Jason Muller is the co-founder and CEO of Pivigo, the company behind Science to Data Science (S2DS). With over 20 years' experience in technology and talent delivery both in the UK and Australia under his belt, he’s dedicated his professional career to developing long-term relationships as a platform for highly professional and trusted service delivery. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and rooting for his favourite aussie rules, rugby and cricket teams. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmuller1/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Tiziano Suran is based in Trieste, Italy and works as a Senior Data Scientist at Mamacrowd, a platform for equity crowdfunding investments. Tiziano has an MSc in Experimental Psychology and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and is passionate about data architecture, project design, AI explainability, and ML engineering. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, studying and exercising at the gym. Website/blog: https://tizianosuran.com/ X: https://twitter.com/tiziano_suran LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tizianosuran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshuran/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Adrienne Leonard is Head of Data Science at Cirium, a leader in aviation analytics. She was born and grew up in Zimbabwe and did her PhD at the University of Cambridge in Astronomy. Outside of work, she spends her spare time with her two young children. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-leonard-cirium/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Carlos Vergel Infante is a physicist with a PhD in Particles Physics from Iowa State University and with an MBA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Carlos worked at CERN during his PhD and after completion, did the S2DS program in 2019. After that, he has worked as a Data Science - Analyst for eBay and currently as a Customer Satisfaction Data Analyst for Open Systems. Originally from the mountains in Colombia, he now enjoys the mountains of Switzerland. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-vergel-infante/ Carlos's business newsletter: https://ponteai.substack.com/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Ross Williams is a Lead Data Scientist at dunnhumby, a customer data science company. He received a PhD in ultracold atomic physics from the University of Oxford, and worked as a post doc on quantum simulation with a Nobel Laureate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA. He has also worked on quantum technologies as a Senior Research Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK. Outside work he spends his time attempting to keep up with his toddler. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-williams-040056110/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Thank you for listening to Science to Data Science and Beyond! We will have a new episode ready in 2 weeks time, but none this week as we were busy preparing for the start of the S2DS Autumn 2024 programme. Please comment in the description about any topics you'd like to hear about or any questions you have!

Michèle Pettinato is an experienced data scientist with a multi-disciplinary background in speech acoustics, linguistics, psychology and cognitive science. She is endlessly fascinated by human interaction and how it shapes information flow. In her spare time, she likes to decompress with friends, reading, exercising, and art in all its forms. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich%C3%A8le-pettinato/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Aatish Kumar is presently working as Head of Data & AI at Eneco Energy Trading (EET), the trading arm of an energy utility company located in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Originally from India, he has worked in several companies and academia in the Netherlands. He has a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and a Master in Microelectronics (both from IIT Bombay in India) as well as a Master in Digital Business and Innovation from VU Amsterdam in the Netherlands. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aatishk/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Vasiliy Demchenko is a Senior Data Scientist at the Stepstone Group, a world leading online recruitment company. He did his PhD in Cosmology at the University of Edinburgh. In his spare time, Vasiliy likes to read (mostly fiction), practice yoga, and travel to see new cities or go on hikes and walks. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiliy-demchenko-a49aba17b/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Former S2DS technical mentor Jon Leslie, now Big Data & AI Manager at Vodafone, and S2DS alum Andras Szabo, current Senior Data Scientist at Trilateral Research, join for a special Christmas episode. We discuss Advent of Code, an online advent calendar of coding challenges with fun Christmas themes that anyone can try and use to improve their coding skills. https://adventofcode.com/ Jon Leslie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-leslie/ Jon Leslie X: @jlesliedata Andras Szabo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andras-szabo-5a283024/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Ana Solaguren-Beascoa is the Lead Machine Learning Researcher at CoSyne Therapeutics, an AI Drug Discovery company creating precision medicine through AI. She was born in Barcelona where she did her bachelor’s and master’s before moving to Munich for her PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics. She has since spent 7 years in London before returning to live in Barcelona and enjoys cooking in her spare time. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasolagurenbeascoa/ Medium: https://medium.com/@ana.solagurenbeascoa Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Pavan Sangha is the Head of Data Science at Halfords, the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. He did his PhD in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Liverpool. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pavan-sangha-b598b9141/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Jana Polednikova has over 8 years of data experience outside of academia and is currently Senior Product Owner at 4screen, the world's first driver interaction platform connecting businesses with customers, in real-time, directly through the car screen. With a PhD background in Astrophysics, Jana is a passionate data advocate, helping to build data cultures and opening the data world to non data professionals. In her spare time, she is an active mountaineer, volunteering as an organiser for trips to the Alps via the German alpine club, Alpenverein. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janapolednikova/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Damian Rumble is the Global Head of Data Science and Analytics at Laing O'Rourke, a multinational construction company. He has a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Exeter enjoys playing ultimate frisbee in his spare time. Last year, he even attended the European Masters Ultimate Club Championships in Vienna. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-rumble-69025336/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Julia Förster is currently a Software Engineer at PwC, a network of firms providing assurance, tax, and advisory services using AI and technologies. She studied mathematics and holds a PhD in Psychophysics before going on to work as a freelancer in a few tech startups. In her spare time, she likes to practice Olympic lifting. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-f-2596338a/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Thank you for listening to Science to Data Science and Beyond! We will have a new episode ready in 2 weeks time, but none this week as we were busy preparing for the start of the S2DS Spring 2025 programme. Please comment in the description about any topics you'd like to hear about or any questions you have!

Eyal Kazin is a Lead Data Scientist at Zimmer Biomet, global manufacturer of medical products and technologies. He is an ex-cosmologist turned data scientist with 20 years experience in solving challenging problems and a colleague of his once said that one of his strengths is “facilitating stakeholders to make data driven decisions”. His claim for fame is living in four different continents between the decade of 2004-2014, including three tennis Grand Slam cities: NYC, Melbourne, and London. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyal-kazin Medium Publications: https://eyal-kazin.medium.com Selected articles: 🚪🚪🐐 Lessons in Decision Making from the Monty Hall Problem https://bit.ly/mh-lessons Introducing the problem and its history, various ways of solving, and discussing lessons learnt in data decision making. 🚅 Information Theory for People in a Hurry https://bit.ly/info-theory-hurry A series of intro articles on quantifying information and its applicability data analysis and machine learning. ➡️ Start Asking Your Data “Why?” — A Gentle Intro To Causality https://bit.ly/start-ask-why-medium An intro to causal thinking with links to follow up articles for making one's first steps. Video diaries: -blog post on concept: https://eyalkazin.wordpress.com/2014/07/06/video-diaries -blog post about 2020 video "The Year We Stayed Home" including link to YouTube: https://elzurdo.github.io/2021/01/01/video_diary_2020.html "Half a joke in the New York Times" -Link to article, see under "one young employee offered an affectionate toast": https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/us/politics/cambridge-analytica.html -Full context in autobiography, see under SCL Group / Cambridge Analytica (2014-2018): https://elzurdo.github.io/autobiography/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Sonia Ingram is a freelance AI consultant, currently the interim Global Director of AI at the world’s largest jewellery brand, where she leads their AI transformation. Her PhD was focused on biomedical immunology, and her data science career includes many notable names such as Lloyds Banking Group and Harrods. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, and hiking. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-louise-ingram-phd-0383354a/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

We'll be taking a break, but expect the next episode back from us on 14 May!

Neri Van Otten is the CEO and Founder of Spot Intelligence, a fast and secure document processing platform that uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to extract crucial business information. She has participated in several S2DS programmes as both a technical mentor and a project partner. In her spare time, she enjoys running, travelling, and spending time in nature. Spot Intelligence: https://spotintelligence.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerivo/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Godfrey Leung is a “full-stack” data scientist, or as he prefers, a data “magician/wizard”, at Collinson, a customer services company dedicated to helping people travel with ease. He has a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and is originally from Hong Kong but has spent over 14 years now living in England. He is an avid football fan and has actually seen Stephen Hawking in person during his masters at Cambridge. Medium: https://medium.com/@godfrey.leung.cosmo/act-smarter-data-science-should-be-about-why-problem-solving-6d78f873ec77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-leung-phd-aab19879/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Alexander Hampton is a Data Scientist at the London North Eastern Railway (LNER), one of the UK’s leading long-distance train operators. He did his PhD at Durham University in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, snowboarding, and watching American football. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-hampton-758398a0/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Andy Symonds is a Data Scientist at Thoughtworks, a global tech consultancy blending design, engineering, and AI to help businesses thrive through innovation. He did his PhD in Neuroscience and Zoology at the University of Western Australia and spent over a decade at King’s College London as a Research Associate. In his spare time, he strives to maintain a good balance between work and raising young children. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-symonds-260b8682/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Giovanni De Cillis is currently a Senior Data Engineer for EdPlace, an e-learning platform for students’ home use. With a PhD in Quantum Optics and a background in teaching, he enjoys his career switch into data and now only teaches physics as a volunteer for Ukrainians in the UK. In his spare time, he also enjoys songwriting and performing at open mic nights. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannidecillis/ Ukrainian School: https://www.svitloschool.com/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Theresa Offwood-le Roux is the Senior Principal Data Scientist at NetSuite, the world’s first cloud company founded in 1998. She has a PhD in Financial Mathematics and worked as a quant in a bank for 3 years in South Africa before moving to London and transitioning to data science. Theresa is a mother to 2 beautiful little girls and loves spending her free time with them. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-offwood-le-roux-08716b46/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Ryan Varley is a Data Engineering Fellow at Magnite, the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. He was previously the Senior Vice President of Technology at the education technology startup Boclips, responsible for the Data, Product and engineering Teams. He did his PhD in Astrophysics at UCL and talks about how to make brilliant people work brilliantly together on his LinkedIn and newsletter titled “Brilliant people, Exceptional teams”. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvarley/ Newsletter: https://newsletter.ryanvarley.com/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Thank you for listening to Science to Data Science and Beyond! No episode this week, but we'll be back in 2 weeks again! Please leave your questions and comments below.

Laurens Geffert is Head of Science at Ocean OS, an environmental services company devoted to making ocean AI models for actionable insights. He received his PhD in Geography at Cambridge and has worked at many notable companies, including Google in their geospatial team. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, exercising, and time with his wife and children. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensgeffert OCEAN/Big Five personality test: https://bigfive-test.com/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Fiona Reid is currently the Senior Data Scientist in Cognitive Computing at Lloyds Banking Group. She did her PhD in Earth Sciences at Oxford and spent over 20 years working in academia before transitioning to data science. In her spare time, she enjoys hillwalking and climbing and has climbed all the Munros 3 times, Compleating the SMC Full House of Hills. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-reid-464696aa/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Roberta Evangelista is currently a Senior Digitalisation Specialist working at BASE, the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy where she focuses on DS for social good. Originally from Italy, she has lived in Germany, France, the US, and is now based in Zurich, Switzerland. Her academic background ranges from a bachelor’s in Mathematics to an MSc and PhD in Computational Neuroscience. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-evangelista-0571/ 80000 hours: https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/ofir-reich-data-science/ Climate Change AI: https://www.climatechange.ai Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Melanie Le Bon works as an Advanced Data Fellowship Coach for Multiverse, an on-the-job learning platform that teaches in-demand tech, software engineering and data skills to transform careers. Mel did her PhD in Bioscience, and since transitioning to data science, has participated in a hackathon and volunteered for DataKind. When she's not doing data, Mel enjoys horse riding and training her 2 horses in dressage. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-le-bon-6143a7a7/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Marcus is currently a Data Scientist at MetaCell, a software company focused on deep domain knowledge of life sciences and catering to universities and pharmaceutical companies. He has a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology and in his spare time, he volunteers as an AI for Good engineer at FruitPunch AI. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-leiwe/ X: @marcusleiwe Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Duncan Wotherspoon is a Data Scientist and Software Developer in the Financial Services, specifically investment management. Before leaving academia, he initially studied life sciences, including Biochemistry at the University of Leeds and Cell Biology at the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing poetry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-james-wotherspoon/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org Recommended poets: Brian Bilston: https://brianbilston.com/ Bloodaxe Anthologies: https://www.bloodaxebooks.com/

Mehrab Modi is currently a Data Scientist at EdPlace, an e-learning platform for students’ home use. With a PhD in Neurobiology and Behaviour, he helped organise Neuroscience workshops for people with less access to them in Romania and India and hosted vernacular language webinars on Covid awareness in India. During his PhD, he enjoyed making his own cheese, a hobby he wants to pick up again. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mehrabmodi X: @mehrabmodi GitHub: https://github.com/mehrabmodi1 Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Julie Ripplinger has 15+ years of experience working within industry and academia on collaborative projects in both Python and R coding languages. She currently works at Pivigo as a data scientist and mentor to our S2DS programmes. In her free time, she enjoys bird watching, hiking, and open-water swimming. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ripplinger/ X: @JulieRipplinger Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org

Anna Peng is the Senior Data Scientist at MVF, a pioneering integrated media and marketing company. She did her PhD in Computational Cognitive Science and also has a background in fine arts, working as an interior designer before. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and making stained glass. ACM Membership: https://www.acm.org/membership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-peng-phd-b0917712/ Pivigo: pivigo.com S2DS: s2ds.org