Networking. If you’re anything like me, just hearing the word stirs at least a twinge of anxiety. Any time I’m reminded of the importance of connections, my mind flashes to my limited philosophy knowledge of treating individuals as a means to an end. …

Communication is a skill that is essential for success in the workplace. It can elevate or diminish the power of your work. No matter how flawless your work execution is, without proper communication it will be difficult (dare I say, impossible), to shine. While thinking of the best way to…

Continuing on with the theme of “Navigating the Gray”, here is my take on ambiguity in the workplace as a data scientist. Like Greg and Cathy, I am in my first rotation in the SVNT program at SAP. I am currently working in a hybrid role, using data from the…

Do you like organization? Do you have a specific method for how you plan your life? Do today’s planners just not measure up to your particularities? Well then, you’re in good company (maybe it is just us, I am not sure). I bullet journaled for a year, thought that would…

Okay, so this may not be specifically related to data science but still the tech world nonetheless. For my brother’s very belated Christmas present, I turned old Sony speakers gathering dust in the basement into newfangled wireless ones using a good ole Raspberry Pi circuit board. Mind you, it wasn’t…

Here is my data science journey, let’s start from the beginning. I grew up in rural Ohio and was a total bookworm, explorer, and tinkerer. You could find me up a tree reading a book or getting in trouble for sneaking a book under the dinner table. I loved sci-fi…