Astronomers Turned Data Scientists Podcast

Betsy Barton discusses her career trajectory from Astronomy to Data Science. She goes in depth about AI tools, shares about her company Infiniscape and their social media app Kyndr, and also converses about the emotional barrier to leaving Academia and Astronomy. Music by Shane Ivers: Tonight At Eight (Intro), Savour The Moment (Outro)

Marcel Haas discusses what led him into Astronomy, why and how he transitioned to Data Science, his experience in various Data Science positions, and his current role teaching Data Science. He also talks about differences in the field between Europe and North America, transferable skills, and craft beer. Music by Shane Ivers: Tonight At Eight (Intro), Savour The Moment (Outro)

Genevieve Graves discusses her transition to Data Science, sharing her experience with startups and consulting, how to decide what to do, how VCs determine what projects to fund, the future in the field, why astronomers make good data scientists, and how she discovered work-life balance. Music: Tonight at Eight, Savour the Moment - Shane Ivers

Jess Kirkpatrick discusses her transition to Data Science, outreach for others considering a similar transition, multiple moves between companies, interesting projects, and predictions for the next few years in Data Science. Music by Shane Ivers: Intro - Tonight At Eight, Outro - Savour The Moment

Taka Tanaka discusses his transition from Astronomy to DS, his career progression to DS Manager, and what he expects to unfold in DS during the next few years. Tonight At Eight (Intro) & Savour The Moment (Outro) by Shane Ivers - Silverman Sound Co-Hosts: Jeffrey Silverman and Joseph A'Hearn