11. Tom Kirsh

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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