How to grow your skill to get in to AI/Machine Learning/Data Science teams
by Senthil Kumaran | at MinneBar 14 | 11:15 – 12:00 in Proverb-Edison | View Schedule
This January 2019 report from Indeed, one of the top job sites, showed a 29% increase in demand for data scientist’s year over year and a 344% increase since 2013 -- a dramatic upswing. The rise of AI and Machine Learning may also be a factor in the dramatic increase in demand for Data Scientists. Let us first understand the difference between AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. What companies in town are working on these new innovations? and what are they looking for?. What are the different job titles in a Data Science team? What skills are needed in each of these job titles?. You know how to program and work with SQL but how do you break into this team? What are available courses that you can take in online learning platforms like Coursera, Udacity, Udemy Lynda Edureka, ClassCentral Edx, Emeritus, etc? How about other university programs in town?
Come into the session and let us explore this together.
Senthil Kumaran
Senthil S. Kumaran is a seasoned technology leader, architect, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in software engineering, applied AI, and emerging technologies. He is the co-founder of Virtuwell, a leading telehealth clinic in the Midwest that has served over a million patients with a 98%+ positive feedback rating, revolutionizing access to convenient and affordable healthcare. He is currently serving as VP of IT Systems at a Senior Care company.
A former leader in HealthPartners' AI, Machine Learning, and Enterprise Architecture group, Senthil has driven innovations in HIPAA-compliant systems, predictive analytics, and digital transformation. His expertise spans healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing, with a focus on scalable cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, and digital product development.
An accomplished conference speaker and adjunct professor at Concordia University, Senthil blends hands-on expertise with a passion for mentoring. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and a Master's in Electronics Engineering from Bharathiar University, India. Senthil is also an active contributor to nonprofits and a regular presenter at leading technology events worldwide.