
Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2020 • 15min
346: My Top 5 Productivity Hacks
In this FiveMinuteFriday we take a break from our series on the history of data science to discuss productivity and my top 5 hacks for getting more hours out of your day and week.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/346

Mar 5, 2020 • 1h 12min
345: Machine Learning At Twitter
I speak with Dan Shiebler who works as a machine learning engineer at Twitter Cortex and at the same time, is doing a Ph.D. on applying category theory in machine learning. We discuss his work at Twitter, the importance of academics, and the future of machine learning.In this episode you will learn:
What is great about Twitter [5:31]
Dan’s Ph.D. program [9:25]
Dan’s work at Twitter [18:07]
Dan at DSGO 2020 [35:16]
LinkedIn Q&A [40:25]
Dan’s advice [1:03:58]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/345

Feb 28, 2020 • 8min
344: History of Data Science - Part 3
In the third of five episodes in this series, I journey through 2010 into 2015 to look at the boom of self-driving cars, the growth of data science as a profession, and the beginning of educational paths for future data scientists. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/344

Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 10min
343: Career Jumpstarts through Data Science Retreat
I speak with Jose Quesada, founder and CEO of Data Science Retreat about the purpose of his program to help data scientists learn and find jobs through a three-month retreat and portfolio project.In this episode you will learn:
Overview of Jose’s current projects [5:55]
"What if I don’t have a tech background?" [09:58]
How does it work? [11:51]
Program structure [21:24]
Tips for picking a portfolio project [26:45]
The program’s next intake [1:03:06]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/343

Feb 21, 2020 • 9min
342: History of Data Science - Part 2
In the second of five episodes in this series, I take a step into the early 2000s and the true boom of data science as a profession and philosophy of study, as well as look at some of science fiction’s failed hopes for data science by this time.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/342

Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 16min
341: Talking Robotics with Brandon Rohrer
Brandon Rohrer joins me in this special episode about robotics, machine learning, and the merge of software and hardware to create innovative technology for homes around the world.In this episode you will learn:
Brandon at MIT [7:41]
iRobot [15:14]
Moving from Facebook to iRobot [17:14]
Brandon’s work in iRobot [20:18]
Brandon as a data science influencer [30:08]
Q&A [40:40]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/341

Feb 14, 2020 • 20min
340: History of Data Science - Part 1
In this five-episode series, I dive into the history of data science from the beginning of mathematics to today. In this first episode, we start by looking in the 1950s and go up to the dawn of the 2000s.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/340

Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 26min
339: The Power of Coaching
I sat down with my coach Ivor Lok to discuss the power and importance of coaching and how everyone can use it in their personal and professional lives to become happier.In this episode you will learn:
Managing expectations [9:21]
Personal beliefs & parenting [17:42]
Value of having a coach [25:33]
Mindset over skillset [37:24]
Dream lists [51:06]
Ivor’s new projects [1:03:20]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/339

Feb 7, 2020 • 6min
338: Too Many Photos
I discuss an observation I had recently about how many photos we take, and how much we miss out on by focusing on capturing a moment rather than living it.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/338

Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 15min
337: Hadley Wickham Talks Integration and Future of R and Python
Hadley Wickham, a huge presence in data science, sits down to talk about R, Python, and the future of potential integrations, as well as some Q&A with our listeners through LinkedIn about programming languages and how to make data science accessible for all.In this episode you will learn:
Hadley’s R packages [8:26]
Better integrations between R and Python [20:11]
LinkedIn Q&A [33:34]
useR Conference vs. RStudio Conference [50:46]
LinkedIn Q&A: Career-related questions [1:01:06]
LinkedIn Q&A: Future-related questions [1:08:01]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/337