What we’re about
PyData Pittsburgh is a community for data scientists, machine learning practitioners, and all professionals, students, researchers, and enthusiasts working with Python and data in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is an emerging tech hub, with world-class research universities, outposts of major technology companies, a dynamic ecosystem of homegrown startups, and a burgeoning robotics sector. Let's connect these dots to share ideas, learn from each other, and grow the local technology community.
Our members include researchers and tech professionals with decades of experience, novices who have yet to write their first line of code, and everyone in between. If you're interested in learning more about amazing, cutting-edge work happening with Python, data, and related technologies in Pittsburgh, you're in the right place, and you'll find a welcoming, supportive community of like-minded folks.
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PyData Pittsburgh is also a node in the larger PyData network. PyData is an educational program of NumFOCUS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. PyData provides a forum for the international community of users and developers of data analysis tools to share ideas and learn from each other. The global PyData network promotes discussion of best practices, new approaches, and emerging technologies for data management, processing, analytics, and visualization. PyData communities approach data science using many languages, including (but not limited to) Python, Julia, and R.
The PyData Code of Conduct governs this meetup. To discuss any issues or concerns relating to the code of conduct or the behavior of anyone at a PyData meetup, please contact the local group organizers (message us on the meetup page). Please also submit a report of any potential Code of Conduct violation directly to NumFOCUS. Thank you for helping us to maintain a welcoming and friendly PyData community!
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Need to get in touch with the PyData Pittsburgh organizing team? You can reach us at organizers@pypgh.org.
Upcoming events
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Panel Discussion: Mentorship in Analytics
CMU Tepper - Kedai-Tayur Seminary Room 4242, 4765 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USPyData Pittsburgh is excited to co-host a panel discussion on Mentorship in Analytics, presented by INFORMS-Pittsburgh and PyData Pittsburgh.
Join us on Wednesday, November 19th, as Dr. Louis Luangkesorn, Lead Data Scientist at Highmark Health, moderates a panel of experienced professionals, each of whom has served as both mentor and mentee in a variety of settings, from supervisors to collaborations both within and outside of companies. Together, they’ll explore how mentoring relationships evolve, what makes them thrive, and how they can shape meaningful career growth in analytics.
About the Discussion:
Our careers are unique journeys, and having mentors who have navigated similar professional terrains can provide invaluable insights on long-term growth, soft-skill development, and framing technical developments into a grounded, holistic perspective.
We have assembled a panel with professionals with experience in large companies, start-ups, consulting, and government work. We'll be discussing how these informal relationships start, what makes them last, and the ways they benefit analytics professionals.
We want to make sure the discussion addresses what's on your mind! Please submit your questions for the panelists on any aspect of finding, forming, or flourishing in a mentorship relationship. What are you most curious about?
Register and submit questions at this link. You’ll receive reminders before the event and a weblink if we’re able to make it hybrid (TBD).
https://forms.gle/LbBxWYjuNfCgxM9s6Panelists:
- Lori Dempsey, Highmark Health
- Mohar Dey, Dick's Sporting Goods
- Bryan Lane, DATA XD
- Matt Nicosia, Zayer
- Chris Villi, FedEx Ground
- Louis Luangkesorn, Highmark Health (moderator)
The Pittsburgh INFORMS Chapter is a nonprofit organization associated with the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences to connect Analytics professionals in the Pittsburgh area and beyond.
Getting to the event:
The Kedai-Tayur Seminary Room is located within the Tepper School of Business on the Carnegie Mellon University campus. After you arrive at the Tepper Quad, please use the elevator to go to the 4th floor. When you exit the elevator, turn right and follow the signs to the double doors. Enter through the doors and use the hallway to find room 4242.
Free parking is available after 5pm in the Morewood Gardens parking lot directly behind the Tepper School of Business. Look for the lot entrance at 1049 Morewood Ave.
Additional parking is available in the East Campus Garage on Forbes and Beeler Streets.
For more information about directions and parking, please see here.
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