Last spring, during our Student Data Challenge Mid-Point event, we hosted a panel featuring Texas A&M alumni and data science professionals. They discussed their journeys into the fields of AI and data science, shared what excites them the most about these areas, and offered valuable advice for students interested in pursuing a career in these fields. The theme of last spring’s data challenge was cybersecurity. This panel discussed how their work relates to the security industry and shared valuable insights on navigating the fast-paced world of technology.
TAMIDS recorded this panel discussion and uploaded it below in a podcast format. Please enjoy their discussion and stay tuned to find out what our next data challenge theme is!
Panel Members
- Eman Hammad, Assistant Professor – Texas A&M Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
- Tim Ramsey, Director of IT – Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Don Gilman, Product Delivery and Operations Manager – Viasat
- John Zenick, Chief Technology Officer – Trust Vicinity
- Jian Tao, Director of TAMIDS Digital Twin – College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
- Dayo Olaosebikan, Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
- Cody McPherson, Customer Solutions Engineer – Google
- Moderator: Drew Casey, Assistant Director for Program Engagement – TAMIDS