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. External guests will receive a QR code by email to enter campus.

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Turning Data into Direction: Shaping Careers in Data Science

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.

Speakers:

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

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Agenda

Monday, September 22, 2025

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)

Registrations are closed

Turning Data into Direction: Shaping Careers in Data Science