PyData Global Impact Scholarship Program

I was born a developer, or rather, a code scribe at 8 years old. I fell in love with Python at 16 years old. I'm getting a PhD in bioinformatics at 30. I have been collecting, analyzing, and manipulating data ever since. I have been a consultant on data, artificial intelligence services and machine learning systems. I'm AWS and PyData evangelist, and Coderdojo mentor, at local meetups, where I enjoy talking about data and ML systems.

Github: https://github.com/bilardi

I lead natural language processing initiatives leveraging large language models and generative AI for Athenahealth's Epocrates app. I share my passion for education by teaching a data analytics bootcamp at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. I am also an active speaker at conferences on the use of AI and technology. I also serve as President of the Harvard Extension Alumni Association.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamino/

Data scientist for 24 years, worked on video games, social media, travel and logistic companies I love learning how people teach, and how to tell stories.

Github: https://github.com/bertilhatt

Elliot Gunn is a consultant specializing in technical writing and developer marketing for clients in data science and data engineering. Prior to freelancing, he worked at Plotly and Towards Data Science, and recently completed his MSc. in Economic History at the London School of Economics. When not coding or writing about code, he enjoys coaching LEGO robotics.

Github: https://elliotgunn.github.io/

Program Manager for Open Source Science Initiative. Contributor to multiple OS projects.

A self-taught data scientist/analytics manager, open-source enthusiast, speaker & community first-person. Kalyan has presented talks at prestigious conferences and Educational Institutions such as PyData Global, Data Observability Conference , Data Science Global Summit 2022, JupyterCon, PyCon India, Devfest Hyderabad, PyCon APAC, PyCon Hong Kong, PyCon JP, PyCon ZA, Pyjamas, Conf42, Developer Conference Telangana 2021, BelPy & KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. I also worked as Reviewer and Mentor for reputed conferences & hackathons including PyData, PyData Seattle, SciPy, EuroPython, JupyterCon, PyCon US, PyCon India, PyConfHyderabad, and many others. Kalyan is also contributing to various open-source communities. He enjoys being involved with these communities and helping them grow. Currently I am associated with the following organizations below: NUMFOCUS - Small Development Grants Review Committee PyCon India: Co-Chair PyConf Hyderabad: Co-Chair Mentor- KaggleX BIPOC Mentorship Program{Cohort3} PyData Global Impact Mentoring Program: Mentor Hyderabad Python Users Group: Core Member/Co-Organizer Humans for AI: Program Manager for AI Learning Community.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyan-prasad-3a647b22/ https://twitter.com/itskpflow

Self-taught ML Engineer who is working on LLMs! 💥 Spreading the open-source love and advocating for MLOps!

Website: https://www.mertbozkir.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mertbozkir/
Github: https://github.com/mertbozkir
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mertbozkirr

As a seasoned Data Analyst with proficiency in Python, SQL, Looker, and various data analytics tools, my experience has been marked by driving revenue growth, A/B testing, and process optimization. In my current role at Comcast , I've automated data pipelines and contributed to compliance across certain areas. During my tenure at Livi (Kry), I enhanced clinician utilization and revenue, implemented automation, and mentored junior analysts. Beyond work, I actively participate in industry events, conferences, and share my expertise through educational content on data analytics and machine learning via YouTube. I'm excited to bring this wealth of experience and passion for data to the PyData Global Impact Scholarship Program 2023.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-prakash/

I am a scientist with a strong foundation in computational biology, modeling, and programming. My primary passion lies in data analysis, where I strive to unveil the narrative hidden within it. Throughout my career, I have handled a diverse range of challenging data sets, encompassing clinical and molecular data as well as financial records, including accounting and transactional data. I take ownership of tasks that span from experimental design and data collection to thorough analysis and modeling. My motivation stems from the satisfaction of solving real business challenges and witnessing the impact of the solutions I develop.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrommaraujo/

I am a PhD Candidate at Shobhit University, working on a solution to contain social menace of mis-information using Deep Learning. I too, worked as Data Engineer in the past. From the last 7 years, I am strictly doing Data Science both in academics and industry (Freelance). I am passionate to turn bleeding-edge research into AI product.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-kumar-7602a710b/
Github: https://github.com/techrajk

With a robust foundation of over five years in data science, I have journeyed from early-stage startups like ImpactVision to pivotal roles at industry leaders such as Apeel Sciences, leading her to her current position at Jaguar Land Rover. I love taking part in hackthons and coding in general!

Victor is a senior director, working in data science in the media and marketing industry. He is a strong advocate for sustainability and uses his leadership skills to promote ethical AI and ML products. With a background in scientific research and experience in business development, Victor combines his skills to develop data products with a human-centric focus.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victormoron/

He has ten years of experience implementing machine learning and designing smart solutions for startups. A Founder's engineer in Builton, Vaex, Cybear and Lasso. In his free time, you can find him playing volleyball, basketball, and guitar, doing improv and teaching salsa.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/xdssio