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#DataFemme

by Dikayo Data

Join Dikayo Data and the brightest voices in data science for a weekly riveting discussion about the future of the data science industry, with a bent on diversity.

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Episodes

  1. The People Dimension: Why Data Trust Starts With Us

    Join DiKayo Data for a deep-dive into data trust and data quality, featuring Jessie Smith, VP of Product Management at Ataccama. How do we streamline our data for optimal decision making? Find out in this episode! Curious how Ataccama can revolutionize your organization’s potential? Learn more at...

  2. Druid Is Its Own Language

    Join DiKayo Data for a riveting recap of Imply’s annual Druid Summit featuring Senior Product Marketing Manager at Imply, Larissa Klitzke. The summit brought together industry leaders from top tech companies to discuss the latest trends, challenges and best practices across the Druid community....

  3. The Good Content Will Prevail

    Starburst's Senior Developer Advocate Monica Miller champions female representation in the data science world while gearing up for Datanova, Starburst's premiere data conference on October 23-24! Register for this free, virtual event here: https://bit.ly/4ewsZpq Check out Data Mishaps Night! =>...

  4. Where Work Meets Perpetual Learning

    Join DiKayo Data and Datalab Solutions' Reza du Plooy in an exploration of the consulting side of data science. Maybe you're interested in consulting yourself, learning what roles consultants play in fueling data innovation, or both! Listen in and get the latest insights from industry experts....

  5. How Will a Chatbot Open Up the World?

    Join DiKayo Data and a dynamic panel from ThoughtSpot as they tune in from the US and India alike to discuss the rewards and challenges of developing GenAI tools, India as a blossoming hub for AI technology and more... Check out the latest news on ThoughtSpot’s $150M investment in its India...

  6. Smart Data in the Wake of Target Discovery

    Join DiKayo Data and Ontotext as we navigate through compelling use cases that showcase the tangible benefits of target discovery. Our discussion will take you on a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between large scale biomedical knowledge graphs and LLMs, offering insight into their...

  7. In Pursuit of Messy Knowledge

    Join DiKayo Data and Ontotext in a riveting panel discussion about knowledge graphs and their role in communicating the value of data. Have questions about semantic layering? Chances are they’ll be answered here! Learn more about Ontotext on their website. Ontotext Panelists: Doug Kimball, CMO...

  8. Technical Empathy Comes in Waves

    Join DiKayo Data and Alex Merced of Dremio on an expedition into the heart of Apache Iceberg! This episode was kindly sponsored by dremio.com Got insights to share? Apply to speak at Subsurface LIVE - the industry’s premier cloud data lakehouse conference. Click here to apply by December 22, 2023...

  9. Safety and Trust: Two Sides of the Same Coin

    Semantic layers and generative AI are all the rage and it's a lot to unpack! Join DiKayo Data and David Jayatillake of Delphi HQ in a journey to pinpoint where and how these exciting new technologies best enhance our lives. This episode is generously sponsored by Cube. Learn more about them mid...

  10. Your Data in Harmony

    In this episode of #DataFemme, join DiKayo Data and Chelsea Douglas, Plotly's VP of Customer Success, as they explore the synergies between Plotly's customer success team and the beautiful visualizations Dash can create for clients. This episode of #DataFemme is sponsored by plot.ly. Like what…

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  11. A Stamp On Approval

    Tired of crumpled overtime worksheets and awkward requests for time off? Join DiKayo Data and two amazing panelists from Verint as they how discuss the streamlining of data processes is improving modern companies’ workflows. This episode of #DataFemme is generously sponsored by Verint, The…

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  12. The High-Lows of Silos

    Join DiKayo Data and three amazing panelists from Scuba Analytics to discuss how the deconstructing of silos can inspire innovation as a team. Scuba Analytics is Hiring… A FRONT-END ENGINEER who is strong in React and technologies that underpin the Web:...

  13. Career Has More Intention

    Join Daria Malone, Meg Pirrung and myself on the #DataFemme platform for a riveting discussion on mental health, tech careers and the job hunt, specifically for Black and Brown Women. This episode is sponsored by The City of New Orleans. They are hiring for several data-related roles that are…

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  14. A Cloud Grows in Brooklyn

    Leigha Jarett, Product Manager @ Google, appears on #DataFemme to talk about career paths, cloud migration and learning new skills both hard and soft. This episode of #DataFemme is sponsored by The Bloor Group. Are you a voice of authority in the information economy? Apply to be a guest on DM…

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  15. NEW SHOW: Rooted in Math

    Join me on an investigation down the metaphysical rabbit hole to discover how the energy behind the numbers and letters we use without a second thought could truly inform our lives.

  16. The Science of Changing Your Mind

    #DataFemme Season 3 kicks off with an episode featuring Adam Wilson, CEO of Trifacta. Join us in our discussion of the sensitivity of health care data, where Trifacta falls in a data company's pipeline and so much more in! Thank you to Trifacta for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about…

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  17. Trust in the Machine

    Join Danielle Oberdier, Founder of Dikayo Data and Sepi Seifzadeh, Program Director of Open Source - Data & AI Technologies at IBM for a riveting discussion on Ethical AI, blogging about data science projects and much more. This episode was kindly sponsored by IBM. Sepi mentions a lot of valuable...

  18. Open Source, Open Teams and the Push for Representation

    This #DataFemme episode features Open Teams' Dhavide Aruliah and Fatma Tarlaci as they work to restructure diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the data science industry and open source community. What have we learned in the past year? This episode is generously sponsored by Open Teams.…

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  19. A Data Lover's Domain

    As live conferences begin to resume, I paired up with my favorite data conference host Lander Analytics to bring you this panel of unique data wizzes, all of whom have found their own niches within the industry. Panel Guests: Ijeamaka Anyene | Kaiser Division of Research Malorie Hughes | Amazon...

  20. Data Across The Board

    This week's episode of #DataFemme is a riveting discussion on the synergies between chess and data science. How does skill at one inform the other? Tableau Zen Master and chess aficionado Neil Richards is our wonderful guest this week and this episode is sponsored by my friends at Cockroach DB.…

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  21. The Students of Change

    This week on #DataFemme, we take an innovative dive into how data science relates to the studies of astrology and enneagram featuring experts, Julie McGill and Sandhya Sudhakar! This episode is kindly sponsored by my friends at smallplanet.com. They’re hiring! Want to hear more about astrology…

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  22. Art, Nerdy Things and Life

    This episode of #DataFemme features Selina Carter, multi-medium artist and Data Scientist at the Inter-American Development Bank. Join us as we explore the profound connection between data science and art, brainstorming the best ways to leverage prowess in both for a successful career. This…

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  23. Your Festive Intro To The Cloud

    On this episode of #DataFemme, data whiz Chris O’Brien explains the basics of cloud computing all the way from New Zealand! To catch all the details, check out Chris’s accompanying slides to follow along with the lesson: https://bit.ly/2J8Ol2r This episode was kindly sponsored by Linode.…

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  24. Fly While You’re Building the Plane

    On this episode of #DataFemme, Stephanie Kirmer, Senior Data Scientist at Saturn Cloud, talks about diversity, self-learning R and the importance of taking action with side projects. Thank you to saturncloud.io for sponsoring this episode. To support the creation of more thought-provoking…

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  25. The Work You Do is Impactful

    On this week's episode of #DataFemme, analytics influencer Teneika Askew offers valuable insights on self-teaching, career marketability and growing the data science community. This episode is sponsored by Jenine K. Harris, author of “Statistics With R: Solving Problems Using Real-World Data.”…

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  26. You Ask The Right Questions

    This episode of #DataFemme is the second sponsored by the wonderful Plotly. Hear from Laura Gray, People and Operations at Plotly, about supporting new parents at work and defining success in a way that fits you. Learn more about Plotly at plotly.com. Support #DataFemme with some cool new prizes…

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  27. If It Makes Sense to Mawmaw

    This episode of #DataFemme features Whitney Skoensen, Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of New Orleans and Melissa Bridges, Performance and Innovation Coordinator at the City of Little Rock. Together we discuss how city open data can be used and how to inspire data-driven governments....

  28. The World The Mirror Shows

    This week on #DataFemme, Peter Wang, CEO of Anaconda, shares proven best practices and new ideas for promoting ethical AI within the data science industry. This episode is sponsored by Anaconda, whose new monthly webinar series, “Own Your Data Science Destiny”, launches September 30. Be sure to...

  29. When Data is Your Canvas

    In this episode of #DataFemme, Emmanuelle Gouillart, Developer at Plotly, discusses the Python community, how image processing and data visualization work in tandem and best practices for contributing to open source. This episode is kindly sponsored by Plotly. To learn more about Plotly and using...

  30. Something About Humanity

    My mom Rita Mitra, a cybersecurity professor at University of Texas San Antonio, and I recorded this episode in memorial of my grandmother, Dr. Sunanda Mitra, who passed away on August 9th, 2020. If you are interested in learning more about cybersecurity and its intersection with data science…

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  31. Don't Let Labels Hold You Back

    This episode of #DataFemme features Jennifer Cooper, Vice President of Strategy Analytics - Auto Risk at JP Morgan Chase. Listen to hear her journey into data science, her passion for live conference events and the ways in which learning new programming skills can foster a fruitful career. Music…

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  32. Be Hungry, Not Thirsty

    Virtually pinch me because I got to speak with Backstage Capital Founder and Venture Capitalist Arlan Hamilton this week on #DataFemme! Hear her thoughts on growing a community, the importance of seeking information and overall thriving as a business woman. Check out her book for more gems like…

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  33. Whose Knowledge Gets To Be Saved?

    This week, fellow R-Lady Layla Bouzoubaa and I had a chat with Dr. Safiya Noble about the making of her remarkable book, "Algorithms of Oppression" and how we can all work together to eradicate racial bias from our models and our world. Read more information and order the book here!...

  34. Math Against All Odds

    On this week's episode of #DataFemme, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jenine K. Harris about her book, "Statistics With R: Solving Problems Using Real-World Data", and its underlying concepts of reproducibility and representation for marginalized groups. Here is a link to purchase Jenine’s…

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  35. No More Tables - All Of The Seats

    The second episode of #DataFemme Season Two focuses on Pride Month and how to increase Queer representation within the data science field. How do we codify gender? Should we refurbish our models with faulty data or start anew? We don’t have all the answers, but can still promise you a lively,...

  36. #DataFemme Season Two Kick-Off!

    So it’s finally here - the release of #DataFemme Season Two! This kick-off episode features Ayodele Odubela and Alise Ramirez, talented data scientists and insightful entrepreneurs. We set the tone for this season, which will focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized groups in data science,...

  37. Writing for the Future

    The Season One Finale of #DataFemme is here to rock your world as Quinn McHenry, Senior Developer at Small Planet (and fellow cat lover), talks about his first encounters with machine learning and how data science can improve our collective health, specifically mental health. Thank you so much to...

  38. Data We Have Heard on Hire

    In this episode of #DataFemme, VP and Research Director for Advanced Analytics at TDWI (Transforming Data With Intelligence) Fern Halper discusses her research on the gender-pay gap as well as how to empower women in the data science field to fight for their careers. Big thank you to TDWI for...

  39. Intuition and the Spirit of Money

    In this episode of #DataFemme, financial coach and business owner Christine Teh explains how building a solid foundation in personal finance stems directly from our relationship with ourselves and with our money. Learn more about Christine and her philosophy at tehfinancialcoaching.com! A warm...

  40. All We R We Are

    In this episode of #DataFemme, Northwestern PhD student and fellow R-Lady Katherine Simeon and I discuss the impact of community in data science, virtual events and her creation of the Twitter account We Are R Ladies. Learn more about R-Ladies’ global impact at rladies.org. This episode is...

  41. Truth in Times of Trouble

    Last week, you heard from Peggy Tsai, Vice President of Data Solutions at BigID. This week's episode of #DataFemme features Heather Federman, Big ID's Vice President of Policy and Privacy as she explains both her role in data protection and the major policy trends affecting pandemic data. Thank…

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  42. Data Where Art Thou?

    This week's episode of #DataFemme explores the intersection of data science and data governance with Peggy Tsai, VP of Data Solutions at BigID. How can you get to know your data better? Peggy has tips for individuals and teams alike. This episode is sponsored by Big ID, whose tools help...

  43. Cats, Class and Corona

    In this episode of #DataFemme, I had the great pleasure of talking with two good friends who also happen to be graduate students in sociology at Ohio State University. Eva Warren and Jacob Kepes' studies shed light on some very real discrepancies between the data we have and the data we need,...

  44. Lifting, Climbing and the Importance of Literacy

    Sarah Nell-Rodriquez is a passionate expert on data literacy with the expertise in visualization to match. On this week's episode of #DataFemme, we talk about access to data, the importance of diverse perspectives in the industry and the best resources to start learning. This episode is sponsored...

  45. Behind the Scenes: What to Expect at AnacondaCON 2020!

    On this special episode of #DataFemme, live from Anaconda's Austin Headquarters, Anaconda's Director of Product Marketing Thaise Skogstad talks about Anaconda's new Team Edition product, diversity in tech and how to make the most of the upcoming AnacondaCON! Register for AnacondaCON now at...

  46. Introducing Patterns: The Data Science Journal Across Multiple Domains

    This #DataFemme episode features Dr. Sarah Callahan, the Editor in Chief of Cell Press's new Data Science Journal, Patterns. Listen to this episode to figure out the many ways in which YOU can contribute to Patterns. Stay tuned for the official release in April at www.cell.com/patterns. Do you…

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  47. Some Unfiltered Musings from RStudioConf

    I returned from RStudio Conference 2020 in San Francisco with some new pieces of knowledge about marketing, building models and most importantly, finding one's place in "the room." These topics are significant in every industry and I want to spark discussion. Please message your thoughts about…

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  48. The Tidyverse as Poetry

    Dr. Gina Merchant and I discuss everything from athleticism to tips on how to enjoy the upcoming RStudio Conference in San Francisco. Her story of becoming a confident data maven by learning the tidyverse is bound to inspire you. Like what you hear on #DataFemme? Support us on Patreon for…

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  49. We Could. But Should We?

    This week's episode of #DataFemme features Amar Natt, Manager of Data Science at Econ One and UCLA Professor, as she discusses both her own econometric models and the role of diversity in building future ones.

  50. Are We Lost in Translation?

    For the first #DataFemme episode of 2020, Gustavo Alvarenga and I discuss developing new models of data processing and the significance of learning to program in one's native language. Like this episode? Get more perks by supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/datafemme Music by Benjamin...

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Join Dikayo Data and the brightest voices in data science for a weekly riveting discussion about the future of the data science industry, with a bent on diversity.

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