About

This event will kick off DSI’s industry and careers discussion series, highlighting the real-world journeys of data scientists. Panelists will share how they got started, how their roles have evolved, and the skills that have been most valuable throughout their work as data scientists. From first jobs to career pivots, students will hear honest advice and lessons learned to help them chart their path.


Panelists

Shahin Taghikhani, Applied Scientist III,
Amazon

Larry Price, Head of Data Science,
Koddi

Sandhya Indurkar, Director, Data Science,
Publicis Groupe

Akash Chouksey, Senior Product Manager (AI/ML and Data)
Samsung

Jim Leach, Data Scientist Director,
KPMG

Moderator: Sofia De la Mora Tostado, MSDS Alumni Moderator (Class of 2024); Co-Founder/CTO, Stealth


Event Details & Agenda

Monday, September 22 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET)

Location: Davis Auditorium (CEPSR) – 4th Floor (Campus Level) – 530 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027

6:45 PM: Doors Open for Attendees (15 min)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion (60 min)

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Reception in Mudd 407 (60 min)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The Columbia Morningside campus is open to the Columbia community. If you do not have an active CUID, the deadline to register is at 12:00 PM the day before the event.