Career Choices in Computer Science: How to make the right mistakes?

Career Choices in Computer Science: How to make the right mistakes?
5pm - 7:30pm

Join us for a Tech Talk on Machine Learning followed by a Panel Session. We have invited skilled professionals who have experienced the Academic, the Corporate, and the Start-Up Worlds of Tech first hand. Our panelists will share behind the scenes details and provide insight on what to expect in the various Worlds of Tech. They will provide insight so others can learn what to expect and what may be expected of them as they prepare for the future ahead.

Have you ever thought about the similarities/differences in Academia vs Industry?
Have you ever thought about the Tech Industry and all the different environments(startups, small, large...)?
Have you ever wanted to know how someone decides what research area or specialization they will pursue?
Have you ever wondered whether to choose a good company or a good boss/team?
Have you ever had to find a mentor or advisor?

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AGENDA:
5:00pm - 5:15pm Connect & Network
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5:15pm - 6:00pm Jamil Gafur presenting “Introduction to machine learning - Training and developing Generative Adversarial Networks (GANS)” + Q&A
https://gitlab.com/jamil_projects/jamil_machine_learning/gdg_spring_2021_intro_to_ml_how_to_make_them_fight
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6:00pm - 6:15pm Break - Breakout Rooms & Networking
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6:15pm - 7:15pm Panel Session + Q&A "Career Choices in Computer Science: How to make the right mistakes?
Alex Hubers
Apoorv Ingle
Jamil Gafur
Narine Hall
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7:15 - 7:30pm Closing Comments
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SPEAKERS Alphabetically:
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Alex Hubers
Bio: Alex Hubers is a graduate student at The University of Iowa working on his PhD in Computer Science. His research interests include strong functional programming, type theory, and programming language theory. Prior to entering his doctorate program, he worked as VP of Engineering for GetMyBoat.com, a pier-to-pier boat rental marketplace.

Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hubers-2b838458/
https://github.com/ahubers/
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Apoorv Ingle
Bio: Apoorv is currently a PhD student at University of Iowa. His research interests are design and implementation of functional programming languages. Before joining University of Iowa, he completed his Master’s degree from University of Kansas and has experience as a software developer for an investment bank and e-commerce.

Social Media:
https://twitter.com/fxdpntthm
https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorv-ingle
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Jamil Gafur

Bio: Jamil is a PhD student at the University of Iowa in their Computer Science Department. His research spans multiple areas but he is currently focused on Machine Learning, Scientific Computing and distributed optimization. Previously he worked at Los Alamos National Lab after graduating with his Bachelors from CUNY Lehman College. There are on average 23 rubber ducks surrounding Jamil at any given time and one of them has a bachelor's degree in CS from CUNY Lehman College.

Social Media: jamilgafur.com
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Narine Hall
Bio: I am a data driven entrepreneur, that is a data scientist, an entrepreneur and a problem solver. My career has evolved in the intersection of tech industry and academia. My passion is education, machine learning and the technology of future. Challenges are great opportunities for innovation.

Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narineworks/
Twitter: @DoctorNarine
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