The Data Slice

The Data Slice

No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science practices & AI. Join us!

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May 30, 2025 44 mins

Wondering how to make it in the startup industry? From GoFundMe to EyePop.AI, Andy Ballester has extensive experience himself, and he's here to share fantastic insight and meaningful advice in this week's Data Slice episode!

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their powe...

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In this episode, we hear from Rajesh Gupta, the founding director of the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), who shares the vision behind launching one of the first academic institutions dedicated to building the future of data science.


Rajesh also highlights the critical role of responsibility and ethics in data science and AI—and why embedding those principles into research and education is essential for meaningful, long-ter...

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Sure, using AI to turn a photo of your cat into a Studio Ghibli animation is fun, but what are the ethics behind it? Two DSA team members put on their artist hats to talk about how GenAI is impacting the art landscape. What should we know as AI users, and how can creators protect their work? Let’s find out!


Resources mentioned in the video:Andersen v. Stability AI: The Landmark Case Unpacking the Copyright Risks of AI Image Gene...

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How do we ethically use data to fix the homeless crisis in San Diego and beyond? Paul Armstrong, the San Diego Rescue Mission’s “Data Guy,” joins us to talk about the positive change data and AI can drive in our communities.


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In this episode, Melanie Laffin (Chief AI Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton) shares insights on AI, data science, and gender diversity in the tech industry. We discuss AI ethics, governance, and emerging trends, along with the impact of women in leadership roles and the challenges they face. Melanie also highlights the importance of mentorship and offers advice for young women pursuing similar careers. Join us for an inspiring conver...

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Did you know there’s a committee that advises the White House on all things AI? In this episode, Dr. David Danks talks about the ways he combines his expertise in data science, philosophy, & policy to inform future tech leaders and our government! 


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How do you define privacy, especially when it comes to your data? Elaine Harwell (Partner and Privacy Officer at Procopio) is here to share her expertise on data privacy laws, avoiding scams, protecting ourselves online, and more!

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In this episode, Will Copeland, Scientific Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, tells us how he's seen AI and data science transform drug discovery and development. Will shares insights on leveraging AI to diagnose and treat diseases while ensuring ethical considerations remain at the forefront. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between innovation and responsibility!

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Zhen Zhai is here to tell us about her role as a Data Science Senior Manager at Blizzard Entertainment! How do you begin a career in the gaming industry? How are data and AI used to elevate the gamer experience? She gives us those answers and more in this week's Data Slice episode. 


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Marianne Halloran is the Data Science Manager at GenMark Diagnostics, a Roche company, where she leads initiatives in manufacturing digital transformation. She leads the data science team specializing in telemetry, algorithm development, image analysis, and machine learning. 


Marianne is deeply passionate about advancing women in technology. She actively mentors aspiring data scientists, and she is involved with local women-in-tec...

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December 13, 2024 40 mins

Bijan Arbab (Director of Telemetry and Data Science, Intel) shares several anecdotes on amazing discoveries made through data analysis and how they led to improved products and user experience. Plus, we talk data ethics, privacy concerns, latest trends, and more!

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Get to know the “Lady of Fire”—a nickname Dr. Ilkay Altintas earned for her groundbreaking work using real-time data to predict and contain wildfires.


At UC San Diego, she is also the Chief Data Science Officer of the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Founder and Director of the Workflows for Data Science (WoRDs) Center. Her research enabled work on drug testing simulations to isolate genes to fight cancer, creation of tools...

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November 8, 2024 28 mins

Casey Castillo became CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank in 2022 after serving more than 14 years in various leadership positions for the hunger relief nonprofit. Now he’s sharing how data innovated the way they’re fighting food insecurity. 


Learn more about the food bank by visiting https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org.



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October 25, 2024 25 mins

In this week’s Data Slice, Tony Reina (Head of Machine Learning, Exthymic) talks about using data and AI in the fight to cure cancer!

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In this week's Data Slice, Courtney Crosby (Director of AI Special Missions at Booz Allen Hamilton) tells us how data and AI are being used in the defense sector. We talk special missions, military operations, tactical athlete training, and more!



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In this week's Data Slice, Ion Nemteanu (AI Consultant & former Executive Director for the Business Analytics Programs at the Rady School of Management, UC San Diego) talks about the ever-growing importance of responsible data science and AI usage, and the challenges that come with implementing these practices.



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In this week's Data Slice, Vitor Carvalho (Principal Applied Science Manager at Microsoft) chats with us about the pros and cons of getting a PhD, tips for building your resume & nailing that next job interview, working at startups vs. large corporations, and his thoughts on where big data and AI are headed.

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In this week's Data Slice, we chat with Di Le, an AI ML Design Strategist & AI Ethicist at ServiceNow. We discuss the impact the genesis of ChatGPT has had on the world, and what's still to come as AI continues evolving.


Links mentioned by Di:

Getting started in AI https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone
https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone
Google's Quickstart guide to promptin...

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In this episode of The Data Slice, we talk with Dr. Bradley Voytek. He shares his wide range of experiences, from being the first data scientist at Uber and getting his PhD in Neuroscience, to being a founding faculty member at the Halıcıoglu Data Science Institute and a founder of the Data Science Alliance. He's a busy guy! We hope you enjoy his story as much as we did. ******

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In this episode of The Data Slice, we talk with Dan Shea, a Lucky Duck Foundation Board Member and former Feeding San Diego CEO, about the ways data science can help solve issues like hunger and homelessness. ******

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