Join us this month for three talks by leading technologists focused on the topic of data science
The future of computing revolves around data: how we create it, organize it, and most importantly, how we can use it to improve society. During this event, we’ll hear from three leading technologists about current techniques to personalize algorithms, the most relevant open source technology in the data science space, and what opportunities can be made with the vast amounts of data we deal with.
This event will be held at the Wattpad offices in downtown Halifax, with snacks and refreshments provided by Halihax.
Gordon Shotwell
Data Scientist & Product Manager @ Socure
Gordon is a data scientist and product manager at Socure, where he helps data people build better software.
Rima Al Shikh
Founder & CEO @ Begin.ai
Rima is a founder & executive with 4x exits; she is a data scientist and the inventor, founder & CEO behind Begin.ai, a startup that aims to revolutionize how AI is developed and deployed and bring AI to every application.
Fernando Pena-Silva
Load Forecaster @ Nova Scotia Power
Fernando has been working in Data Science ever since his statistical analysis of large astronomical databases and images, starting first as an undergraduate and later as PhD researcher. He is also part of the leadership team of Data for Good Maritimes, a volunteer led group of individuals that help nonprofits with their data analytics needs.
7:00pm – Introductions & Welcome
We will kick off the evening with a brief introduction to the topic and introduce our speakers
7:15 pm – Speakers and Q&A
Our speakers Gordon, Rima and Fernando will each do a talk on their unique perspectives when it comes to data. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask the presenters questions.
8:15 pm – Socializing!
Enjoy the company of others and meet new people!
