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Data Bytes

Breaking Barriers in Data Science

Aug 8, 2024
30:18

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(Intro 00:00:00) Introduction by Maggie

(00:00:19) Data science roles evolving

(00:00:34) Guest Introduction - Maggie Ma

(00:00:56) Maggie’s diverse data science background

(00:01:12) What drew Maggie to data?

(00:01:35) University majors and early internships

(00:02:37) Discovering geospatial data science

(00:03:08) Predicting COVID-19 spread

(00:03:29) Logistics and transportation data science

(00:03:34) Geospatial data complexity

(00:04:13) Advice for geospatial data work

(00:04:43) Maggie’s journey to freelancing

(00:05:55) Impact and imposter syndrome

(00:06:03) Research team experiences

(00:07:13) Content creation feedback

(00:08:09) Overcoming imposter syndrome

(00:08:36) Challenges in tech industry

(00:09:57) Handling imposter syndrome daily

(00:10:20) Focus on self-improvement

(00:11:32) Authenticity on social media

(00:12:14) Behind the scenes content

(00:13:03) Sharing authentic daily lives

(00:13:41) Building a social media presence

(00:14:39) Staying updated in data science

(00:15:50) Managing information overload

(00:16:59) Career moves within data science

(00:17:27) Unplanned career progression

(00:18:03) Switching roles within data

(00:19:10) AI’s impact on data jobs

(00:19:31) Specific roles in data science

(00:20:10) Lower barrier of entry

(00:21:30) Using AI to debug code

(00:22:00) Advice for aspiring data scientists

(00:22:42) Importance of reflection

(00:23:49) Making peace with your path

(00:24:13) Future business and personal growth

(00:24:33) Building an AI startup

(00:25:42) Customized data science projects app

(00:26:27) Target release date for app

(00:27:01) Incorporating AI in learning

(00:28:07) Encouraging the community

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