Women in Data Science | Stories of Women from Around the Globe | WiDS Stanford 2023
About This Video
Hear stories of women in data science from around the Globe!
Becki Cook: Brisbane, Australia
Staying Connected Through Community Outreach
Philomena Mbura: Nairobi, Kenya
Finding Work/Life Balance
Amanda Milberg: Colorado, USA
Building a Supportive Network
In This Video
Centre Manager, QUT Centre for Data Science
My career in education has developed over 13 years and spans across roles in secondary and tertiary institutions. I am a qualified teacher with a strong work ethic and proven ability to meet expectations and sustain results. I pride myself on my ability to demonstrate a consistent focus on leading reflective, evidence based and ethical practice. As a Nunukul Aboriginal woman I am strong in my identity and proud of my cultural heritage. This drives my passion to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on their higher education journeys, and my commitment to student success.
Data Scientist
A highly motivated data scientist who is passionate about building tech communities and giving back to society through volunteering. She is currently leading the Women in Data community in Kenya, empowering women in the tech industry to excel and create a positive impact in their respective fields.
In addition to her community-building efforts, Philomena has taken on various leadership roles as an ambassador for Google Women Tech Makers, Zindi, and Women in Data Science, where she advocates for the growth and empowerment of underrepresented groups in the tech industry. She continues to inspire and motivate others to pursue their passions and create positive change in their communities.
Data Scientist, Dataiku
Data scientist with a strong interest in NLP and AI / Machine Learning business solutions. I have previous academic and professional experience with Java, Python, C, Neo4j, SQL, HTML / CSS, Dash, and JavaScript and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Colgate University.