Overview
Are you curious of what day-to-day life as a data analyst or data scientist is like? Join us for a panel discussion with veteran data leaders! The panel will discuss the various career paths, skills in demand as well as which of the companies in Singapore that are hiring data analysts and data scientists. Our panellists will give insight into their roles and help you understand what is needed to get there.
Date: 13 June 2019, Thursday
Time: 6:30pm 9:00pm
Venue: 32 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059911
Programme Details:
6:30pm 7:00pm: Check-in & Networking
7:00pm 8:15pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A
8:15pm 9:00pm: Networking
Speakers List:
- Jonathan O'Brien, Regional Admissions Director, General Assembly
- Vivek Chugh, Executive Director, EY Data & Analytics
- Hafsa Laeeque, Data Science Intern @ Anywhr, Data Science Immersive Graduate @ General Assembly
- Setu Chokshi, Head of Data Science, PropertyGuru Group
Speaker's Profile:
Jonathan O'Brien, Regional Admissions Director, General Assembly
Jonathan is the Regional Admissions Director at General Assembly and is passionate about product management and startups.
Vivek Chugh, Executive Director, EY Data & Analytics
Vivek brings together proven expertise in data analytics and business to drive growth and optimise costs. He is a whole-brain thinker who combines creative and logical thinking to transform businesses. He has over 20 years of experience, equally divided between analytics consulting companies like Ernst & Young Advisory and IBM Global Business Services and leading marketing services organisations like Digitas (a Publicis group Company). He has led several award-winning engagements for clients across the globe like Lotte Retail, adidas, Pizza Hut, Citibank, Unilever, P&G and many more
Hafsa Laeeque, Data Science Intern @ Anywhr, Data Science Immersive Graduate @ General Assembly
Hafsa Laeeque is an advocate for women in tech, public speaking teacher for children andan avid hackathon goer. She believes that codingwill revolutionise how we think to communicate and create viable solutions. With data becoming our biggest resource, leveraging on data science with machine learning anddata visualization tools would change how we think anddo business.She am deeply passionate andexcited to be part of this new wave amd tomake her mark through innovative solutions.
She is currentlypursuing a part-time Specialist Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science while looking for full-time opportunities in Data Analytics/Science.
Setu Chokshi, Head of Data Science, PropertyGuru Group
Setu is a senior technical leader, innovator and specialist in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is also a leader who has gained the respect of his team through active listening and delegating tasks aligned to talents. His background consists oftechnical triumphs that have led to greater opportunities. He has been fortunate to have worked with industry behemoths such as General Electric and Nielsen.
