medicine through AI. She was born in Barcelona where she did her bachelor’s and master’s before moving to Munich for her PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics. She has since spent 7 years in London before returning to live in Barcelona and enjoys cooking in her spare time.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasolagurenbeascoa/
Medium: https://medium.com/@ana.solagurenbeascoa
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2025-01-0830 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 17: Christmas Special, Advent of CodeFormer S2DS technical mentor Jon Leslie, now Big Data & AI Manager at Vodafone, and S2DS alum Andras Szabo, current Senior Data Scientist at Trilateral Research, join for a special Christmas episode. We discuss Advent of Code, an online advent calendar of coding challenges with fun Christmas themes that anyone can try and use to improve their coding skills.
https://adventofcode.com/
Jon Leslie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-leslie/
Jon Leslie X: @jlesliedata
Andras Szabo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andras-szabo-5a283024/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-12-2525 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 16: Vasiliy Demchenko, Senior Data Scientist at the Stepstone GroupVasiliy Demchenko is a Senior Data Scientist at the Stepstone Group, a world leading online recruitment company. He did his PhD in Cosmology at the University of Edinburgh. In his spare time, Vasiliy likes to read (mostly fiction), practice yoga, and travel to see new cities or go on hikes and walks.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiliy-demchenko-a49aba17b/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-12-1129 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 15: Aatish Kumar, Head of Data & AI at Eneco Energy Trading (EET)Aatish Kumar is presently working as Head of Data & AI at Eneco Energy Trading (EET), the trading arm of an energy utility company located in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Originally from India, he has worked in several companies and academia in the Netherlands. He has a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and a Master in Microelectronics (both from IIT Bombay in India) as well as a Master in Digital Business and Innovation from VU Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aatishk/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-11-2740 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 14: Michèle Pettinato, Data Scientist in Speech AcousticsMichèle Pettinato is an experienced data scientist with a multi-disciplinary background in speech acoustics, linguistics, psychology and cognitive science. She is endlessly fascinated by human interaction and how it shapes information flow. In her spare time, she likes to decompress with friends, reading, exercising, and art in all its forms.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich%C3%A8le-pettinato/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-11-1331 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Buffer Week: No episodeThank you for listening to Science to Data Science and Beyond!
We will have a new episode ready in 2 weeks time, but none this week as we were busy preparing for the start of the S2DS Autumn 2024 programme.
Please comment in the description about any topics you'd like to hear about or any questions you have!2024-10-3000 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 13: Ross Williams, Lead Data Scientist at dunnhumbyRoss Williams is a Lead Data Scientist at dunnhumby, a customer data science company. He received a PhD in ultracold atomic physics from the University of Oxford, and worked as a post doc on quantum simulation with a Nobel Laureate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA. He has also worked on quantum technologies as a Senior Research Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. Outside work he spends his time attempting to keep up with his toddler.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-williams-040056110/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-10-1651 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 12: Carlos Vergel Infante, Customer Satisfaction Data Analyst for Open SystemsCarlos Vergel Infante is a physicist with a PhD in Particles Physics from Iowa State University and with an MBA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Carlos worked at CERN during his PhD and after completion, did the S2DS program in 2019. After that, he has worked as a Data Science - Analyst for eBay and currently as a Customer Satisfaction Data Analyst for Open Systems. Originally from the mountains in Colombia, he now enjoys the mountains of Switzerland.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-vergel-infante/
Carlos's business newsletter: https://ponteai.substack.com/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds...2024-10-0225 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 11: Adrienne Leonard, Head of Data Science at CiriumAdrienne Leonard is Head of Data Science at Cirium, a leader in aviation analytics. She was born and grew up in Zimbabwe and did her PhD at the University of Cambridge in Astronomy. Outside of work, she spends her spare time with her two young children.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-leonard-cirium/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-09-1855 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 10: Julie Ripplinger, Data Scientist at PivigoJulie Ripplinger has 15+ years of experience working within industry and academia on collaborative projects in both Python and R coding languages. She currently works at Pivigo as a data scientist and mentor to our S2DS programmes. In her free time, she enjoys bird watching, hiking, and open-water swimming.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ripplinger/
X: @JulieRipplinger
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-09-0429 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 9: Mehrab Modi, Data Scientist at EdPlaceMehrab Modi is currently a Data Scientist at EdPlace, an e-learning platform for students’ home use. With a PhD in Neurobiology and Behaviour, he helped organise Neuroscience workshops for people with less access to them in Romania and India and hosted vernacular language webinars on Covid awareness in India. During his PhD, he enjoyed making his own cheese, a hobby he wants to pick up again.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mehrabmodi
X: @mehrabmodi
GitHub: https://github.com/mehrabmodi1
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-08-2139 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 8: Duncan Wotherspoon, Data Scientist in Investment ManagementDuncan Wotherspoon is a Data Scientist and Software Developer in the Financial Services, specifically investment management. Before leaving academia, he initially studied life sciences, including Biochemistry at the University of Leeds and Cell Biology at the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing poetry.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-james-wotherspoon/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org
Recommended poets:
Brian Bilston: https://brianbilston.com/
Bloodaxe Anthologies: https://www.bloodaxebooks.com/2024-08-0742 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 7: Marcus Leiwe, Data Scientist at MetaCellMarcus is currently a Data Scientist at MetaCell, a software company focused on deep domain knowledge of life sciences and catering to universities and pharmaceutical companies. He has a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology and in his spare time, he volunteers as an AI for Good engineer at FruitPunch AI.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-leiwe/
X: @marcusleiwe
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-07-2436 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 6: Melanie Le Bon, Advanced Data Fellowship Coach for MultiverseMelanie Le Bon works as an Advanced Data Fellowship Coach for Multiverse, an on-the-job learning platform that teaches in-demand tech, software engineering and data skills to transform careers. Mel did her PhD in Bioscience, and since transitioning to data science, has participated in a hackathon and volunteered for DataKind. When she's not doing data, Mel enjoys horse riding and training her 2 horses in dressage.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-le-bon-6143a7a7/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-07-1038 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 5: Roberta Evangelista, Senior Digitalisation Specialist at BASERoberta Evangelista is currently a Senior Digitalisation Specialist working at BASE, the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy where she focuses on DS for social good. Originally from Italy, she has lived in Germany, France, the US, and is now based in Zurich, Switzerland. Her academic background ranges from a bachelor’s in Mathematics to an MSc and PhD in Computational Neuroscience.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-evangelista-0571/
80000 hours: https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/ofir-reich-data-science/
Climate Change AI: https://www.climatechange.ai
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-06-2642 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 4: Giovanni de Cillis, Senior Data Engineer for EdPlaceGiovanni De Cillis is currently a Senior Data Engineer for EdPlace, an e-learning platform for students’ home use. With a PhD in Quantum Optics and a background in teaching, he enjoys his career switch into data and now only teaches physics as a volunteer for Ukrainians in the UK. In his spare time, he also enjoys songwriting and performing at open mic nights.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannidecillis/
Ukrainian School: https://www.svitloschool.com/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-06-1231 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 3: Jana Polednikova, Senior Product Owner at 4screenJana Polednikova has over 8 years of data experience outside of academia and is currently Senior Product Owner at 4screen, the world's first driver interaction platform connecting businesses with customers, in real-time, directly through the car screen. With a PhD background in Astrophysics, Jana is a passionate data advocate, helping to build data cultures and opening the data world to non data professionals. In her spare time, she is an active mountaineer, volunteering as an organiser for trips to the Alps via the German alpine club, Alpenverein.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janapolednikova/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds...2024-05-2932 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 2: Tiziano Suran, Senior Data Scientist at MamacrowdTiziano Suran is based in Trieste, Italy and works as a Senior Data Scientist at Mamacrowd, a platform for equity crowdfunding investments. Tiziano has an MSc in Experimental Psychology and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and is passionate about data architecture, project design, AI explainability, and ML engineering. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, studying and exercising at the gym.
Website/blog: https://tizianosuran.com/
X: https://twitter.com/tiziano_suran
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tizianosuran/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshuran/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-05-1541 min
Science to Data Science and Beyond!Ep. 1: Jason Muller, Pivigo Co-founder and CEOJason Muller is the co-founder and CEO of Pivigo, the company behind Science to Data Science (S2DS). With over 20 years' experience in technology and talent delivery both in the UK and Australia under his belt, he’s dedicated his professional career to developing long-term relationships as a platform for highly professional and trusted service delivery. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and rooting for his favourite aussie rules, rugby and cricket teams.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmuller1/
Pivigo: pivigo.com
S2DS: s2ds.org2024-04-3050 min
Would You Data Scientist?How a Mentor Can Help Your Career with Annie HouAnnie has done exactly what this podcast is aiming to promote, she pivoted to data science using the skills she had developed in previous roles. Annie is Global Head of AI & Behavioural Sciences at MRM and joins Wendy on this week's Would You Data Scientist to talk about her experience pivoting and the work she's doing in the industry. Listen in to find out how a mentor can help your personal and career development as well as tips on getting hired. KEY TAKEAWAYSAnnie did a data science boot camp run by Pivigo when sh...2021-12-1437 minWould You Data Scientist?Jonothan Leslie of Pivgo; Why Does Diversity Make Better DataOn this episode of Would You Data Scientist, Wendy is joined by guest Jonothan Leslie, Director of Data Science at Pivigo. Find out about how Jonothan got into data science, his advice for someone just starting out in the industry, and how he thinks data science can be used to help those in disadvantaged groups. KEY TAKEAWAYSIt doesn't hurt having a masters in data science but it's necessary to work in the field. It might be the placements involved in them that companies want to see on your applications.Try to find where th...2021-08-3130 min
The Catalysts Podcast (The Startup Lexicon)Kim Nilsson: Chair & Co-Founder (Pivigo): The importance of selling the 'Art of the Possible' to corporates and how offering 5 week Bootcamps can bring in new customers.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than...2020-11-1630 min
The Boundless PodcastEP99: Dr. Kim Nilsson, CEO & Co-Founder at Pivigo: How businesses are harnessing data science💬 “There’s great curiosity in the data science community to learn what to do when we feel morally compromised. To help with this, there has been calls for accreditation. I think that’s a good idea, although I’m not sure who would come up with it or agree on it, but then at least ethics would be part of such an accreditation.” This is a conversation with Dr. Kim Nilsson 🎙️ Kim is an Astrophysics PhD, MBA and Entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Pivigo; supporting organisations to innovate with data by connecting them with a global community o...2020-09-0231 min
Le Wagon LiveEpisode #55: Kim Nilsson, CEO at PivigoWelcome to Le Wagon live, this week we have Kim Nilsson speaking to us, CEO at Pivigo. Also running Europe’s largest data science training program, Pivigo is a marketplace connecting data freelancers with organisations. Kim has a PhD in Astrophysics and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management...as well as awards like ‘Women in IT’’s ‘entrepreneur of the year’ and one of the ‘top 50 most influential women in IT in the UK’ for 2 years in a row. This is one not to miss - keep listening to hear all her secrets.Podcast and music production...2020-09-0148 min
Working ScientistCareer transitions from physics to data scienceIndustry has long courted physicists for their data science expertise, but will this change as more undergraduates acquire these skills?In 2013, Kim Nilsson co-founded Pivigo, a training company to prepare researchers for data science careers. She tells Julie Gould how and why she moved into business.Nilsson's Pivigo colleague Deepak Mahtani quit academia after completing a PhD in astronomy. What is his advice to someone looking to move into data science? "There are three main things you should do. Learn about the programming languages Python or R, read up about machine learning, and...2019-08-0825 min
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter DialogueA Marketplace for Big Data, AI and Data Analytics with Pivigo CEO Kim NilssonMinter Dialogue Episode #299With an MBA and a PhD in Astrophysics, Dr Kim Nilsson is a pioneer in many aspects. She is founder and CEO of Pivigo and, in 2017, was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, in front of 1,000 business and technology leaders. Pivigo is a data science marketplace; connecting the data science community with companies and organisations looking to outsource their data science and AI needs. In this conversation, we look at how companies can better unleash the power of their data, the challenges with mining one's data and the business of Pivigo.2018-10-2139 min
DatacastEpisode 1: Molecular Biologist turned Data Scientist with Jonathan LeslieShow Notes:(2:10) Jon reflects on his academic career and explained why he pursued an advanced degree in Biology. He also went over his post-doc fellowship at Cancer Research UK.(4:45) Jon discusses the zebra-fish project he worked on during his post-doc research at King’s College London.(8:13) Jon talks about the developmental biology work he did at the embryology lab at University College London.(10:00) Jon explains why biological data are noisy.(10:58) Jon explains his motivation behind his transition from academia to industry.(15:04) Jon’s advice for Ph.D. students and post-doc researchers who...2018-08-2053 min
Business MattersViolence Escalates in Hamburg as the G20 Protest ContinuesJust as the protestors on Hamburg's streets have varied demands, so too do the leaders of the G20. The US, for example, wants more trade tariffs (especially on steel imports) - a policy that not all members agree with. We get the latest on the summit from our correspondent in Hamburg, Amir Paivar. London-based PR firm Bell Pottinger apologises after its social media campaigns caused offence in South Africa. Nikita Ramkissoon from the Save South Africa campaign tells us her objections to it. Plus, we meet the astronomer turned entrepreneur Dr Kim Nilson, whose company Pivigo matches data scientists...2017-07-0851 min