Career Series: Data Science
In a world where the growth of technology is exponential, we are constantly trying to find new ways to understand our environments, as well as data within them…Lo and behold, the birth of Data Science!
Join us for an insightful evening as the She Loves Data U.K + Ireland Chapter, in partnership with Frank Recruitment Group, host our very first event within a brand new Career Series.
Our inspiring female panellists will give us insights into how they got involved with this fascinating industry, as well as the series of events which led them to pursuing a professional role. The panel will discuss the challenges and successes in the field of Data Science, how it can be applied across the industry and what we can be doing to ensure we are paving the way to a brighter future in business.
Learn more about how you can gain the skills to ‘break-into’ Data Science and what recruiters are looking for in 2023. Save your questions and come along to ask our panel in-person!
This event is an excellent opportunity for those who have an interest in: – Data Science – A career in data/tech industry – Meeting like-minded people – Expanding your network
We look forward to welcoming you! Registration for in-person tickets closes on Saturday 17th June at 23:59. Limited tickets available.
Date/Time: June 21st, 2023 (Wednesday), 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM BST Speakers:
Sr Could Solution Architect (Data & AI) @Microsoft
Cindy has over a decade of experience in data, covering analytics, data science, research, and cloud computing. She started her career in research at Northwestern University in Chicago and IBM before joining the industry world. She built algorithms for large automotive companies, multinational banks, global retailers, and natural resource conglomerates as a consultant at Deloitte. She then pivoted to the startup world to lead data science at HelloFresh, followed by a stint at BCG Digital Ventures working with large corporations to build disruptive technologies.
At Microsoft, she has helped many companies and nonprofit organizations build and improve their AI platforms in the cloud, focusing on scalability and efficiency gains using Machine Learning Ops. Her industry experience continues to grow, with recent customers including a Formula 1 team, the government agency that makes sure your eggs don’t have salmonella, and our beloved retailer who makes Colin the Caterpillar cakes. While data is her oldest passion, her newest ones are her two children aged 2 and 6 months, and there is no AI powerful enough to predict what they do next.
Head of Data Science (Loyalty)@Marks and Spencers
Emma Walker is Head of Data Science at M&S looking after teams working in the Loyalty, CRM and Decisioning spaces. She joined M&S in 2020 coming from a background leading data teams in start-up/scale-ups in the ad-tech and app studio domains. She enjoys solving customer problems and balancing business needs with personalised customer experiences. Emma is also passionate about getting more women into STEM careers, and runs the M&S Early Careers programme for Data Science.
Emma’s background is in astrophysics having completed a PhD in 2009 and taking on post-doctoral research in Italy and the USA before deciding to transition into data science via an S2DS summer training school. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and making things, particularly knitting, although she’s recently crossed the divide and started crocheting as well.
Data and AI Innovation Analyst @HSBC
Inès is an Innovation Analyst at HSBC working with large language models. She is passionate about exploring the potential of language models to derive insights and solve complex problems. In addition to her work, Inès also takes the time to educate her co-workers about the benefits of using language models. Her expertise has helped her colleagues to better understand and utilise these tools. In her spare time, Inès enjoys exploring her creative side through arts and crafts. She is a skilled crochet artist and enjoys making handmade items such as blankets, scarves, and hats.
Director (Cloud Technology/Salesforce Recruitment)@ Mason Frank International
With over 20 years recruitment experience across multiple sectors, Katherine is one of the most experienced recruitment leaders in the UK market. After graduating with a 2:1 from the University of Birmingham in Social Policy & Politics, Katherine moved straight into a career in recruitment. In senior business development roles across offices in London and the South East, Katherine had a successful recruitment career at Hays focusing on Finance, Audit, Compliance & Risk hiring. After having her wonderful children, now 8 and 11, she moved to grow an interim and consulting practice for a Legal Risk & Compliance boutique recruitment firm, the Danos Group. She was made Partner within 15 months, moved into a global business development role and launched her practice across the US and APAC.
After some wonderful gardening leave last year, Katherine joined the Frank Recruitment Group in December 2022. She is currently running one of their successful cloud tech recruitment divisions focusing on Salesforce hiring. The key to her own success is having resilience and consistency to drive best practice whilst working to her core values.
FAQ
Q. Is it free to join?
A. Yes! Participation is free, but slots are limited, so please register early!
Q. Is it only for women?
A. This in-person webinar is open to all professional men and women. #HeLovesData too!
By registering you understand that the details you provide during the registration process will be collected and used by She Loves Data. Photographs and/or videos may be taken at the event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity and/or marketing purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity materials, social media, and press releases
Choose Your Data Adventure
#Data #Beginner #Hiring
Date/Time:
July 21, 2022 (Thursday), 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM AEST
The She Loves Data event in collaboration with Thoughtworks aims to inspire and provide guidance for all women and underrepresented gender minorities looking to embark on a new career or grow their career path in data.
This Event is an interactive event and you will be able to connect with Thoughtworks professionals, ask questions, get career advice and find out more about daily work at Thoughtworks.
Agenda
6:00 – Welcome and Introduction
6:25 – Panel discussion
6:45 – 3 breakout sessions
Session 1 – Kickstart your career in data
Leaders: Tess Guthrie and Sue Visic
The advent of new technologies is opening up exciting opportunities for data-based roles, and it’s fast becoming one of the most in-demand jobs today. So is a career in data right for you? Our data experts will unpack their best career advice and wisdom to help you grow your career in data, including what to consider when making a career choice, the must-have soft and technical skills, tips for a successful interview, the role of data in social impact work, and lots more.
Session 2 – Make the switch to a career in data
Leaders: Ada Leung & Dave Colls
Are you seeking a career change or looking to return to work? Then this session is for you. Our Thoughtworks speakers will share their personal experiences and tips on how to successfully embark on a new career in data and share their advice on ways to transition back to work after a career break or parental leave. They’ll also tackle some tricky questions along the way (is age really an impediment to moving into tech?).
Session 3 – Life as a Thoughtworks data consultant
Leaders: Harmeet Sokhi & Karen Davis
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Thoughtworks? Step inside the shoes of a Thoughtworks data consultant as we take you through the day in the life of our speakers. Learn about the types of problems Thoughtworks consultants solve with clients as they work on their toughest challenges, the day-to-day responsibilities of a data consultant, and all the ups and downs of consulting life.
Speakers
Director, Data & AI Practice, Thoughtworks Australia
Sue joined Thoughtworks in Australia as a Principal Consultant in 2013. Since then, she has helped many of our clients develop and deliver large scale technology transformation programs. She has enjoyed building high performing teams and partnering with clients on complex problems.
Sue is passionate about the use of data to solve business challenges. In 2020, Sue was appointed Director of our Data and AI Practice, ensuring we deliver high quality data and AI solutions for our clients.
Founder & CEO, Whyhive
Tess has a background in pure mathematics and philosophy and is the CEO & Founder of WhyHive. As the winner of the 2021 B&T Leading Tech Award in the Data Science Category and the 2022 7NEWS Young Achiver of the Year Award for Victoria, they specialise in strategising how organisations can innovate by capturing, analysing and utilising data. With their experience in research, startup frameworks, advocacy and social enterprise, Tess also brings their knowledge and passion for intersectional gender equality to all their work.
Product Delivery, Senior Consultant Thoughtworks
Ada has technology delivery experience across several industries and her experience includes breaking down complex problems in varying domains, including customer facing applications, scaling of ML solutions, and more recently, data strategy and delivery of data platforms.
She has been part of exemplar cross-functional delivery teams, both in-person and remotely, and is an advocate of cultivation as a way to build high performing teams.
Director, Data & AI Practice, Thoughtworks Australia
David is an innovative technology leader, with over 20 years’ experience leading the strategic and technical delivery of data and AI, digital strategy and change solutions. David combines diverse experience delivering complex technology solutions with his passion for customer outcomes to develop high performing teams capable of solving our clients’ complex problems.
As a Director of the Data and AI Practice at Thoughtworks, David oversees all facets of developing Data and AI capabilities service offerings. David’s technical background is in developing simulation software for training and manufacturing.
Head of Talent, Thoughtworks Australia
Pallavi is a global change leader at Thoughtworks with experience of both consulting with clients and business leadership roles. She enjoys applying practices and principles from our rich experience in delivery and transformation back into our business. Her most recent experiences include: transforming global recruiting, leading our graduate programme and reimagining account leadership globally. Pallavi is now the Head of Talent for Thoughtworks Australia.
Principal Data Engineer, Thoughtworks
Karen started her career as a software engineer before moving into the data space, spending time in data warehousing before moving on to machine learning. She has worked on a large variety of data projects including building: data platforms, search applications, real-time streaming data applications right through to getting machine learning models into production. She is passionate about all things data and AI and enjoys solving complex problems.
Lead Data Consultant, Thoughtworks
Harmeet has extensive experience in Cloud, data engineering and machine learning operations. She has worked on designing large enterprise-scale data applications and has also implemented mature machine learning engineering solutions for clients in several industries. She is always in the pursuit of learning and keeps herself current in the ever-changing technology landscape. She is an experienced team leader who helps address challenges, both technical and non-technical, to deliver highly credible results.
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 28+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.
Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.
FAQ
Q. Is it free to join?
A. Yes! Participation is free, but slots are limited, so please register early!
Q. I’m based out of APAC. Can I still join?
A. Absolutely! This is an APAC-wide online event. You can join from any part of the world.
Q. Is it only for women?
A. This online webinar is open to all professional men, women and non binary professionals. #HeLovesData, #TheyLoveData too!
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By registering you understand that the details you provide during the registration process will be collected and used by She Loves Data. Photographs and/or videos may be taken at the event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity and/or marketing purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity materials, social media, and press releases
