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ChatADS is a podcast from the University of Chicago’s MS in Applied Data Science program exploring how data science is used in the real world.
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From Colombia to UChicago: Sebastian's MS-ADS Journey (opens the original)
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Recent MS in Applied Data Science graduate Sebastian joins ChatADS to reflect on his experience at UChicago and how he plans to apply what he learned as he returns to his career at Colombia’s central bank. Sebastian shares how his background in economics led him to data science and explores how new sources of data are changing the way economists and financial institutions approach complex problems. He also takes us inside his capstone project, where his team built a recommendation system for an
Building a Career Across Data and Business (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a career at the intersection of business, data science, and AI? In this episode of ChatADS, Daniel Truesdale sits down with MS in Applied Data Science student Bandar Soufi to talk about his path from healthcare and consulting to data science. Bandar shares what led him to pursue graduate study at the University of Chicago, how generative AI has changed the way he approaches learning and coding, and how his recent internship at Bain & Company brought his interests in bu
AI Talent, Strategy, and AGI: What is the New Edge? (opens the original)
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ChatADS host Daniel Truesdale sits down with Natalia Elezovic, Senior AI Engineer at Bank of America working on Erica for Employees, for a conversation exploring how to solve AI problems at scale, the next bottlenecks in the AI space, the skillsets that matter, how to build an AI strategy across industries, and where we're at with AGI. Natalia's career has evolved from hands-on model performance and management to leadership and mentorship, stakeholder management, and AI governance, giving her a
The Power of Community in an AI World (opens the original)
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In this episode of ChatADS, Daniel sits down with DuJuan Smith, Director of Student Affairs for the UChicago's MS in Applied Data Science program, for a conversation that goes far beyond higher education. DuJuan reflects on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, from discovering the transformative power of college, to studying abroad in Ghana, sailing around the world with Semester at Sea, and leading through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they explore why c
The Career Skills AI Can't Replace (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a successful career in AI beyond technical skills? In this episode of ChatADS, Daniel sits down with Jenny Schmidt, founder of J Schmidt Consulting and instructor for the University of Chicago's MS in Applied Data Science Career Seminar, to discuss how students and professionals can stand out in today's rapidly evolving job market. Jenny shares practical advice on networking, navigating career transitions, developing executive presence, embracing ambiguity, and using A
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