Megan Risdal
Works with Kaggle and co-host of the data science competition show, SLICED.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 50min
#142 From PhD drop-out to Google Data Scientist with Megan Risdal
Megan Risdal is a data scientist and Product Manager at Kaggle, Google's competitive platform for data science. In a fascinating discussion, she shares her journey from PhD dropout to tech professional, highlighting the differences between academic and industry language. Megan contrasts her experiences at Stack Overflow and Kaggle, emphasizing community dynamics. They also explore the significance of linguistics in AI, touch on her innovative data-themed game show, and discuss the charm of Pittsburgh.
Aug 10, 2021 • 48min
SLICED - will you make the (data science) cut?
Join hosts Meg Risdal, a Kaggle expert and co-host of SLICED, and Nick Wan, who brings the heat from Twitch, as they dive into the thrilling world of competitive data science. Discover how SLICED creates a vibrant community that merges coding with entertainment. They share insights on unique datasets, the pressure of live coding competitions, and the adrenaline of algorithmic showdowns. Plus, hear about exciting upcoming championships and how contestants evolve into confident data scientists through these challenges.
