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Tom Kirsh talks about his astronomy experience during undergrad, learning data science foundations, getting hired as a data scientist, and his next career steps. He also offers advice about how to pitch yourself in interviews and emphasizes the need for data cleaning.
Links:
Tom’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskirsh/
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: Tom Kirsh
Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Astronomy Background
4:35 - Applying to Grad Schools and Data Science Foundations
10:38 - Search for a Data Science Position
13:38 - Experience in First Data Scientist Position
27:20 - Pitching Astronomy Experience in a Data Science Interview
30:35 - Envisioning Next Career Steps
37:44 - Second Job Search
44:08 - Advice for Transitioning to Data Science This Year
47:50 - Outro
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