{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63beda6ec4aa3b001295b8ab/6aac1443964bc3440941a95f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AI's Role in Shaping Careers in Data Science: A Conversation with SAP's Chief Data Scientist","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63beda6ec4aa3b001295b8ab/1789662240587-ae68a9b8-e14f-4d51-94b1-f165cfe9ae25.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, our Careers consultant Sophie Odgers-Roe interviews SAP Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Dahlmeier, about his role managing SAP’s Business AI team in Singapore. He recounts his path from studying computer science in Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany to a PhD in natural language processing at the National University of Singapore, joining SAP research, and pivoting with the deep learning wave toward enterprise AI use cases. Dahlmeier gives practical tips on how to use generative AI. He also shares some tips for students wanting to pursue this career such as staying hands-on and the importance of learning fundamentals (like math and Machine Learning).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key points:</strong></p><p>[ 01:23] - Introduction of Daniel Dahlmeier</p><p>[05:25] - Riding the Deep Learning Wave</p><p>[08:03] - Using GenAI Day to Day</p><p>[11:55] - Vibe Coding and DIY Apps</p><p>[13:53] - How AI Products Get Built</p><p>[20:06] - Breaking Into Data Science</p><p>[26:59] - Advice to Younger Self</p><p>[29:04] - Debunking AI Myths</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Further readings:</strong></p><p>- Planned Happenstance with Careers https://www.timeshighereducation.com/counsellor/counselling/how-plan-coincidence-and-importance-being-squiggly</p><p>- Vibe Coding https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/vibe-coding</p>","author_name":"University of London Careers Service"}