4. Marcel Haas

Marcel Haas discusses what led him into Astronomy, why and how he transitioned to Data Science, his experience in various Data Science positions, and his current role teaching Data Science. He also talks about differences in the field between Europe and North America, transferable skills, and craft beer. Links: Marcel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harcel/ Marcel’s Website: https://marcelhaas.com/ 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: Marcel Haas Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Welcome 1:25 - Marcel’s Path to Astronomy 3:33 - Transition to Data Science 5:07 - Experience at First Data Science Job 13:25 - Subsequent Data Science Job Experience 17:10 - Return to Academia 18:52 - Continuous Learning in Data Science 20:46 - Teaching/Research Balance 23:52 - Favorite Projects 26:52 - Analysis Before Data Science 28:33 - Future of Data and AI 33:22 - Differences between Europe and North America 38:33 - Transferable Skills 42:15 - Craft Beer and ML 46:35 - Remaining an Individual Contributor vs. Becoming a Manager 49:45 - Companies in Europe 51:48 - Final Thoughts: Astronomy and Data Science 54:07 - Outro #Astronomy #DataScience #Transitions #Podcast #ATDS #Astro2Data