Meet the Data Scientists

The Government Data Science Community is a friendly and welcoming space for public sector data scientists and analysts to come together and build data science capability across the UK public sector. Our monthly meet-ups and other events create opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, learning and collaboration.

Government Data Science Community

An opportunity to discover the career journeys of public sector data scientists and learn from their experiences.

Join us at this community meet-up to learn more about the career journeys of our colleagues across the public sector. Panel Discussions (choose on the day)Room One: Becoming a Data ScientistWe will hear from data scientists in the public sector who made use of development opportunities such as apprenticeships to enter the field. This is the room for analysts and new data scientists who want to develop their skills and find out more about applying for data science roles in the public sector.O﻿ur panellists are:<ul><li>Alexis Burns, Data Science Technical Lead at the Office for National Statistics (former Data Science Apprentice)</li><li>H﻿arriet Sands, Senior Data Scientist at NHS England (former Data Science Graduate)</li></ul><ul><li>D﻿aniel Rowan, Statistician at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (former Accelerator participant)</li></ul>E﻿dit: Guy Hannay is no longer able to attend, keep an eye out for him at our next Careers panel!Room Two: What Next? Progressing in Data ScienceWe will hear from data science leaders about the projects and CPD opportunities have shaped their careers so far. This is the room for data scientists who want to progress into leadership roles or who are not sure what their next step should be.O﻿ur panellists are:<ul><li>Louisa Nolan, Head of Public Health Data Science at Public Health Wales</li><li>Sophie Stewart, Head of Data Science at the Home Office</li><li>Ed Sherman, Deputy Director of the Data Science Campus at the Office for National Statistics</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you!About the data science community The data science community exists to:<ul><li>bring together data scientists and improve data science capability across government</li><li>develop and share data science best practice</li><li>help digital and other analytical teams work effectively with data scientists</li><li>discuss and share examples of ethical, fair and good practices in data science and artificial intelligence</li><li>If you work in the public sector and are a data scientist, or have an interest in data science, you are welcome to join.</li></ul>

Agenda

Welcome and Community Updates

Panel Room 1: Becoming a Data Scientist

Panel Room 2: What Next? Progressing in Data Science

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