Meetup #5

Hello everyone,

Thanks again for your continued support and for joining us on our last packed out event; it was great!

We're looking forward to hosting meet-up #5 and bringing you some insightful talks at our London HQ @ 100 Liverpool Street. There will be plenty of time to network and as per usual, we'll be providing pizza's and refreshments all night.

We'll kick off networking from 18:00, with the first talk due to start at 18:30

See you there!

#1 Tanmaiyii Rao | Program Lead @ Snowflake
Responsible AI and its impact on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tanmaiyii will be exploring Responsible AI and focusing on how it impacts women and people from diverse backgrounds.

Tanmaiyii is from an impressive technical background in ML and Data Analytics. Having previously worked at Google as a Customer Engineer, she is now currently at Snowflake, helping startups unlock value and scale by leveraging the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

#2 Elena Burykh | Analytics Engineer @ Medik8
Managing ambiguity in Data & AI projects: How soft skills help navigate uncertainty

In the fast evolving field of AI, uncertainty and ambiguity are often part of the process. Data is rarely perfect, business needs shift and AI models can deliver unexpected results. This talk will focus on how professionals can effectively manage these challenges by leveraging both technical expertise and essential soft skills.

Elena is an accomplished Analytics Engineer with extensive experience in data modelling and data visualisation. Currently at Medik8, Elena is recognised for her communication skills and her ability to translate data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

#3 Shaadi Valadkhani | Senior Managing Consultant - AI & Analytics @ IBM
Beyond the Hype: Unpacking the Unique Challenges and Opportunities of AI Adoption and the Importance of a Unified Corporate Strategy

Shaadi is a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM with over 12 years of experience, leading AI strategy and solution design for multinational clients across various sectors. As a passionate AI leader and strategist, she advises on responsible and ethical AI adoption, leveraging her unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen.