Taka Tanaka discusses his transition from Astronomy to Data Science, how his career has progressed to the current point of being a Data Science Manager, and what he expects to unfold in the field of Data Science during the next few years.  Links: Taka’s Astronomy to Data Science Slides: https://github.com/taka-tanaka/astronomy-to-data-science/blob/master/ATDS.pdf  Taka’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/takatanaka/  Credits Intro Music: Tonight At Eight by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation) Outro Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation) Co-Hosts: Jeffrey Silverman and Joseph A’Hearn Recording: Jeffrey Silverman Editing: Joseph A’Hearn ATDS Podcast Logo: Joseph A’Hearn Thumbnail Headshot Image: Taka Tanaka Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Welcome and Past ATDS Meetings 2:42 - Astronomy Background 4:40 - Transition to Data Science 6:11 - Mindset during Transition to Data Science, Pros and Cons 9:45 - Skills from Astronomy Background Useful in Data Science 13:35 - Challenges upon Becoming a Data Scientist in Industry 17:44 - How Data Science Has Changed in 7 Years 24:49 - Projects During First Year As a Data Scientist 27:41 - Career Growth: Management and Individual Contributor Roles  36:06 - Current Projects and Motivations  42:33 - Predictions for the Next 5 Years in Data Science 46:50 - Role of Data Science in Astrophysics Research 49:31 - Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists 52:55 - Outro #Astronomy #DataScience #Transitions #Podcast #ATDS #Astro2Data