Episode 182: Starting a Career in AI & Giving Back to the Community

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, midnight

This week's podcast is a discussion with Diana Murgulet who is a Data Scientist at QuantumBlack. QuantumBlack is an advanced analytics firm operating at the intersection of strategy, technology and design to improve performance outcomes for organisations. Diana has a background in Computer Science and Machine Learning. She is passionate about education, AI for Social Good and making tech more inclusive. Topics explored included: • Can you share more about your route getting into AI? • What was your experience of starting out your career in your first roles, and your initial job hunt?  • Have you come across imposter syndrome and what advice would you give to anyone struggling with it? • How important is giving back to the community, especially mentoring women at the beginning of their career in AI? • Have role-models been a vital part of your career? • What does a typical working day look like for you? And which industries and topics are you currently focusing on? • What are your thoughts on the challenges faced by women as AI practitioners? • How has COVID-19 changed the dynamic of work for you? Read the transcript here. View all our upcoming Women in AI events here. You can connect with Diana via LinkedIn.