Podcast
The Data Den
Hosted by University of Waterloo Data Science Club · EN
Follow Anvita and Jaemin, two University of Waterloo students as they talk about the ever-growing domain of Data, gain insights from industry professionals of diverse backgrounds, and expose everyone to what seems to lie deep in this den
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The Data Den | S4 Ep 2 - AI & Research
Mar 4, 202501:07:37Tap to summarizeAn interview with Bernardino Romera-Paredes, former Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, discussing his insights for legendary AI advancements like AlphaFold.
Transcribe →The Data Den | S4 Ep 1 - A CTO’s Journey Through Software Development and Entrepreneurship
Feb 1, 202500:42:55Tap to summarizeAn interview with the former CTO of Interlane Logistics, discussing his experiences and adventures as a software developer and entrepreneur.
Transcribe →The Data Den | S3 Ep 4 - RoboCup and Robots in the Age of AI w/ Martin Riedmiller from Google DeepMind
Aug 6, 202400:50:19Tap to summarizeMartin Riedmiller is a Research Scientist and Team Lead at Google DeepMind working at the bleeding edge of robotics and reinforcement learning. Tune in to learn about foundational work in the field of reinforcement learning, what it takes to win RoboCup, and the future of robots in the age of AI.
Transcribe →The Data Den | S3 Ep 3 - AI Education and Developer Relations w/ Luis Serrano from Serrano Academy, ex-Cohere
Jul 19, 202402:06:36Tap to summarizeLuis Serrano just recently left his role as Head of Developer Relations at Cohere to peruse his AI education channel, Serrano Academy full-time. Tune in to learn about what a career in AI education and developer relations can look like as well as larger questions about the future of AI and what it means for humanity.
Transcribe →The Data Den | S3 Ep 2 - Breaking into the Tech Industry w/ Taha Bouhoun from Weights & Biases
Jul 6, 202400:43:20Tap to summarizeTaha Bouhoun is a Data Scientist at Weights & Biases and a graduate from the unique Minerva University Computational Sciences program. This discussion centers around breaking into the tech industry right out of undergrad, what its like to work at a small and high growth company, as well as learning to be a successful data scientist.
Transcribe →The Data Den | S3 Ep 1 - AGI and the Future of AI w/ Brydon Eastman from OpenAI
Jun 2, 202400:45:42Tap to summarizeDr. Brydon Eastman is a University of Waterloo alumni and Member of the Technical Staff at OpenAI researching superalignment. This discussion centers around AGI, the future of AI, and advice to keep young AI enthusiasts looking to get into research within this competitive field.
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The Data Den | S2 Ep 3 - Data Science Powerhouse w/ Adhithya Ravichandran
Aug 22, 202301:18:25Tap to summarizeWe have a guest with a LinkedIn page that would make anybody jealous! With a vast amount of experience in both academia and industry in the Financial and Energy sectors, our guest is a well-rounded data science powerhouse with plenty of experience under his belt. He’s currently working as a Senior Software Engineer for Loblaw’s Machine Learning & Data Science Platform. Everybody please welcome Adhithya!
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The Data Den | S2 Ep 2 - Data Science, Research, & Healthcare w/ Amy Tai
Aug 9, 202300:46:57Tap to summarizeJoining us today is someone who has shown exceptional brilliance in the overlapping fields of medical imaging, computer vision, data science, and healthcare technologies. Currently conducting research at one of Canada's top engineering universities, they are pushing the boundaries of cancer detection with their work. They've graduated from the esteemed University of Waterloo, holding a 4.0 cumulative GPA in Management Engineering and being a recipient of the First in Class Engineering Scholarship from their first year, truly setting them apart in their cohort. Their passion for solving complex problems isn't just limited to academia. They've spent time at one of the world's leading tech giants, Microsoft, where they put their knowledge to practical use. So without further ado, please welcome our esteemed guest to the show, Amy Tai.
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The Data Den | S2 Ep 1 - Academic & Industry Weapon w/ Navya Mehta
Jun 26, 202301:07:00Tap to summarizeBoth an academic and industry weapon! They've swiftly navigated through a series of successful internships at notable tech companies, honing their skills in machine learning and back-end engineering, as well as attending our very own University of Waterloo. At WOMBO.ai, they've played a crucial role as a founding engineer, contributing to the app's ranking in the top 5 on the App Store in over 20 countries, boasting over 50 million downloads. Their experience extends to Jane Street, Groq, and Splunk, where they've tackled challenges in areas like ultra-low latency trading systems, ML compilers, and back-end analytics respectively. So please welcome Nayva!
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The Data Den | Ep 5 - Soccer & Data Science w/ Erika Torres
May 8, 202300:48:12Tap to summarizeErika Torres is a highly regarded data scientist in the sports and entertainment industry. While currently at MLSE - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership, Erika works with Toronto FC Soccer Analytics to analyze spatial data, develop predictive models, and build high-quality datasets. Her expertise in end-to-end analysis, including data gathering, processing, and modeling, makes her a true leader in the field.
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