Data Neighbor Podcast

Mar 10 2025 17 ep. 51 mins 3
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Welcome to the Data Neighbor Podcast with Hai, Sravya, and Shane! We’re your friendly guides to the ever-evolving world of data. Whether you’re an aspiring data scientist, a data professional looking to grow your career, or just curious about how data shapes the world, you’re in the right place. Our mission? To help you break in or thrive in the field of data. We dive into: - Personal career journeys and how luck, opportunity, and grit play a role - How to break into the data field even with a non-traditional background - Industry insights through engaging conversations and expert interviews

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Ep17: How to Use AI and Build Data Science Teams

Mar 10 2025 53 mins  
In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Justin Chen, Senior Director of Growth Data Science and former Head of Data Science & Engineering at Coinbase, to dive deep into how to build scalable, high-impact data teams. We get into the mind of a data leader who has built numerous reputable data organizations to understand principles, lessons, and challenges e

Ep16: AI is Breaking the Internet - for Better or Worse

Mar 03 2025 57 mins  
AI is changing everything—including how we moderate content online. In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Sugin Lou, a Staff Data Scientist at Cash App and former Nextdoor AI trust & safety expert, to discuss the challenges of AI content moderation, misinformation, and trust & safety in the era of LLMs.If you care about AI trust, AI policy, risk o

Ep15: How Top Companies Use Data Science to Build Winning Products

Feb 25 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, discover how data science shapes both winning and losing productr. We explore key insights from staff data science expert Anagh Pal with experience at Amazon, Twitter, and Nextdoor. Learn how cross-functional collaboration, data-driven experimentation, and hypothesis testing drive product success and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you&#

Ep14: How DeepSeek Beat OpenAI - The 3 Breakthroughs No One Saw Coming

Feb 18 2025 45 mins  
AI is evolving faster than ever, and DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the industry. In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Raffaele Ciriello, a scholar in information systems at the University of Sydney, to unpack the impact of DeepSeek and its implications for the future of AI innovation, sustainability, and ethics.DeepSeek R1 and DeepSeek V3 have p

Ep13: How to Master AI for Data Science (Before It’s Too Late)

Feb 12 2025 56 mins  
AI is creating a massive career arbitrage moment—but are you taking advantage of it? In this episode, we sit down with Yuzheng, an AI course instructor, ex-Meta, Amazon, Tencent, and a leading voice in the GenAI space. Yuzheng breaks down how the next 10-18 months will redefine careers and why those who embrace AI now will skyrocket ahead.🔹 AI isn’t replacing jobs—it’s a

Ep12: How to Master Storytelling with Josh Starmer from StatQuest

Feb 05 2025 50 mins  
Ever wondered how to make the complex simple and the technical engaging? Join us for a fascinating episode as we sit down with Josh Starmer, the mastermind behind the wildly popular YouTube channel @statquest ! Known for making statistics and machine learning concepts approachable, Josh shares his secret sauce to storytelling, simplifying concepts, and tips and tricks to help one

Ep11: 4 Steps to Becoming an AI Engineer

Jan 29 2025 68 mins  
Ever wondered how to transition into the AI engineering space or what skills truly matter in this fast-evolving field? In this episode of Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Aishwarya Reganti, a Generative AI Tech Lead at Amazon's AWS, to dive into the essentials of AI engineering and separate the signal from the noise surrounding AI today. Aishwarya shares her journey from re

Ep10: How to Grow your Data Science Career - Most People Miss These Crucial Elements

Jan 18 2025 68 mins  
Curious about building a long-term career in data science? This episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast dives deep into actionable strategies and leadership insights for aspiring and experienced data professionals. Join us as we chat with Manisha Arora, a data science leader at Google and founder of PrepVector, as she shares her inspiring journey and practical advice. We cover: -The

Ep9: AI Simplified - What You Need to Know About Evolution and Future of AI (LLMs, AI Agents, RAG)

Jan 12 2025 44 mins  
Curious about AI but overwhelmed by the jargon? This episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast breaks down the evolution of artificial intelligence in a way anyone can understand! Join us as we chat with Karan Singh, a senior software engineer at Salesforce, to explore AI's journey from rule-based systems to generative AI like ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs). We also talked abo

Ep8: Data Science Salary - Are You Paid What You’re Worth?

Jan 05 2025 23 mins  
Curious about the data science salary landscape? In this episode of Data Neighbor Podcast, we dive deep into data scientist salary insights, uncovering the salary of data scientists across industries. From data science compensation structures to a detailed tech salary breakdown, we explore everything you need to know about data scientist pay and data science jobs. Using reliable so